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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
$148
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3-star hotel in Downtown Encinitas
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a conference center and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Encinitas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2020.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Best Western Encinitas Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Best Western Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Inn And Suites At Moonlight Beach

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1279 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin, Kennett Square

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
this is not a resort hotel, even if it has a pool. The elevator takes forever, the room was in bad condition like peeling paint and dirty glass doors. The bed was not made on day 2 although towels were replaced. You get what you pay for... and they do charge you for internet and parking. I'd pay more for better accommodations next Tim.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Right price, decent hotel

Had the king bed with ocean view room with a kitchenette which was perfect to cook a small meal in. Room was nicely set up and spacious. Hotel sign entrance is very small and hidden so makes it hard to find the location which is up on a hill behind tall bushes. Pool area landscaping needs cleaned up but pool was nice to enjoy after a day at the beach. Stairway access down to the road to walk to the beach is VERY steep and is not child or elderly friendly but saves you a mile walk around the hotel entrance. Staff was less than friendly when they saw us walking in (tattoos and piercings) but were incredibly nice over the phone. Breakfast was great too! Overall would give it a 4/5 stars and would stay again if ever back in Encinitas!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna Elaine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Def needs some renovations. Staff pretty unfriendly. Everytime I came in the lobby noone even said hello?? Great location tho!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyudmila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overal ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, great location, very comfortable accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fine, but for the price, I would probably stay elsewhere next time. This hotel has really cool bones but the property has not been maintained or cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

rachelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed staying here over the years. When it was formerly a Best Western property, the amenities were nicer and the pool area was well lit at night for safety. This time, now operating as The Encinitan, it was still a nice experience, however, the pool area was not lit at night so it felt unsafe to consider doing an evening swim (especially with kids on the property) and there was no Pool towels easily available by the pool as there use to be. The staff, easy convenient breakfast, and parking still make it a nice overall stay with so many enjoyable things to do nearby. When kids are happy, we are happy too and so it made for our stay all the more enjoyable. Highly recommend having complimentary water bottles available as before as there is no water filling station nearby the rooms. Only a small carafe available in the office lobby which is a trek if your room is on the other side.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is as worn down. Not as I expected. Pictures looked nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rhett, Thousand Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Kitchenette was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Love this hotel. Perfect location, kind staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs a serious overall. Pretty rundown. Front desk was nice. Rooms were fine for a night, but wouldn’t return. Vending machines not adequately stocked. Parking structure was filled with storage items and spaces were tight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a fitness area, pool with jacuzzi, and offered breakfast!
Living room/Kitchen
Kitchen
Patio View
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is okay. It is old. Needs a good deep clean. Much too expensive for what you get. Front desk staff was nice. Construction going on at the restaurant when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Room had some cleanliness issues upon check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very close to the ocean (they could work on adding a save path down the hill if they know that guests use that route regularly). People at the hotel are very friendly and tried to help. We parked our car after checking out and they were cool about it. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Close to beach and amenities but disappointing.

The amenities sounded great - ocean views, balcony, pool and hot tub but the quality of the location was disappointing. The floors of the room left our feet dirty, the shower didn’t drain and there was nobody onsite to fix it and the manager wasn't able to find another room for us and there were socks found in the room from the previous guests. The onsite breakfast was mediocre and the lobby couches smelled loudly. It was convenient located to the beaches and restaurants and great to have even a small fitness center.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I would give this hotel 3 1/2 stars, as I wasn’t expecting anything extra extravagant or over-the-top. I would just say the outside and surrounding area areas felt very outdated. Although the rooms were mostly clean and upgraded in the recent past. For a quick one or two nights stay this is a great spot because you’re right central to the downtown area of Encinitas, and the price is reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025