Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, in the vicinity of Moonlight State Beach

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Suite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Suite, Ocean View

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (ADA) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007

What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Del Mar Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Coast Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Bed & breakfast near Moonlight State Beach
Located close to Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds, Cardiff by the Sea Lodge provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Beach towels, beach umbrellas, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tempur-Pedic beds and sofa beds
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge B&B
Cardiff Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff Sea Lodge
Cardiff By The Sea Hotel Cardiff By The Sea
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Bed & breakfast
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Bed & breakfast Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this bed & breakfast is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Moonlight State Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Del Mar Beach and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 692 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 692 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 692 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 692 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 692 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean facility, welcoming staff, great upstairs patio. A wonderful address in Encinitas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We loved the friendliness of the staff and the delivery of juice and muffins each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This was such a good hotel for us. There are two coffee shops VERY close by a cafe donut shop and a couple other shops. Best of all the beach is right across the street, 8 minute walk and that’s with 2 toddlers. They offer beach items to take for the guest at NO EXTRA charge. Just take your clothes and you’re set here! Would Definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Staff was friendly and welcoming from check in to check out. The light breakfast (muffin & fresh pressed juice) was a lovely touch. You can sign out nice beach chairs and towels too which was convenient! Beds and pillows are comfy, linens clean and fresh. Older hotel that’s been recently renovated - only negative is the slow drain in the sink & toilet. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Cool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

My wife and I stayed overnight — we loved everything about our stay. The rooftop was peaceful and a beautiful place to enjoy the sunset. Short walk to a variety of restaurants, coffee shops and the Seaside Market. Staff was friendly. The ability to “check out” records to play in the room was a pretty creative perk, too. We were first-time guests, but we plan on being repeat guests in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here. Will definitely be back! The muffins & juice in the morning were also such a nice treat. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful property and gorgeous view! Bella at the front desk was so great getting us checked in and showing us your room. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location and staff. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great customer seevice Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

A real positive, enjoyable experience. Friendly, informative staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Just a great spot with a Beach vibe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great spot,excellent staff beautiful views, fresh muffons amd juice in am. Walking distance to evertthing would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location for beach access. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful remodeled property. The suite was SO worth it. Tons of space and lovely view of the ocean. The service was wonderful, from the champagne at checkin to the fresh juice and muffins delivered to the room, they didn’t miss a detail!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Immaculant hotel overall— room, patio, walkways, etc. best beds we have had away from home in years. Staff very professional, helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The rooms are beautiful along with excellent customer service. Quick walk to the beach lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Had a very peaceful stay— will definitely visit again in the future♥️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

The property is definitely coming along. If they pay attention to a few more details it could truly be great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

The property is located in a interesting area close to restaurants and some shopping. the only downside is that there is neither an elevator or ramp to the upstairs rooms so dragging a suitcase up is challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The only thing was the hotel was difficult to find where to check in and how to park. However, when we called the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

One of my favorite hotels that I’ve stayed at! Amazing decor, excellent location, and the best rooftop in town. So happy I stayed here to celebrate my moms 60th! I can’t wait to come back, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Room was awesome and the staff very friendly Walking distance to ocean and local restaurants and bars Surfers paradise
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Great location and views. Property is very nice and the rooftop patio is spectacular. Should be noted that there is no elevator so not great for lots of luggage or mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024