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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3.0 star property
The garden at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge offers a peaceful retreat, with Moonlight State Beach just a short walk away. Staff treat guests like family.

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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge puts travelers close to both Del Mar Racetrack and Moonlight State Beach. The property features a tranquil garden where guests can relax, complimentary WiFi for staying connected, and provides beach umbrellas and towels for seaside adventures.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Del Mar Racetrack and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cardiff-by-the-Sea travel guide
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142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007

What's nearby

  • This image was taken at Swamis beach just north of San Elijo campgrounds. The tide was very low so it made for a perfect walk on the beach afternoon.
    San Elijo State Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • There are many things in life that are just not worth the effort. However when you have days like this one in Southern California makes everything effortless. But when taking this image I wasn't even interested in taking a picture because it was cold and windy. When I saw this surfer run out into the weather conditions I found the image I was looking for!
    Cardiff State Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Besides having great sunsets in San Diego Encinitas has many of the best beaches in California. Having great beaches often leads to amazing surfing and surfers. This image displays not only the truthfulness of my statement but the evidence.
    Swamis Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Eli Howard Surf School
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Encinitas Community Park
    1 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • El Pueblo Mexican Food
    17 min walk
  • Jorge's Mexicatessen
    4 min drive
  • Carl's Jr.
    3 min drive
  • Plant Power Fast Food
    4 min drive
  • Waverly Restaurant & Lounge
    5 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 beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas, wedding services, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, 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:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and phones

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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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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Cardiff Sea Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 735 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Buckita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were great. The rooms were clean and super cute. As well as all of the rooftop outdoor space I don’t know how they keep it that clean, but they do.
They definitely need to add a second low comfy chair. It was a sweet space to eat our breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and all staff pleasant. Ocean walkable and views from rooftop great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities and nice modern room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m giving it 5 stars for the location and super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Roof top lounging with ocean views. Friendly staff. Breakfast muffins. Cute and Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is wonderful, would definitely stay here again. Good teas/coffee in lobby, tasty breakfast (warm muffin & fresh juice). SUPER comfy bed, cute decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendliness of the staff and the delivery of juice and muffins each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility, welcoming staff, great upstairs patio. A wonderful address in Encinitas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was fantastic!!!Liked IVY checking in on us. Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Just lovely. Beautiful area and friendly staff. Roof deck is really cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The property itself is beautiful—well-kept, stylish, and relaxing. One of the highlights was the rooftop lounging area, which was the perfect spot to unwind and watch the sunset. Plus, the beach access was just a short walk away, making it easy to enjoy the ocean any time of day. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Rooftop sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for beach access. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful along with excellent customer service. Quick walk to the beach lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer seevice Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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 Excellent

morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best experience- it was such a lovely place and the location and views were unbelievable!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real positive, enjoyable experience. Friendly, informative staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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