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Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Sports facility
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Community Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Coast Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hotel near Moonlight State Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 101 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Encinitas Community Park, Cardiff State Beach, and San Elijo State Beach. Self Realization Fellowship and Swamis Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Decent place overall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing service definitely my go to hotel when visiting San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Love everything about this hotel, staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was great, location was perfect, and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I LOVE this location and we'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The property was clean, rooms were extremely clean, nice beds and soft pillows. The staff was really friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel for families.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent property and great staff…I recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This property was immaculate, staff was amazing and breakfast was good what else could you ask for . We loved our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It was a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

All of our staff encounters were great and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very comfortable room! I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The breakfast was so good and you can eat very healthy. The staff was so kind and generous and the facility was very modern and clean. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Overall comfort, relaxed environment, friendly staff, hot , free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved it here! It was a last minute booking and got assisted very fast. The breakfast was great and the service was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

The property was updated and clean. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Location, nice, spacious rooms, convenient for shopping and entertainment
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved how clean it was and the staff who served breakfast and helped at the desk was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Comfortable, quiet, and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice and good ,room size is big and new
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great property, friendly staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Friendly clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025