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Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

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
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Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.2 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 by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

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 by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and beach towels
  • 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
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area 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 by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area?

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

What time is check-out at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Encinitas Community Park and Eli Howard Surf School. Cardiff State Beach and San Elijo State Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service definitely my go to hotel when visiting San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

Ashley

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

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVE this location and we'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of our staff encounters were great and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and great staff…I recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room! I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Christy

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was updated and clean. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belen

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall comfort, relaxed environment, friendly staff, hot , free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liangrong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good ,room size is big and new
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and friendly staff. Accessibility to the freeway was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid all around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a budget property, this was wonderful! All updated, completely spotless. All the amenities you could hope for if you want a functional stay in the expensive town for a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet, and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, nice, spacious rooms, convenient for shopping and entertainment
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved how clean it was and the staff who served breakfast and helped at the desk was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025