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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
$143
$130 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Place, Encinitas Community Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(153 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

When you stay at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Beach. .This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from La Jolla Cove.

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Community Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Eli Howard Surf School - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Elijo State Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cardiff State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jorge's Mexicatessen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Plant Power Fast Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waverly Restaurant & Lounge - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers 101 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 20 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

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1035 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a very clean room with the proper amenities… staff was friendly and helpful.. Breakfast filled the void and was fresh… would recommend and stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr. S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff insisted I do not get a receipt after paying via a third party although I have every other time I've stayed and paid this way--housekeeper disturbed me at (;30 am although I was checking out in a few hours; valence from curtains fell on the carpet while I was out and I was questioned endlessly, as if I had a reason to put the valance on the floor? Had to change rooms as a result after a 4 hour drive to get there.Not what they used to be...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hilton should be embarrassed to have their name associated with this property. It is in a state of disrepair, housekeeping/management does not seem interested in maintaining any semblance of cleanliness where I paid to sleep, shower and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

Clean and quiet

It’s was clean and quiet. Breakfast was good service was excellent especially the ladies working the breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to freeway and beaches, super quiet, appreciated the blackout blinds. Great breakfast selections.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! The staff was nice, assisted with serving. Front desk was helpful and polite. Had a good rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

saida

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception staff was exceptional and room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The breakfast was good, customer service was good, the room was clean. My only complaint is that I was charged for something that I didn’t buy. I noticed it on my receipt as I was checking out and brought it to the attention at the front desk. I was given a receipt showing they took off the charge, however it was still charged to my card.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. except for the lack of a table.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maged

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The carpet smelled bad but everything else was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay, always a great experience. My puppy is included which isca must for me Returning in December.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

nelson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wataru

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb in all respects!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jase

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Traveled with family
This is a regular stop for me. It don’t feel the same from the front desk to the breakfast. I’ll be back sure hope it’s back to normal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huichan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

zack

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great except for a somewhat pushy breakfast attendant. Just in the way of guests trying to get what they wanted for breakfast. The food was wonderful - diverse and plentiful. She was trying to help when no help was needed and just got in the way. I would have tipped her if she had stayed out of the room. Don't bother people at this kind of situation before they are done eating. It just isn't necessary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025