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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3.0 star property

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A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.
A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $170
$155 nightly
$170 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

Explore the area

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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Place, Encinitas Community Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

1 King Hearing Accessible Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

View all photos for 2 Queen Room Fridge And Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with blinds.

2 Queen Room Fridge And Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a desk, and a TV.

1 King W/sofabd/microwv/fridge Ns

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

When you stay at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you'll be by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 5 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack. .This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Del Mar Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Community Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Eli Howard Surf School - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Elijo State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cardiff State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shanty - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Breakers CBG - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bartinez By The Sea - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar offers 101 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. 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 100 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 100 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 Near Del Mar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1049 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from staff and very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Hampton Inn is a great place to stay…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

This place was very clean the staff was very nice and close to the beach will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, attentive and kind staff. We would love to come back in the future if we get a good deal!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Staff, clean and great room and dog friendly! We loved the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. We would go here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of parking and great rooms. The room was very spacious with microwave and refrigerator and basically anything you need. Overall I am very happy with my stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Nice room, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff gave us restaurant list for the area which was very helpful and grateful for that. Great time near the coast to sightsee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was such a nice stay, loved the location, clean room, very nice staff, the pool and jacuzzi was awesome and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, also the beds were really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were A-1 in all ways with a pleasant and friendly staff, helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

yichan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place.nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, had great breakfast and amenities at your convenience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very informative about area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great customer service and yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelleyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026