2-Star Hotels in Encinitas

It's centrally located, the room is clean and has everything you need. The bed is comfortable even if the room is a bit small. Service is nice. Parking spaces are sufficient. There is also a small, sweet breakfast package to go.

Location was great even the room location was great, however, room smelled bad, I’m sure it was the carpet. Walls were disgusting dirty. Bathroom floor was gross. Hotel needs to get rid of carpeting or clean it often. Won’t be staying there again.

At the end of the day, the manager put the key in the envelope, and the position was a bit biased.

The hotel is generally decent, with parking and breakfast. The room near the side of the road can see the sea view, but the sound of the car is very clear. If you have a bad sleep, it may be affected. The breakfast place is small. When you have a lot of people, you can't find a place. You have to bring it back to the room.

The surrounding environment is better, quieter, facilities, cleanliness, etc. are in line with the needs. Struggling from Legoland

My wife and I wanted to get away for a few days and stay close to the beach. We chose the Moonlight Beach Motel based on the reviews. PROS: Excellent location!!! Within a few minutes walk of Moonlight Beach, probably one of the nicest beach areas on the North San Diego Coast. Also within easy walking distance of many shops and restaurants, as well as the train station. We actually took a day trip by the Coaster to Old Town San Diego. Our room was recently renovated, very spacious and clean. It actually had two king beds, a first for me, and they were comfortable. We were on the 2nd floor and had a nice partial view of the ocean and beach from our balcony. The shower had nice pressure and hot water. The TV was new and the WiFi worked fine. There is a small fridge inside one of the dressers. It was very quiet while we were there. There are BBQ grills outside facing the beach that we didn't use. There is plenty of parking. CONS: The outside of the motel is average looking, not a big deal. The office is very small and located within the property. They provide coffee and packaged Danishes but no continental breakfast, also not a big deal. We were told that there is no early check-in, and emailed as well. We did arrive two hours early and did double check this policy, and the front desk clerk confirmed. If the room is ready, I don't know why one can't check in early. Though the rooms were newly renovated, they seemed unfinished. Our bathroom did not have baseboards or a shelf in the shower for shampoo, soap, and other accessories. There was no shelf in the closet. There was an iron and board, but no hairdryer. My understanding is that there is no ice machine or laundry room, though that did not matter to us. Housekeeping was an issue. We stayed two nights. After our first night, we left in the morning and did not return until about 3 pm. The room had not been cleaned. About 20 minutes later there was a knock on the door and it was the housekeeper. She asked us if we needed anything. I said more towels and to have the bathroom cleaned. We could make our own bed. She took away the old towels and provided new ones, and that was it. A quick inspection revealed that she had not cleaned the sink or toilet, or emptied the trash. I wonder what she would have done if we were not in the room. I had read a review that said some of the housekeepers did a great job and others tried to get away with the bare minimum. We experienced the latter. We did enjoy our trip to Encinitas and our stay at the Moonlight Beach Motel. The location can't be beat and the price, at least for this time of year, was reasonable. Expect clean, spacious, no-frills accommodations and if your room is on the 2nd or 3rd floor enjoy the ocean views. Should we decide to return to Encinitas for a vacation we would stay here again.

When you stay at Inn at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, you'll be near the beach, a 2-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 8 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack. This beach bed & breakfast is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

With a stay at Twelve Senses Retreat, a member of Design Hotels in Encinitas, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 7 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack. This bed & breakfast is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Torrey Pines Golf Course.Relax and unwind with massages and facials. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.