Located by the ocean, Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area offers a refreshing stay with to-go breakfast, an outdoor pool, and 24-hour gym. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind with beach towels at hand. Guests rave about the helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Parking available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Outdoor pool
24-hour fitness centre
Beach towels
Self parking
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Front desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home (6)
Fridge
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is AU$270
AU$270
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
37 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout 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
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
What's nearby
San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
Moonlight State Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Self Realization Fellowship - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Cardiff State Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 30 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 33 min drive
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 9 min drive
Solana Beach Station - 9 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 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
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area puts you within a 10-minute drive of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool, and visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. Also, Del Mar Fairgrounds and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
101 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 34 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Boat tours nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Beach towels
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Closed-captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Parking
Self-parking costs USD 15 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 34 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 15 per day. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as boat tours, body boarding and waterskiing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre.
What's the area around Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area like?
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area is a short 14-minute walk from Encinitas Community Park and 16 minutes' walk from Eli Howard Surf School. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Love everything about this hotel, staff is very friendly.
Xulin
Xulin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
It was a great place to stay
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Liked this hotel a lot
Really liked this hotel. Clean, fresh, convenient. The only "negative" is that it's on a hill out back which makes it hard to climb if handicapped.
Nanci
Nanci, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Great for families, convenient location and great staff.
Edgar
Edgar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Great location clean hotel good breakfast and friendly staff.
Basyouni M.
Basyouni M., 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Very nice rooms and great staff!
Lois
Lois, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
We had a great stay!
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Nice comfortable stay. Room was clean and complimentary breakfast had good options. Parking was free and the area was very quiet.
Sripadh
Sripadh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
My favorite in Encinitas.
This is a great hotel that has been renovated and has large, quiet rooms.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
31 Mar 2025
Family visit
We’ve stayed here multiple times. Love the location, close to family. Wish they wouldn’t charge for parking. That’s part of the reason of staying away from the big city. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Our room smelled like urine but couldn’t put my finger on the smell until the middle of the night. Never asked to switch rooms. Too tired.
Brooke
Brooke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Parking was easy and not too noisy
Gabriela
Gabriela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
There is a very friendly staff. The facility is very comfortable, clean, modern, and relaxing!
Judy
Judy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
Will stay here again
Clean and great breakfast! Close to freeway. Offered lot across the street to avoid $15 daily parking fee
angelina
angelina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
staff was great..breakfast was great. the coffee was outstanding..The bedding was great,,Overall the place was excellent
Art
Art, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Close and available! Nice stay!
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Friendly staff, clean, well located, good breakfast
Charles
Charles, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
It was great. Excellent place to stay.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2024
Good hotel and staff is friendly
Amulya
Amulya, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
My family and I had a very pleasant stay over the weekend. The staff was great.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2025
Recommend this hotel
We were very pleased with the room - king bed and couch. The lighting could have been better but we had lights on both sides of the bed so it worked alright. The staff were all very good. We met a few of them over 4 days and they were all helpful and pleasant. We enjoyed the breakfast selections - everything we wanted. The staff in the breakfast area were great - friendly, keeping items stocked, cleaning - always available. Housekeeping also took care of us when needed. Also, we the location was very good for us and the highway noise did not affect our sleep. The $10/night charge for parking was alright because the overall cost was very good for what we received.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
All was great
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2024
Nice breakfast too
Theresa
Theresa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Great place, decent price, good breakfast
Derek
Derek, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Good place for an overnight stipover
brian
brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Return trip
Great spot near the beach. Stayed here a few times