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Moonlight Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Escape to a seaside retreat with a beautiful beach at your doorstep. Relax in style with outdoor furniture and barbecue grills.

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Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View
At Moonlight Beach Motel, soak up the sun on the terrace or unwind in the garden. Enjoy free WiFi and perks like self parking, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture. Previous guests rave about this beachside getaway's locale and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette

Family Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Kitchenette

Double Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
233 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024

What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 4 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 20 min walk
  • Leucadia State Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 30 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 32 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gelato 101 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Moonlight Beach Motel Motel
Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel Motel Encinitas

Frequently asked questions

Does Moonlight Beach Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Moonlight Beach Motel 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.

Are pets allowed at Moonlight Beach Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Moonlight Beach Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Moonlight Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Moonlight Beach Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Moonlight Beach Motel and nearby?

Moonlight Beach Motel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Moonlight Beach Motel like?

Moonlight Beach Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach and 20 minutes' walk from San Diego Botanic Garden. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.

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Moonlight Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Enchanting motel; magical!
Loved this motel and look forward to investigating a long-term stay next winter. A truly magical place that we will always cherish.
Mary Anne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just a great place to stay. Close to the beach and downtown.
Dann, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for what we needed as a family of four with two little kids. Main room had nice kitchenette with queen bed, adjoining room had a door that closes and two twin beds. Rooms were clean, parking was easy, walking distance to playground and beach.
LAURA Rose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

love the ocean view and the walking distance
Maryam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 minute walk to Moonlight beach and 5 minutes to downtown Encinitas! Comfortable beds and sizable room. Great staff too.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No title
Great little hotel very nice clean staff was very friendly.
robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite place to stay when we visit!
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a good deal and convenient for what we needed.
Anne Marie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, helpful staff, clean facility.
Jeff, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ocean / beach just a few steps away!
Donna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is Amazing!!
Excellent location, walk to everything. Barely needed our car. Amazing view of Moonlight Beach from our room. Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets from our balcony. Large rooms, clean.
Maria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great stay
Amanda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, very walkable
Pamela, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and staff!
Bruce, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and great location
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Moonlight Beach
We have been staying here for over 40 years and we love it!! Close to the beach, shopping and many choices for food. The staff was great, they went above and beyond to help our stay be the best.
Angela, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for the price, the woman at the front desk was really helpful and nice, and the location cannot be beat. Would stay again
Sophie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and property.
Catarino, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful small motel with easy access to Moonlight Beach. Great beds. Generous size room with balcony.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stay often and love it. The AC didn't work though and I really wish they had sheer curtains also to let light into the room.
andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet. However, there is no staff no maid service.
Lorra Lee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location! Used to live in Encinitas and this was a great place that is centrally located to the downtown area and walking distance from beach.
Shanti Living, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has the friendliest staff. They really make you feel at home.
Brooke, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place. Clean, roomy and wonderful bed. I liked the strong water pressure in the shower. Had a balcony with view of the ocean/beach. One block from the beach. Cafes and restaurants within a block. Shopping all within walking distance. Will stay here again when visiting Encinitas and San Diego area.
Salvador, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great location. It was like a 3 to 4 minute walk to the beach. The room was very clean and had a great view. I would definitely come back.
Tori, 1-night trip