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Featured Motels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1457)
"Am reviewing to get Expedia to stop nagging me for a review. I brought my dog to this Motel 6 as it is pet friendly and I am trying to train him that it's okay to leave home for adventures as my former dogs were not all that adventurous. (He was a trooper and did great!) It's a Motel 6, people! It's no more or less than that. The room was fine, other than I hoped for a small coffee pot as most places I've stayed had one in the room, but that was easily remedied by a trip to a store to...
The price is P3,528
P3,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1077)
"Staff is very Nice."
The price is P4,190
P4,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Lobby

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1572)
"Good location "
The price is P3,704
P4,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1314)
"Excellent front desk service"
The price is P5,081
P5,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"Nice hotel free breakfast. Wish the hotel have a walking shower but I don’t think they do but the staff is friendly will come back again"
The price is P4,658
P5,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Exterior

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1000)
"Good"
The price is P4,587
P5,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Carlsbad Village Inn
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Carlsbad Village Inn

2.5 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1184)
"The room was great for a couple nights of sleep. Some of the guest were questionable and made me a little uncomfortable - not a family stay option at all. "
The price is P4,117
P4,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Carlsbad Village Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
View from room

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (408)
"Very comfortable. "
The price is P5,528
P6,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Always enjoy staying here. So convenient to everything and the staff is so helpful. Very comfortable rooms and recently renovated rooms. Great price too!"
The price is P3,950
P4,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Scandia Motel
Private kitchen

Scandia Motel

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Check in was interesting but loved the whole motel. The operators are super nice and very helpful. I have already booked 2 more stays there. The location is amazing! "
The price is P3,493
P4,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Scandia Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"The plug in the tub was broken"
The price is P4,799
P5,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1001)
"Muy bien"
The price is P4,822
P5,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Boating

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Close to the water "
The price is P4,699
P5,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Nice stay"
The price is P6,528
P7,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido, an IHG Hotel
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Nice place to stay !"
The price is P4,881
P5,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (344)
"Very clean "
The price is P4,664
P5,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2025
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Moonlight Beach Motel
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (385)
"Only thing to note was the train noise at night. Other than that, I loved my stay!"
The price is P7,586
P8,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025
Moonlight Beach Motel
Franciscan Inn
Outdoor pool

Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (454)
"N/A"
The price is P4,058
P4,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Franciscan Inn
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
Restaurant

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (925)
"Nice and small motel tucked away behind a Korean all you can eat buffet. There are also several other restaurants nearby, such as Aladdin or Ma's House. Havana Grill is one of the few Cuban restaurants. Pets are welcome, unlike at Pleasant Inn next door or California Suites. There are some strange characters but keep in mind this is one of the most central locations to the entire city, and near businesses as well as excellent Asian food."
The price is P5,516
P6,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
Vista Inn Motel
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Vista Inn Motel

2.0 star property
6.2 out of 10, (372)
"👍"
The price is P4,058
P4,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Vista Inn Motel
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Other property types in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Property grounds

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1277)
"Wonderful area with excellent views, walkways and local attractions. "
The price is P9,530
P12,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (621)
"We love coming here. We always get a room with a kitchen and it’s fully stocked with good quality kitchen wares. The beach is a like 5-10 minute walk and you can borrow beach chairs, towels, wagon, and sand toys. There’s plenty to keep us busy with the beach, pool, mini golf, gym, and arcade. There is construction going on around the property and we could hear the noise from it during the day but it wasn’t bad and it didn’t start too early. Parking is a breeze. And the price is great. I’m hoping...
The price is P12,444
P15,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
The Marbella
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Marbella

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (75)
"Such a cute little place! Location was fantastic! Zero complaints! "
The Marbella
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Because you’ll save on your room, you can make the most of what Cardiff-by-the-Sea has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
These are some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach is located 2 mi (3.1 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy access to the parking, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) away. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside: Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free wired internet. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley: 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities like climate control.
What can I do in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. Favorite places in and around Cardiff-by-the-Sea include LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach, and Swamis Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, and Birch Aquarium. Other places worth a visit include Eli Howard Surf School and Encinitas Community Park.
What's the seasonal weather like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Cardiff-by-the-Sea to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 13 inches.
What are my options for getting around Cardiff-by-the-Sea when staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Cardiff-by-the-Sea to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 7.2 mi (11.7 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.