3 Star Hotel
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

About
Located a short distance from San Elijo State Beach, Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Encinitas, CA near Del Mar features an outdoor pool and an on-site fitness center. It serves a daily continental breakfast that includes juice and coffee. A cable TV with pay per view channels, a small refrigerator and a coffee machine are available in each guest room at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Encinitas, CA near Del Mar. Guests of Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Encinitas, CA near Del Mar have access to a business center with fax and photocopying services. A guest launderette is located on site. Guests can take advantage of activities such as swimming, fishing and surfing in the area around Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Encinitas, CA near Del Mar. LEGOLAND California is 15 minutes' drive away from the property.
Guest Rating
Very Good
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Overall Quality
Room Options
KING ACC ROOM W/ TUB MIC/FRG NS
sqft • 1 King
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2 Queens Hearing Accessible Nonsmoking
sqft • 2 Queen
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1 King W/sofabd/microwv/fridge Ns
sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Guest Rating
Very Good
Location Of Hotel
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Pros +
- Loved the staff, very helpful.
- Clean facility, friendly staff, great experience for amazing price
- Location and fastidious attention to detailStaff was greatDouble curtains wonderfulReception area was a nice place to hangGood parking but a lot of junk, wrought iron, carpet beyond dumpsters on hill side
Cons -
- Didn’t like the added parking charge which was not clear when booking.
- All ok. The seats a bit low on left side tables. Or…. Haha tables a bit high! At breakfast. Food fresh n great. Bagels ok but knock it out of the park n get with REAL bagels. I bet you get a lot of easterners. Eggs and bacon excellent bagels store bought variety but okThings …..Well thought out in every aspect, management on their gameBut…. No way to call front desk????
- Parking our car was an unexpected cost.
Top Quotes:
"I enjoyed the breakfast, friendliness, and service."
"Love the location."
"Hotel was comfortable and felt laid back."
Business Traveler (38)
Solo Traveler (53)
Traveling as Couple (130)
Family with Young Children (170)
Family with Teens (5)
Senior Traveler (3)
Group Traveler (32)
Total (368)
Jeanne
•Posted on: 2-16-2026
Loved the staff, very helpful.
Didn’t like the added parking charge which was not clear when booking.
Jacqueline
•Posted on: 2-12-2026
Clean facility, friendly staff, great experience for amazing price
Edward
•Posted on: 2-7-2026
Location and fastidious attention to detailStaff was greatDouble curtains wonderfulReception area was a nice place to hangGood parking but a lot of junk, wrought iron, carpet beyond dumpsters on hill side
All ok. The seats a bit low on left side tables. Or…. Haha tables a bit high! At breakfast. Food fresh n great. Bagels ok but knock it out of the park n get with REAL bagels. I bet you get a lot of easterners. Eggs and bacon excellent bagels store bought variety but okThings …..Well thought out in every aspect, management on their gameBut…. No way to call front desk????
Pamela
•Posted on: 2-5-2026
Location great. Breakfast was pretty good.
Parking our car was an unexpected cost.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 12:00 PM
Pets:
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
Please note: Continental breakfast buffet is served from 06:00 to 10:00 daily.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Encinitas, CA
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