Moonlight Beach Motel

Property class: 2.5
Motel within walking distance of Moonlight State Beach

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When you stay at Moonlight Beach Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $126
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, a dresser, a desk, and a TV.

Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

Family Room, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee maker, and an air conditioning unit.

Double Room, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A residential area with a view of the ocean, parked cars, and palm trees.

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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233 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Surfboards - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • D Street Viewpoint - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

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 Intl. Airport (SAN) - 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

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Serrano's Mexican Food - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Moonlight Beach Motel

  • When you stay at Moonlight Beach Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Moonlight Beach Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is within a short walk from the property, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with amenities like concession stands, surfboard rentals, and lifeguard stands. (112 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near many walkable restaurants and cafes. (19 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient, often available right in front of the room. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing clean room for solo traveller!
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8/10 Very good

Spacious and clean room, comfortable bed, microwave, coffee and frige are provided, good location with walkable distance to beach and downtown. The only problem is the loud sound from trains at night, ear plugs are necessary. Overall it is a good stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

We LOVED stying here! The staff was super friendly and accommodated our late arrival. Hotel has everything we needed for the beach, and it's a two block walk (location can't be beat) to Moonlight Beach, with gorgeous ocean views from the rooms. The rooms were very clean and had everything we needed.
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10/10 Exceptional

A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is the best. Thanks again!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous views and so close to everything.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous beach town. Nice cozy and comfy stay for our family. Beautiful town and easy to walk to the beach and to restaurants and shops. Moonlight motel is special and we can’t wait to return again soon. Nice accommodating staff, Highly recommended for a wonderful and comfortable beach stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location and staff. Room was spacious and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel near downtown Encinitas and Moonlight Beach. Everything within walking distance. Loved listening to the frogs at night.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer was great as well as the woman at the desk on Monday. The cleaning staff also went out of their way to help me.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience. Room was super clean and staff was extremely friendly. Excellent view from our room. Will recommend and return
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet simple motel with kitchen. Close to the beach. Staff is always so nice. Views are great. Always enjoy our stay here.
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10/10 Exceptional

The motel is very close to the beach 4 min walk and it has beach chairs and boogie boards available although, they are older and well used. My room was very clean had all the amenities I needed and they were very nice to have upgraded me. The staff and manager were super helpful. They have a barbecue area with a nice barbecue to use the water. Pressure could be better at least in my room, but the towels were soft and fluffy and plenty of them. The beds were extremely comfortable and I believe the room must be soundproof because I couldn’t hear anything and there is a train track nearby. I would highly recommend this motel as I have been here several times and I’ve never been disappointed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Can’t beat the view! Room was clean and parking was easy. I will definitely book again if I am in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was perfect! Stones throw to Moonlight Beach and the 101! Rooms are super nice! Staff helpful and diligent! I recommend this property! I will definitely stay there again!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the perfect location to get to Moonlight Beach has the perfect kitchen facilities to have meals in
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10/10 Exceptional

We love the ease of parking, proximity to beach and the gal that checked us in was very nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great location, nicest staff! We will absolutely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Love moonlight beach motel! Amazing location in the heart of Encinitas.
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10/10 Exceptional

I’ve stayed here many times, best place to stay in Encinitas with the beach, Cali cream, Loftys coffee and the cafés and shops up the street on Highway 101. I will be back!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Just can’t beat this location! Walk to beach/ leave vehicle in the motel lot. Spacious rooms and kitchen amenities, patio. Comfortable beds and very clean. You will feel safe staying here. Many return here after initial stay. This was our second year staying here. The beach itself is terrific- concession stand with extensive menu, surf board rentals, lifeguard stands, fire pits, family atmosphere.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying here . The room was clean. Staff was super helpful and friendly and we really liked the short walk to the beach . We loved that we had our own little kitchenette where we could cook. They also have grills outside which we will have to use next time. The beds were comfy and the rooms looked like they were upgraded recently.We had a very comfortable stay and we can't wait to go back next year.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location just up from Moonlight Beach. The rooms are nicely updated. We had a great room with a view of the ocean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience for my family and I. Enjoyed every moment just wished I had booked another night!! Thank you staff
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a beautiful room with a balcony view of the ocean. The room was super clean, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom modern.