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Cardiff by the Sea California Accommodations

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The Cardiff by the Sea center point is around the area of Scripps Memorial Hospital and 1 mile southeast of San Dieguito Heritage Museum.

Cardiff by the Sea Hotels, Motels & Accommodations

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area : 1661 Villa Cardiff Dr.
+1-888-389-4121
1661 Villa Cardiff Dr., Encinitas, CA 92007 ~0.17 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From£23
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Cardiff by The Sea Lodge - San Diego
+1-888-675-2083
142 Chesterfield Dr., San Diego, CA 92007 ~0.49 miles southwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Midscale hotel
  • 17 rooms in property
From£71
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Twelve Senses Retreat
+1-800-716-8490
1004 Nardo Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024 ~1.01 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Three Star property
  • Check in time: 15:00
From£71
Average 3.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach - Encinitas
+1-800-805-5223
133 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024 ~1.78 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Economy Beach hotel
  • Hotel has a green policy See policy
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites : 85 Encinitas Blvd.
+1-888-965-1860
85 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024 ~1.88 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Access to gym on-site
From£63
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Brisa Pacifica Hotel Encinitas
+1-888-788-5576
410 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 ~2.60 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Cheap hotel
  • 30 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£39
Very good 4.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar, an IHG Hotel - Solana Beach
+1-888-897-9207
621 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 ~2.86 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Low priced Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 80 rooms
From£70
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Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland in Encinitas
+1-888-311-4278
607 Leucadia Blv, Encinitas, CA 92024 Website ~2.89 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Low Cost Beach property
  • 101 rooms in hotel
From£46
Average 3.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach : 717 South Highway 101
+1-888-469-4795
717 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 ~2.94 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Hotel has a green policy See policy
From£118
Very good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Winners Circle Resort by VRI Americas in Solana Beach
+1-888-734-9421
550 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075 ~3.26 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Access to gym on-site
From£127
Very good 4.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
+1-888-841-5292
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 ~3.46 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Expensive Beach property
  • 257 rooms in property
From£62
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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe - Rancho Santa Fe
+1-888-455-5160
Linea Del Cielo Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 ~3.49 miles east of Cardiff by the Sea
  • High-end Resort property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From£99
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Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
+1-888-965-8297
1444 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 ~3.74 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Economical Beach property
  • Check-in: 11:00
From£47
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Inn at Rancho Santa Fe : 5951 Linea Del Cielo
+1-888-906-6358
5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 ~4.03 miles east of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Four-star Resort property
  • Hotel has 80 rooms
From£124
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Del Mar Beach Hotel : 1702 Coast Blvd.
+1-888-749-6785
1702 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 ~4.35 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 2-star Beach hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From£110
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The Hotel at La Valle
+1-888-878-9982
5690 Cancha De Golf, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091 ~4.42 miles southeast of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 3-star Resort property
  • 6 conference rooms in property
From£43
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Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas : 2100 North Coast Highway 101
+1-888-389-4485
2100 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 ~4.44 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Affordable property
  • Check-in: 16:00
From£71
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L'Auberge Del Mar - Del Mar
+1-888-389-4121
1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 ~4.47 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Luxurious 5-star Beach property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
From£214
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad - Carlsbad
+1-888-675-2083
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009 ~4.66 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • High-end Resort hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From£139
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Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
+1-800-716-8490
7210 Blue Heron Place, Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~4.99 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Luxury 5 star hotel
From£171
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Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar : 720 Camino Del Mar
+1-800-805-5223
720 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 ~5.16 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Affordable Resort hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From£78
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Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-965-1860
710 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 ~5.23 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 4-star Beach hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From£158
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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club - Carlsbad
+1-888-788-5576
7100 Aviara Resort Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~5.25 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Luxury 5-star Resort property
  • Fitness center on property
From£190
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa - Carlsbad
+1-888-897-9207
1 Ponto Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~5.52 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Luxurious 5-star Beach hotel
  • 8 suites in hotel
From£118
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Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa : 5921 Valencia Circle
+1-888-311-4278
5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 ~5.63 miles east of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Luxury Five Star property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From£198
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-469-4795
751 Raintree Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011 Website ~5.85 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From£74
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach : 750 Raintree Dr.
+1-888-734-9421
750 Raintree Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~5.92 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Low priced hotel
  • 160 rooms in property
From£47
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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
+1-888-841-5292
751 Macadamia Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~6.03 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Midscale Beach hotel
  • 121 suites in property
From£43
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad Legoland Area - Carlsbad
+1-888-455-5160
760 Macadamia Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92009 ~6.05 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Mid-scale Beach hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From£63
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San Diego Marriott Del Mar
+1-888-965-8297
11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 ~6.52 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 4 star Highway property
  • 11 floors in property
From£118
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Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar
+1-888-906-6358
3525 Valley Centre Dr., San Diego, CA 92130 ~6.55 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • 118 suites in hotel
From£71
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad : 1929 Palomar Oaks Way
+1-888-749-6785
1929 Palomar Oaks Way, Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~6.56 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Hotel has a green policy See policy
From£102
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Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Del Mar
+1-888-878-9982
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 ~6.57 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • 5 floors in property
From£102
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Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar
+1-888-389-4485
11920 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 ~6.58 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£100
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Home2 Suites Carlsbad
+1-888-389-4121
1901 Wright Place, Carlsbad, CA 92008 ~6.66 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 3 star property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See more
From£150
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Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County in Carlsbad
+1-888-675-2083
2229 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~6.94 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Three Star Beach hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From£63
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County : 2223 Palomar Airport Rd.
+1-800-716-8490
2223 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~6.95 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From£91
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Motel 6 Carlsbad Ca East
+1-800-805-5223
6117 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~6.97 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Cheap property
  • Check-in time: 15:00
From£47
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Cassara Carlsbad
+1-888-965-1860
5805 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008 ~7.26 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 4 star Beach property
  • 90 rooms in hotel
From£78
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Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel in Carlsbad
+1-888-788-5576
2725 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009 ~7.26 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Read more
From£81
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach - Carlsbad
+1-888-897-9207
6450 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~7.27 miles northwest of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Affordable Resort hotel
  • Airport shuttle available
From£107
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Legoland California Resort : 1 Legoland Dr.
+1-888-311-4278
1 Legoland Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008 ~7.30 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 4 star Beach property
  • Check in: After4:00 PM
From£126
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Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel : 2735 Palomar Airport Rd.
+1-888-469-4795
2735 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009 ~7.31 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 3-star Airport hotel
  • Airport shuttle available
From£126
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Carlsbad by The Sea Hotel : 850 Palomar Airport Rd.
+1-888-734-9421
850 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~7.32 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Affordable Beach property
  • 145 rooms in property
From£62
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
+1-888-841-5292
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130 ~7.39 miles southeast of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Luxurious 5-star Resort hotel
  • Airport shuttle provided
From£218
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Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad
+1-888-455-5160
5480 Grand Pacific Dr. A, Carlsbad, CA 92008 ~7.57 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • High-end Beach property
  • Fitness center on property
From£142
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Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
+1-888-965-8297
2000 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 ~7.64 miles north of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 3-star Beach property
  • Free breakfast
From£102
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Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos
+1-888-906-6358
1025 La Bonita Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078 ~7.89 miles northeast of Cardiff by the Sea
  • High-end Lake property
  • Hotel has 22 suites
From£86
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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar in San Diego
+1-888-749-6785
3939 Ocean Bluff Ave., San Diego, CA 92130 ~7.92 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • 3-star Beach property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From£118
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Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
+1-888-878-9982
11025 Vista Sorrento Pkwy., San Diego, CA 92130 ~7.96 miles south of Cardiff by the Sea
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From£63
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FAQs about hotels in Cardiff by the Sea

What are the top reviewed hotels in Cardiff by the Sea?

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar, Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area and Cardiff by The Sea Lodge are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the upper-end hotels in Cardiff by the Sea?

L'Auberge Del Mar, Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego and Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club are the top 3 luxury hotels near Cardiff by the Sea city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Cardiff by the Sea?

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area, Cardiff by The Sea Lodge, and Twelve Senses Retreat are the properties closest to Cardiff by the Sea city center.

What are the most popular independent hotels in Cardiff by the Sea?

Cardiff by The Sea Lodge, Brisa Pacifica Hotel Encinitas and Winners Circle Resort by VRI Americas are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Cardiff by the Sea?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar, San Diego Marriott Del Mar and Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the best Choice Hotels branded hotels in Cardiff by the Sea?

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North and Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the most popular Best Western hotels in Cardiff by the Sea?

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar and Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the best IHG hotels in Cardiff by the Sea?

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar, an IHG Hotel, Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar, an IHG Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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