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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3.0 star property

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Suite, Ocean View
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • San Elijo State Beach
    5 min walk
  • Shanty
    1 min walk
  • Solana Beach Station
    8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1017)
The price is €145
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

About this property

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Bed & breakfast in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, in the vicinity of Moonlight State Beach
Self parking, concierge services, and wedding services are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Elijo State Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and self parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 6 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack
As a guest of Cardiff by the Sea Lodge, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cardiff-by-the-Sea bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge B&B
Cardiff Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff Sea Lodge
Cardiff By The Sea Hotel Cardiff By The Sea
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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 664 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely and the staff were accommodating we had a shower issue and reported it at 11am by 5 a plumber came and fixed it. Sheets could be nicer but room size and comfort overall were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner blows right on you above the bed. The fridge was really loud. I had to leave because I felt uncomfortable and unsafe and went to stay with a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great spot with a Beach vibe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views. Property is very nice and the rooftop patio is spectacular. Should be noted that there is no elevator so not great for lots of luggage or mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LIKED...Bob hotel manager, killer water view on rooftop garden, close to downtown cardiff and beach, lovely recent renovation, continental breakfast, nice bed...DISLIKED ...pricey for a 3 star bed and breakfast, loud wedding party right above our room, no elevator. Would stay here again tho due to super location and convenience factor as we have family in the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
views room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for beach access. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kortnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels that I’ve stayed at! Amazing decor, excellent location, and the best rooftop in town. So happy I stayed here to celebrate my moms 60th! I can’t wait to come back, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Stay
Beautiful Place, Amazing View, Clean, and Amazing customer service. On our first night we couldn't get much sleep due to the crowd next door. We were hoping it would die down but it got louder into the night and didn't quiet down tell after 2:30am. The second night was much quieter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kuniyo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did an amazing job creating such a nice place. Pro: Roof top, Prosecco when we arrived, muffin & healthy juice in the morning, decoration in the room, record player, walk to beach. However, we were sad we got 1st floor room, very dark room with only one window facing corridor. If we open the curtain, there is no privacy. So we had to close it but it’s so dark. I would suggest to add more lighting in these room. And it had old motel type of smell even though the room is very clean. It’s pity because they did amazing job everything else to elevate your stay. Receptionist lady was super nice. Still recommend this pace but get upstairs room ;)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Princess Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woke up every morning and took a walk to the beach which is about 2 blocks. Comfy bed and beautiful room. The staff was friendly. There is a few for parking but i was able to find street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem! Clean, quiet, tastefully decorated rooms. The upper deck is awesome. Only complaint is we only stayed one night and didn't get to enjoy it enough. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Cardiff by the Sea Lodge. The recently upgraded property is beautiful and clean. Our king bedroom had pretty decor and even though we were on the first floor near the lobby, it was quiet. The bathroom cabinetry had intricate wood carvings, the shower had decorative tile and we had nice, hot showers. We liked the comfortable bathrobes, and having a record player in the room was a nice novelty. We also liked that we could walk to the beach, restaurants and a coffee shop nearby. The best part was the rooftop area. We enjoyed beautiful views of the ocean! Also, they delivered complimentary juice and muffins to our room in the morning. Check out our travel video on our YouTube channel: @SweetlifeofSisters or click the link: https://youtu.be/i_uvHU8RBHY?si=rEK0l5S6aM83_b5G We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Very good location three blocks walkable to the beach. Relatively quiet at night considering the location is right next to a bar and over an alleyway in back. Rooms are comfortable but minimalist only one chair with cushion in the room. Basic breakfast, two Costco muffins and watermelon juice. Staff was available but not friendly did not greet you first did not ask how things were going, were not able to offer suggestions for restaurants ornearby activities. Housekeeping staff Adriana was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in the area by far!
I’ve stayed in many hotels in the Del Mar to Encinitas stretch of coast and this was the best! From the smiling welcome, the complimentary Prosecco, the large, newly decorated lovely room and all the other nice touches, this was an outstanding stay. Great location too. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024