What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

A motel is an excellent option if you're getting ready to road-trip around Cardiff-by-the-Sea. These properties are typically found near airports and major roads, feature on-site parking and come with basic services and amenities. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and more conveniences like a gym, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Check in to Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area and start your day with a free breakfast. Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this 3-star property has a swimming pool and express check-out services. Or remove the stress of searching for somewhere to eat each morning at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites , another top pick with visitors here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea have a pool?

Enjoy some poolside recreation at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites . Or switch from touring attractions to kicking back by the water at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area . Both these 3-star accommodations with pools are located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 19ºC at night to 25ºC during the day in August, the warmest period of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea have an on-site restaurant?

Book a room in one of Expedia's Cardiff-by-the-Sea getaways with an on-site restaurant and you won't need to venture far from your room when you're craving a bite to eat. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach and Winners Circle Resort by VRI Americas are two 3-star stays with this handy perk on the menu. The first also comes with amenities like a terrace and designer toiletries, while the second includes a barbecue grill and a firepit.

Do any 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea have WiFi?

Certainly. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites and Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area are among Expedia's 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with WiFi. Opt for one of these getaways to easily access weather forecasts, trip suggestions and local information. Remember, this useful amenity may be complimentary or require an extra payment.

What 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea have parking?

Enjoy more time relaxing and less time looking for a spot for your wheels at a 3-star hotel with parking. Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area and The Encinitan Hotel & Suites are popular picks in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Eager for some sightseeing opportunities beyond the city? Slide behind the wheel and hit the highway. Pechanga Resort & Casino and Irvine Spectrum Centre are two popular day trip destinations from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Do any 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea have rooms with a kitchenette?

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar is a popular pick if you're on the lookout for somewhere that has a place to prepare your own meals. You'll find this 3-star getaway with a kitchenette located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

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8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

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CA $265 total

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May 12 - May 13

Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

Adriana

CA $128 total

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May 3 - May 4

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Handlery Hotel

Mission Valley

amanda

CA $196 total

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Apr 29 - Apr 30

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Village of La Jolla

Shaun

CA $314 total

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Apr 29 - Apr 30

2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

Mission Bay

Dorothy

CA $312 total

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May 10 - May 11

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German

CA $177 total

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May 11 - May 12

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Mission Valley

Riva

CA $168 total

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May 11 - May 12

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Mission Valley

Katherine

CA $179 total

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May 12 - May 13

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar

Christina

CA $222 total

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May 4 - May 5

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Bahia Resort Hotel

Central Mission Beach

Isai

CA $342 total

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May 17 - May 18

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores

Jose

CA $466 total

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May 28 - May 29

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Downtown Encinitas

Deon

CA $229 total

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Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Carmel Mountain Ranch

CA $183 total

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Apr 30 - May 1

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View | View from room

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

Point Loma

Buna

CA $258 total

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Sorrento Valley

Richard

CA $251 total

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May 3 - May 4

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Mission Valley

Jorge

CA $146 total

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Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Point Loma

Philip

CA $169 total

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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego

Erika

CA $175 total

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Ocean Park Inn

Pacific Beach

Brandy

CA $313 total

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Rancho Peñasquitos

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CA $165 total

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Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

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"Make sure to check your reservation. You pay a parking fee per night to park your car there and then my towels in the room were stained. There could be some improvements inside the rooms but the grounds themselves were beautiful! The staff was helpful and the best part was the location! Well located and close to the marine base for graduations! "

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area, around 0.97 kilometres northeast of downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea, is a guest favourite. A swimming pool and blackout curtains are among its amenities. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It features an ocean view and a terrace, and is about 3 kilometres north of the centre.

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Relaxation comes easy in 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Alongside comfortable settings, these more economical properties come with a wealth of amenities like free WiFi, tea and coffee maker and fitness facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with upgraded features such as a spa centre, outdoor or indoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're searching for.

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