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Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Easy check in . "
United States
Carlos
The price is CA $109
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Stayed here for two nights. Good stay. Would book again. "
United States
Neverly Ann
The price is CA $92
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Motel Mediteran Escondido

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (549 reviews)
"This is the perfect location to get to Moonlight Beach has the perfect kitchen facilities to have meals in"
United States
Sheri
The price is CA $253
CA $279 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Moonlight Beach Motel

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,138 reviews)
"for the price the room was very clean, bed were firm in a good way. ideally could use a few more pillows and blankets but for what we needed it was great "
United States
brad
The price is CA $90
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (532 reviews)
"Good room, good service, everything clean and tidy, the bathroom very clean and excellent hot water"
United States
Hector
The price is CA $95
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Vista Inn Motel

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (305 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff, clean large rooms, and very close to lots of shopping, parks and coffee shop. Recommend the second floor if you want a quieter experience. "
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $94
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Escondido Lodge

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (146 reviews)
"The hotel is consistently clean and comfortable. I stay at the hotel a few times a year and plan to stay again, the next time I am in the area."
United States
Brian
The price is CA $89
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Hacienda Motel

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (492 reviews)
"Spotless room, Great staff!"
United States
Zachariah
The price is CA $136
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great! Clean, excellent staff. Good complimentary breakfast. "
United States
Brian Dale
The price is CA $152
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great price and friendly. "
United States
Leslie
The price is CA $88
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Scandia Motel

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (568 reviews)
"The AC worked but auto didn’t work."
United States
Tamara
The price is CA $95
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Franciscan Inn

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room we always try and stay there."
United States
Franzia
The price is CA $121
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
The price is CA $170
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Escondido Inn

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,741 reviews)
"Clean, good price, near tourist areas"
United States
Albert
The price is CA $91
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (754 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
David
The price is CA $121
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Good Motel"
United States
PAUL
The price is CA $111
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (1,960 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
James
The price is CA $87
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Kyle
The price is CA $117
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
6.8 out of 10, (1,159 reviews)
"Room was clean and new staff was always nice and help full"
United States
BETHANN
The price is CA $130
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"convient location, clean room w excellent house keeping staff. "
United States
paul
The price is CA $128
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
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Accommodation
32 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $97
Highest Price
CA $187

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Because you'll save on your room, you can make the most of what Cardiff-by-the-Sea has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
These are some of Expedia customers' favorite motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach is located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 11.2 mi (18 km) away. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside: Central Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) away. 4 beach bars and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free wired internet. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley: 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities like climate control.
What can I do in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Favorite places in and around Cardiff-by-the-Sea include LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach, and Encinitas Community Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Birch Aquarium, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens. Other places worth a visit include Swamis Beach and Eli Howard Surf School.
What's the seasonal weather like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Cardiff-by-the-Sea to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 13 inches.
What are my options for getting around Cardiff-by-the-Sea when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Cardiff-by-the-Sea to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 7.2 mi (11.7 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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