Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas

Encinitas, United States View on map
9.0 Superb Based on 244 reviews
Editor's Pick

"Renovated rooms feature balconies with ocean views, while shared beach gear sits in the lobby. A short walk leads to the sand and downtown dining. Best for beach-loving couples, less so for anyone requiring 24-hour reception staff."

from US$ 167 US$ 143 per night
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Check-in
15 Nov 2026
Check-out
16 Nov 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Moonlight Beach Motel

  • Moonlight Beach
    4-min walk
  • Free Parking
    No reservation needed
  • Ocean Views
    From your room
  • BBQ & Picnic
    Terrace & garden
  • Free WiFi
    Throughout property
  • Golf Nearby
    2 miles away

Overview

Offering a location a 5-minute stroll from the movie theater "La Paloma Theatre", the smoke-free Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas offers 24 rooms. This hotel boasts views of the sea and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.

Beacon Beach is within reach of the Encinitas hotel and Better Buzz Coffee is 0.4 miles away. Encinitas Skate park is also located a 25-minute walk from the accommodation. The Moonlight Beach Motel is situated only a few steps from Moonlight State Sandy Beach. This motel is 15 minutes' drive from McClellan-Palomar airport and 0.6 miles from Coaster Encinitas train station.

The rooms at the property provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as air conditioning. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. The private bathrooms at Moonlight Beach Motel have a separate toilet and a shower.

Lofty Coffee offers a selection of dishes a 5-minute walk away.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 18:00
  • Check-out
    from 09:00 until 11:00
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Moonlight Beach Motel
Our tips

Should you book Moonlight Beach Motel?

Perfect if you
  • Need free private parking - the motel offers complimentary on-site parking for guests.
  • Enjoy hiking and biking - the property is located near trails in the Encinitas area.
  • Want a room with a kitchen - select rooms include cookware and kitchen utensils for self-catering.
Maybe skip if you
  • Travel with a pet - the motel has a strict no-pets-allowed policy.
Best for
  • An ocean view from your room and a 4-minute walk to Moonlight State Beach

Facilities of Moonlight Beach

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/-out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
Dining
  • Cookware/Kitchen utensils
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/Tables
Leisure & Sports
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Board games
  • Carpeted floor

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Check-in
15 Nov 2026
Check-out
16 Nov 2026
Guests
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Adults:

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Children:

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