Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Encinitas, CA near Del Mar

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Hampton Inn
8.9 (659 reviews)
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive , Encinitas , us
+1 760-944-0427

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Clean rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
Noisy at times
Parking fee issues
Some maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Some rooms reported cleanliness issues, but overall positive feedback on cleanliness.
Service
9.28
Staff were described as very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.32
Close to freeway and downtown, ideal for events and attractions.
Room Quality
8.77
Most rooms were clean and spacious, with issues in a few cases.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities like breakfast and a coffee bar; some mentioned a need for improvement.
Value for Money
8.26
Parking fees and some maintenance issues affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Breakfast was highly praised across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a great experience reported by most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:05

Property Description

Convenient Beachside Retreat

Outdoor Pool and Fitness Center: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or break a sweat at the on-site fitness centre during your stay at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area.

Comfortable Accommodations: Each guest room is equipped with a cable TV, small refrigerator, and coffee machine, ensuring a cozy and convenient stay for all guests.

Explore and Relax: With access to activities like swimming, fishing, and surfing nearby, as well as being a short drive from LEGOLAND California, Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Book your beach getaway at Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area now!

Important information:

Please note: Continental breakfast buffet is served from 06:00 to 10:00 daily.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 659 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Arnaud • solo_traveller • mx
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • family_with_children • at
7
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • us
9
Clean facilities. Good breakfast.
Pros:

It was close to the freeway. My room at the back of the hotel was quiet. The maid service did a wonderful job of preparing and cleaning my room every day. Good breakfast.

Cons:

I don’t like hidden fees like the $20 per night parking fee they charged upon check-in. These fees are always so buried in the booking.com info about the hotel. They are just fees added after the total amount shown to increase the hotels profit on your stay.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • family_with_children • it
9
Ottima struttura per visitare la costa sud
Pros:

Struttura ottima per visitare Legoland, la costa e San Diego. Posizione ottima, pulizia perfetta, personale molto gentile. Colazione ottima, sarebbe bello avere più frutta fresca.

Cons:

Nulla da segnalare

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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NICOLE • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Great staff, clean rooms, surprisingly good breakfast options for free breakfast and it went late.

Cons:

Extra charge for parking

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • au
8
Nice not blown away
Pros:

The gym was excellent and we were 20 mins early and managed to check in which was great.

Cons:

The car park is on a slope which makes unloading bags hard when they have wheels. Plus we had to pay an extra $20 for parking which considering the room was already fairly expensive for what we had paid elsewhere for similar we felt was a bit much.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
10
I will stay at this property again soon
Pros:

My day was excellent

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • solo_traveller • us
8
Good value, I would stay again.
Pros:

Breakfast was great, better than expected.
Rooms clean, modern.
Friendly reception staff.

Cons:

Frig in room is a bit noisy when it cycles on. I would honestly prefer no frig / no noise.
Would have been great to have a second bath mat (one for sink area, one for shower area).
I was trying to turn on the nightlight, couldn't figure out how to do it. In the middle of the night I realized it turns on by itself. It would be great to place a little note saying the nightlight is automatic.
It was hard to find the elevator to go downstairs from my room 231. I finally walked down the stairs instead because stairs were easier to find. It would be great to add some signage in the hall to direct guests to the elevator.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • solo_traveller • us
5
Wasn't what I Expected
Pros:

That it was close to where I needed to be.

Cons:

The room was smaller than what I thought it was gonna be. We didn't have a couch to put our stuff on just a rolling chair, the pillows were flat, our hairdryer almost caught on fire being on for two minutes, the water pressure wasn't strong at all. I feel like I didn't get the dollar amount that I paid for.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Logan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The breakfast was better than most free breakfasts.
The room was big enough and clean. The whole facility felt very well kept up.
The pool was clean and nice.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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cesar • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Dan • couple • us
9
Would stay again
Pros:

Excellent location, staff very friendly, comfortable bed, breakfast was good, perfect size room for us.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Angelo • couple • us
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Z9138PVmitchellc • Family
4
Adios
Pros:

Way, way overpriced for what you get.
Old Property
No EV charger
IMO, very weak breakfast
Parking lot nightmare

2026-06-29 • via Tripadvisor