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About the Hotel

233 2Nd Street, Encinitas, California, United States, CA 92024
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Close to Moonlight State Beach
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9.3
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Nestled approximately 5 minutes on foot from Moonlight State Sandy Beach, the smoke-free Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas welcomes guests with a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. The motel is within 1 km of Coaster Encinitas train station and only a few steps from Surfing Madonna Mosaic.

Location

Nearby places of interest include the 18-hole Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, located around a 10-minute ride from the hotel, and the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away. From Moonlight Beach Motel it will take nearly 30 minutes to walk to the Solterra Winery & Kitchen.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cardiff State Beach, which is only 50 metres away.

You can catch the bus at Highway 101 & A Street bus stop, in close proximity to the accommodation.

Rooms

The Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas features 24 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea/coffee making equipment. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

You can get a gastronomic experience at Lofty Coffee which offers American cuisine about a 5-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Business

Beach facilities at the Moonlight Beach Motel include umbrellas. Additionally, staying at this Encinitas hotel, active guests can enjoy a golf playground and polo fields on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Catch sunset views at Moonlight State Beach, just a short walk away.
  • Try the fish tacos at Fish 101 for a true Encinitas flavor.
  • Visit the San Diego Botanic Garden for unique plant collections.
  • Explore the funky shops and cafes in the historic downtown area.
  • Attend a yoga class on the beach for a relaxing morning activity.
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Moonlight Beach Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Sea View
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Heating
King Room Partial Sea View Balcony
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Partial View
Shower
Heating
Double Room Balcony
2 persons
420 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room Balcony Sea View
2 persons
420 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Sea view
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Moonlight Beach Motel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.7/10Review score

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

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Moonlight Beach Motel Location

233 2Nd Street, Encinitas, California, United States, CA 92024
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233 2Nd Street, Encinitas, California, United States, CA 92024
Nearby
Beach
Moonlight State Beach
1100 ft
404 W D St
D Street Viewpoint Park
2000 ft
Vulcan Ave. & Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas Veterans Memorial
1500 ft
Restaurants
Serranos Mexican Food
700 ft
10 Encinitas Blvd
Captain Keno's Restaurant
1400 ft
158 N Coast Highway 101
Ironsmith Coffee
1300 ft
458 S Coast Highway 101
Filiberto's
1700 ft
476 S Coast Highway 101
Raul's Shack
1400 ft
490 S Coast Highway 101
Berry Happy Frozen Yogurt
1400 ft
480 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas Cafe
1700 ft
531 S Coast Hwy 101
East Village Asian Diner
2100 ft
628 South Coast Highway 101
Angelo's Burgers
2000 ft
608 S Coast Highway 101
The Taco Stand
2200 ft
642 S Coast Highway 101
Juanitas Taco Shop
2400 ft
290 North Coast Highway 101
In-N-Out Burger
4000 ft
130 Calle Magdalena
Getting around
City Centre
Encinitas17 min  ·  4600 ft
Airports
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)21 min  ·  8.5 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)64 min  ·  26.4 mi
Train
Coaster Encinitas Station4 min  ·  1000 ft
Train2 min  ·  400 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-18:00
Check-out
from 09:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
24

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 211 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
93%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
8.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 289 reviews
8.9/10
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