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Cheap Hotels in Encinitas

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola cooler.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A 6 Motel with a 'Welcome' sign, a 'Tow Away' sign, and a number '6117' on the building.

1. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center

$65

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white headboard, green and white floral bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

2. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia

$99

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

$98

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach

$103

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.

An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

5. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

$113

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

A swimming pool with a blue border, a Hyland Inn sign, and palm trees in the background.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser.

6. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad

$86

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced construction area.

A building with a covered patio, palm trees, and a fountain.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

7. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson

$65

$72 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a framed artwork of a turtle, and a trash bin.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and artwork.

A two-story building with a colorful facade, a large peace sign above the entrance, and a pink picket fence in front.

8. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Ocean Beach

$63

$71 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a potted plant to the right, and a framed picture above the door.

A hotel with a red facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with palm trees.

A covered corridor with a beige door, windows, and a tiled floor.

9. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad

$90

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a large red accent wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot.

10. Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area

Mission Valley

$80

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A motel with a covered entrance, a sign indicating the name and price, and a paved driveway.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a door.

A room with a wooden desk, a computer, a coffee machine, and a trash can. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a bulletin board with magazines.

A room with a table, chair, potted plants, a coffee station, and a mirror on the wall.

11. E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

Old Town San Diego

$66

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.

A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

12. Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

$85

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

13. Pleasant Inn

Clairemont

$88

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

A courtyard with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A courtyard with a small pond, trees, and a fountain.

A courtyard with a small water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.

14. California Suites Hotel

Clairemont

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Mission Valley

$88

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pier extending into the ocean with a sunset in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a table, a counter with a menu, and a view of the outside through a door.

An outdoor patio with white plastic chairs and a table, a thatched umbrella, and a view of a building with balconies.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and a marina with boats in the background.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Camp Pendleton South

$99

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor seating area with a stone wall, two chairs, and a central fire feature.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a stone facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel lobby with teal armchairs, a wooden reception desk, a large mirror, and a blue curtain.

17. Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

Townsite

$105

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, featuring a sign for 'Ocean's Ice Cream'.

A kitchen with wooden walls, stainless steel appliances, and various utensils and containers hanging on the wall.

A wooden interior with a wooden table and benches, a vending machine, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

Pacific Beach

$84

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

A reception desk with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, surfboards, and a monitor displaying a list.

A patio area with two turquoise chairs, a small round table, and a bamboo fence.

A living area with a sofa, ottoman, and a kitchenette in the background.

19. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach

$94

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

20. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar

$127

$143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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A sunset over a calm sea with surfers in the water.

A wooden staircase leading down to a beach with a sunset in the background.

A beach with a sunset sky, waves, and a distant shoreline.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a grassy hillside, and a clear view of the ocean.

A sunset over a calm sea with vibrant red and orange hues in the sky.

Leucadia

Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a sunset.

Downtown Encinitas

Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighborhood is home to attractions such as Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach.

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A coastal landscape with cliffs and a sunset over the ocean.

Olivenhain

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Top landmarks in Encinitas

A sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff with buildings on top.

Moonlight State Beach

9.2/10 (544 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Moonlight State Beach, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Encinitas. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Beacon Beach located nearby.

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A garden with trees covered in ivy and a dirt path.

San Diego Botanic Garden

9.0/10 (151 reviews)

San Diego Botanic Garden is worth a visit, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Encinitas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Leucadia State Beach

9.4/10 (161 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Leucadia State Beach located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from central Encinitas. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Grandview Surf Beach and Beacon Beach, both within a short walk.

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A beach at sunset with waves and a pink sky.

South Ponto Beach

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, South Ponto Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Encinitas. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Grandview Surf Beach located nearby.

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Swamis Beach

9.2/10 (171 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Swamis Beach, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Encinitas. Catch the sunset by the shore at San Elijo State Beach, just a short walk away.

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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens

9.0/10 (96 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, just one of the family attractions in central Encinitas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, you'll love Del Mar Fairgrounds and Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center, both located nearby.

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Encinitas Ranch Golf Course

7.6/10 (44 reviews)

You might want to practice your swing at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, a golf course located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Encinitas. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If Encinitas Ranch Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, La Costa Golf Courses - North and South, and The Crossings at Carlsbad are also nearby.

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Grandview Surf Beach

9.0/10 (92 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Grandview Surf Beach, located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from central Encinitas. Catch the sunset by the shore at Leucadia State Beach, just a short walk away.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Encinitas?

For a cheap hotel in Encinitas with glowing reviews, consider Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach, which features free breakfast, free WiFi and an outdoor pool. You can also look at Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas or Leucadia Beach Inn.

Are there any cheap motels in Encinitas?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Encinitas, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach where you'll find free breakfast and free WiFi. Or think about Moonlight Beach Motel for a comfy base without a hefty price tag.

What are the best cheap things to do in Encinitas?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Encinitas, enjoy the outdoors at Moonlight State Beach or San Elijo State Beach. Be certain a visit to San Diego Botanic Garden is in your plans.

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