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Cheap Hotels in Encinitas

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

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

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

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a clock on the wall.

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

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

A modern gym with a treadmill, mirrored wall, and a mural of a running figure.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Downtown Encinitas

$98

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

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

South Beach

$103

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

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

5. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas

$113

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A parking lot with a building featuring a red-tiled roof and multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees.

6. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad

$85

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and a fence.

7. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson

$65

$72 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A building with a large arched entrance, a sign reading "HYLAND INN", and a parking lot in front.

8. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad

$86

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

9. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Ocean Beach

$63

$71 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

10. E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

Old Town San Diego

$66

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and vending machines.

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

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

Mission Valley

$80

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

12. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

Pacific Beach

$84

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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.

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 water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.

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

A lobby with a mosaic fountain, seating area, and a book display.

14. California Suites Hotel

Clairemont

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

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 27 - Oct 28

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

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 15 - Oct 16

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a television screen.

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 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

18. Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

$94

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

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

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

A reception desk with a wooden top and LED lights, a white office chair, and artwork on the walls.

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.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

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.

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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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