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Moonlight Beach Motel

2-star hotel Excellent 233 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024
Moonlight Beach Motel
Moonlight Beach Motel – Encinitas, CA
Moonlight Beach Motel – Encinitas, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Moonlight Beach Motel

Located in Encinitas, a 4 minutes' walk from Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel provides accommodations with ocean views and a garden, free private parking, barbecue facilities and a terrace. The accommodations features free WiFi throughout the property. At Moonlight Beach Motel every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, microwave and small refrigerator. Guests at the accommodations will be able to enjoy activities in and around Encinitas, like hiking and biking. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 27 mi from Moonlight Beach Motel.

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 638 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Fabulous location, 2 minute walk to Moonlight Beach and less than 5min walk to downtown Encinitas.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Jennifer was great as well as the woman at the desk on Monday. The cleaning staff also went out of their way to help me.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Cleanliness is my biggest concern, and not only was it super clean...that shower water pressure was fantastic! The room was spacious, the staff was kind and helpful, and it's so close to the beach. I would definitely recommend. Thank you!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a great stay! We have one member of the family that snores, and that can make traveling as a group difficult. Having a separate bedroom with a door was perfect for us!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Housekeeper banned on the door at 9:30 am to see if my room was vacant.Check up was for 11 am. Really put a sour note to what was a nice stay. There is no elevator so you have to ask for help or carry your things up 10 steep stairs.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was very close to Moonlight Beach, which was a lovely beach for families. It is very hilly there and there are very few accessible beaches in Encinitas so the location was great for accessibility. It’s an older hotel but they have tried to do a good job of keeping it up-to-date. We had a lovely view of the ocean, which was nice and a nice deck to sit on. Staff was very helpful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely location and cosy, clean motel with very friendly staff ☀️

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Gorgeous beach town. Nice cozy and comfy stay for our family. Beautiful town and easy to walk to the beach and to restaurants and shops. Moonlight motel is special and we can’t wait to return again soon. Nice accommodating staff, Highly recommended for a wonderful and comfortable beach stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice hotel near downtown Encinitas and Moonlight Beach. Everything within walking distance. Loved listening to the frogs at night.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is one of our favorite places to go. It is incredible value for the money and a great location.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location is perfect and the management is kind and helpful. Our family had a wonderful visit this week.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean and beautiful view

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location, view Room was not ready at 3:00, there was no complimentary bottled water, and no water glasses or wine glasses

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was a great stay. Very close to downtown Encinitas and Moonlight beach which is very family friendly. Great room. Great Location. We have stayed here before and would stay again in the future.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our room was very comfortable. Perfect for our needs!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent experience. Room was super clean and staff was extremely friendly. Excellent view from our room. Will recommend and return

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Gorgeous views and so close to everything.

Frequently asked questions about Moonlight Beach Motel

Does Moonlight Beach Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Moonlight Beach Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Moonlight Beach Motel offer parking?
Yes, Moonlight Beach Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Moonlight Beach Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Moonlight Beach Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Encinitas, see business hotels in Encinitas.
Does Moonlight Beach Motel have a fitness center?
Moonlight Beach Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Moonlight Beach Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Moonlight Beach Motel is located at 233 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024. With a Walk Score of null, the area is rated null. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Moonlight Beach Motel
  • 2013 Southern California Open 3.3 mi
  • San Diego Open 3.4 mi
  • Legoland California 5.6 mi

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