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title: "Cardiff by the Sea Lodge, Encinitas (CA)"
description: "Cardiff by the Sea Lodge in Encinitas (CA): rated 9.1 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-30
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Hotel · ★★★
# Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Encinitas, Encinitas (CA), United States

9.1 ·  Excellent 20 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 8 in Encinitas (CA) ·  4.5/5 on Google, 457 reviews ·  6.5 Location score
## About Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is a hotel in Encinitas, Encinitas (CA), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 20 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.5 km from the centre of Encinitas (CA). The nearest beach is 270 m away. The nearest airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Price level (hotel website):** $$$

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

142 Chesterfield Dr [cardifflodge.com](https://www.cardifflodge.com)

## Live prices around Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Cardiff by the Sea Lodge: nightly price by month

           

-   Cheapest month: November, about €231 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: June, about €359 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €231 for the night of 10 November

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Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How Cardiff by the Sea Lodge scores

Compared with the average hotel in Encinitas (CA).

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **6.5**
-   Facilities **8.3**
-   Spa & wellness **4.0**
-   Beach access **9.4**

Encinitas (CA) average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

457 Google reviews

-   5★62%
-   4★24%
-   3★6%
-   2★2%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolRestaurantBarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Hot tub
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Garden
-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking
-   EV charging

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **22**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cardiff State Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">270 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Encinitas (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cardiff Seaside Market</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">230 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Compare

## Compare Cardiff by the Sea Lodge with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-by-hilton-cardiff-beach-encinitas-ca-encinitas-ca/) Hotel ★★★ 1.1 km away
    
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## Questions about Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

### When is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge cheapest?

In our price checks, the cheapest month is November, at about €231 a night on average. The most expensive is June, at about €359.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Cardiff by the Sea Lodge include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Cardiff by the Sea Lodge have a pool?

Yes, Cardiff by the Sea Lodge has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 270 m from the hotel.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Yes: Cardiff Seaside Market, about 230 m away (4 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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