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Hotel · ★★★ · [Hampton Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/hampton-inn/)

# Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Encinitas, Encinitas (CA), United States

8.0 ·  Very good 32 reviews ·  #6 #6 of 8 in Encinitas (CA) ·  4.3/5 on Google, 455 reviews ·  2.9 Location score
## About Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a hotel in Encinitas, Encinitas (CA), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 32 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.0 km from the centre of Encinitas (CA). The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Chain:** Hampton Inn

- **Formerly:** Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach-LegoLand

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

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1661 Villa Cardiff Dr. [hilton.com](https://www.hilton.com)

## Live prices around Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

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## How Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA scores

Compared with the average hotel in Encinitas (CA).

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **2.9**
-   Beach access **6.1**

Encinitas (CA) average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

455 Google reviews

-   5★65%
-   4★26%
-   3★6%
-   2★2%
-   1★2%

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

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree breakfastGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Hot tub
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **22**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **4**

- **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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 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="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 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="">3.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 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="">980 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Lux Art Institute1.6 km
-   ICA San Diego North1.7 km

### Compare

## Compare Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA have a pool?

Yes, Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA from the airport?

The nearest airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### What was Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA called before?

Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA was previously known as Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach-LegoLand.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Yes: Cardiff Seaside Market, about 980 m away (16 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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