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Cardiff By The Sea Lodge

Lodge

142 Chesterfield Drive

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
8 mentions

Fantastic location, great decor, and friendly staff

Location was good

Friendly staff
8 mentions

The staff is exceptional - accommodating, helpful, professional and so friendly

The staff were great, very welcoming and helpful

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

The room was beautifully decorated in a very modern , tasteful design

Otherwise room was excellent

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The rooms are beautifully decorated and meticulously clean

Rooftop view was lovely and room was clean, comfy bed and spacious

Breakfast available
2 mentions

The breakfast is small but good - a tasty fresh juice, coffee and muffins

Breakfast was suspended as was daily housekeeping, only stayed 2 nights so not a…

Overview

Located in the coastal community of Cardiff by the Sea, Cardiff By The Sea Lodge features a rooftop terrace with views of the Pacific Ocean. All rooms have a private entrance and soundproofing. Cardiff State Beach is 5 minutes’ walk away. A refrigerator, a cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer are included in each individually decorated and spacious room at Cardiff Lodge. Select rooms have ocean views. Guests can enjoy Snorkelling on the offshore reefs and surfing at the beaches nearby the property. San Elijo Lagoon wetlands is 1.6 km away. San Diego International Airport is 45 minutes’ drive away.

Traveller reviews

K

Kiersten

extended_group

March 23, 2026

7

Great location, not worth the price

Fantastic location, great decor, and friendly staff.

G

Gregory

couple

March 12, 2026

10

Just a lovely boutique hotel, the design of it is particularly unique. The rooftop patio was the big bonus, views were stunning over the Pacific. The room was beautifully decorated in a very modern , tasteful design !! Loved all of it !!!

L

Lei

family_with_children

October 13, 2025

1

Bad, bad, bad expresses

Location was good

A

ANDREA

extended_group

May 23, 2025

10

Ending the day on the roof top terrace with a drink was the best part of our day!!

M

Martina

couple

May 3, 2025

10

Fantastic stay with with excellent rooms and impeccable services

This a wonderful Hotel; a real gem! I was mesmerized by the special and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are beautifully decorated and meticulously clean. The beds are extremely comfortable - one of the best beds I have had in a Hotel. The staff is exceptional - accommodating, helpful, professional and so friendly! The breakfast is small but good - a tasty fresh juice, coffee and muffins. There is a sundeck at the top of the Hotel with a fantastic view; a great place to hang out and enjoy the sunset. The location is perfect - it is just some steps away from a nice beach and from good seafood restaurants. The Hotel offers towels, beach-chairs and umbrellas for free - an excellent service so that we could enjoy two days at the beach. I highly recommend staying at the Cardiff by the Sea Lodge!

A

Alexandra

couple

February 28, 2025

8

Restful room, beautiful location and professional staff

The staff were great, very welcoming and helpful. Location just behind the beach was super and easy to get into downtown Encinitas by car. Rooftop view was lovely and room was clean, comfy bed and spacious

K

Kate

couple

October 29, 2024

8

The handicap shower water drains/flows past the long floor drain…we had to leave a bath towel across do dam the water. Otherwise room was excellent!

M

Maria

family_with_children

September 2, 2024

10

We wished we could have stayed longer and I loved the roof top yoga.

B

Belinda

family_with_children

August 19, 2024

9

We had a lovely stay and would happily stay there again.

It was very clean and a close walk to the beach. We enjoyed the roof-top area a lot!

D

DiMauro

couple

August 7, 2024

10

The rooms were modern and spacious and clean. Great view of the ocean. Easy access to restaurants and the ocean. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful.

B

Brady

solo_traveller

July 13, 2024

3

disappointment is the new word for boutique

The staff was very professional!

M

Michael

couple

April 22, 2024

10

very nice, will come again!

Great juice in the morning, ver friendly and helpful staff

T

Trish

family_with_children

September 13, 2022

10

A class place to stay!!

We loved the location! The rooms all have a different theme! We were lucky enough to experience 2 of these - the French Garden and the Roosevelt Room!! The beach was on the doorstep plus lovely restaurants to eat in! A super food market also. There is a fantastic roof top terrace- very spacious, lovely seating areas and fabulous views! The staff Richard, Anthony and (sorry we can't remember your name!) - were so helpful and welcoming! We cannot recommend this enough! If you are ever in this part of the US please stay here!!

K

Karen

solo_traveller

September 18, 2021

10

Love this hotel and definitely will be back.

I love that the hotel rooms are different themes. There is a roof top with an amazing view of the beach. Lots of place to walk.

K

Keith

couple

July 8, 2021

7

Short stay with pets, excellent location friendly staff.

Breakfast was suspended as was daily housekeeping, only stayed 2 nights so not a major issue for us this trip, a number of places to get breakfast in easy walking distance. Pet friendly location was a major driver for us, no issues with our dogs.

M

MICHAEL

family_with_children

May 10, 2021

8

Peaceful and enjoyable.

I did not eat.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Deluxe King Studio

Offering free WiFi, this soundproofed room includes a fridge, a cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

Max 2 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Room - Disability Access

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room provides parquet floors, a flat-screen TV and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Room

Amenities vary in this room type. Some rooms feature a four-poster bed, a spa bath or beach-themed decor.

Max 4 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room offers parquet floors, a flat-screen TV and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite with Ocean View

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite with Sea View

The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This suite features a wardrobe, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Partial Ocean View Fireplace King

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 12:22 AM

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