Cardiff By The Sea Lodge
142 Chesterfield Drive
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Why people book this hotel
“Fantastic location, great decor, and friendly staff”
“Location was good”
“The staff is exceptional - accommodating, helpful, professional and so friendly”
“The staff were great, very welcoming and helpful”
“The room was beautifully decorated in a very modern , tasteful design”
“Otherwise room was excellent”
“The rooms are beautifully decorated and meticulously clean”
“Rooftop view was lovely and room was clean, comfy bed and spacious”
“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
Kiersten
extended_group
March 23, 2026
“Great location, not worth the price”
Fantastic location, great decor, and friendly staff.
Gregory
couple
March 12, 2026
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 !!!
Lei
family_with_children
October 13, 2025
“Bad, bad, bad expresses”
Location was good
ANDREA
extended_group
May 23, 2025
Ending the day on the roof top terrace with a drink was the best part of our day!!
Martina
couple
May 3, 2025
“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!
Alexandra
couple
February 28, 2025
“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
Kate
couple
October 29, 2024
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!
Maria
family_with_children
September 2, 2024
“We wished we could have stayed longer and I loved the roof top yoga.”
Belinda
family_with_children
August 19, 2024
“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!
DiMauro
couple
August 7, 2024
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.
Brady
solo_traveller
July 13, 2024
“disappointment is the new word for boutique”
The staff was very professional!
Michael
couple
April 22, 2024
“very nice, will come again!”
Great juice in the morning, ver friendly and helpful staff
Trish
family_with_children
September 13, 2022
“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!!
Karen
solo_traveller
September 18, 2021
“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.
Keith
couple
July 8, 2021
“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.
MICHAEL
family_with_children
May 10, 2021
“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.
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.
Deluxe King Room
Amenities vary in this room type. Some rooms feature a four-poster bed, a spa bath or beach-themed decor.
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.
King Suite with Ocean View
The unit offers 1 bed.
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.
Partial Ocean View Fireplace King
The unit offers 1 bed.
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