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    Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

    121 Reviews
    #1 of 2 Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
    142 Chesterfield Dr, Cardiff, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, CA 92007-1922
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    4.0
    121 reviews
    • Excellent53%
    • Very good30%
    • Average9%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible2%
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    “fire pit” (41 reviews)
    “hot tub” (12 reviews)
    “ocean view” (9 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast included
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Cozy Castle with Awesome Ambiance!

    This Lodge is like a cozy castle on the hill, and is centrally located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. It has underground parking, and you can walk everywhere. The ocean view from the room was wonderful. We stayed in the Roosevelt Room and loved it. Each room has...More

    Thank Howard D
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Unique

    Really the only place to stay in Cardiff-by-the- Sea and a very good choice. It's a short walk to the beach and has an excellent view from the rooftop gathering area. It only has bout 15 rooms and each is unique. It was quiet, relaxing...More

    Thank Dan D
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    PERFECTLY AMAZING!!

    You will come back again & again! Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is so perfect in every way! It's location couldn't be more perfect! You are literally right across from the ocean! We walked to the beach every day! There are a lot of sweet...More

    Thank LDS60657
    Reviewed July 10, 2017
    Very friendly...and helpful staff

    The location is fantastic for walking to the beach AND going into Cardiff town. The over-the-top Seaside Market is close! However, continental breakfast is provided at the Lodge. Cardiff is close to Encinitas which has additional good restaurants.

    2  Thank ArgyleSeattle
    Reviewed July 9, 2017
    Good location, but bad ventilation.

    We check out this morning after a three day stay. Our room has a refrigerator sized air conditioner that sounds like a jet engine, but does not cool the room. Every day we have asked for some advice on how to get it to work....More

    Thank bill b
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Breakfast included
    • Beachfront
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • Free Parking
    • Breakfast included
    • Room amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Refrigerator in room
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    • Hot Tub
    Details
    • Price range
    • $152 - $292 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 17
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    They have the normal 3 o'clock check in time but remember there is nobody there over night I think they close the office around 7-8 and do not return till 7 ish the next morning. So if there's a problem at night there is a... More
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