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Moonlight Beach Motel

233 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Encinitas
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Penny C
Cambria, California
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Wow, we just spent a fabulous weekend at the Moonlight Beach Motel relaxing with friends we had not seen in a long time! Our rooms were right off the patio, which provided a great view and a cozy spot to gather and catch up. The views were beautiful especially the sunsets, and George was the best host ever - super... More

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MoonlightBeachMotel, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
11 February 2012

Penny C Thank you for taking the time to post your review on Trip Advisor. It gives me the opportunity to agree with you that the first floor rooms still have the charm and are good when you have two or three rooms with families and friends to all use the patio area. Yes 101 - 105 are behind the... More

Theunstopables
Las Vegas Nevada USA
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Never before have I been so pleased with a place that I have taken the time to write a review. The warm friendly greeting upon arrival from George and Deb was like getting together with old friends. Our spacious third floor room was a home away from home with it's cozy kitchen and separate bath. The sunsets from the balcony... More

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MoonlightBeachMotel, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Theunstopables, Thank you for taking the time to review the Moonlight Brach Motel on Trip Advisor. I was surprised to see you have been traveling with TA since 2004 and visited 37 cities and we were your first review ... Thank You ! Were glad your visit was a good one, and we look forward to your return ! Yes,... More

hawaianchica
Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

I just stayed there with some people from Japan and their staffs are super friendly and nice! also, the location was fantastic -- close to everything, FWY/Beach/Main streets..etc. The room was also big with kitchen. you'll have a patio if you stay 2nd or 3rd floor which is also nice! All my friends from japan were happy staying there! More

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MoonlightBeachMotel, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
17 January 2012

ARIGATO hawaianchica, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. It was so nice to have a Japanese group of nine rooms for your visit to Encinitas and have everyone so respectful of our no smoking request in the motel. Thank you so much for bringing your group to the Moonlight Beach Motel. We look forward to... More

Andstance
Austin, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

The views are extraordinary. Debra and George did everything in their power to be accommodating and that in itself is priceless. The room contains everything one would require to live there for a week or more. If you are looking for glamor, luxury and/or perks, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for relaxation, hassle free... More

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MoonlightBeachMotel, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
12 January 2012

Dear Andstance, Thank you for taking the time to give a review on Trip Advisor. It's always nice to know that first time guests were happy with their stay. The site has been so helpful for Deb and I to be able to give prospective guests a birds eye view of some of the views from the rooms so you... More

andrea b
Omaha, Nebraska
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Three generations of my family met at this cozy motel for Christmas. We couldn't be happier with the views, the price, and the helpfulness of the owners - George and Debra. At the MBM, you can just open your sliding door to the porch (every room has one) and listen to the waves crash on the beach as you watch... More

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MBMOwner, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
9 January 2012

andrea b, Thank you for taking the time to give a review on Trip Advisor. I must correct you on one thing though. Deborah and I are only the managers of of the Moonlight Beach Motel for the local family that built it in 1976 and still own and operate today. This is one of the most important reasons the... More

Bob E
Golden, Colorado
1 review
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
8
people found this review helpful

We (Jodi & Bob) had a great time and a great week in Encinitas at Moonlight Beach Motel! Our room had an extraordinary view of Moonlight Beach. Debra and George made us feel confortable and welcome. It was very convenient to town. We flew to San Diego and then took the Coaster to Encinitas so we got around for the... More

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MBMOwner, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
6 December 2011

Thanks Jodi and Bob. Yes "a great week", they just seem to go toooo fast. You had some wonderful weather ... Great jpg on the beach, who took it? LOL Next time I'll be sure Deb has more space on the memory card and gets more shots. I’ll bet your using that blanket more now that your home than just... More

nutterbutter42
Scottsdale, AZ
Reviewer
3 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
5
people found this review helpful

I am 28 years old and first came to Encinitas when I as 16. Ever since then I have fell in love with this town. My dream is to live here someday. During college I gave up my crazy spring break destinations and started coming here. I first stayed at the Moonlight beach hotel in 2004. There is no better... More

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MBMOwner, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
26 November 2011

Nutterbutter 42; First off, Thank you for being an important part of the American way. I hope your dream of living here with your family comes true soon ... The local Encinitas chamber of Commerce may call you to write for their local news letter when they read this review ... :^) ... I'm glad your recent visit to the... More

StefanoCasigliani
Pisa, Italy
1 review
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
5
people found this review helpful

Just back from Encinitas. Thanks George and Debra , everything was great. Very good service , everyone was very kind and helpful. The room is nice and clean with a large and clean bathroom. Big TV , BBQ , in a very nice position with a beautiful view on the ocean . Easy parking and very close to everything in... More

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MBMOwner, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
2 December 2011

Stefano, Thank you for taking the time to say thanks, but it’s Deb and I that need to say thanks … After two months of three groups from Italy, all knowing each other, but staying overlapping times for such long times we can’t tell you how wonderful it was for us each morning as we watched you all go off... More

Suzy L
New Orleans
1 review
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
6
people found this review helpful

Thanks to George and Debra for providing such a comfortable and clean place to stay with a beautiful view of the ocean from our balcony. They made sure we had everything we needed and provided easy directions to get coffee, food and spirits! Several of us (cousins from out-of-state) had come for a relative's funeral and were pleasantly surprised to... More

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MBMOwner, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
11 November 2011

It's always a pleasure to have local Encinitas families drop in personally and make reservations for family and friends to come to the Moonlight Beach Motel ... It's what has made this motel what is is today after 35 years ... I know it was a sad time, but a celebration of a fine man's life ... I'm glad you... More

LynnK_Denver
Denver, CO
2 reviews
25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
7
people found this review helpful

We were in Encinitas in late October for a wedding and stayed at the Moonlight Beach Motel for 4 nights with our two sons (10 and 12) and daughter (5). It was GREAT! We had two bedrooms (one with one double bed, the other with two double beds) and a kitchenette. Staff were VERY NICE and so helpful (we never... More

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MBMOwner, Manager at Moonlight Beach Motel, responded to this review
31 October 2011

LynnK_Denver ... I'm happy to hear you had a good time while at The Moonlight Beach Motel. Yes, the "Birch Aquarium" was one of my favorites as my girls grew up in Encinitas. I have to correct you on one point though. All the beds in the motel are "Queens" 60" wide X 80" long. Double Beds are 54" wide... More

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Address: 233 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

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