Realizing folks tend to be motivated to share reviews when things go badly, wanted to make sure my positive experience is heard. I tend to be skeptical (cynical?) when it comes to budget stays, and while NOT 5-star (nor expected), I must say, in "looking" for things to nit-pick, wasn't able to find much! Perhaps it was my early check-in, but in asking for specific room type, they happily complied/delivered: upstairs + away from most "traffic", my room was everything I needed — super-dark (even after sunrise), quiet, out of the way, lotsa hot water (great pressure), clean, cheap. Items NOT "bolted down" (like I've seen elsewhere), the TV family friendly (no "adult" fare—thank you!), the worst I can say is that the mattress quality wasn't that great. But it was ok-enough for the occasion, and I left w/out a single negative "vibe" or issue. Staff were friendlier than expected, too. I'm kinda amazed to be saying this, but this deserves a good recommendation!

My husband and I frequent EconoLodge to simply get away. We actually stay in our room the entire stay and are met with warmth from the front office with every stay. Gavin is superb. A real people person, eager to please. Professional demeanor and pleasant person. We enjoy the area should we get cabin fever. There is reasonable good eats all around and the ocean a few blocks away. There is a market on the weekends right across the street. We have tried other places and have always come back to EconoLodge in Encinitas. We have always been satisfied and as I stated - Gavin is the BEST!

I'm all about context. When you stay in a budget motel at the beach if you get clean and functional, you have about all you should expect. Econo Lodge fills the bill perfectly.

Check in was easy. Staff helpful. Room was clean and safe. No frills. The shower was a typical California eco drip. Had to ask for help to get it to work- just didn't want to pull the knob off and found out you had to go down that road to get it to work. But staff was very helpful and polite, came to the room to show the "pull"- a real positive for the place.

Breakfast was standard econo hotel coffee, bananas, bagels and toast- quality was pretty good, but if you are in Encinitas what the heck are you eating a motel for anyway? There are 50 great breakfast places within two miles.

Stayed on a Thursday and Friday, noise and guest were a non factor. Liquor store just to the south, sub shop just to the north were good stops- If you are in Encinitas, explore, ask the locals, do not do the national chains.

It's not rocket science. Gavin calmly delivers good value, and so keeps this place pretty full. He is a hands on operator- and all guests benefit from competent management. We will return.