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Motel Villa Mar

960 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4405
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tlevine984
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Great location close to beach and restaurants. Building in a state of disrepair. Bed sheets covered in rust stains? Think twice and consider other local options as well. Definitely look carefully at room and bed sheets.

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Don't expect anything Don't expect the reservation process to be friendly, or the check in to be done by an adult (but rather, by a nice-enough 16 year old). Don't expect the room to be pleasant looking or nice smelling. Don't expect the towels to be clean or the room to be spotless. Don't expect the street-noise to ever die... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

Motel Villa Mar is not updated. It is not fancy. But it is right on the main avenue in Encinitas, and the price is very reasonable. It is quiet and not imposing, which suits me just fine. Adjacent to the Meditation Gardens at Self Realization Fellowship, one can walk to the most beautiful gardens anywhere and enjoy the peace and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2010

My wife and I did not enjoy are recent stay at this motel, the ony positives that come to mind is the location to the beach and the owners are quite pleasant although we really struggled to understand their English. Our bed was not comfortable, the pillows were awful , bathroom towels are very rough, we went out and bought... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2010

The motel was within walking distance to our daughter's place and the ocean. The bed was ok but pillows were terrible. Had to borrow extra pillows from our daughter. The bathroom did seem recently renovated. It has a kitchenette but had no plates, utensils etc. Two plastic cups were provided the 1st day, but they were thrown out the 2nd... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2009

This small motel has about 15 rooms, ours had a small kitchen. When the guys left for the day to go surfing, my wife could easily walk downtown Encinitas and shop and have lunch on her own, no need for another car. The beach is within walking distance too. Everything in the place was clean, and the air conditioner was... More

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Additional Information about Motel Villa Mar

Address: 960 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4405
Region: United States > California > Encinitas
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Encinitas
Price range (per night): S$88 - 126
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Motel Villa Mar is family-owned and operated right here in Encinitas, CA. Since our motel opened its doors in 1985, we’ve treated every guest like they were a part of our family. Other motels may offer similar services, but our services are the best, have the best rates and come with a personal touch. ... more   less 

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