Portofino Beach Inn

  • 186 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, California

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The newly renovated Portofino Beach Inn is located near the heart of North County San Diego ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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18 reviews

83% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Along a historic stretch of Hwy 101 within minutes of the legendary Moonlight beach, stands a hidden treasure for those travelers seeking a charming atmosphere and comfortable beach-life accommodations at an... more on Orbitz

This hotel should be shut down, or at least rennovated... more on Yahoo! Travel

They really need to update /upgrade these things if they want to charge money for them. more on Yahoo! Travel

Good price for a nice room with a jucuzzi in it. more on Yahoo! Travel

I got a room with a spa for a great price. more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

This was our family's first time staying at this hotel, Veronica at the front desk was friendly and check in was quick and positive. The hotel is far from inviting from the outside but sufficient on t ... more on TripAdvisor

I also was caught by the difficulty in changing/cancelling reservations. This is the 1st place I have ever had reservations problems within the Choice Hotel chain. I had to call Choice member service ... more on TripAdvisor

seeking a refund on unused reservation days. Still trying to collect money more on TripAdvisor

I picked this hotel for my recent "staycation" since it is right near downtown Encinitas with all its cute restaurants and shops as well as Moonlight beach, which is super kid-friendly (has a playgrou ... more on TripAdvisor

(We stayed here when it was still Portofino Beach Inn) LIKED: Low-cost Queen bed room; short drive to I-5, Encinitas Village, & Rancho Santa Fe; very clean bathroom (with soaps, shampoos & lotion prov ... more on TripAdvisor

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8 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

The place is in a great location just a few blocks from the beach. Unfortuntely, I managed to pay a substantial amount for a deluxe jacuzzi room that turned out to be a standard issue motel with a tiny jet tub from te 1970's that ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Booked the week after Memorial Day 2006 expecting "newly remodeled" "brand new accommodations" as described online. Instead got a 1980's cigarette-burned comforter, jacuzzi tub in the tiny living area, view of garbage through a bent-up ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Good price for a nice room with a jucuzzi in it. more on Yahoo! Travel

I have stayed at many hotels in my life, and Portofino is nothing special. The service was mediocre, and the front desk staff was unpleasant. The room was very noisy and the insulation was poor. I could hear everything above, below, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Owners are very friendly and service is good. Convenient to the beach and easy to get to. Appreciated blow dryer & coffee maker in the room. Room was slightly run down, bent window ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Great Amenities at Portofino Beach Inn:

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Direct dial phone number
  • Maid service
  • Family/oversized room
  • Cable television
  • Television
  • Non-smoking
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Garden
  • Newspapers
  • Kitchen
  • Wireless internet access
  • Telephone
  • Cot available
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Hairdryer
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Soundproofed room
  • Handicapped accessible facilities
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Hydromassage jacuzzi
  • Onsite laundry
  • Groups welcome
  • Pool
  • Accessible facilities
  • Wireless internet connection in the entire property
  • Credit cards accepted

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Portofino Beach Inn Website

http://www.sandiegonorth.com

http://www.visitcalifornia.com

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