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Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

San Diego, CA • Encinitas • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,072 / night

Includes $56 / night in cash back

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

Perched at the edge of eroding sandstone bluffs above Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, where the Pacific crashes against ochre cliffs that have been retreating for millennia, Alila Marea Beach Resort makes the most audacious possible argument for building at the California coastal edge. Designed by MVE Architects and opened in 2021, the four-story structure pairs board-formed concrete walls — their texture echoing the stratified cliff face directly below — with vertical fins of warm corten-toned metal cladding that shift in the coastal light. The aerial views confirm what the entry sequence suggests: this is a building conceived as a cliff-top object, its elongated bar form tracking the bluff line with a pool terrace cut into the promontory at its base. The 130 rooms were conceived by interior design studio BraytonHughes, whose approach favors tactile restraint over coastal cliché. Polished concrete floors, slatted white oak headboards, and oval jute-and-cotton striped rugs in sand and charcoal give the guest rooms an atmosphere closer to a well-edited California house than a resort. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors dissolve each room into its terrace, where generous outdoor seating arrangements make clear that the Pacific view is the primary amenity. At the rooftop restaurant Vaga, visible in the images with its warmly grained timber ceiling and open bar facing the horizon, the same material honesty carries through — polished concrete underfoot, a walnut bar counter, and wire-framed lounge chairs upholstered in coastal blue.

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Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Reviews

722 reviews

"This entire property was 11/10 outstanding. We were there for my 40th birthday and I can't imagine a better way to celebrate. I can't say enough good things about everything from the rooms to the food to the service. The small touches like only having rooms on the ocean side of the building, included amenities like ebike and surboard rentals, cold plunge and sauna at the pool, morning yoga... I could go on and on, but these things made the room price feel like a steal. Housekeeping is incredible at their jobs - our room was cleaner during our stay than most places are when you first check in. I'm picky about what constitutes "clean" and they were above and beyond. More than anything though, the service from nearly every single member of the staff was just top notch. Everyone was so eager to ensure we had a perfect experience. Patrick with the food and beverage team was especially outstanding, giving us great recommendations for meals both on and off property. He really helped us make the most of our stay and that was a big reason why we had the experience we did - thank you, Patrick! We are already planning our next trip back to the Alila. I can't recommend this property enough for a special occasion or just a stress-free getaway."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 20, 2026

"Amazing location, We love this resort. Its clean, very peaceful, and the staff is friendly. A must stay location With every room that has views for days! Highly recommend this location!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 16, 2026

"As a Globalist, the experience was a wonderful way to utilize my free Category 1-7 reward night. I wish I could have spent another night, but it may be difficult to justify the value if the stay was either paid in cash or with points versus a free reward night. That said, the entire staff was incredibly helpful, the decor was beautiful, and the complimentary yoga / e-bike / surf gear was a nice touch given the location to the beach."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 16, 2026

"Fabulous trip! Marty Anderson was always right around the corner to lend a helping hand! The Valet crew:Gus,Cooper, Victoria, Ricky, Chad were amazing we parked our RV Van and they were so accommodating!! Our server Lynn at breakfast at Vaga was so friendly!!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 16, 2026

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