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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
Golf
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    2 min walk
  • The Fry Fix
    1 min walk
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    3 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    4 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3-star Carlsbad hotel steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Parking
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, Location, Location
You cannot beat the location. The food court on property is amazing! You can easily walk to Legoland. My only challenge was the very loud air conditioner that woke me up consistently thru the night. It would also be nice if the shuttle ran more often and ended after Sea-Life closed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gloria
Just wondering if linens are completely changed BEFORE EVERY ADMISSION... feeling itchy first night, ( and only night... stayed overnight only, thank goodness) Staff at the desk were all very nice; I liked the location too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

SEAN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was among the worst I stayed at! First off, it was FILTHY! Both rooms I was given had cobwebs in just about every corner. The second room I was given had a HUGE cobweb hanging down from the entryway ceiling, and I had to call the front desk to have them send over someone right away to clean it. The cobweb was dusty, and had obviously been there a long time! Then both room had flying bugs in them that I kept having to kill. In fact, at night, I would keep the bathroom and entryway lights on in order to ensure the bugs remained on that side of the room, and not near the beds. What's more, it is painfully evident that the fixtures are old, dilapidated, and not well maintained. In the second room, the body wash/shampoo/conditioner dispenser--which is normally mounted on the wall of the shower--was down on the floor of the shower, and I had to remove the bottles individually in order to use them. And I just want to mention the spiders and the cobwebs again...because they were literally in every corner--particularly by the windows. I will not be staying here again. In fact, I'll make sure to spend a lot more money to stay at a safer and more hygienic hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
many things
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really close to Legoland. A little bit outdated hotel, no elevator so if you stay on 2nd floor, be prepared to carry your luggages upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a lot of spiders in it, which means a lot of bugs. The spiders and I came to an understanding. The bed was decent, but the couch was uncomfortable and the general furnishings were lacking. The tv was way too far from the bed, if on the couch there were no side or coffee table to set a drink. Lack of efficient lighting. Bathroom was in need of updating and the towels and soap/shampoos were not very good. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR to take your stuff up to the second floor. and last is the invasion of privacy. I left bc I felt unsafe staying. They tell you they will not do housekeeping unless requested, so no entering the room unless I ask for it. I did NOT ask and they came while I was gone. Then even worse was that they came while I was in the shower (which is next to the door) and I said 'dont come in', not only did they try to open the door, they then shut it and tried it a second time! as I was then screaming at them to not enter. I luckily had the safety latch on. I immediately called the front desk and reported it. Then the next day it happened again! I really had high hopes for this place, but I did not enjoy it at all and will not be returning and will never recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

angelina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Local Gem, great amenities and location. Friendly and welcoming staff. 24/6 front desk and snacks available for purchase. Super family friendly and still peaceful and cozy. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
From the outside it looks like a very nice resort. The rooms were run down and not very clean. Anytime the person next to us turned on the water the bathroom walls would shake and it sounded like a jack hammer was going to come through our wall. Happened all night and very early in the morning. Also anytime someone next to you opens or closes their door it sounds like someone is body slamming into your door. The pool was very nice, the rooms are just run down and not quiet at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my girlfriend came for a wedding and stayed a couple extra nights. Beautiful area, awesome hotel and everything we could want was either there at the hotel or right next door. It was the perfect place for a 3 day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time here. There was a problem with loud music turned on by the pool In the middle of the night caused by a computer issue. When I raised it with the front desk they allowed us a very late check out and compensation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They let me check in extremely early which was great because you can really enjoy the amenities on the property and the room, I love the huge tv, and the quiet courtyard, super easy going staff, love the room very comfortable, awesome shower . Very pleasant stay here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every single time we are in Carlsbad and it’s our absolute favorite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcie

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise, the doors were too hard and heavy to open, when the other rooms closed the door it shaked the whole building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

arya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Location is excellent and there is a family atmosphere ( lots of kids and their families), just wish the place would get updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was awesome right across the street from outlets Dining all around can walk to them beach close
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cody, Santa Clarita

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
You don’t get clean towels or bed made without request. Room was not very clean like previous stays. Was missing shower gel. Staff was excellent as we had to move 3 times. Keys didn’t work, no lights or electricity in 2nd room. 3rd room was okay but not very clean at all. Definitely saw a difference from previous stays. This was stay4.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sherri

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was messy when we checked in. The floors hadn’t been cleaned, the bathroom was dirty, had hair on the shower walls and there were only two towels. Looked as if the room wasn’t properly cleaned. The phone didn’t work, the beds were old and needed to be replaced. For a remodeled room, I was surprised of the condition. The pool was dirty, the spa needed to be drained and strubbed. Spiderwebs everywhere on the property. The only plus was that the staff was super nice and the windmill was next door. In all my years of traveling, and my family travels multiple times a year, this hotel was by far the lowest quality we’ve stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024