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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property

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

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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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
  • In-room 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 at the property
For any questions, 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 13.56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

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 and a smoke detector
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1510 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I really liked about the property was the price for the location was reasonable/not expensive. The room was clean! The staff were really helpful and friendly. I also enjoyed that they had a shuttle to legoland and back to the hotel. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family staycation

The room we stayed in was newly renovated and very nice that it had hardwood floors. It just needed improvement with attention to details like attaching a toilet paper holder in the bathroom, water temp in the sink needs to be adjusted (always hot water), removing dust and debris all around the room, I’m guessing fr the construction. The drain in the bathroom also needed to be cleaned out. Staff at the front desk were very friendly and location of the hotel is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to legoland

The hotel was ok, the rooms were recently renovated, but our room was very loud (first floor, water a large generator outside that made noise 24/7). One bed was so soft we could not use it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and updated. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was situated across the street from shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Savanah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing except for one of the main reasons I booked the hotel was for the heated pool which was closed for renovations. I wish I knew this at the time of booking my kids were extremely disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite a bit of road noise and the pool was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No toilet roll holder. Sliding screen drawer was off the rails. Minor things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fitness center wasn’t a fitness center it was a cardio room with 3 machines and the treadmill was broken. Our room door wouldn’t fully close you had to use force and the dead bolt wouldn’t lock because the door wouldn’t fully shut. It looks as if someone tried to pry the door open. We made it work for the night but we won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outlet mall across the street and a fancy food court nextdoor. Great location. Legoland is a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing every time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JOUNG SOOK

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They haven’t paid me my deposit back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place if you have kids! They were very nice and the area although located near the freeway is quiet! They have a shuttle that will take you to Legoland and it's literally 7 minutes with stop lights! It was very clean and my 6 year old was even impressed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at this place many times. You can see the room upgrade. Thank .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The jacuzzi was still broke down and appeared as though there had been no progress towards the repair since my last stay. Other than that, this is an awesome goto place to get away. Wether your doing a staycation or vacation, its affordable, comfortable, and close to a lot of resources. Oh, the front desk did not have a bandaid!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really was looking forward to staying at this hotel since it was so close to the outlets and some of my favorite local spots. While the hotel has gone through some upgrades the mattresses and sliding doors have not. I was so uncomfortable on the bed that I pulled the bedding up to adjust the mattress and to my surprise a yellowed dingy 20 year old mattress was under there. It makes no sense to upgrade flooring and shelving without also updating the most important part of someone’s stay. It was very disappointing and thankfully a friend came to check out the room before trying to book her family there. Not booking here again; such a waste because this location has great potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I likes that there is a lot of shops and such in walking distance. I liked that we had an outdoor seating area as most hotels you cant even open a window. I didn't like that when i booked it it showed a tub and said it in the description but there was just a shower. I also noticed some of the bedding wasnt the cleanest and there was an open plastic wear pack from the previous people. Didnt give me the cleanest vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025