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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
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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
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(43 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 622 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1539 reviews

7.8/10

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

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Vacation Choice!

Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff, easy parking, nice outdoor pool!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mariana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a courtesy shuttle to Legoland, overall clean rooms although bathroom needed a little clean. Loved the food court!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

malissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Peaceful vacation

My stay was good, this was our second time staying at this hotel and again the staff were friendly & professional. My son loves staying at this hotel & wants us to stay there again next year for his annual Spring Break trip. He especially loves the heated pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Walking distance to a lot of things!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were decent, the floor needs a good sweeping & mopping. Lost of dust debris behind the curtains, corners of room which grossed me out. Our room faces the 5fwy which at night was very loud. If I had known I would have requested to face the other side of the building facing the Flower Fields. We requested housekeeping service which they did not do. I was told it was due to being short staffed that didn’t help the negative way I was already feeling about the property. Over decent property you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall rating is 1 star out of 5. The telephone in the room is not working. Furniture broken. Some staff member tried to scam me by charging $40 on my credit card in the middle of the night while I was sleeping. Got a notification that it was declined because of invalid cvv code entry. Bought this up to the general manager attention three times, and he never did anything about it. Do not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The room itself was pleasant, beds comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathroom was unclean, though, with stuff on the wall. Also wasn’t well stocked with cups, toilet paper or coffee. Was unaware that you needed to specify you wanted to have the room cleaned with the front desk so constantly had to call the front desk for the essentials. It served our purpose but will not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had a hard time with this review ONLY because the staff was very sweet and kind to us. But the hotel is very outdated, there were some stains on our bedsheet which then makes you unsure on what you’re laying on. Our AC was also not working. And rooms are not at all sound proof. When anyone closed their door, our room would shake! People above us sounded like they were moving furniture around and I think they were simply just walking. If you’re looking to get a good night sleep, especially with kids, it will not be found here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jolina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is big and stylishly renovated. We had a comfortable stay and the wedding venue was really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

jeanette

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice, liked Legoland shuttle. Being Close to Windmill eatery was nice. AC was not working, drapes wouldn't close all the way. Freeway noise horrible. No daily maid service. Jacuzzi control on other side of glass wall. Will not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Starla

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in, we were never notified that there is issues with the water pressure and temperature. 1st day we were there as I got in the shower. The wall started shaking as the pipes were rumbling the water turned extremely hot, i with no non slip resistant pads on the bottom of the shower I.Slipped almost broke a rib bruise, my hip and had to hobble around the rest of vacation in pain
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarette Ivy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! It’s so close to everything and so nice if you want to get out of the hustle and bustle of San Diego but close enough enjoy the city if you want.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not cleaned from prior guests. I book through Expedia which has proved to be a mistake as they are not addressing the issue property to issue me a full refund as I had to book another hotel. Very disappointed in this experience which will cause me to never book this hotel again or through Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katarzyna

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

Great location, beware pool was closed

I drove from Arizona on family vacation. Arrived sometime between 7-8 pm. The girl behind the desk was not welcoming and made me wait few although I was the only one checking in. She said she would be with me in a minute. I noticed that the pool, hot tub and fitness center was closed. I asked her if I can get a discount because I took a room overlooking the pool for extra charge. She said she can’t do that, maybe because I used 3 rd party to pay for hotel. She did not explain or try to fix the situation. Still charged me resort fee although more than half resort fee amenities are unusable. She seemed like I was annoying her with my questions and presence. I was disappointed. I hate paying extra for something that I can’t use. The room was nice. The office offered great coffee. And the morning lady was super nice and told us how to walk to the beach. Overall great location the outlets across the street are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025