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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
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

  • 42 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

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

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Features include an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a gym.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Flower Fields of Carlsbad
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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

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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 13.56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1501 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

8/10 Good

Shelley

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

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was nice. It was generally clean. I didn’t like how there was a huge gap beneath the shared door for the double room option. Felt like an invasion of privacy and noise. The main door also has gaps so the cold gets in easily and the noise outside is so loud. The price was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindi

This hotel is more like a motel than hotel anyone can walk to your door since cars can go and park right next to your door, the room was just renovated but the strong smell of chemicals, could be paint or some type of construction smell, not sure what it was but couldn’t get it out of my nose, the hotel is old and not very from the outside, rooms are descent but not great, floor wasn’t very clean and we couldn’t walk without shoes because we could feel dust on the floor. If you are looking for some comfort definitely this is not the place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SONNETTE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing experience at this cozy, family-friendly hotel! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the friendly, welcoming staff and the smooth transportation to and from Legoland—such a convenient perk for families! The hotel’s location is perfect, with everything you need just around the corner. A big highlight was the Windmill Food Hall—what a fantastic spot! The energy and atmosphere were so lively, and the variety of food options made it easy for everyone to find something they loved. Best part? It’s just a short walk from the hotel, so we could pop over whenever we wanted. Our room was comfortable, clean, and perfect for a family stay. The only minor thing was the AC, which was a little noisy, but the room stayed cool enough that it wasn’t a big deal. Overall, this hotel is a great choice for families visiting Legoland or just looking for a convenient, comfortable stay. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcos

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled 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