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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
Front of property
Golf
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View
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
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    4 min walk
  • Museum of Making Music
    5 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    4 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

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

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

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

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 the area

Carlsbad

Close to airport.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and a 5-minute walk from Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Also, Museum of Making Music is within half a mile (1 km) and LEGOLAND® California is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min walk
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 4 min walk
  • LEGOLAND® California - 14 min walk
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 3 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miniland USA - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 center 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.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 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. 560 out of 1415 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 239 out of 1415 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 157 out of 1415 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 1415 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

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s always nice and easy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lakhvir

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying here again.
I have stayed here many times. I love the pool view and sitting on the patio. The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. The pol is nice and the grounds are well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Audel

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. The cleaning service needs improvement. Asked for towels and never got them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in hundreds of hotels all over the planet and this place was the worst of them all. They are actively remodeling, the plumbing fixtures can’t decide if you’re getting cold or steaming hot water, the floor was dirty, and the ice machines were inoperable. I won’t even speculate as to what they were trying to fix by stuffing a partial roll of toilet paper behind the hot water line under the sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We picked this place as it was close to food and shopping options after a long flight into LAX. It was great, room was spacious. Beds very comfortable. Bathroom nice and layout worked well for our family. Fantastic having close and safe parking. Football nearby had great options. Only small grumble - limited seating on balcony (had to take inside chair out) and the floor needed a good wash…very grubby, wouldn’t hurt to give floors a good mop. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024