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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
Lobby
Golf
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

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

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 - 0.2 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 10 min drive - 5.1 km

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • 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

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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.
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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: 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 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'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 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
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. 597 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1487 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

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

PETER, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bret Richard, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great experience at Carlsbad by the Sea, just wished the pool was open. Great location and everything was within walking distance or a short drive!

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

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Rosa D., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's convenient location and the place was clean. Parking is open and it directly in front of street. The building is an old building and the bathroom window did not lock, the adjoining door had a big gap were light came in and back sliding doors didn't open.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Los angeles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very clean and updated. The outside of the hotel is a bit quaint but we are there to sleep and go to Legoland.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to outlets and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kareem was the best!!! He was excellent at customer service. Patricia had one answer; come down to the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Decent Stay for a good price at a great location
Not everyone can afford expensive luxurious hotels. For the price this one is decent -good for families! Pros: Location, very good customer service (check in lady was very nice to our kids), free parking, free shuttle to Legoland, room was was pretty clean, heated pool, it’s walking distance from a mall and food choices are abundant. But there are some Cons: the aesthetic isn’t the nicest b/c there’s a lot of construction with plastic wrapping a section of the hotel, jacuzzi was closed/empty (pool was open though), towels look very worn, pool furniture is torn, not enough places to charge your phone/near the beds and maybe not the most comfortable bed either. Overall sure it’s needs a little TLC but it’s convienent and good for families. If on a budget, we’d say here again I think.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Overall, this property is good. Specially, this place is great for shopping at the outlet. Only problem was that our shower was clogged and so flooded when we took shower. Otherwise, I like this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Festo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlsbad by the Sea is such a hidden gem; only thing we missed — that we were looking forward to — was the hot tub that was closed for maintenance. Everything else was stellar. Would definitely come back :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the fact that there was near by shops and restaurants, also had a heated pool for the kiddos to enjoy either in the morning or afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

clifford

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just your average hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Why no bars of soap or hand soap?!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

6/10 Okay

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have wash cloths or soap. Coffee machine didn't work. Maintenance man replaced it but left our door propped open so when we returned that evening we were surprised and upset that anyone could have come in our room. We reported it next morning to front desk. We have been happy in the past, staying here, but not sure if we will want to stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very friendly. My booked and reserved room was unavailable, and a very subpar room substituted for the first night. Staff found a new room for the remaining nights, but there was much inconvenience associated to it. Rooms were fair in condition and style and acceptably clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024