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Featured 3 Star Carlsbad Hotels

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 7 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $127 per night from May 14 to May 15
$127
per night
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
West Inn & Suites
3.5 out of 5
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  • 12 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $149 per night from May 14 to May 15
$149
per night
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
West Inn & Suites
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3 out of 5
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  • 10 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $161 per night from May 19 to May 20
$161
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
3 out of 5
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  • 10 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $134 per night from May 27 to May 28
$134
per night
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
3 out of 5
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  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $175 per night from May 15 to May 16
$175
per night
May 15 - May 16
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
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  • 6 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $169 per night from May 19 to May 20
$169
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $127 per night from May 19 to May 20
$127
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
3.5 out of 5
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  • 8 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $105 per night from May 28 to May 29
$105
per night
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the ...
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
3 out of 5
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  • 8 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $161 per night from May 19 to May 20
$161
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Beach Terrace
3.5 out of 5
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  • 5 min drive from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $259 per night from May 14 to May 15
$259
per night
May 14 - May 15
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Beach Terrace
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $152 per night from May 14 to May 15
$152
per night
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 out of 5
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  • 4 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $240 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$240
per night
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Grand Pacific Palisades
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3-Star Hotels in Carlsbad

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Carlsbad. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Carlsbad?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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