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Featured 3 Star Carlsbad Hotels

West Inn & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 12 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $116 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$116
per night
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
West Inn & Suites
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 7 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $99 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$99
per night
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a children's pool, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Beach Terrace
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $249 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$249
per night
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Beach Terrace
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Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $143 per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$143
per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 10 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $141 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$141
per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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
Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $118 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$118
per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 10 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $118 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$118
per night
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 out of 5
  • 4 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $188 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$188
per night
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Grand Pacific Palisades
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 8 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $90 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$90
per night
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 10 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $127 per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$127
per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $161 per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$161
per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 8 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $139 per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$139
per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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
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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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