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Featured 3 Star Carlsbad Hotels

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 7 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $138 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$138
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the pool ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
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 $128 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$128
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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
Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 4 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $279 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$279
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Grand Pacific Palisades
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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $142 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$142
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Beach Terrace
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $375 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$375
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Beach Terrace
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 $200 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$200
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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 $179 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$179
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $161 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$161
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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 ...
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $234 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$234
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
West Inn & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 12 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $257 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$257
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 helpful ...
West Inn & Suites
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 $193 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$193
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $218 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$218
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort
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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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