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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 $170 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$170
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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 $179 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$179
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
3.5 out of 5
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  • 8 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $135 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$135
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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
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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 $184 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$184
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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
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  • 8 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $195 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$195
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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
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 $129 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$129
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $212 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$212
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
3 out of 5
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  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $188 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$188
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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
Beach Terrace
3.5 out of 5
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  • 5 min drive from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $349 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$349
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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
Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 11 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $149 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$149
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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
Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 out of 5
  • 4 min walk from LEGOLAND® California
The price is $355 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$355
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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
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 $195 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$195
per night
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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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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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