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Featured Carlsbad Beach Hotels

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
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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
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
3200 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
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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
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad
2.5 out of 5
3180 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad
Beach Terrace
Beach Terrace
3.5 out of 5
2775 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA
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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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
2.5 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
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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 helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Fully refundable
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
3.5 out of 5
5010 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
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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
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
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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 helpful staff ...
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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Hotels with Pools in Carlsbad

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,421 reviews)
"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!"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Grand Pacific Palisades
Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 out of 5
5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Everything You Need for a LEGOLAND Getaway.
"We loved everything about this hotel. It accommodated our large family comfortably. The pool and splash pad were great and we were able to walk to LEGOLAND."

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024

Grand Pacific Palisades
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Fabulous solo, relaxing trip
"My day was fabulous. Staff was friendly and helpful. Bartender and servers were great. Food was really good. Everything from the front check-in staff to them ballet was great."

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Hot Tubs in Carlsbad

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,421 reviews)
"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!"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
2735 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Second time staying here. Love the amenities for kids. Could improve on seating volume for breakfast (hard to get a seat) and some of the rooms have some loose handles on furniture etc"

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
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 helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Beach Hotels Carlsbad

Toes in the sand, drink in hand, skin getting tanned—beach life is the sweet life. At the shore, the pace slows, moods elevate, and beachfront hotels line the horizon. Whether you’re a jump-straight-in-the-water person or like to remain on dry land, you’re living your best life at the beach. Better yet, get cozy at beach hotels Carlsbad after the day’s surf-and-sand activities for some post-sunset chilling.

Vacation + beach = perfection

The best things come to those who beach. Find watersports like surfing, snorkeling, waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking—options are aplenty for enjoying the waves. Feel like taking it easy? Nothing’s better than napping under an umbrella and taking in the sounds of the surf. Bring a kite, enjoy a round of spike ball, or get competitive over a volleyball match. It’s easy to check all the boxes on beach days. The best beach hotels in Carlsbad can point you toward delicious food and other activities in the area. And they likely have enough on-site amenities that you’ll never have to venture far from shore.

She saves (sand) dollars by the seashore

If you think you can’t beat a good day at the beach, add the best prices to the equation, and you’ve found the right formula for the best time ever. Filter hotels by the following to make one and one equal amazing:

  • Hotwire Hot Rates: With a Hotwire Hot Rate, you’ll think you found the mecca of cheap beach hotels. In reality, you’re seeing some of the best discounts on premium hotels, because mystery deals really pay off. You may even end up in the best luxury beach hotel at an incredible price.

  • Price: If the beach is enough to make you swoon, look for the lowest price on hotels, with ours starting at $71. If you’ve set your sights a little higher, up those price points for a swankier stay.

  • Amenities: You came for the beach, but extra perks don’t hurt. Get straight to the waves and grab a free breakfast. Relax even more at a full-service spa. When it comes to a tailor-made getaway, finding the right amenities ups the experience to the power of perfect.

Subtract stress, add a sprinkle of sun and sand, and enjoy the sum total of your days at the beach. When you book with Hotwire, your vacation satisfaction can reach 100 percent.