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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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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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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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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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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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Beach Terrace
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
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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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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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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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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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,736 reviews)
My family enjoyed our time around the hotel. The only thing we couldn't enjoy was the coffee maker because got broken both of them, and the shower was spilling water. Besides that, the employees were above and beyond customer service. We're planning go back again next year.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades

3.5 out of 5
5805 Armada Drive Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Family friendly.
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Was able to borrow sand toys to take the Beach and they had complimentary swim diapers available. My daughter loved the activities that are planned daily. The size of the room with the full kitchen made our stay comfortable. We will be back.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
My family and I enjoyed our stay at this hotel. My son called it a five star hotel. The facilities are clean and almost new, and the staff is amazing. Kudos to Dan!

Reviewed on Nov 24, 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,736 reviews)
My family enjoyed our time around the hotel. The only thing we couldn't enjoy was the coffee maker because got broken both of them, and the shower was spilling water. Besides that, the employees were above and beyond customer service. We're planning go back again next year.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

3 out of 5
2735 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Room was very spacious and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
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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7.8/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
Their staff was great. I didnt get to experience the

Reviewed on Nov 18, 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 $62. 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.