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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
$102
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hotel in South Beach
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (48 inches wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Carlsbad Ramada
Ramada Carlsbad
Ramada Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad
Ramada by Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel Carlsbad

Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Probably won’t return

This was our second time staying here because we loved it so much the first time. The gentleman at the front (I forgot his name but he mentioned being from AZ) was very friendly. Our hotel wasn’t the cleanest. There was newly chewed gum on the floor next to one of the bedroom doors and the tub was dirty. We requested more towels, so they brought them while we were gone (perfectly fine with us); however, they didn't close our door all the way. We called about it, and we were told it would be escalated to the manager, but we never heard back. The hotel has self-service laundry but they were out of detergent up front. I don’t think we will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everthing was great! VERY CLEAN! Adequate breakfast with proper happy Lucinda welcoming guests. I tipped her $20. she was so nice! In fact everyone was OVER THE TOP NICE to me so I tipped them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived that we could walk to the beach. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel but disappointed about breakfast!!!

We really like the location, the room was great , the swimming pool and jacuzzi were great also , I've really enjoyed the gym and the staff was very friendly but the only thing that was very disappointing was the breakfast :( , the machine that dispensed orange juice was broken , coffee was good and eggs tasted somewhat real eggs but everything else was very basic and no pancakes or waffles , so if your intentions are to enjoyed a very basic and cheap breakfast then this is your place otherwise don't stress about it and enjoy everything else like the pool , jacuzzi and the gym and go somewhere else for breakfast unless you're on a budget so this should be ok for you .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very noisy with loud a/c and plumbing noises all night. Couch was extremely uncomfortable to sit on. Would ask that Best Western place a note on bathroom wall explaining how to turn shower on. Interesting fixtures. Worst coffee in our room and no better at breakfast! Lucinda the sweet older gal taking care of breakfast room was working like Mighty Mouse! We were not happy, as there was no tea, milk, juice, or yogurt and very limited items, because “delivery did not arrive”. Manager should have been in there to explain things and assist!! This was a disappointing stay for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights with my younger kids and
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha, Fallbrook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was quick to give me another room since the A/C in the first room I was in didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Everything went well, room was clean and stocked
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Great hotel for a short stay. Clean quiet and close to our destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Penny

skip it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs renovation and deep clean

I was old and musty. The room smelled stale and almost like maybe mold? The beds weren’t amazing and the pillows were so small they were a square.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Darely

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall not the cleanest hotel, spider in bed at check in, bathtub had rust on certain areas there was bugs in bathroom next to tub and hair in several areas of rug
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

FAITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Staff needs to communicate

The room was clean but I had to ask multiple times for toilet paper and towels (on our day of check in). Front desk staff was very kind and helpful but there was a disconnect between the front desk staff and the housekeeping staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

SUSAN, Chandler

There was no meat with breakfast just powdered eggs & potatoes & dry grits - not worth it ended up at Ruby's diner awesome breakfast & filling
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ranganatha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible breakfast experience

The breakfast experience is horrible. The breakfast closes at 9am. They will start removing the things starting 8:30am. By 8:50am most of the breakfast and accessories are packed up and told that your table needs to be emptied by 9am to start mopping. I stayed for 2 days and had the same experience on both days. Elevators are so old that no buttons (inside and floor level) will turn on. You just have to trust that it will work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

HERLINDA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajdeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious, easy parking, had a two bedroom and two bathroom and living room with kitchen. It was great for our family of 5. We were right by the pool on the first floor. It was not noisy at all. Beds were comfortable. Loved the full-size refrigerator. Overall, excellent stay. Great customer service. Close to legoland and the beach. We were very impressed for the cost per night. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025