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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3-star Carlsbad hotel steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 13.56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.0 per day

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1529 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bret Richard, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great experience at Carlsbad by the Sea, just wished the pool was open. Great location and everything was within walking distance or a short drive!

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed for 2 nights. They only gave us one washcloth. We called front desk and they said they would when they cleaned our room. We got back to our room and had extra towels but still only one washcloth and no containers of soap or shampoo or conditioner. Won’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brent

Everything was average I was really bummed cuz the

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne Joy, Buena Park

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Right across the street from Carlsbad outlet and flower fields. There is a shuttle to legoland. Windmill food hall is literally around the corner. Our room was renovated with new floors and bathrooms but back sliding doors were not updated. Pool was being renovated as well during our stay but it was fine as we went during winter time. Would definitely stay here again because of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Anjo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bunch of minor inconveniences, like the refrigerator not working, no hot water, the bed was hard and you can feel the springs, water leak from under the fridge, the dresser drawers wouldn’t stay shut, black mold on shower window. The high price for the room is probably only based on location because the quality is very poor, very similar to staying at your run-of-the-mill standard Motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Average
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arnoldo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is under renovation. Lots of jack hammering and loud noise during the day and the room smells very strong chemicals and paint. Pools all caution taped off and can’t be used.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room door had a big gap letting in light and sound we ask for room to be cleaned because the flopor was dirty & all they did was drop off towels and never refilled the coffee or cleand floor went to the front office to get coffee it was cold , cleark had no idea how to help they need to improve there service level
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liliana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crescencia

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

The hotel is next the exit to I-5 freeway.

The White towels may hav been mixed with other colors. They are rough.Pls tell the laundry dept. to pls add on the rinse water softener . It would help. This hotel is our home whenever we come to San Diego Ca. Thanx for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo, San lorenzo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the convenient location, off the freeway and across from outlet mall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet room located in a good shopping center around, we’re so happy staying here. I really recomended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fidel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property close to everything. The room was newly remodeled and really enjoy my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanesa

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo, IRVINE

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryce

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although i liked the newly remodled room. We really had asked for a room with a terrace, but they where all booked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, especially the floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025