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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Property amenity
Property amenity
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $186
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • Place, K1 Speed
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Skatepark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Craftsmanship Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3-star hotel in Bressi Ranch
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a hot tub, and conference space. Change of towels is available on request.
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2024.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

In addition to an outdoor pool, Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 11700 square feet (1087 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
STRATUS Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • STRATUS Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 11,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM
  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Carlsbad Hotel

Holiday Inn Carlsbad

Holiday Inn Carlsbad

Carlsbad By Ihg Carlsbad

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Carlsbad an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Carlsbad

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel Carlsbad

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chmaur

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great service, nice breakfast and easy parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay we love here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest staff, very clean and comfortable: love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aziel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean, staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, clean rooms, very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and very affordable. Lovely area with lots around
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing ..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing clean room and amazing services
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

arlan

Room was clean, food excellent, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff, front desk was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yunnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet stay, friendly staff for breakfast buffet, easy to find parking. They allowed me to check in 1-2 hrs early which was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are extremely comfortable. Nice hotel. Way better than expected. I'd definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great service, breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and the staff is seriously amazing the breakfast is really good we got breakfast included with our stay and there pool is definitely a plus with kids
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, nicer Hotel than the other Holiday Inns I’ve ever been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

JAMIE

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025