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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
$132
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Hotel in South Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 1280 square feet (119 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,280 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Vennila

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

antonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with family
Tv with remote did not work, asked for it to be fixed and never was. New towels and bedding not provided until last night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Honest review!!

bathroom could have been cleaner, front desk staff was nice. Sadly one of the women working the breakfast was rude when I asked her a question. No it wasn’t because of a language barrier because I am latina and so is she. I heard her speak spanish so I asked in spanish. She was not only rude to me but to my mother as well. Gave dirty looks. The food was also very mid. Basically severed the same thing the whole weekend. None of the food was like the ones in the pictures. Personally I booked it for the the rate and the included breakfast. I think i rather pay else where with nicer breakfast staff and better food even if it means spending more. Other than that decent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, El Dorasdo Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't normally write reviews but one is warranted here to alert others to avoid this property!!! The photos of the hotel are deceptive. The outdoor pergola was missing and outdoor furniture was shoddy and all the cushions were missing from the wicker seating. The pool was dirty and not heated as stated (which is why we chose this over an air BNB). My daughter and I got no sleep during our stay. The family in the room above us starting our 2nd night sounded like they were doing WWE wrestling and dropping bowling balls above our heads. This went on every day the entire week till at least 11pm and started before 6am. When I would knock on the ceiling they would mock me by pounding on the floor or slamming their doors repeatedly. I spoke to the front desk staff and managers every day. The managers told me they could not force them to move rooms. They offered to move me to another floor. I was there with my family and we had 3 rooms all next to each other so I was not going to move away from them nor should I have had to move. Every time I spoke with front desk staff, they told me the manager would call me. They never did. I had to follow up with them. My son also paid an upgraded fee for a suite so we'd all have a place to sit when hanging out at the hotel. There was no couch/pull out bed in the room. It was just a huge room with a bed in it. When we checked out the manager said she would ask Expedia to refund my son and I one night for our rooms. I have heard nothing.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel entrance is fine but the room carpet looks really dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherry

Traveled with family

Shower/bathroom not good

overall it was ok stay except for shower area (it's not bath tub standing shower and water was keep coming out of the shower area to the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Chauncy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we had the first night did not smell good and there were stains on the headboard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loved staying here. 10 minute walk to the beach and a benihana restaurant in the same parking lot making it a convenient dinner option
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean, but definitely due for remodel. Could use some updating for what you charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Easy Peasy

Overnight for a Legoland trip. We are from Tijuana so this was a special getaway and the hotel stay allowed us to enjoy an extra day without another border wait.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, nice location, for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

TOMAS ARIEL, YORBA LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Within 15 minutes of dining, shopping and Legoland and Flower Fields. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy e

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco, Columbia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roque

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very run down. No tub, shower pan was all chipped, toilet tank had a chunk broken off, and furniture was beaten up. Beds were very firm and AC worked well. Housekeeping did not come the next day so i ask if we could at least have some towels. They never showed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025