Self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Scandia Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Scandia Motel features room service (during limited hours) and an ATM. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Scandia Motel has designated areas for smoking.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Sign language-capable staff
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Soap
Entertainment
TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
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 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 30 (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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Scandia Motel Reviews
7.4
Good
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Will get the job done for 1 night stay. Will honestly just fork up extra money for somewhere else next time. Unfortunately room reeked of cigarettes and was incredibly small as well. Again got the job done since it’s very close to the village but would recommend elsewhere. Also they will not hold your bags for you if you wished to walk around before your flight, huge FYI
Arlen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Levi
Jul 21, 2025
Levi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Vance
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel Scandia, Carlsbad, CA
This is a small family owned motel. The rep was very friendly. There really are no amenities to speak of. The room was small but clean enough. The bed spread had a burn hole in it even tho it’s a non smoking facility. The queen size bed was ok but not great.
The best part of this motel is its location. Walking distance to the beach and to old downtown Carlsbad. The downtown is very vibrant and entertaining. If you can walk a half mile on sidewalks you’re in it!
The place is not bad for 100 bucks a night! I just had to remind myself this is a motel not a Marriott or a Hilton!
Location is PERFECT for the beach or just going out in down town Carlsbad! However the room was pretty dirty. Thank god my sister brought her own sheets because there was bodily fluids in the comforter and holes from what looked like cigarettes. We didnt spend much time in the room so it was perfect for a place to rest your head but come prepared.
The staff at front desk did not give full attention when I
I was checking in beside he was on the phone just gave room number, key and TV control, no directions to find the room.
Location is close to train track. Some cargo train ran through at night.
Most disgusting room ever! The bed sheets were covered with what looked like flakes of skin or crumbs. Pillows had yellow stains on them that they tried to cover with pillow case. Mattress had stains as did bed cover. Checked out within 20 minutes of arrival and will be asking for a refund.
The hotel staff was extremely accommodating, very friendly and made me feel welcomed. They are within walking distance from literally anything you could possibly want food and drink wise, including the beach. Very nice atmosphere, convenient dog and smoke park on the property. Not once did I catch second hand smoke from anyone, nice.
People that owned and operated the property were nice. It’s very outdated and needs maintenance. You pay for convenience to the beach. Not bad, not good.
Great little inexpensive place to stay. Updated rooms are like new little studio apartment on the inside. Park right in front of your room, walk to Carlsbad Village, restaurants, shopping and Starbucks.
The location was the only good thing about this place. The walls were so dirty inside of the room and in the bathroom that I didn’t want to touch anything. The train station is behind the motel so prepare to be woken by train horns all night. I asked for a refund and they offered to move me to another room. I would never stay there again.
Its good that it is so cheap for the area. But it is cheap for a reason. The room is run down and you hear street traffic all night. It was fine for just me crashing but I would not take my family here.
Cole
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jason francis
Traveled with family and small children
Jun 26, 2025
It was a spacious room with a kitchen which is good and super close to the beach.