Scandia Motel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
$63
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2497 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(95 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Scandia Motel

Motel in Carlsbad Village
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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Scandia Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 1013 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cute, I enjoyed my stay. It had a kittenette - stove, small fridge with a freezer, and microwave. The bathroom had a blow dryer, that is always nice. Thank you to the lady at the window - I was able to check in a little before 3 pm.
Front of hotel room
Stove too
Kitchen sink
Restroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Average Stay

We had a late check in and the clerk was completely disinterested in helping us. He didn't give us the Wi-Fi information, the TV didn't work and the beds were VERY hard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

The location is great, but that is literally the only positive thing to day about this place. I could immediately tell what my experience would be like upon checking in. I originally booked the hotel for a single night. I appreciate that they list the amount of the deposit when booking the room because a lot of times places seem to surprise you with it. Because I saw this, I was prepared to pay it and had called ahead of arrival to see if they accepted cash or credit for this. He said either one, so I withdrew $100 cash to ensure that I would receive it back quickly upon checking out. Checking in was a very simple and quick process, however, the manager had seen me when I pulled up and proceeded to collect additional money from me for a “pet fee”. He must have seen the dog in my car and assumed that it was my pet. I informed him that I don’t have any pets and it’s actually a service dog. We then argued for quite a few minutes about the fact that he still wanted me to pay an additional fee, even though according to ADA laws, he’s not allowed to collect any additional fees from me in that situation. At some point, I got him to explain what -Absolutely no effort has been made at this property to soundproof any room, whatsoever. In my room, I could hear the nearest neighbor inside of his room having a casual conversation at normal volume. This was the entire night, as if he were inside the bathroom having a chat with someone just on the other side of the door from where I was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was smooth and there was plenty of parking. The room was simple but clean. The bed was not great. I asked for an extra pillow and the man at the front desk said he would bring one, but never did. The walls were thin and we could hear people yelling late at night and early morning. It served its purpose- a quick night in Carlsbad. If all you need is a nights sleep this place will do.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Cigarette burns on the blankets in our first room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. It’s literally 5-6 min walks to the beach. It’s slightly away from the village (9-10 min walk) which I liked. I don’t want to be in the middle of busy streets. Room was clean and I had no problems with stuff. Will stay there again !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was actually disgusting. Silverfish running around in the room, cigarette burns in the sheets, dirt and mold on the walls and ceilings, dog fur in the beds. We ended up leaving an hour into checking in because it was just genuinely so awful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff great location and very safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything I wanted for a short stay. Plenty of cable channels, microwave, fridge, hair dryer. Remodeled room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always very pleasant and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
warm, welcoming hospitality that made our stay truly exceptional. Clean, quiet rooms with a nice view. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older place but that’s obvious. I found the ownership/staff friendly and polite. The room is clean as is the bathroom. The location is primo! It’s right on the cusp of Oceanside and Carlsbad so choose north or south and ur in paradise! Price is great but remember , u pay for the location, it’s not fancy. Also, aside from a train horn every few hours my stay was quiet and drama free. I heard its reputation for police visits but I didn’t experience that at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE this place!! Excellent staff. They do a great job keeping it clean. Excellent location. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff at Scandia never disappoint and always make sure you leave with a satisfied experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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