See all properties

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
Property entrance
Food and drink
Golf
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

View in a map
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Courtyard King Room with Terrace

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Studio with Sofa Sleeper

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Studio with Sofa Sleeper

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Courtyard Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Studio With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Pool View Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Pool View Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Pool View King Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Pool View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Accessible King Room With Terrace

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

Similar properties

Outdoor spa tub
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,564 reviews
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers 146 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

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

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Features include an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Flower Fields of Carlsbad
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry 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

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 13.46 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Carlsbad Resort
Carlsbad Sea
Carlsbad Sea Resort
Resort Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Carlsbad Sea Hotel
Carlsbad Sea
Hotel Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Carlsbad Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Hotel
Hotel Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Resort
Sea Hotel
Sea
Carlsbad By The Sea
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Hotel Carlsbad

Reviews

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 289 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 178 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 141 out of 1737 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Nice clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, we stayed for 3 nights, we were allowed to check in early in the first day. When we checked out, the shuttle took us to legoland with our luggages and 2 strollers. I love that they have the shuttle service, restaurants are nearby like the windmill hall, pf chang, restaurants by the outlet stores. I wish i had time to shop. The outlet stores is just in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Whittier

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun weekend trip

Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was nice!. Its an older hotel but newly remolded. Beds were very comfortable! Also have a shuttle to and from Lego land which was very convenient! Would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there a week and throughly enjoyed our stay there. Easy access to an outlet mall and a great seafood restaurant. They have coffee pots in their lobby plus room has a small Kerig. They don’t do room tidying at all unless you request it. Plus they have small plastic bottled shampoo etc only enough for one day stay so had to go down to lobby and get enough for our week stay. Would recommend to them to put in the shower the large bottles in the dispensers which most places have and saves on plastic usage Very friendly staff especially Lisa on the lobby. Great for families and also couples. We shall stay there again on our next visit
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for tow nights and The location (across the street from the Outlet) and Property in general are really good! But the maintenance and room smell was not so well, the pool was not clean and the room door was difficult to open cause the material was too old and got stuck! also I ask two times for blankets cause the night before was chilly, and they brought them dirty! And the last thing was that they didn’t made the room after the first night, when I asked for it they told me that it was necessary to ask for it at de check in, but I was never notified at that moment!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonia

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

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Meh

It was fine. Although I'm sure the towels were washed, we had 3 with stains of blood or who knows what. If you're going to have white towels please bleech them or something. One was even from a pool towel so the issue is larger than just our room. Second issue was the legoland shuttle. You should say limited space and say the times on your website. I would have planned differently if I knew we couldn't even get to the park before it opened and would have to leave before it closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Staff & service
Property could use some updating. Overall was average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lacey, Bishop

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to stay at while you’re visiting Legoland. They provide a free shuttle so no need to pay the $35 parking fee. Short six minute drive to a beautiful beach area where my kids loved floating in the tides. Delicious bagel shop across the street. Literally right next to a food court and shopping mall area. Check in was quick and coffee is provided in the lobby as well as your room. The view from the balconies into the pool area was very nice but looking out from the door that you enter is a hard filled with industrial trash bins and waste. Especially from the second floor. Which is where they book you when you book from Expedia. The rooms were clean, the employees were wonderful but beds were extra firm, which were a little hard to get comfortable on. However, the pool and hot tub outside were wonderful to relax in. Just don’t look at the grass at night. It crawls with insects. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mireya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Not a resort but charged for one!

The room was very cold the entire time even when I turned the temperature up it was freezing the entire time. Very uncomfortable temperature to be in while sleeping I really didn’t sleep the first night because I could not get comfortable. I slept great the 2nd night only due to exhaustion from the heat! They used to offer a voucher for a meal now they offer nothing and the coffee is horrible!! There is much better places for much less in the area I do not recommended this place at all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vivian

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

Way too noisy!!

I was disappointed that after I added a night to my reservation thru hotels.com app my rate increased significantly per night. I never got a notice there was a price rate change. Also it was a nice hotel but we were on the 5 Freeway side that was the noisiest n had to Keep the ac going constantly n slider closed to keep the noise level manageable to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiran

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely come back, it's an amazing hotel when you go to Legoland and it was even a better surprise to find out there's an outlet right in front of it! Everything was clean and really nice, staff were friendly, the shuttle to Legoland was on time and so fast! I loved how we can stroll everywhere with my kids! So glad I chose this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

Hotels

Flights