Scandia Motel

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Magee Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(100 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Scandia Motel

Motel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Carlsbad State Beach
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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Scandia Motel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Magee Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include an ATM
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Magee Park and 4 minutes on foot from Carlsbad State Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Scandia Motel, you'll find room service (during limited hours) and an ATM. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad motel.

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 transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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 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)

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, 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-authorise 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
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.

Property is also known as

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Scandia Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 1004 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ladell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got the queen bed room- price and location good other than that HORRIBLE! So tiny, old not clean. You get two thin stain towels, one hand towel and one washcloth. Stains on sheets pillow case. Toilet runs all night, not sound proof, you can hear everything. They are doing a new roof, no mention of that. Asked front desk for towels and was told maybe to now when cleaning comes in. I would not and do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Negar

Business traveller
Decent place to stay in downtown. Room was clean and safe. Have stayed here Multiple times for business, will continue to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy bad room both sides Loud
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Razvan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Basic amenities but fairly priced and clean. Staff is helpful and friendly. Stayed twice at Scandia and I will comeback. If you prioritize location over fanciness this place is for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this knowing full and well it was a small Motel property. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The rooms are small but very clean and come with everything you'll need for a weekend stay. 5min walk from beach and just down thebstreet from Downtown Carlsbad/Carlsbad Village. I will definitely be coming back and booking with them again. Thank you for the stay. You made our trip wonderful.
Rented 2 double bed room. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred, Carlsbad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They are inclusive (kitchenette, etc) at great & fair rate. Deaf-friendly, too 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Milagros

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Beach stay

The staff are friendly and professional!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

10/10 Excellent

ALTHEA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Escape!

The room was clean and spacious. The channel selection was amazing! I watched a few good movies. Everything in the room was nice and clean. Nice, peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was amazing. Only a few minutes walk to beautiful beach in Carlsbad. Quick check in and plenty of parking . The rooms were clean and good size. The most affordable hotel in Carlsbad with one of the best locations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

The room was either too cold or too warm. But overall my stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximilien

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucio

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was noisy and there is a DUI checkuin front of the property!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Amenities
Its adjacent to an active and noisy military base.Its 100 yards from train crossing and every 45 minutes the horn blasting stresses me out and prevents sleep. The room is the size of a crackerJack box. No bathtubs, floors are filthy. Wifi didn't work neither did the Heater. It's cheap for a good reason. It's a little better than staying in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mark

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with group
Dated Property in Excellent location..Onsite Mgrs/FD provide average service..Lazy Bldg maintenance on dated building but very very reasonable prices .. Sometimes..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlye

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