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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Property class: 2.5

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Free full breakfast
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Poinsettia Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Sofa, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Freeway Side, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Living Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a hot tub. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and free newspapers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of South Carlsbad State Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 6 minutes from LEGOLAND® California
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad hotel.

Guests are served a free full breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (121 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (121 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (121 centimetre wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 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-out fee: USD 25 (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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

Carlsbad Ramada
Ramada Carlsbad
Ramada Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad
Ramada by Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1273 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeni

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

cristofer, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and jacuzzi were awesome. Room was clean with a nice fridge and microwave. Breakfast was awesome with a lot of choices. It’s not a 4-star but was definitely worth the money…in a good way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the room and the breakfast was delicious! Plenty of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, front desk staff was very knowledgeable. Very impressed with the breakfast, there were two wonderful employee ladies who were running it and they were so attentive and friendly. The pool was very clean which is always something nice to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Artemis

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly service, and the breakfast area was really nice :) We especially enjoyed the hot tub and pool temps, even during Cali Winter time—thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes great room and service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think you just need a little bit more variety for your breakfast different type of proteins, everything else was good and the lady who serve it was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room good staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was in good condition. Semi-new interior & appliances, bathroom slightly worn & dated. Bed was quite hard. Overall okay for the price. Next to fwy. Loud traffic noise throughout night, light sleepers beware. Slight gap underneath room door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meiyu

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel. Very clean and the staff is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing, clean room, good area, breakfast is decent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was an incident with multiple police and the people staying at the hotel looked like they lived there and weren’t very pleasant to be around!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, SANTA CLARITA

Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, the check-in manager was absolutely lovely, and everything was exactly as it should be. I stay here for the Carlsbad Marathon, and I'll be happy to do so again next year!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Arrived and my room wasn’t ready , had to wait long time. Also windows make me nervous seem see through
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, pool space was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sylvia, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Was a terrible stay room so noisy we couldn’t sleep and left on the middle of the night won’t come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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