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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Courtyard view
Lobby
Golf

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 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

  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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 gym.
  • 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
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 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 a fitness centre. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free 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
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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 13.56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Shuttle service
  • 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.

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.

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1543 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

PETER, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JOANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jack, SPRINGVILLE

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ongoing Construction, Noise, No Heat, Ants and Dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

dwight

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

4/10 Poor

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is perfect. Directly across the street from a premium outlets and close to many food options. Quick drive to downtown Carlsbad and a stones throw from Legoland. The unfortunate part, the hotel was under construction so access to the pool and gym weren’t possible. The room itself was spacious but in need of some updates and a good clean up. Overall, my stay was fine since location wise it was extremely convenient but I was hoping for something a little nicer and cleaner inside the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our pipes or ac was really loud and a lot of construction during the day hard to work from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
First of all, the staff are very kind, friendly, and helpful. It would’ve been good to know the property is under construction. And that the pool was not in working condition nor the Jacuzzi or other facilities. I unfortunately had great difficulty finding my room as I was dragging my luggage around the property because I had been guided to building D when my room was in building B. The heater in the room was unworkable, possibly due to the construction. And there was no hot water in the shower. It was very cold at night. I did share this with the operations manager who refunded my room tax and amenity fee. Although I don’t really see how hot water and heat our amenities. But that was the best he could do apparently. I would go back again and give them another shot possibly after their construction projects. It’s a good area, safe and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristhian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For it being a resort. It lacks a bit with attention to detail. For example my shower door would not stay closed without holding it. Second the Shower water pressure. I understand the fires and saving water but come on. Can I just take a decent shower without feeling like a criminal locked away. I still give them a better rating than I should have. They have potential. And the Outlet mall is right across the street so that’s a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bret Richard, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great experience at Carlsbad by the Sea, just wished the pool was open. Great location and everything was within walking distance or a short drive!

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed for 2 nights. They only gave us one washcloth. We called front desk and they said they would when they cleaned our room. We got back to our room and had extra towels but still only one washcloth and no containers of soap or shampoo or conditioner. Won’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brent

Everything was average I was really bummed cuz the

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne Joy, Buena Park

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Right across the street from Carlsbad outlet and flower fields. There is a shuttle to legoland. Windmill food hall is literally around the corner. Our room was renovated with new floors and bathrooms but back sliding doors were not updated. Pool was being renovated as well during our stay but it was fine as we went during winter time. Would definitely stay here again because of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Anjo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bunch of minor inconveniences, like the refrigerator not working, no hot water, the bed was hard and you can feel the springs, water leak from under the fridge, the dresser drawers wouldn’t stay shut, black mold on shower window. The high price for the room is probably only based on location because the quality is very poor, very similar to staying at your run-of-the-mill standard Motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Average
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arnoldo

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

10/10 Excellent

Remon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is under renovation. Lots of jack hammering and loud noise during the day and the room smells very strong chemicals and paint. Pools all caution taped off and can’t be used.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025