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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
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Point of interest
Breakfast and dinner served
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of The Crossings at Carlsbad
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, Access to hot tub and conference space. Change of towels is available on request
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2024.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to The Crossings at Carlsbad. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, mini golf and basketball
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 5 minutes by car from The Crossings at Carlsbad and 5 minutes from Flower Fields of Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
STRATUS Restaurant & Bar – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • STRATUS Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 11,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 for adults and USD 0 to 10.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Carlsbad Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Carlsbad By Ihg Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel Carlsbad

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely helpful and location is extremely clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and check in was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property. My family and I always have plenty to do. Staff takes care of their customers, and free breakfast buffet for Staybridge is worth the $$.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

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

10/10 Excellent

sheldon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is well maintained and has up to date decor. The shops nearby at Bressi Ranch are a short walk away with great options for eating or picking up essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quite property. Options for kids to play!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and workers are very gentle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Legoland, the beaches, and other North County attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ninette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Omelda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Carlsbad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms should have non down/feather alternatives available in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monaliza A.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennifer

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

Comfortable

It was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim, Carlsbad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We like Holiday Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sal

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

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar/kitchen staff had some attitudes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025