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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 star property

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Enjoy a diverse spread of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring a variety of dishes.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious reception area with a seating space, dining table, and abstract art piece.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in style with comfortable seating and a serene pool view.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this serene beach setting.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of South Carlsbad State Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a gym are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 7 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® California and 6 minutes from Moonlight State Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1280 square feet (119 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad hotel.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,280 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 12.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco, Columbia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roque

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very run down. No tub, shower pan was all chipped, toilet tank had a chunk broken off, and furniture was beaten up. Beds were very firm and AC worked well. Housekeeping did not come the next day so i ask if we could at least have some towels. They never showed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s decent. I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexiz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robert was the best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Soebekti

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything (Front desk, polite staff, lobby cleaness) was good until we got into our room. when we opened up the fridge we found a cup of coffee. Not sure how long it's been in fhere. The good thing was the room was clean and tidy. One more thing the shower curtain was too close to the tub. It made the shower area felt smaller. It could have been roomier if the shower rod was moved about 2 - 3 inches away from the bath tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating, friendly staff, good avian . Super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tricia

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast. I stood at the reception area for awhile before being helped by a heavy set lady at check in. She was not personable or approachable but rather more dismissive almost like you’re being an inconvenience to her. Never made eye contact with me. Asked her if the pool was heated she said yes, even though it was not…I also asked her if there were towels available she said there should be, and throughout this whole interaction with her there was no acknowledgment or eye contact from this lady. When we got to the pool there were no towels available like she said there was. Had to go back to the front desk to request for some. Our first room reeked of something very foul and disturbing. Called the front desk/guest services for another room which a gentleman in the front was able to accommodate with no issues. He was very friendly and accommodating. The second room had a similar smell I’m guessing because it was on the same floor and may have been just a plumbing issue. Overall our stay wasn’t terrible but not the greatest either and the hotel itself is very outdated even the elevators were struggling at every use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family had a great stay .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are using this property every time we come to the area . Its a good location and it’s helpful when we want to visit different places
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Delfin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, and room was comfortable. Hotel Staff was friendly. The breakfast was good and nice variety. Overall a pleasant stay, I would come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff's were so kind and accommodating !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Barstow

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magda

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

4/10 Poor

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeronimo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty neat place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Don’t like paying for parking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not good. Need better tasting items. The orange juice was watered down.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Continental breakfast was good. Room was a little beat up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025