Scandia Motel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(96 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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, a quick 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 Carlsbad State Beach. 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 location and the beach
  • 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)
  • 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

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. 430 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 1017 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Arlen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will get the job done for 1 night stay. Will honestly just fork up extra money for somewhere else next time. Unfortunately room reeked of cigarettes and was incredibly small as well. Again got the job done since it’s very close to the village but would recommend elsewhere. Also they will not hold your bags for you if you wished to walk around before your flight, huge FYI
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Levi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Motel Scandia, Carlsbad, CA

This is a small family owned motel. The rep was very friendly. There really are no amenities to speak of. The room was small but clean enough. The bed spread had a burn hole in it even tho it’s a non smoking facility. The queen size bed was ok but not great. The best part of this motel is its location. Walking distance to the beach and to old downtown Carlsbad. The downtown is very vibrant and entertaining. If you can walk a half mile on sidewalks you’re in it! The place is not bad for 100 bucks a night! I just had to remind myself this is a motel not a Marriott or a Hilton!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dimitrios

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach but not worth the dirtiness!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney Nunez

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Location is PERFECT for the beach or just going out in down town Carlsbad! However the room was pretty dirty. Thank god my sister brought her own sheets because there was bodily fluids in the comforter and holes from what looked like cigarettes. We didnt spend much time in the room so it was perfect for a place to rest your head but come prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sirirat

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at front desk did not give full attention when I I was checking in beside he was on the phone just gave room number, key and TV control, no directions to find the room. Location is close to train track. Some cargo train ran through at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most disgusting room ever! The bed sheets were covered with what looked like flakes of skin or crumbs. Pillows had yellow stains on them that they tried to cover with pillow case. Mattress had stains as did bed cover. Checked out within 20 minutes of arrival and will be asking for a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendie

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

Excellent service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Khalid

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Great staff and service. Location is great and room has everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Friendly staff and clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

kong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was quick and easy. Room and bathroom could use an upgrade. It was the money's worth so dont expect alot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ALTHEA

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

Precious Commodity Priced Just Right

The hotel staff was extremely accommodating, very friendly and made me feel welcomed. They are within walking distance from literally anything you could possibly want food and drink wise, including the beach. Very nice atmosphere, convenient dog and smoke park on the property. Not once did I catch second hand smoke from anyone, nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People that owned and operated the property were nice. It’s very outdated and needs maintenance. You pay for convenience to the beach. Not bad, not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shantel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CarriLin, Garden grove

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little inexpensive place to stay. Updated rooms are like new little studio apartment on the inside. Park right in front of your room, walk to Carlsbad Village, restaurants, shopping and Starbucks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was the only good thing about this place. The walls were so dirty inside of the room and in the bathroom that I didn’t want to touch anything. The train station is behind the motel so prepare to be woken by train horns all night. I asked for a refund and they offered to move me to another room. I would never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near downtown and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its good that it is so cheap for the area. But it is cheap for a reason. The room is run down and you hear street traffic all night. It was fine for just me crashing but I would not take my family here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason francis

Travelled with family and small children
It was a spacious room with a kitchen which is good and super close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025