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Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

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A building with a prominent steeple and a parking area in front.
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A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.
A pool area with swan floaties, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and large windows allowing natural light.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $159
$142 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony.

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of trees and a building.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

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

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of a building and trees through the window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a wooden dining table, sofas, a fireplace, and a mounted TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a brick-patterned wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a brick-patterned wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Pool View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees and a building.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees and a building.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a brick-patterned wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

With a stay at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott in Carlsbad (City Center), you'll be steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Museum of Making Music and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Crossings at Carlsbad.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of Making Music - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 3 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott offers 146 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Stay in one of 146 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck 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

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Computer station

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 22.60 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 94 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our family stay for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds are comfortable. Amenities are minimal and the body wash in the shower was empty. Exercise room was closed which was a drag. Room was clean but there were mosquitoes in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the shower amenities the shampoo and conditioners were completely out and I was hoping to use them when we came back to the pool so that was disappointing staff that cleans the rooms should be checking those daily to see if they need to be refilled. It wasn’t a huge deal just a little disappointing since I was taking my son a shower after the pool. The hotel was under construction but that wasn’t such a big deal. The pool was great my family really enjoyed it. The hotel is also in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a reservation through Expedia for myself and three children. Upon arrival, I was told they were fully booked and refused to accept my reservation because it was third-party. I was embarrassed and scared, especially since it was late and I had my children there. The staff was unprofessional and disrespectful, and the place was not clean either.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked through Expedia because my previous booking through Expedia at the Holday inn express was cancelled without my knowledge. I showed up and the gentleman at the desk said they did not have a room! That Expedia sells rooms they do not have. Expedia still charged me for the room and I can’t figure out how to get my money back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was somewhat disappointing in that it was shown to be a Marriott Bonvoy so I assumed it would be more like a typical Marriott. I was shocked that it was an older two story motel with all rooms opening to an outside hallway. Although the room was basic and decently nice having been recently redone there were no suitcase-luggage holders and no place to put your bag except on the floor which is extremely awkward and hard to use. When I asked for a luggage rack I was told they had been discarded and not replaced. The pool was attractively shaped and heated. The breakfast attempted to be nice but the day we tried it they seemed to be running out of many of the items being served.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is cute, family friendly and I loved that. Our room was a different story. The room seemed like it was quickly cleaned but not fully. The bathroom was missing the entire body was bottle on the wall, there was no bar of soap to wash our hands (we went and bought our own hand soap) and the worst part was it looked like there was throw up on the wall. The bathroom had something on the wall where the trash was, like something was spilled but not cleaned well. There were balls of hair on the ground near the TV. We our children with us so we kept them away from the throw up wall but it was gross. The balcony was cute and overlooked a super cute courtyard that plenty of families were using and the pool was fantastic. Again, great property with convenient location just not a very clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The room was huge! We were very happy that the fold out bed could accommodate our son who came to visit us. Our view from our room was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was double charged for my room, once by Expedia and then by the place. When I got there the check station was down and the line was long.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good we could get the room that we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how the location is close to everything we need. The room was super clean and the area was super quiet. the staffs are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very accommodating. Near Legoland.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Decent…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026