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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $150
$134 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • Place, Carlsbad Skatepark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Landings
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad (Bressi Ranch), Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Skatepark - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Landings - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luna Grill Bressi Ranch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2024.

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

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

Stay in one of 133 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at STRATUS Restaurant & Bar serving the guests of Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Carlsbad? This hotel has 11700 square feet (1087 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was an amazing place to stay very clean, lots of amenities. Great area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff very helpful, good for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great parking. Great location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very nice very clean and very comfortable will stay here anytime I go to Carlsbad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, Friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved it there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was more than i was expecting, clean room, clean bathroom, clean bed , nice staff ❤️❤️Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome clean property - breakfast was good. Plenty of parking, great staff!! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was very clean and in a location that felt very safe. Very close to Legoland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent room and helpful staff. Room looked remodeled and was amazing with an unexpected kitchenette. Would stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and lovely amenities! Plus the front desk staff were incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great! Very clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, large hot tub, nice outdoor seating with fire pits.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staying here for the 4th time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I come once a month to Carlbad and always stay here always good service and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and even better amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Easy. Super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good place to stay near Legoland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beeakfast was great, front staff perfect, room was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Always a pleasant experience staying at Holiday Inn at Palomar Airport Rd. Relaxing lobby and courtyard lounging area Great for R & R
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great place to stay we love here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely convenient location within walking distance of great restaurants and markets. Tree lined area for great atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026