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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.
A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.
A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.
A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.
A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $132
$118 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Poinsettia Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and bar stools.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a television, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and bar stools.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and bar stools.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sunset View)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sunset View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Sunset View)

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

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A hotel room with a green sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sunset View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Sunset View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a television, and a window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Sunset View)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Carlsbad, within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. .This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Del Mar Beach and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Carlsbad State Beach.

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Batiquitos Lagoon - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Poinsettia Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • South Ponto Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • North Ponto Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Benihana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Carlsbad? This hotel has 1430 square feet (133 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 13 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck 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

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • 1,430 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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

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

3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 13.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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, 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1009 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eunice Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the heated pool and daily breakfast. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied with my stay here! Staff was kind and professional, Property was very clean, our room was clean as well, breakfast was delicious! Hotel was located central to everything Beach down the street, Legoland 5 minutes, yummy coffee shops also! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close by Lego land, the breakfast was pretty good and the rooms were a decent size
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LeAndra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walk to beach, close to places to eat and short drive to Legoland
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent so much options breakfast style is so friendly as well. There was a very friendly lady. I forgot I wish I would’ve got it to write a wonderful review.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daily parking fee in lot shared with Benihana.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness
Good breakfast. Close to the beach and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Minutes from the beach and legoland. Complimentary breakfast is good. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Pool and hot tub area clean and stocked with towels. Stayed here several times over the last 10 years, always a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is great and the staff are so friendly. The beds are pretty uncomfortable but other than that everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always love the Holiday Inn Express. Clean, good breakfast and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to beaches and places to eat. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location the staff the breakfast the room cleanliness since we traveled so far they allowed us to early check in than you so much for your hospitality we had a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This places is reliable, budget‑friendly, with a solid breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niraj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I've been here before. Friendly staff, help is there if you need it, clean room, near the beach, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic! The shower leaked a bit in our room but was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities
I guess it is not important anymore to stock a pen, paper, plastic cups or glass for drinking for guest convenience. Only very basics. Seems like a small inexpensive gesture you are thinking about potential needs of your guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Clean room and facilities Good breakfast Helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MOHAMMED

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room awesome breakfast only suck part about it you got to pay for parking to stay overnight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeremy e

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean and the staff was very friendly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025