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Pelican Cove Inn

Property class: 2

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A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, multiple balconies, and lush tropical landscaping.
A covered outdoor area with a white lattice fence, a concrete patio, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with sofas, a dining table, and a TV.
A pathway leading to a white building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, a television, and a wardrobe.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $168
$150 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

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320 Walnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Newport

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

Laguna

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

La Jolla

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a small table.

Del Mar

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a television.

Coronado

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a door labeled "CAPISTRANO".

Capistrano

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a small table with a lamp.

Carlsbad

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

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a door, and a chair.

Balboa

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a chair.

Santa Barbara

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

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Pacific

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

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

With a stay at Pelican Cove Inn in Carlsbad (North Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Carlsbad State Beach and 9 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Oceanside Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tamarack Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • State Street Farmers Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Saint Malo Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 11 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Pelican Cove Inn

Pelican Cove Inn offers 10 accommodations with fireplaces and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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, 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Pelican Cove Inn Hotel
Pelican Cove Inn Carlsbad
Pelican Cove Inn Hotel Carlsbad

Pelican Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 268 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in and check out, great location, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a find so close to town! We walked everywhere and loved the bedroom we stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a beautiful room with the most comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the stay here at the Pelican Cove Inn. It was so peaceful and relaxing and a 5 minute walk to the beach and Downtown Carlsbad. If you are looking for a quiet, private stay close to the beach and city fun this is the perfect location for you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! Besitos. ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location within a short walk to the beach & Carlsbad village.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location to the beach. Loved walking to the restaurants and shopping in the mornings and evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice 10, completely individual room property, friendly caretaker, clean room, could use a bit of exterior upkeep but being only 3 blocks from the ocean, it’s understandable. Location is perfect, five minute walk to the village but extremely quiet. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable, our room was large but all 10 rooms have their own features. Very quiet location considering you are only three blocks from the beach or a five minute walk to the busy village area, with loads of places to shop, eat and enjoy coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love the eclectic nature of the Pelican Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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One night stay in the Newport room. Nice quiet property in a good location. Room was clean & comfortable. Check-in was easy & not seeing any staff was not a problem. Room was warm and a little musty smelling upon 1st entering at 8p, the provided fans were needed. Queen bed was soft and bouncier than our preference.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Room was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great room for the family! The grounds are pretty with unique plants. There’s no pool but it’s one street to the beach. The hotel has sand buckets and folding chairs to use. On Wed evenings there’s a street market two blocks away. Great restaurants everywhere. I loved the clean, fresh-smelling pillows and sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful rooms, easy check in and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location near the beach with an easy walk to great cafes and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, close to the beach, superb rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I got the pacific room and it was wonderful !!’ Love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Best place we have been in California.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy with on site spaces and the dining options very easy to walk to. The beach was just two blocks away and our room was cozy and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room with great amenities. Your manager was so nice and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice quiet place, with nice sun decks. Just 2 short blocks to perfect beach access. Friendly staff. Great accommodations!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025