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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
$138
$123 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(106 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Courtyard King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Studio with Sofa Sleeper

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Studio with Sofa Sleeper

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Courtyard Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Studio With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Pool View Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Pool View Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Pool View King Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Pool View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Accessible King Room With Terrace

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible King Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

With a stay at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel in Carlsbad (City Center), you'll be steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and 4 minutes by foot from 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
  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel 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 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel 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

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • 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

  • Bedsheets 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

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

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 293 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 1781 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Did not use any amenities. But if all fees are included in the price with Hotels.com why did the hotel charge me a resort fee?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The air conditioning wasn’t working on through out the whole hotel, it was hot in the room we hardly got any sleep because of how hot it got inside hotel room, we asked for a fan and never got one. We called the desk and they said they would give us half off of our stay and I still haven’t gotten reimbursed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gilberto

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
None of the AC units were working the night we stayed, we ended up having to sleep with the door open, so it wouldn’t be too hot but the problem is the pool stayed open till one in the morning with people being very loud
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH, fontana

8/10 Good

Adrianne, North Las Vegas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our 2nd time staying here this year. Each time we've stayed at least 4 to 5 days. Great location, friendly staff, rooms are comfy. Our room that we stayed in this last time had a tear in the screen door so bugs were coming it at night, jacuzzi jets barely work. The jets arent strong if they do work. Pool and jacuzzi had some some bugs and leaves floating in it. It could definitely be cleaned everyday. It was definitely better this time around than when we came in May. The A/C was broken throughout the hotel for a few nights and we were super uncomfortable sleeping at night because it was humid and hot. My kids (3 year old and 8 month old) did not sleep well at all as they run hot when they sleep. So no one got any sleep. Of course the A/C started working the day we checked out. Wish they would have done some kind of compensation or offered fans. Other than that, we do enjoy staying here but there is some room for improvement. We will stay here again. Just hoping the jacuzzi can be fixed before our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To be honest everything was great. But we weren’t notified the AC wasn’t working when checking in. We found out as we got to our room. Other than that the staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. The area was safe even at night. Hotel accommodation were really great except for the beds they hurt my back. I think it was the room we stayed in because I’ve never had this problem before at this hotel. Very nice hotel and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The bathroom still had poop marks as if it wasn’t cleaned. There was 1 trashcan-only in the bathroom. The air conditioner wasn’t working for half of the stay. A note was left to leave our thermostat at 74 which was still quite warm. I thought I saw a note about a shuttle to Legoland but apparently that stopped sometime prior to our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

sona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shuttle service wasn’t available, was told it ended Sept 22. No hair dryer in the room. Pool area was nice. Liked the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was down for the entire property, and no notice of warning was sent out, and we were also not notified during check in. There was an unexpected amenity fee, when amenities were scarce. Worst of all, there were so many mosquitos in our room. I killed at least 5 and got no sleep. It made the stay uncomfortable and made the point of an overnight stay pointless, as we were hoping to be well rested for the morning at Legoland instead of waking up early to drive down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was perfect! We went out to Legoland all day and came back to rooms not having AC we checked out the following day and the ac was still not working
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Roseli

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

Wen I rived to check in the no’t have room Available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The balcony view was beautiful and the pool was clean, the hot tub was not terribly dirty but was not clean. The mattresses could use some updating. Overall, it was convenient location wise and there are a lot of surrounding restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at this newly renovated hotel. Can’t wait to visit again. Great option for Oceanside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pranavkumar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025