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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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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 this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers 146 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

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

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Features include an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Flower Fields of Carlsbad
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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

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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 13.46 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 288 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 178 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 1771 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dalenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The jaccuzzi was hot but the jets did not work. The second night there were no towels available outside. I misunderstood and thought the hotel Was on the ocean/beach as the photos showed lawn chairs next to the ocean. That was the main reason we booked so we could be next to ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria, Windsor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t clean at all. Floor was dirty. Not sure I had clean sheets. There were bugs and I got bit by a spider. Cleanliness goes a long way!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jordan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Odd hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

zoya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AURORA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to Legoland and extremely close to good restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nicely located n the Carlsbad area. Food and shopping within walking distance. 2nd time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

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

4/10 Poor

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not at all as described in their advertising. They make it sound like a resort and close to the beach. Neither are true. Beach is a 10 minute drive. The resort is just a pool and hot tub. They are in the middle of renovations as well. Our room faced a banquet hall that had dumpsters being emptied daily at 7:00am. The noise was deafening. Floor was dirty. Walking around barefoot our feet were black. Heating and cooling was awful and noisy. Hot water stayed hot with no cool or cold water. Property is old and dingy. Surrounded by a mall and gas stations. Had to drive to Oceanside, CA to get a good meal, except Ruby’s Diner across the street. Ruby’s was superb. Hotel, not at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights and the first night was fine, but the second night the ac broke. They gave me a fan but I wasn’t very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Easy access to outlet, literally infront of the Carlsbad Premium Outlet and pretty close to Legoland and Tourist destination at Carlsbad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ademir

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here when in Carlsbad many times and always find it convenient, comfortable, a pleasant atmosphere and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIMON, Fresno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 10 out of 10! Great room, clean, and friendly staff. Walking distance to shopping center and theme park. A lot of restaurants to choose from also walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIMON, Fresno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 10 out of 10! Great room, clean, and friendly staff. Walking distance to shopping center and theme park. A lot of restaurants to choose from also walking distance from hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

normal

it was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, well maintained and very clean. Loved the parking availability and the pressure in the shower was fantastic! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hot tub didn’t work very well and had problems getting the temperature in my room above 60 degrees.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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