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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
Front of property
Golf
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is CA $141
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 4 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 34 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 37 min drive
  • Carlsbad Village Station - 11 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miniland USA - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 146 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Parking

  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Parking
    • Shuttle service

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 22.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, horseback riding, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a picnic area. Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel like?
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel is a short 4-minute drive from Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) and 14 minutes' walk from LEGOLAND® California. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Bed
Shower
Restaurant
Bathroom
Family friendly
Children
Water

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Night without sleep
The room was ok, it was a family gateway and when we were about to go to sleep the next door neighbors started doing their dirty laundry and my kids could hear it. We needed to turn on the TV again because we had kids and for sure we didn’t want to hear them do their dirty laundry.My kids finally fell asleep but they didn’t let us sleep.
lisved, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

New renovated room, A. Property and area around, A. The hair in my sink, shower and on the wall? Buuummmerrr... and not hard to miss. I can understand missing the Pube on the wall. But in the renovated white shower, and two in the white sink? Tough to justify. Check in crew, A. Morning crew that didn't have coffee in the lobby at 7.30a? Aloof and unprepared. I know they weren't the ones drinkin' the coffee! Still half asleep? But... over all, for the value? not terrible and would stay again. I'll bring my own clorox wipes next time.
brad, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Manuel, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Juan, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Nice stay but bathroom had rot and was musty.
Kevin, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Scott, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

We had to move to another room as the initial room was under construction. The 2nd room was under another room where the plumbing was bad. It sounded like a helicopter landed on the property each time the guests above us would use their restroom. Overall, the front desk did what they could considering the night shift only has 1 employee working. The hotel is dated and not near the water. There is no view of the ocean and not in walking distance of Legoland.
1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Jesse, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and recently renovated. They should put more towel hooks in the bathroom area, there was only two small hooks. Overall a great hotel right across the outlet mall and next to some great restaurants.
4-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Less expensive than the Hilton
Need a car or get used to taxis; aside from gas stations and fast food it’s not really near anything except legoland, for which there is a shuttle. Walking to the beach is about 20 mins, part of which is across a bridge with no sidewalk. Exciting. Had pretty bad sleep here; old plumbing making banging and howling noises when the neighbouring rooms showered (at 6am). Room was otherwise comfortable, bed good, but decor felt slightly worn. Random $40 charge for “amenities” on checkin; whatever.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amber, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Everything in the room was damp and lots of rust on the metal
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I love staying here ,I come from Los Angeles for my trainings due to my business. I bring my family with me and enjoy the pool the outlets and the windmill food court is twice a year thing.
Erika, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Staying here again.
I have stayed here many times. I love the pool view and sitting on the patio. The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. The pol is nice and the grounds are well kept.
Richard, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Audel, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

I’ve stayed in hundreds of hotels all over the planet and this place was the worst of them all. They are actively remodeling, the plumbing fixtures can’t decide if you’re getting cold or steaming hot water, the floor was dirty, and the ice machines were inoperable. I won’t even speculate as to what they were trying to fix by stuffing a partial roll of toilet paper behind the hot water line under the sink.
Robert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location, Location, Location
You cannot beat the location. The food court on property is amazing! You can easily walk to Legoland. My only challenge was the very loud air conditioner that woke me up consistently thru the night. It would also be nice if the shuttle ran more often and ended after Sea-Life closed.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Gloria
Just wondering if linens are completely changed BEFORE EVERY ADMISSION... feeling itchy first night, ( and only night... stayed overnight only, thank goodness) Staff at the desk were all very nice; I liked the location too.
Gloria, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

The room had a lot of spiders in it, which means a lot of bugs. The spiders and I came to an understanding. The bed was decent, but the couch was uncomfortable and the general furnishings were lacking. The tv was way too far from the bed, if on the couch there were no side or coffee table to set a drink. Lack of efficient lighting. Bathroom was in need of updating and the towels and soap/shampoos were not very good. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR to take your stuff up to the second floor. and last is the invasion of privacy. I left bc I felt unsafe staying. They tell you they will not do housekeeping unless requested, so no entering the room unless I ask for it. I did NOT ask and they came while I was gone. Then even worse was that they came while I was in the shower (which is next to the door) and I said 'dont come in', not only did they try to open the door, they then shut it and tried it a second time! as I was then screaming at them to not enter. I luckily had the safety latch on. I immediately called the front desk and reported it. Then the next day it happened again! I really had high hopes for this place, but I did not enjoy it at all and will not be returning and will never recommend this place.
6-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Me and my girlfriend came for a wedding and stayed a couple extra nights. Beautiful area, awesome hotel and everything we could want was either there at the hotel or right next door. It was the perfect place for a 3 day weekend.
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our second time here. There was a problem with loud music turned on by the pool In the middle of the night caused by a computer issue. When I raised it with the front desk they allowed us a very late check out and compensation. We will definitely be back.
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cynthia, 2-night family trip
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