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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Located close to Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can also expect to find a bar, a 24-hour business centre and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Patio
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

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
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Located close to Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. A bar, a 24-hour business centre and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room and coffee/tea in reception
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 146 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as desk chairs and safes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and mini fridges

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 16 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots are available on request at the 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 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 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 transport to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel located?

Located in City Center, this hotel is steps away from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Museum of Making Music and LEGOLAND® California are also within 15 minutes. Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 283 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 178 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 141 out of 1709 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

The place was clean. In a good and convenient area. We didn’t use or even see the pool area as we there on other business.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was nice!. Its an older hotel but newly remolded. Beds were very comfortable! Also have a shuttle to and from Lego land which was very convenient! Would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

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

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect hotel for family staying at Legoland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cafeteria in the barn, and the
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
During our stay, the lobby was under construction. It was very loud early in the morning. Also the AC unit was having issues for 2 days so the rooms weren’t comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay everything as wonderful will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great but was overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to everything! Shopping,restaurant,LEGOLAND, BEACH
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Areas great for food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The walls are super thin. Very basic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and very clean and staff is super friendly, will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

A nice place to stay.

The staff was amazing! The rooms were ok. The pool was nice. I am sure for the price, we paid for location. It could use an upgrade for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely wedding venue and convenient to hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outside court area by our rooms and the staff was super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eva

its an old hotel. The location is nice but the room especially the bed is not comfortable. There was a desk table but no chair which was so inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, we stayed for 3 nights, we were allowed to check in early in the first day. When we checked out, the shuttle took us to legoland with our luggages and 2 strollers. I love that they have the shuttle service, restaurants are nearby like the windmill hall, pf chang, restaurants by the outlet stores. I wish i had time to shop. The outlet stores is just in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was nice. There was a lot of construction going on so it wasn’t as relaxed as we anticipated, but the location was convenient, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were incredibly friendly and responsive!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025