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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property

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Food and drink
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(116 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(53 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Courtyard King Room with Terrace

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

Courtyard King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

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

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

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

Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The price is €125
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21 Jun - 22 Jun
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About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

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 center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Flower Fields of Carlsbad. 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 center, and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 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 a 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 center 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 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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lbs 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 cribs (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 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'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, 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
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 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.

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 854 out of 1929 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 1929 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 316 out of 1929 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 1929 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1929 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liza

Pet friendly, safe easy parking, great staff, wonderful pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, clean and updated rooms. Also great location.
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms, quiet nice place to stay with kids and really close to Legoland and the beach !!!! We will book here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very welcoming, Lisa the lady during check in was so friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean check in and check out super quick
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very friendly, rooms are very tiny. Great for a one night stay for legoland trips.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, comfortable room, and an amazing heated pool! It was an amazing place to stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check is was easy, room was ready and clean. Close to the places we wanted to be at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
really friendly staff and the rooms were clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aldeir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great and the staff we got both ladies very nice and we loved it was so closed to Lego land
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable rooms were clean staff were friendly.. place needs to be remodeled reason why 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

bria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything bout this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Efren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was great check in and out was simple
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

VERNON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YES STAFF WAS NICE
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great and a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, spacious bathroom and close to everything in Carlsbad at an amazing price. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Austin Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw some weird said on the head board looked suspicious otherwise it was a nice place and the windmill hall was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025