Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Property amenity
Breakfast and dinner served
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • Place, Carlsbad Skatepark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Landings
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Craftsmanship Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a hot tub, and conference space. Change of towels is available on request.
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2024.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Carlsbad Skatepark. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, mini golf, and basketball
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 5 minutes by car from The Crossings at Carlsbad and 5 minutes from Flower Fields of Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 11700 square feet (1087 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
STRATUS Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • STRATUS Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 11,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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 AM to 10 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Carlsbad Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Carlsbad By Ihg Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel Carlsbad

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chmaur

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff would definitely be back and recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great service, nice breakfast and easy parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay we love here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest staff, very clean and comfortable: love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aziel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean, staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, clean rooms, very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and very affordable. Lovely area with lots around
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing ..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

arlan

Room was clean, food excellent, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing clean room and amazing services
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff, front desk was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was cold...hot tub was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yunnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet stay, friendly staff for breakfast buffet, easy to find parking. They allowed me to check in 1-2 hrs early which was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great service, breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are extremely comfortable. Nice hotel. Way better than expected. I'd definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and the staff is seriously amazing the breakfast is really good we got breakfast included with our stay and there pool is definitely a plus with kids
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lizet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, nicer Hotel than the other Holiday Inns I’ve ever been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025