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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
"Close to the beach about 1/4 miles away. Bathroom needed to be updated had hard time getting the shower to work. Plus needed to add some anti strips for slipping in the shower."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
"The room had a terrible musty smell… It was next to a water filtration system that ran all night and was extremely noisy. The floor was so dirty. I had to throw away my socks and despite having a two night reservation, we left after one. Regards RT"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
"wonferful"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The walls in my room were dirty and had a lot of markings I saw fingerprints the walkways were also dirty"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
"The property was beautiful. The amenities; pool, sport court, exercise room, etc. were very nice. The breakfasts were very good and the service was exemplary. The room was spacious and very quiet. A great place to stay!"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
"Everything was amazing. The breakfast was super good"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Hyland Inn Near Legoland
"Easy, secure parking. Air conditioner worked well. Great water pressure."
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
"I stayed for two days and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The cafe employee was rude, which made us feel unwelcome. Housekeeping was also lacking, our towels and water were never replaced during our stay. Overall, the service did not meet expectations, and I hope management improves ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Grand Pacific Palisades
"First off let me say I was really excited about staying here but that quickly turned sour as this place was not what I expected the room was not what the pictures looked like online and on top of that the manager (Len. A) was a complete rude individual that never returned my call until I checked ..."
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
"Such a beautiful area to stay."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
3 Star Hotels Carlsbad
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When it comes to options, you’ll have them. The Carlsbad 3 star hotels give you plenty of choices as far as access to the best areas, and many also offer a breakfast buffet, as well as plenty of other amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site pool or spa.
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Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
"wonferful"
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