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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property
Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad

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Free full breakfast
Outdoor pool
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Poinsettia Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Sofa, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Freeway Side, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Living Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Carlsbad

South Beach stay.With a stay at this South Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of South Carlsbad State Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of North Ponto Beach. Poinsettia Park and Batiquitos Lagoon are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Poinsettia Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Ponto Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Islands Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad hotel.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (48 inches wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property is also known as

Carlsbad Ramada
Ramada Carlsbad
Ramada Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad
Ramada by Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1086 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good, great staff and their breakfast didn't disappoint. Area was comfortable, easy to access and not too noisy. Internet was also great, with no drops or slowness.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa, milton

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beyond disappointed! We came down for a marine corp graduation with family. We both left the hotel and paid for the bestwestern plus in Oceanside after being told there is no way possible for them to help transfer to that hotel. The rooms stunk of mildew and mold, 1” gap under front door, light switch in the bedroom didn’t turn anything off or on, all the bedding was terribly damp, the wood coming down the stairs were rotted and broken. The hotel does NOT look anything like the pictures or description states or shows. The rooms are dark, very dated and dingy. But the smell was awful. When we asked for room freshener they lady with the cleaning cart laughed at us and said they don’t have those. They let us look at two other rooms and they were just as bad as the one they put us in. I have never been disappointed in any bestwestern we have ever been in, this place was was absolutely unacceptable. And I WILL be contacting bestwestern to let them know and now have to file for a return to get my money back. Stay at the BESTWESTERN PLUS IN OCEANSIDE! Carols helped us when we arrived there and he is awesome, friendly. The rooms were great, clean and staff beyond helpful!!!! Exactly what I expect when I book with every bestwestern!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

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

Close to the ocean

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Travelled with family
It was to noisy with road noise from I-5
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

horacio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC unit stinks up the room, needs to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very dated, the curtains hung over the bed so that made it very uncomfortable for whoever was sleeping on that side. We had zero toiletries other than toilet paper and hand soap. The staff were very nice and apologetic. Breakfast staff was great, we had food allergies and they accommodated so that was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelina

mid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great. People at desk when we checked in were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Internet good, room had a bad odor, small things were coming apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very dirty and dilapidated. Had random people knocking on our door the entire night, did not feel safe at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a room that faced the highway and it was pretty noisy. I asked to be moved for our second night and we were given a room that faced the pool. It was amazing! The front desk staff was very responsive. The breakfast bar was clean and nicely stocked. However, we hoped for some waffles or pancakes and missed the breakfast meat. We could have used more gluten free options. The staff there was very friendly and cheerful. It was a good way to start the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wadie, Glendora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While the idea and layout of the room were lovely, the leak from the upstairs room and the ants were not appreciated. The staff was understanding and said they would give compensation upon checkout for the inconvenience. As of this review we have not had time to confirm. The location was convenient to our activities and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025