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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(106 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Courtyard King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

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

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

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

Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Studio with Sofa Sleeper

  • Sleeps 3

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

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Studio With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Pool View Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

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

Pool View Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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

Pool View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Accessible King Room With Terrace

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

Accessible King Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Carlsbad

City Center stay.A stay at this City Center hotel places you steps from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Also, Museum of Making Music is within half a mile (1 km) and LEGOLAND® California is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets
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.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck 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

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 elevator
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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. 762 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 293 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 1783 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

ann

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Temecula

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The air conditioner was stuck on and the room was freezing. A maintenance man fixed it but must have tripped a breaker while doing so. So now I have no lights in the bathroom that i did not discover until the middle of the night when I could not find the toilet. As if that wasn’t bad enough. I slept horribly and when I went to make coffee in the morning the machine was broke and splattered all over the place. It was overall a terrible experience and I would like a refund but I’m sure that’s not going to happen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Did not use any amenities. But if all fees are included in the price with Hotels.com why did the hotel charge me a resort fee?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The air conditioning wasn’t working on through out the whole hotel, it was hot in the room we hardly got any sleep because of how hot it got inside hotel room, we asked for a fan and never got one. We called the desk and they said they would give us half off of our stay and I still haven’t gotten reimbursed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gilberto

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
None of the AC units were working the night we stayed, we ended up having to sleep with the door open, so it wouldn’t be too hot but the problem is the pool stayed open till one in the morning with people being very loud
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH, fontana

8/10 Good

Adrianne, North Las Vegas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our 2nd time staying here this year. Each time we've stayed at least 4 to 5 days. Great location, friendly staff, rooms are comfy. Our room that we stayed in this last time had a tear in the screen door so bugs were coming it at night, jacuzzi jets barely work. The jets arent strong if they do work. Pool and jacuzzi had some some bugs and leaves floating in it. It could definitely be cleaned everyday. It was definitely better this time around than when we came in May. The A/C was broken throughout the hotel for a few nights and we were super uncomfortable sleeping at night because it was humid and hot. My kids (3 year old and 8 month old) did not sleep well at all as they run hot when they sleep. So no one got any sleep. Of course the A/C started working the day we checked out. Wish they would have done some kind of compensation or offered fans. Other than that, we do enjoy staying here but there is some room for improvement. We will stay here again. Just hoping the jacuzzi can be fixed before our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To be honest everything was great. But we weren’t notified the AC wasn’t working when checking in. We found out as we got to our room. Other than that the staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The bathroom still had poop marks as if it wasn’t cleaned. There was 1 trashcan-only in the bathroom. The air conditioner wasn’t working for half of the stay. A note was left to leave our thermostat at 74 which was still quite warm. I thought I saw a note about a shuttle to Legoland but apparently that stopped sometime prior to our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

sona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shuttle service wasn’t available, was told it ended Sept 22. No hair dryer in the room. Pool area was nice. Liked the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was down for the entire property, and no notice of warning was sent out, and we were also not notified during check in. There was an unexpected amenity fee, when amenities were scarce. Worst of all, there were so many mosquitos in our room. I killed at least 5 and got no sleep. It made the stay uncomfortable and made the point of an overnight stay pointless, as we were hoping to be well rested for the morning at Legoland instead of waking up early to drive down.
Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

Roseli

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

Wen I rived to check in the no’t have room Available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The balcony view was beautiful and the pool was clean, the hot tub was not terribly dirty but was not clean. The mattresses could use some updating. Overall, it was convenient location wise and there are a lot of surrounding restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025