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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

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

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

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

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
(45 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 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
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

Close to airport.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and a 5-minute walk from 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
  • LEGOLAND® California - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 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
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 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 air-conditioned 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
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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 13.56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 1670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 1670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 1670 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

FELIMON, Fresno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 10 out of 10! Great room, clean, and friendly staff. Walking distance to shopping center and theme park. A lot of restaurants to choose from also walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIMON, Fresno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 10 out of 10! Great room, clean, and friendly staff. Walking distance to shopping center and theme park. A lot of restaurants to choose from also walking distance from hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mardell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had guests out at the pool until 10 pm that were so noisy playing loud music. We had to call the front desk and complain 3 times
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge, Fremont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and distance from both Legoland and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was deeply disappointed by my recent experience at this hotel. Upon arrival, we found the room to be unclean, which was already unsettling. The real shock came later that evening when we discovered rodent droppings on the bed. This was not only disgusting but also completely unacceptable from a health and safety standpoint. I chose not to stay and immediately canceled my reservation, as I no longer felt safe or comfortable on the premises. This hotel experience ruined my family trip to say the least. I strongly urge the hotel to address these cleanliness and sanitation issues for the safety of future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mikayla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Faizan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araks

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would’ve loved to have rated higher - the beds were uncomfortable and the shower was lukewarm temp at best. I think there was a recent renovation and it looks great but the shower leaked water all over the place and outside of the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Legoland and several restaurants. Clean. Pool is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mom and i stayed here for mothers day weekend and it was perfect. It was directly across feom the flower feilds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room above us was really loud. But the hotel is convenient with pool, dining hall and arcade .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Descent hotel that has the potential to be great if attention to details were attended to. Need to provide more towels to each room and update there information about walking to the beach. You cannot walk to the beach easily; there is not a sidewalk the whole way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful. Close to Carlsbad outlets that we were able to walk there. The beach is about a mile away. The bed was very firm that we didn’t sleep well. My husband and I both woke up with sore backs in the middle of the night. It needs a pillow top or something. Also the AC makes a pretty loud bang every time it shuts off. That was very annoying and makes it hard to sleep. I would recommend to anyone that likes a firm bed. We will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Nice little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
The Aircon is not working and no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ambar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britny

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025