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Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Property class: 2.5
Beachfront hotel near Carlsbad State Beach

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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A resort with a well-lit entrance, palm trees, and a stone facade.
A beach with a clear sky and calm sea.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2950 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, State Street Farmers Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a painting of a beach scene.

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a wooden dining table, and a red pendant light.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Mini Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed

A bedroom with a bed, a brown leather sofa, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Luxury Mini Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A living room with a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, a wicker chair, a ceiling fan, a painting of a beach, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 3 Bedrooms

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

Luxury Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Luxury Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traveler Suite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a painting of a beach, a dining area with a table set, and a kitchenette.

Traveler Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Mini Suite

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden table, a kitchen area, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Carlsbad

On the beach.At this Carlsbad Village hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach. Magee Park and State Street Farmers Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magee Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State Street Farmers Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baba Coffee - Coffee Carlsbad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tanner’s Prime Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel near Carlsbad State Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Ocean Palms Beach Resort like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Ocean Palms Beach Resort offers 52 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,824 reviews
The price is CA $259
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includes taxes & fees
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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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
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 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 10 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ocean Beach Palms Resort
Ocean Palms Beach
Ocean Palms Beach Carlsbad
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Palms Ocean Beach
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Palms Beach Resort to the airport?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort is 6.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Palms Beach Resort on Sept 7, 2026 start from CA $356, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ocean Palms Beach Resort.

How close is Ocean Palms Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort have a pool?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ocean Palms Beach Resort to downtown Carlsbad?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort is 0.1 mi away from Carlsbad.

Ocean Palms Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was very helpful and polite. Will definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to the beach, shops and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place we stayed throughout our entire trip. Clean, great location, amazing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nelson

Always a great time at ocean palms! Clean resort, clean rooms and you can’t beat the location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front office guy was on it great customer service very clean and updated room, excellent location me and my family will be returning
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and pleasantly surprised with the rooms and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best kept secret in Carlsbad
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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Loved this place! Awesome!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little beach spot. Has everything you n
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend staying at this hotel for the close proximity to everything from the beach to the main bars and restaurants. It also was so fun and felt like a perfect tropical resort. Rooms were absolutely perfect. Loved being able to hang out outside and enjoy the weather and property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After hours check in was easy and staff was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent stay in the perfect location. The room was extremely clean and in excellent condition. Bathroom size was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with spacious, fun rooms, mere steps from the beach, and a vibrant neighborhood with everything you want.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property so affordable and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little family staycation for the weekend near the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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It’s like a little Hawaii
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything and will return to the property soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach accessible including the hotel providing chairs, umbrella and towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of six really enjoyed our stay. Very helpful staff and great location, close to everything. We stayed in a two room suite comfortably. The beds were a little firm and the pull out was as expected, best for smaller children. We also loved the nearby pizza spot and taco Tuesday too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean cute hotel with ocean views! Perfect for my family with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome property just footsteps away from the beach, breathtaking views and spacious suites!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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Such a quaint little place. We were very happily surprised. The staff is so accommodating and the location is great for the beach or the village. We really loved the firepits at night. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026