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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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At Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Racetrack. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A hot tub, a snack bar/deli, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $115
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Courtyard King Room with Terrace

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

Courtyard King Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

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

Courtyard Two Queen Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

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

Courtyard King Room With Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Studio with Sofa Sleeper

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

King Studio with Sofa Sleeper

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Courtyard Two Queen Room with Private Balcony

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

View all photos for Pool View King Room

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 neighborhood

Map
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

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, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 4 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 34 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 37 min drive
  • Carlsbad Village Station - 11 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 28 min walk

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

At Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Racetrack. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A hot tub, a snack bar/deli, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 146 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 13.46 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Business center/computer access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room coffee
    • Laundry facilities
    • Parking
    • Pool access
    • Self parking
    • Hot tub access

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 22.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel like?

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel is in City Center, a short 4-minute drive from Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) and 14 minutes' walk from LEGOLAND® California. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Children
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

really friendly staff and the rooms were clean!
Josian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, great location
Kathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room and good location
Rodrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed here when in Carlsbad many times and always find it convenient, comfortable, a pleasant atmosphere and friendly.
Iris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing and the location was exactly what we needed!
Juan D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to Legoland and extremely close to good restaurants and shops.
Benny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless and courteous from beginning to end
Deanna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was great
Justin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay!
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Easy access to outlet, literally infront of the Carlsbad Premium Outlet and pretty close to Legoland and Tourist destination at Carlsbad
Mary Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Nice clean and comfortable
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good clean rooms .
zoya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with kids
Irving, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love staying here every year!
Elaine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for a family weekend at Legoland! The hotel was very convenient and made our trip easy. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and the Legoland shuttle was a huge plus. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Great location. The staff was very friendly. The facilities were excellent and I am looking forward to staying here again!
Carla, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the room assigned, the pool and being close to food options
Dorothy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room for the price.

The staff was friendly and amazing. The location was perfect. Close to many restaurants and Legoland.
Christina, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun weekend trip

Clean and friendly staff
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room was comfortable and had everything necessary. Nice view of the pool. My only complaint is that the floor in the room was dirty. I felt like I needed to keep my flip flips on.
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and the staff was great!
Juan Carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Todo excelente
Mauricio, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was great. Our room had the worse mattress so loud every time you turned over it was hard to sleep. The day we checked out we were getting brown water that never stopped in our shower.
Raymond, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really like this place. The pool is always ckean and the shuttle to Legoland is a plus. Nit to mention the food hall right next door. Quality food and lots of variety.
Amanda, 1-night trip