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Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Price range: $137 total
Rating: 7.6

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Top Carlsbad Beach Resorts & Hotels

Beach Terrace

2775 Ocean St Carlsbad CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$279 nightly

$313 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy a day at the beach surfing, or relax with beach umbrellas. Enjoy the free on-the-go breakfast ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Travelers say...

This is the only Carlsbad hotel on the beach. All the rooms face the ocean, some are fronting the beach. It has comfortable seating spaces around the pool. It is walking distance to dinning and coffee houses. The total ambiance is outstanding.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

3200 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA

$240 nightly

$269 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and an arcade/game room, and free supervised ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, beach yoga, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, nice quiet pool and spa, location by beach access and shopping

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

3180 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA

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$186 nightly

$209 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, sun loungers, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Clean room

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA

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$182 nightly

$204 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury resort. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Travelers say...

Excellent room, friendly & helpful staff, great restaurant, short walk to the beach. Very family friendly. Loved spending time by the pool. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$133 nightly

$149 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Business travelers can take advantage of the 24-hour business center. There's a bar/lounge ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,825 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Saw some weird said on the head board looked suspicious otherwise it was a nice place and the windmill hall was amazing

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA

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$83 nightly

$93 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,601 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Hotel was over booked and cancelled our reservation. Did not offered to book is somewhere else . Ride

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA

Fully refundable

$122 nightly

$137 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Everything as expected

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$53 nightly

$60 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A snack bar/deli is provided and the front ...

7/10 Good! (1,913 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

The Air Conditioning wasn't working and the employee who checked me in didn't say anything about it. When I got to the stuffy room and realized it I went to the office to ask about it and the employee told me it wasn't working. I asked for a refund because I needed to find somewhere else to stay ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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Top Beach Hotels where Kids Stay FREE

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

7100 Aviara Resort Drive Carlsbad CA

$726 total

per night

Mar 25 - Mar 26

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

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Beach Condos in Carlsbad

Luxurious La Costa Remodel by SPA w/Steam Shower and Washer/Dryer!

Carlsbad CA

$325 total

per night

Mar 10 - Mar 11

10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Beach Villas in Carlsbad

Seaside Entire Home (4 bedroom / 3 bath)

Carlsbad CA

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10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)

More Beachfront Hotels in Carlsbad

Beach Terrace

2775 Ocean St Carlsbad CA

$279 nightly

$313 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

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