A rocky beach with large boulders and pebbles, a clear sky, and distant hills.

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Name: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Price range: $116 total

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Top Carlsbad Beach Resorts & Hotels

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

3180 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$203 nightly

$228 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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...

"Highly recommend! We had an amazing experience! Ocean views,literally across the street from the ocean. The staff was so incredibly friendly and made you feel so welcome! They had a really cozy firepit area & balcony deck that we enjoyed in the evening and also ate breakfast out on the deck and got ..."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA

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$168 nightly

$189 total

Nov 8 - Nov 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! (1,002 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Great place to stay, I will go back."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA

Fully refundable

$114 nightly

$128 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"you have to send the request to clean the room, and the cleaning job was not very good. Breakfast was wonderful!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$151 nightly

$169 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Business travelers can take advantage of the laundry service. There's a bar/lounge on site, ...

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

3200 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA

$186 nightly

$208 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 ...

Beach Terrace

2775 Ocean St Carlsbad CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$294 nightly

$330 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 ...

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$103 nightly

$116 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA

Fully refundable

$64 nightly

$72 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 ...

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Top Beach Hotels where Kids Stay FREE

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

2950 Ocean Street Carlsbad CA

$238 nightly

$267 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)

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Beach Condos in Carlsbad

Spacious 4BR, Walk to Beach IN Carlsbad Village! Steps to everywhere!

Carlsbad CA

$936 nightly

$1,035 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)

Beach Villas in Carlsbad

Astonishing Oceanfront beach house with Jacuzzi & Ocean Views & … Lemon Trees

Carlsbad CA

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10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

More Beachfront Hotels in Carlsbad

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

3180 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA

$203 nightly

$228 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

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