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Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Price range: $134 total
Rating: 7.6

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Top Carlsbad Beach Resorts & Hotels

Beach Terrace

2775 Ocean St Carlsbad CA

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$284 nightly

$319 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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! (1,000 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Perfection!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

3200 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA

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$202 nightly

$227 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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! (1,005 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Location is amazing and staff is so friendly

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

3180 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA

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$183 nightly

$206 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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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! (1,002 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

great location, comfortable room, wonderful breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA

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$185 nightly

$207 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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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! (1,011 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

We pre paid and when I got tp the hotel they charged us 35 per night for a resort fee. That would have been nice to know as I would not have stayed there/ Also there is an RV park in front of the hotel before you get to the beach. Not shown in Amy pictures. Very disappointed ins our over all stay ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA

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$128 nightly

$144 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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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! (1,821 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Cool

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA

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$90 nightly

$101 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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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! (1,598 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Dirty floors in hotel room and front desk sleeping as I tried to check in. Probably the worst hotel I have ever seen. Mold in the bathroom peeling paint. Etc , etc

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA

Fully refundable

$119 nightly

$134 total

Mar 1 - Mar 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 ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

We had the wheelchair accessible room with m the second floor. Shower curtain gets pushed in by wind making the curtain stick to you while your showering. Ice is on the first floor only, host made an error and accidentally signed me up for rewards when I didn’t ask to be signed up. Claims that is ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA

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$53 nightly

$60 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

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! (1,908 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

First off the staff when they were in the office were nice. However, my room smelled of smoke and it was suppose to be " no smoking"! When I said something to the front desk, they said their rooms were all booked up. That night I froze . There were no blankets or extra pillows or anything. There ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

7100 Aviara Resort Drive Carlsbad CA

$622 nightly

$697 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

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More Beachfront Hotels in Carlsbad

Beach Terrace

2775 Ocean St Carlsbad CA

$284 nightly

$319 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

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