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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property
Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad

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Free full breakfast
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Poinsettia Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Sofa, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Freeway Side, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Living Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

South Beach stay.With a stay at this South Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of South Carlsbad State Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of North Ponto Beach. Poinsettia Park and Batiquitos Lagoon are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Poinsettia Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Ponto Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Miguel's Cocina - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad hotel.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (48 inches wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property is also known as

Carlsbad Ramada
Ramada Carlsbad
Ramada Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad
Ramada by Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea to the airport?

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is 4.6 mi (12-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 Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

As of Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea on Apr 20, 2026 start from $126, including 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 Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea.

How close is Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from South Carlsbad State Beach and 5 mi (7-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Yes, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea have a pool?

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea to downtown Carlsbad?

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is 4.2 mi away from Carlsbad.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1236 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hansell Ricardo Dinorin, Fort Worth

First day We had to move rooms due to an electrical issue, noise and they claim initially to my wife
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlynn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaniit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rolando

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean. But they started rolling all the housekeeping carts by my room at 7am. ALL OF THEM it seemed. Also there were abandoned cars in the parking lot and they were full of stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Keary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean included towels and toiletries. There was a sink with a microwave and mini fridge. The accessibility of the room was easy and convenient. Only thing is that it is right next to the freeway so you will hear a lot of ruckus but it’s completely normal. They also have free breakfast from 6:30 am to 9 am. I absolutely want to thank Itzel for checking in with us and making sure we were okay and asking if we needed anything her hospitality was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people great Room!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, Sergio helped me out and was very pleasant/kind and respectful. The room was ok, shower was leaking at top and toilet tank was loose.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms, good amenities, good value. Friendly and courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ilana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly but outdated…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARMINIA

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, easy check in & check out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cuatomer service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

CHRIS, Mission Viejo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No, microwave was non op (this was a kitchenette) and we planned on heating food in it which caused us to waste food. TV in main room was non-op and we had to wait until next am for maintenance to come and reset it. Volume still had to be at 85 to hear it. Bedroom TV was the same couldn't hear it unless at 85 on volume. Bed was comfortable AC worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niracha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean and the staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025