Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

City Center stay.A stay at this City Center hotel places you steps from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Also, Museum of Making Music is within half a mile (1 km) and LEGOLAND® California is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of Making Music - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 3 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott offers 146 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 22.60 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.0 per day

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 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott to the airport?

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is 2.9 mi (4-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 Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

As of Jul 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott on Aug 16, 2026 start from $189, 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 Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott.

How close is Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from South Carlsbad State Beach and 1.8 mi (2-min drive) from Carlsbad Lagoon. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott offer free breakfast?

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have a pool?

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott to downtown Carlsbad?

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is 3 mi away from Carlsbad.

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 872 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 322 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 1976 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muito bom
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war super sauber, das Personal war megafreundlich und die Betten super bequem. Das beste war der Wahrheit SDE Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kathaline

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not labeled, had to ask when they finically came they just labeled with blue tape , mini fridge inside room did not work no hand soap for restroom was available either and room door did not complete close from bottom so the draft was incredibly loud
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lenee

Disliked: Amenities
This property is under construction. There is no fitness room as stated online, jacuzzi was broken. It was a bit disappointing since we had travelled with our children and we also expected to workout while away from home. Room was nice with hardwood flooring but not properly done in some areas like paint dust all over and seems like the workers hired for the remodel werent very experienced. Overall, i wouldnt go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Griselda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came home with roaches in my belongings. Rooms are not maintained nor cleaned daily. The front desk at check in informs you to call for room cleaning. The phone in the rooms do not work. The bathrooms are not throughly cleaned. Possibly pink mold. For a three day/ two night stay was provided ONE opened toilet paper roll. No additional ones located in room. Had to call front desk from my personal phone to request additional toilet paper due to the room Phone not functioning. The pictures don’t properly display what the property looks like. Google this property before booking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accomodating with our request.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are thin. We could hear the people above us walking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Need to update the amenities on this site and hotel site. No shuttle service, website states as of September 22, no year. Misleading
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

It was overall a wonderful stay. It was hectic at times with the mattress changes in various rooms in our area, but still such a beautiful location. Our room was right outside the pool. It was very convenient to have the freeway entrance, outlets, restaurants and convenience stores so close by. More over, it's wonderful how all staff interacted with were very helpful. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three nights and we didn't ask for the room to be serviced, so I don't know about that. But it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small no frills basic rooms seems more like a motel then a hotel. More like an upscale motel 6 to be honest
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy poolside room clean and felt safe 5 min from the Carlsbad cliff ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how close it is to everything and the renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Liz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While checkin is lovely and the female front desk worker was lovely, it was downhill from there. Long story short- at 530am there was a homeless/drugged up beligerent man BANGING on doors and cursing and yelling. By the time the front desk answered, they said they had already called the police. I huddled in my childrens bed while they whimpered and covered their ears while a crazy person banged on our door. Obviously, we didnt go back to sleep. After that, i couldnt not see everything irritating about the hotel. The walls that were so thin we could hear our neighbors talking. No peep holes or security door. One hot cup and only decaf coffee. The room AC we couldnt get to stay on and wete hot all night. The worst part was we never heard anything from the hotel. No "hey are you guys ok?" No "the police are here and its all clear" not a peep. They still charged us a $20 "amenity" fee. Wow.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
This property is being remodeled currently so for us it was noisy and messy. We did get a new remodeled room which was nice and the pool is awesome.You are in walking distance to restaurants, outlets , flower fields which was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WONDERFUL STAFF BUT the walls may have been actually made of paper they were so paper thin, I could actually put my foot under the door separating the rooms, and I could see through to the outside from the sides and under of the front door. The staff was amazing from check in through the stay. There was an incident involving an extremely intoxicated man and the staff handled it great. But until the property itself is actually maintained with proper doors and walls (that I could hear entire conversations, like not even muffled, and even said goodbye to our neighbors through the walls), I would never stay here again even if you paid me. It is too bad because the property itself is in a great location, has potential to be really cute, again, STAFF WAS AMAZING, but even without the incident of the crazy person, the fact that you can see through the doors to the outside, could stick my foot through to the other room, and walls so thin I could hear the person actually breathing, I won’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old an worn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, across the street from restaurants and the Outlets. The room however did not look clean (swept). There was dust and hairs on the hardwood floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly

I knew the hotel was close to the highway but wasn’t prepared for how loud the road noise was even in the room with the doors closed. We were told no other rooms were available, (and discovered our room phone was non-functional when trying to call the office). We also had loud neighbors with poor soundproofing between the rooms and a large group hanging out loudly in the courtyard at midnight. So, bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Book a pool view room as those are set further back from the highway. My kid enjoyed the pool, and the Windmill Food Hall was convenient next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

sandy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is going through some remodeling/renovations that affected our stay. One of the rooms that I reserved had fixtures missing such as the door plate, which
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nougnith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always great staying here ! only downfall is they don’t offer shuttle to LegoLand anymore !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

nathaniel

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the room itself was a decent size for the area. The price felt about $20 higher than expected, but the location is excellent — close to food, the mall, and right across from the flower fields. My main issue was the lack of communication on either Hotel.com or the Hotel's own website about ongoing renovations and construction. There was constant noise throughout the day, including talking, banging, and spray‑painting that started around 7:45am and continued until the late afternoon. Coming back to the room after being out all day and still hearing construction noise was frustrating. A heads‑up about the renovations would have made a big difference.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026