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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3-star hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel 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 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 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

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 13.46 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
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.

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 to the airport?

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel 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?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel on Dec 15, 2025 start from $103.27, excluding 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel.

How close is Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel 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 offer free breakfast?

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

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?

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

Is there free parking at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel have a pool?

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel to downtown Carlsbad?

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel is 3 mi away from Carlsbad.

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 287 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1727 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

FELIMON, Fresno

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 10 out of 10! Great room, clean, and friendly staff. Walking distance to shopping center and theme park. A lot of restaurants to choose from also walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIMON, Fresno

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 10 out of 10! Great room, clean, and friendly staff. Walking distance to shopping center and theme park. A lot of restaurants to choose from also walking distance from hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great location. The staff was very friendly. The facilities were excellent and I am looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place with kids
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tavon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Just wish check in was sooner than 4pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cafeteria in the barn, and the
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
The grounds are lovely and the room was clean & spacious, though had a very off-putting odor. Weird musty smell.. had to go to Target for some Febreeze spray and room fresheners. Tried 3 different ice machines on the property before getting any ice. Check-in was very long. A line of at least 6 guests waiting while 1 employee checked everyone in until an additional desk clerk came to assist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice time!!! Our phone wouldn’t work. Our key would not open one of the pool doors. Everyone was really nice these little inconveniences weren’t a big deal to us. We told the front desk and they were looking into fixing it. Such a cute spot and close to the outlets and walking distance to lost of food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edna

I booked a room that has balcony towards the pool but instead got a room towards a wall. I didnt complain cause it was one night stay and didnt have a chance but it was disappointing cause i was excited to have my morning coffe in the balcony, The cilling in air conditioner was leaking half an hr after i arrived , informed the staff and left the room . When i came back was still leaking on and off till morning. Well things happened but i mostly disappointed cause of the balcony faced on ugly wall and pipes instead of garden and the pool i booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Federico

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the room assigned, the pool and being close to food options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica S

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gigi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family

Not so happy

The people that work there were great the convenience of how close it was to Legoland and accessible to all the other food places is great. The shuttle service was wonderfulI. Wasn't happy with my air-conditioning unit. It never even got below 74 at room 158D it was just running all day. Thankfully, those couple of days it was only 71 to 75 outside.I wasn't happy with the Pilly bed sheets. And I'm not sure why the smell of the whole room was just stinky old wood. And when I got home, my clothes smelled like stinky old wood. Will I stay there again? probably not.
Nice place to have your lunch right out your front door
Love the painting on the wall in the waiting for the shuttle area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Eh. Wasn’t thrilled.

Less of them what I seen on pics. Room was decent but a bit yucky. The door seemed to have once been broken into . The light switches weren’t wiped , the tissues were wet upon pulling them out. (At bottom) I thought maybe it was just the first one, but it ended up being every single one after that. So I ended up taking off the tissue cover flipping over the box and the whole bottom of the tissue boxes was wet and it wasn’t just a clear liquid. It had a brown stain on it. Beds were comfy. Found a pincher bug in the shower in the morning. The shower also wouldn’t drain very well. Loved the location to legoland which is why we were there. No free breakfast. Pool was nice and big and heated, hot tub was super hot the first day and lukewarm the next, also had the look of being dirty but may have been the age of it. And your room might not always be ready at check in time, as we had to wait an extra 30 minutes after a 7 hour road trip with two littles , front desk staff weren’t super friendly, overall probably wouldn’t go back.
Wet tissue box
This is what we see exiting/entering our room. Was a bit noisy.
Dirty light switch
Door jam.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Marie, Fort Myers

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The walls are super thin. Very basic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025