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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Point of interest
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

City center 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 South Ponto Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tip Top Meats - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1280 square feet (119 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1280 sq ft of conference space
  • 119 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. 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, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG is 4.7 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

As of Jun 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG on Jun 26, 2025 start from $237.0, 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from South Carlsbad State Beach and 3.8 mi (14-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

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

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 12.00 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG to downtown Carlsbad?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG is 4.3 mi away from Carlsbad.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, El Dorasdo Hills

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

10/10 Excellent

Magda

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

4/10 Poor

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeronimo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty neat place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Don’t like paying for parking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not good. Need better tasting items. The orange juice was watered down.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Continental breakfast was good. Room was a little beat up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

IGOR, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little challenging but it was due to the events
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

PROMETHEUS

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

10/10 Excellent

Ott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Beaverton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Robert at the front desk was extremely helpful! He made our stay great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall bad experience. Dirty and poor quality. Not how it was advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, had friendly staff, great Free Sunday breakfast, (other days were good breakfasts) convenient and quiet…I would like to have had better lighting in the parking area. I was alone with my 5 year old grandson and felt a little uneasy going to and from car at night. Overall I would give it 4 out of 5 stars!⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good except smelly AC.

The hotel was really good, although you have to pay for park. The only other bad thong was the AC smelled awful. It needs to be refurbished. The pool was heated and the jacuzzi was nic.e
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025