Carlsbad By The Sea Resort

3-star property
Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 1-855-201-7819
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"The rooms where cleaned and comfy on our stay breakfast was healthy which I really appreciated! The pool was a little dirty but other than that it was ... " More

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Hotel Description

At Carlsbad By The Sea Resort you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

You can enjoy LCD TVs with cable channels, and all 142 rooms feature free WiFi, balconies or patios, and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves make in-room dining convenient. Pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a comfortable night's sleep. Additionally, irons/ironing boards and desks are available.

The hotel's own bar/lounge is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the fitness center and spa tub. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free hot/cold buffet breakfast is offered between 6 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle.

With a stay at this 3-star Carlsbad hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from The Crossings at Carlsbad and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Legoland California.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$97 per night

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Carlsbad By The Sea Resort ratings based on 69 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0
2 out of 5
I would not recommend. It was horrible, old and outdated. Not worth the money. It was way over priced.

Posted by on Oct 23, 2017

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1 out of 5
Worst stay ever . Not worth the money room dirty and old . I would never stay here again

Posted by on Jun 27, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 29, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

Thank you for staying we do hope to see you again we work hard to be sure our guest enjoy their stay

5 out of 5

Nice hotel really close to legoland

The rooms where cleaned and comfy on our stay breakfast was healthy which I really appreciated! The pool was a little dirty but other than that it was a good experience.

Posted by on Jun 17, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 19, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We work hard to be sure all our guest enjoy their stay with us.

4 out of 5

Clean and Comfortable

Pros: Very Clean and Comfortable
Cons: No complaints
Location: There are several stores and restaurants nearby, but no place to shop for groceries, snacks, etc...
We had a wonderful stay; the rooms were spacious, comfortable and very clean. The hotel is very family friendly and we had a great time swimming in the pool and playing in the hot tub. The staff was wonderful and went out of their way to accommodate our requests. This hotel is very close to Legoland and the hotel shuttle worked out great; we didn't bring a vehicle with us on this trip and between the hotel shuttle and Uber we were able to travel everywhere we needed to go.

Posted by , from Blue Lake, California on May 17, 2017

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May 19, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

Hi Mandy, So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay We appreciate your feed back and look forward to having you and your family as our guest once again.

4 out of 5

Convenient Hotel to Legoland

We stayed at this hotel while we spent two days visiting Legoland. This was a very pleasant hotel, and one thing we really liked is that we came as a family group and had adjoining rooms. There is a shuttle to Legoland, and you can even walk if you are hardy. It is very kid-friendly. The only thing we did not like is that the climate control in our room was faulty.

Posted by on May 15, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 24, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We apologize for the inconvenience We look forward to seeing you again !

4 out of 5

Quaint hotel near Legoland

I stayed at the hotel for only 2 days but the time was well spent. Hitel was in close proximity to Legoland which was the purpose of my visit. Hotel has a shuttle that will take you to Legoland also. The shower was great but the bed wasn't as soft as I thought it could be.

Posted by , from La Jolla on May 8, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 11, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

Thank you for you comments! We appreciate any and all feedback. Happy to hear you enjoyed the location and al it has to offer We hope to se you again soon

3 out of 5

Overall, its a nice place, needs some repair work

Cons: maintenance needs to keep up on repairs both outside and inside rooms.
Location: The location was excellent, close to beaches as well as close to Legoland and dining establishments
Breakfast was ok, room was nice, however, there was damage at the bottom of the door jam. Outside we found rusted railings.

Posted by on Apr 14, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 17, 2017 by GM

Dear Guest, thank you for the response and input. September 2017 we are going to start a renovation of the exterior including painting, wood work, play area by the pool, update our breakfast bar, and soft goods in the room. Please email me your email address so I can offer you and your family a future stay. Thank you, Hector Becerra GM

4 out of 5

Did the trick

The hotel was clean and nice. The people staying there were so loud though! I was woken up many times by groups of people talking and laughing and playing music . The pool was nice too and the breakfast was ok

Posted by , from burbank ca on Mar 27, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 19, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

Thank you for staying ! We hope to see you again.

5 out of 5

Carlsbad by the sea resor

hotel staff was courteous and helpful, room was clean would stay again if in area

Posted by on Oct 5, 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 20, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

thank you for staying with us !!

5 out of 5

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel. Walking distance to several restaurants as well as the Carlsbad outlet mall. Short driving distance to the beach. Very clean and comfortable. The pool was very clean and maintained well. I definitely recommend this hotel.

Posted by , from B on Sep 27, 2016

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Jun 20, 2017 by Guest Relations Manager

Thank you for your stay! we look forward to seeing you again soon!

About the Carlsbad By The Sea Resort

Location 850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Property Features

Carlsbad By The Sea Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly Carlsbad By The Sea Resort also features multilingual staff, a garden, and laundry facilities. An area shuttle within 3 mi and a theme park shuttle are free. Free self parking is available. For a fee, the property may offer extended parking privileges after check-out. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Carlsbad hotel.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • 1 conference room
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Airport: San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) (51.3 km / 31.9 mi)
  • Train station: Carlsbad Village Coaster Station (6.4 km / 4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle within 3 mi and theme park shuttle; train station pick-up and beach shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Carlsbad By The Sea Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Pillowtop beds
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free hot/cold buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Entertainment

Located directly across from Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Close to Sunny Beaches, just a half mile to LEGOLAND CA. Enjoy a round at The Crossing Golf Course, or wander around Downtown Carlsbad. Visit the Carlsbad Mineral Spa. We are an easy commute to Camp Pendleton, and just a short drive to Sea World, San Diego Wild Animal Park, or The San Diego Zoo. Adjacent to the Resort is King's Fish House, PF Changs, and BJ's Brewhouse. Stroll across the street to enjoy Ruby's Diner, Belle Fleur, and more.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Accessibility

If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Please note that rollaway beds are available only in rooms with single king beds.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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 10.0 per day.

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 per room (weight limit: 35 lb)
  • 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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This hotel’s policy is that pets may not be left unattended in guestrooms. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No elevators

Fees

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

Hotel Names

You should know

  • Carlsbad By The Sea Resort offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details.
  • 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.