Ocean Palms Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Oceanside Beach

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Luxury Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing | View from room
Property entrance
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2950 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Mini Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traveler Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

On the beach.At this Carlsbad Village hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach and Witch Creek Winery. Tamarack Beach and Magee Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Magee Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baba Coffee - Coffee Carlsbad - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pure Project Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Park 101 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel near Oceanside Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Ocean Palms Beach Resort like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Ocean Palms Beach Resort offers 52 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 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
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 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 10 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Palms Beach Resort to the airport?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort is 6.7 mi (10-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 Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

As of Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Palms Beach Resort on Feb 18, 2026 start from $194.4, 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 Ocean Palms Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ocean Palms Beach Resort.

How close is Ocean Palms Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort have a pool?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ocean Palms Beach Resort to downtown Carlsbad?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort is 0.1 mi away from Carlsbad.

Ocean Palms Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 984 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third stay at Ocean Palms. Just love property the nice staff and walking proximity to restaurants and of course to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eva, Los Angeles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean Palm beach resort is an older resort but with close proximity to the beach, the village & walkable to shops & restaurants. The room we stayed is a 2 bedroom luxury suite. It has kitchen, cozy dining area, living room & 1 bathroom. The electric stove is functional enough to cook a descent meal (but no condiments or paper towel included). The bedroom have a nice view of the ocean, w/c is just across the street. The pool is clean but the sauna looks like need a little cleaning up. All in all it was a good 2 night stay. The hotel parking is limited but theres ample street paring & safe. Thanks to the manager in honoring my Expedia reservation, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor areas are beautiful ! Plants and picnic areas have a tropical breezy feel. They light up the outdoor fire pits at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the nicest family owned business I’ve stayed at. Will return as often as possible
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Riverside

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the amenities even though I couldn’t take advantage of them on this trip. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly, Rancho Mirage

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- parking a bit tricky - pool fun for family. Our room was retro- but had a great time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel super close to the beach, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Carmichael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location in Carlsbad - within walking distance to all the places we wanted to go to shop, eat & hear live music, and a beautiful beach was just down the stairs. Nice pool & hot tub, torches, tiki lamps & gas fires at night make the place magical. Full kitchen, comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Wichita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a three night stay. Front desk was welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and well equipped. Very nice common areas to hang-out in. Easy access to the beach with free use of beach equipment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice grounds, easy to walk everywhere. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney, CORONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
one of my favorite hotels also got a nice upgrade with early check in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my granddaughter arrived at 8:30 Friday night and parking is a bit of a challenge. The gentleman at the front desk took a look at the two of us and said “you can have my parking space” It was right in front of the building. I never moved my car the rest of the week and did not miss it at all. everything i needed was within walking distance. the staff is so helpful and politeTo say that my granddaughter and I had a fabulous time would be in an understatement. stay here you won’t regret it. Plus, you’ll probably book for next year too. They go fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second summer staying at the Ocean Palms and we love it! Proximity to the beach can’t be beat. We love the hot tub and pool too. We also appreciate the ability to borrow towels and boogie boards because it makes our beach trips so much easier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated us unbelievably
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025