Location: Carlsbad Resorts
Top Hotels in Carlsbad Resorts
- 1. Beach Terrace
- 2. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
- 3. Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
- 4. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
- 5. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
- 6. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
- 7. West Inn & Suites Carlsbad
- 8. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
- 9. Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
- 10. Tamarack Beach Resort by The Sea in Carlsbad
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1. Beach Terrace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1984 reviews
NEWLY RENOVATED MAY 2022 | UPDATED PHOTOS COMING SOON! A true beachfront hotel. Our family-owned, independent boutique has been a part of Carlsbad Village since the 1960s. Yet still to this day we remain the only beachfront hotel in Carlsbad. Our rooms average 600 square feet and feature balconies with panoramic ocean views while our privileged location offers direct access to the our own private beach. Our beach valets will even setup umbrellas, beach chairs, towels, and beach toys to make your experience extra special. Walk to 70+ restaurants and entertainment venues within the charming Carlsbad Village, or lose yourself in flip flops, sand and the sight of dolphins playing in the ocean. Legoland and fabulous shopping are five minutes away while the famous sights of San Diego are a quick 30 minute drive south.
Beach Terrace Inn
Reviewed By sjmclaughlin2016Reservation was over charged upon arrival You have to be 18 years old to ride the free beach cruisers on site (we were told someone in the party had to be 18 prior to our stay) Beautiful views, hotel is clean and very nice A LOT of steep stairs and no elevator Spacious rooms Perfect beach front/"private" beach that is not actually private. Public access to the same beach is a few feet away. Hotel will not allow you to use amenities until your room is ready so do not show up early to use the pool or private beach Hotel staff were friendly but unorganized If you're looking for a hotel specifically for ocean views this is the place to be
2. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2022 reviews
Daily Resort Charge will be added to the room rate and includes: Internet access: Shuttle to and from South Ponto Beach: beach chairs, towels, umbrellas: 15% off spa treatments: bike rentals: 10% off retail at Surf Ride Adventure Lounge: 10% off Coastal eBike rentals: local calls. Situated next to the Pacific Ocean, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa boasts an outdoor pool and an elevated spa area, on-site bar and restaurant. Our spacious rooms have great amenities including free Wi-Fi, 50-inch HDTV with extended channels, iPod docking station, microwave and a refrigerator at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa. A comfortable desk and seating area also featured in all rooms at the hotel. Select rooms offer balconies or patios with ocean views. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Chandler's Restaurant & Lounge is located on-site. The restaurant offers a menu inspired by locally grown fresh produce and features signature cocktails.
Exceeded our expectations!
Reviewed By 422captainaThe hotel is conveniently located to Legoland, which was the purpose of our trip. The ocean view, butler beach service, Chandler restaurant, comfy bed,and friendly/helpful staff were icing on the cake. Thanks so much for making our visit extraordinary.
3. Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2317 reviews
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort, overlooks the beautiful Carlsbad Flower Fields and boasts 180 degrees of gorgeous Pacific Ocean views. The Palisades spacious multi-bedroom condo accommodations with fully equipped kitchens. Not to mention the resort amenity packed options from the daily resort sponsored activities, to the Olympic size Adult Pool, to the “fan favorite” Family Pool with Interactive Water Features. Adjacent to the resort, you will find a private pedestrian entrance to LEGOLAND® California Resort, a championship golf course – The Crossings at Carlsbad Ranch for the avid golfer, and the Carlsbad Outlet Mall for all shopping enthusiasts. With so many things to consider when planning your family’s vacation, at the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort, you can be in the epicenter of Carlsbad’s most sought after tourist attractions with accommodations that will fit your specific needs and amenities to ensure that everyone has fun! **We are very excited! Property is in last stages of renovation ending in Spring 2020 - with minimal guest disturbance.
This place is great
Reviewed By Critter3We stayed here for 4 nights on a recent road trip to the Anaheim/Carlsbad/San Diego area. We had the 2 room suite with the King bed and couch pullout. I remember trying to find a place to stay in the area and was initially looking at a BW because that is my typical place of stay. I booked early (cancellable) and I am not sure if I got great rated but overall I think the rates were similar, in not better, than the BW I was looking at...and I am so glad I found this one. There is a $28 resort fee, but it is worth it, especially since that includes parking and if you are visiting Legoland they have a $25 parking fee. Also it is underground so they aren't just charging to park your car in front of the hotel. So it is a wash PLUS you get all the extras this place provides, like the multiple pools and hot tubs, arcade area, table tennis, basketball, foosball, a toddler jungle gym area, AND an activity center where you can sign up for fun things like painting, etc. The grounds are great and the rooms were clean and comfortable. No issues there. We came from Anaheim and called at about 8am to see if we could potentially check in early or at least leave our bags at the front desk. They said that it will depend when we get there whether there would be room for the baggage, but likely would, and would let us know when we got there if we could check-in early. When we arrived they let us know that we could check in immediately, so that was nice. In all the places we stayed (8 hotels before this) this was the only place that had a little towel animal on the bed waiting for us. Yes it is simple, but it's little stuff like that which starts your stay off right. They also provide a microwavable popcorn and hot chocolate! Little things that go a long way. The room we had was a full kitchen which was great for a lengthy stay. It was fully furnished including dish soap, dishwasher tabs, etc. During our stay we were notified at checkin that they would be swapping out the curtains. They did this while we were gone. Also during one day (~8pm) we had a maintenance person ask to change out the air filter. He was very nice and it didn't bother us at all, but maybe for some this knock on the door wouldn't be welcome. We did have an issue that later turned out not to be an issue and was our fault, ha ha. After the first night our door was ajar and was only held by the chain. We were sure we locked the deadbolt but felt uneasy that someone may have tried to enter the room. I walked and talked to the front desk and they showed immediate concern. They had someone scan the door lock to see if someone had a non-hotel approved card, but it only showed that our card was used. They kept in contact with me through text while we were at Legoland. They said they wanted to ensure we felt safe and they were great. However...our young daughter later explained that she had woken up from a nightmare and on her way to our bed, had gotten confused and opened the front door! So it was just her all along, ha ha. But in that situation I felt the hotel did a great job of ensuring we were, and felt, safe. We were able to only take advantage of the kids pool area on one night. The pool is heated and is big, so that was really nice. However, note that the splash park area is not, so it was cold. It would be nice on a hot day, but we stayed out of it during the evening. The hotel had toys to use and there was plenty of spots for lounging and lots of towels. Also, about 1/3rd of the pool was at like the 3' deep mark which I loved, because it allowed my young daughter to move around freely (she cannot swim yet). So that was nice because usually at hotel pools the pools is always too deep for the young ones. This allowed my daughter to play in the pool while I watched from the hot tub and I didn't need to be right by her side at every moment. Overall this place is great and I will definitely stay here again, and have no problem recommending it to others going on a Legoland trip.
4. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1529 reviews
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort offers an unbelievable location for visitors visiting San Diego. These vacation condos sit along some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California, and are within easy driving distance of LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park. After a day of sightseeing or enjoying the sand and surf, relax in your own one or two bedroom designer-decorated condo. With an average of 800 square feet of space, beautiful balcony views, and a romantic fireplace, you can rest and unwind while listening to the sound of the ocean nearby. Guests can enjoy on-site amenities including swimming pools, a spa, fitness room, activity center, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
Excellent!
Reviewed By HolofcbSpacious, clean, and well-appointed rooms, complete in appliances (everything in the kitchen is brand new). Excellent, heated pools and common spaces in the hotel. Great location, walking distance to the beach (just across the road). And Karley at the front desk deserves congratulations for the outstanding customer service and friendliness with which she received us.
5. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1699 reviews
The Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach hotel in California is directly across from the beach and about 25 miles north of San Diego. Located just minutes from LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad Flower Fields and Carlsbad Premium Outlets and within a short drive from SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park and Disneyland Resort, the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach hotel is in an ideal location in Carlsbad, California. This Carlsbad, CA hotel features 161 guest rooms, featuring Serta Perfect Sleeper beds, complimentary WiFi, a 32-inch HDTV with complimentary HBO, and refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker.
Love this place
Reviewed By billiejoh258Excellent hotel! Everything was great and hotel staff were amazing!! Will definitely go back and stay again!! Room was cozy and clean. Bed was comfy. Stayed for 7 days 6 nights a little pricy but what isn’t these days!!
6. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 853 reviews
The Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County hotel is a brand new, stylish hotel in North San Diego County. Located in the picturesque beach town of Carlsbad, California, the hotel is central to McClellan-Palomar Airport(CLD), the new ''Crossings at Carlsbad'' golf course, area beaches, LEGOLAND, the Premium Outlet Mall and the Carlsbad Ranch business parks. With our location near shops, restaurants, recreation venues and golfing, you're sure to find something exciting to do whether vacationing or taking care of business. Each day at The Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County California you'll be treated to our complimentary 'On the House' hot breakfast, and you can enjoy our outdoor pool, spa, guest laundry, convenience store and complimentary parking. Meeting facilities with audio-visual and catering options are also available.
Decent place to stay.
Reviewed By P5656MLjamespI stayed at this property in 2015 and again 5/22. There really isn’t much negative about this place. It’s clean, being off the beaten track a bit makes external noise non-existent, the staff is friendly and there is plenty of parking. I did find that my bed frame was weak. It allowed the mattress to move significantly and was noisy. The other bed in the room was okay. The bedding was fine but towels were thin. There was no lobby coffee at 5:30 am. Having a fridge and microwave is handy. The TV was modern and had a good picture. I had no noise issues from adjacent rooms, which says a lot as the place was full. Best of all it’s 10 minutes from the beach and 8 minutes from any other food or gas you would want.
7. West Inn & Suites Carlsbad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1322 reviews
Next to the pristine beaches of Carlsbad and minutes from attractions such as LEGOLAND, the Museum of Making Music, lagoons and outlet shopping, our boutique-style hotel offers 86 rooms including 36 suites. All rooms include one or two king sized beds, business class high-speed Wi-Fi, 40" flat screen televisions, refrigerator stocked with two welcome waters upon arrival, microwave, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and full hot buffet breakfast. For relaxation, enjoy a soak in our whirlpool or swim a few laps in our heated swimming pool. Enjoy our nightly cookies and milk reception at bedtime. Let our local shuttle service (within five miles of the hotel) take your mind off gathering directions while our concierge team plan your next move.
Will not come back
Reviewed By deedeeg123This used to be our go-to hotel in the Carlsbad area. This was our first visit since the pandemic began and unfortunately, the hotel has gone far downhill, so much so that I can't see staying here again in the future. Overall the staff was friendly and accommodating, but some of them not so much. There was a mix up with our room and the staff rectified it pretty easily (thank you), but I might have been caught sooner had their email system been working. I made two reservations and never received confirmation of either, I called them several times to let them know the emails were not coming through but nothing was done about it (yes I am sure it did not go to spam), and other confirmations I made for a return trip to the area for a different hotel came through just fine. The carpets, both in the lobby and in the rooms is filthy. Looks like it has never been cleaned. There were fingerprints on everything in the room. The towels felt like sand paper, they had that hang dried feeling, not as if they were put in the dryer, they were not fluffy at all. The sheets on the pull out sofa bed actually had holes in them. Also, upon check in the attendant indicated that our room would be cleaned a couple of days after we arrived. I assumed we could request more frequent service but when we did so, we were told that the room would ONLY be cleaned one day. After a bit of back and forth the staff relented. They said this rule was due to covid, but none of the hotel staff were wearing masks. If this is going to be your policy please let me know when the reservation is being made, not during check in. I would have booked a reservation elsewhere had I known this. This is not acceptable for a 4 night stay and I have stayed at other hotels in the area that are fully servicing rooms in the last year. Also, the front and back parking lot was nearly empty our entire stay and I saw very few guests in the hotel. The staff seems overworked, I saw the same 3-4 faces during our entire stay. Calls to the front desk were not answered. Most of the time, we received a call back shortly after except for one morning when no one answered the phone, so we walked to the front desk to find the person on duty asleep. The safe in the room was broken and the front desk attendant did not know how to re-set it. There were some pros - the king sized beds are still the most comfortable hotel beds I have slept in, they still serve breakfast, the hotel is in a nice location and there is a gas station on site. These are nice perks but not enough for us to return to this hotel. So sad to see this place suffer due to poor maintenance and low staff numbers, but we will find other accommodations when we come back to Carlsbad. We visit at twice once per year for around ten years at this point.
8. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3672 reviews
Visit Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA, north of San Diego and discover a world-class spa, 2 championship golf courses, and 8 spectacular pools with waterslides and more. This Spanish Colonial-style resort in Carlsbad, CA is the world headquarters of The Chopra Center and offers more than 100,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space. There are numerous restaurants and bars, 17 tennis courts, and a kids' club. Luxurious rooms and suites feature high-end amenities like patios, fireplaces, and kitchens. Our resort is near beaches and popular tourist attractions like Legoland. We invite you to unwind and recharge with a host of thoughtful amenities and services for a special California adventure. Immerse yourself in the La Costa lifestyle with a year-round membership to The Club at La Costa to enjoy amenities like golf, tennis courts and spa access.
Pretty grounds. Don’t go here unless you’re bringing kids
Reviewed By Mike MIt’s probably a great place if you’re bringing a family. We were looking for a relaxing escape, but couldn’t get that. We tried eating at the restaurant Vue, but the smell was completely unacceptable. We tried moving to their other restaurant, Bob, but they couldn’t accommodate us. It was missing the cat-piss aroma of Vue, but also didn’t seem very high end with a high percentage of customers under the age of 10. I would try someone else if you’re looking for relaxation.
9. Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1477 reviews
Perfect family-oriented hotel in Carlsbad
Reviewed By michaelj726The Sheraton is an ideal family hotel. Our suite had a king bed and a separate bedroom with two twins. The hotel is immediately adjacent to the Westin (whose facilities are available to Sheraton guests), a golf course and Legoland. The bed was comfortable and it was very quiet after 10:00 p.m. The room was adequately appointed; not a five-star resort by any stretch, but comfortable. The fitness center is small and minimal. The pool is a nice size and the slide is popular with the kids. Note that as of this writing, the hotel does not provide daily housekeeping service. The hotel is a little over a mile from the beach. Plentiful free parking close to the rooms is a plus.
10. Tamarack Beach Resort by The Sea in Carlsbad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
Tamarack Beach Resort is where you come to make memories that last a lifetime. Our breathtaking ocean views, friendly staff and beautifully decorated rooms are located in the Coastal Village of sunny Carlsbad, California. Just steps to the beach on Historic Route 101 and walking distance to the Village where you will find an array of shops and restaurants . We offer accommodations with Hotel rooms, Condos (1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms) and an ocean view event room that is sure to impress your guests. All Hotel rooms come with a Complimentary Continental Breakfast with hot items, Microwave, Small Refrigerator, In Room Wireless Internet, Secure Gated Parking combined with resort amenities such as a Heated Pool, 2 Hot Tubs, Gym, BBQ Area and Recreation Room. Our Condos have a fully equipped Kitchen, Stack-able Washer and Dryer and a Private Patio. Contact one of our friendly Front Desk Agents to book your reservation today!
Heaven on earth
Reviewed By Gail AWe had a beautiful two bedroom with a view of the ocean. It was taken care of really well. You would put your used towels out every morning and they would bring you clean towels. It had a great cleaning group. The rooms were nice and very clean . The pool was great and parking was great underneath parking lot. They had a washer and dryer in the unit. You were in the walking distance of everything.?it was one of the nicest vacations I have had. I would recommend this resort to anyone as a five star .
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