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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
Lobby
Golf
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Courtyard view

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Pool View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Courtyard View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Courtyard View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

What's nearby

  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪Miniland USA - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Hotel near Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Located close to Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A bar, a gym, and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 146 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like desk chairs and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and mini fridges

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 13.56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Museum of Making Music and LEGOLAND® California are also within 15 minutes. Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1547 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect hotel for family staying at Legoland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nattasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resorts, easy to access to foods, freeway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heated pool, the kindness of there staff, near by food walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay everything as wonderful will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Areas great for food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lucretia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before, would return. Location is great, convenient in-room amenities including coffee maker and fridge, and that shower head is awesome! Outlets, beaches, restaurants just minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Corina

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean, rooms are spacious. Pool was great, close to legoland
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teodoro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay overnight - in town to go to Legoland the next day
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely wedding venue and convenient to hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower has awesome water pressure!!! Cute hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pranavkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outside court area by our rooms and the staff was super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing option of a hotel to stay at especially if you're interested in heading to Legoland They have a shuttle service Great food hall nearby The rooms were so clean and great heated pool with Jacuzzi available Easily recommendable spot to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are remodeled and new. Near shopping and other attractions. Great service also. Will be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Qiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, fast, and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was good. Property is in process of renovation but it did not interfere with our visit. Overall room was nicely updated. Enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and very convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite relaxing. Great weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite/pleasant throughout the stay. Easy access to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025