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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the outdoor pool and gather around the cozy firepit at this relaxing retreat just minutes from LEGOLAND California

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Holiday Inn Carlsbad sits near LEGOLAND California with thoughtful amenities for the whole family. Guests can pick up snacks at the on-site grocery store, soak in the spa tub, or challenge each other to basketball while children explore the playground and mini golf course.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.2 out of 10
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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.4 out of 10
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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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9.0 out of 10
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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG is in Bressi Ranch, a neighborhood in Carlsbad. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad State Beach, while LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are popular area attractions. The Crossings at Carlsbad and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Carlsbad travel guide
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2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009

What's nearby

  • LEGOLAND® California
    LEGOLAND® California
    8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Ranunculus field
    Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • K1 Speed
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Carlsbad Skatepark
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Craftsmanship Museum
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    16 min walk
  • Five Guys
    16 min walk
  • Panera Bread
    17 min walk
  • Noodles & Company
    17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Hotel located near The Crossings at Carlsbad with rooms renovated in 2024
Located close to LEGOLAND® California, Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, STRATUS Restaurant & Bar, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like basketball. In addition to mini golf and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Barbecue grills, a gift shop, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 133 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 47-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • STRATUS Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 11,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Carlsbad Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Carlsbad By Ihg Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG have a pool?

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

Is Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:00 AM–12:30 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG located?

Located in Bressi Ranch, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crossings at Carlsbad, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and LEGOLAND® California. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Carlsbad State Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Eric

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Great staff and even better amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denice

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We love the clean room and the hotel's layout. We also love their outdoor amenities in the middle of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Amazing stay. My kid loves it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

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Breakfast always great room supper clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Yesenia

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Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eun Sun

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Clean and family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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Clean and friendly staff would definitely be back and recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

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We had a pleasant one night stay. Very quiet and clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean rooms. Beds are very comfortable felt like we were sleeping on cloud. 10/10 experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Clean, great service, nice breakfast and easy parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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Good, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

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The front desk staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest staff, very clean and comfortable: love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, clean rooms, very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

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Staff was amazing clean room and amazing services
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

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Good stuff, front desk was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yunnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet stay, friendly staff for breakfast buffet, easy to find parking. They allowed me to check in 1-2 hrs early which was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy Marie

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The beds are extremely comfortable. Nice hotel. Way better than expected. I'd definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

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Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and the staff is seriously amazing the breakfast is really good we got breakfast included with our stay and there pool is definitely a plus with kids
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Friendly staff, great service, breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ugis

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Convenient, comfortable, clean, enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Clean lobby, staff is very nice and helpful, bartender is very nice, I don't remember her name but she has a New York accent, great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very nice area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025