Pelican Cove Inn
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8.5Excellent
(386 Ratings)
"I absolutely loved my stay here - the room, the lobby, the staff and the location. I had a restful vacation and I miss it."
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Located in Carlsbad, a 5-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach, Pelican Cove Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(386 Ratings)
"I absolutely loved my stay here - the room, the lobby, the staff and the location. I had a restful vacation and I miss it."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
I absolutely loved my stay here - the room, the lobby, the staff and the location. I had a restful vacation and I miss it.
Maybe coffee mugs instead of the styrofoam ones (less waste).
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect. The room was spotless, quiet, and very comfortable. I truly enjoyed my stay.
8.0 / 10.0
We had a very nice room, spacious and cozy. Furnished with old style cabinets, couches and the bed was really comfy. Old but working laundry room and the coffe at the reception is available at all time. Big and spacious parking. Groceries and restaurants and beach in walking distance.
10.0 / 10.0
Alfredo is the best of hosts and an awesome help. Love the location! Lounging up top was the topping of an ideal way to relax while on quick mode
My friend did not know how to get the game on the tv.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed two nights, then headed for San Diego , i should have just stayed in Carlsbad, and probably here but I thought we’d find something as nice, we didn’t
Place was great, dude that cleans the place was super nice and showed me where to find more blankets and such.
10.0 / 10.0
Plenty of space very charming and clean with many amenities
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the clean, vintage rooms. Bathroom is a good size. Free coffee in lobby which was delicious and free granola bars and chocolates. Great location for walking to the beach and downtown village. Highly recommend!
4.0 / 10.0
location
narrow stairways, no air conditioning, terrible fan, dirty carpet,
4.0 / 10.0
Very old furnishings. Room too small. Price too high
10.0 / 10.0
It was a great stay. Near to the beach and the village. We could leave our car in the parking lot all the time. The roof terrace is just wonderful and the rooms have a unique interior and are furnished with a lot of love.
They even have beach chairs and beach umbrellas to take to the beach. It was all perfect. We highly recommend it and would have loved to stay longer.
9.0 / 10.0
The location was great! We walked everywhere beach, restaurants and lots of little shops nearby. We also really loved that beach chairs and umbrellas were available - boogie boards and toys too. The lounge chairs in the little deck were great hangout areas.
Parking was a little confusing and we didn’t get a response to text questions. We figured it out and it was only complicated because we arrived late at night and had the side spot that was a little difficult to identify.
7.0 / 10.0
What breakfast?
Parking was very limited. I had to park in the handicapped as I came back at 2300 each night
9.0 / 10.0
Cute little gem close to downtown and the beach
9.0 / 10.0
Great location & short walk into the main village area & beach. Nice terrace area at the top of the property, and quiet residential area (apart from ocean train honking its horn during the day, but I think that would be the case anywhere in the town!). The caretaker chap was very helpful when we arrived and continued to be throughout our stay.
Nothing really, apart from a hole in the window mesh that let in a wasp (which I proceeded to get stung by!)
10.0 / 10.0
Location; you can walk everywhere worth going in the village and two very short blocks to the beach. Comfy bed, plenty of towels, very quiet residential neighborhood- you may notice it’s close to the Coaster tracks but I never noticed and they do pass by regularly. Someone is on site if you need assistance. I used the washer and dryer in the utility room without being charged for it. Common lobby space with Keurig, pods & accoutrements plus some snacks. Great rooftop sitting area. They also had free-for-use Tommy Bahama beach chairs, sand toys if you have kids, & extra little items in the maintenance room, like pillows, blankets, and small fans. Ceiling fan in room too.
One night I had to double park but no one seemed to mind as I put a note on my windshield to knock on the door if they needed let out as there are 11 spaces and only 9 or 10 rooms and we’re all promised a free parking space but someone must have had an extra vehicle or visitor.
Encountered a small (alive) scorpion in the shower but that can happen anywhere.
10.0 / 10.0
It was cozy clean lovely!! We will definitely be back!!
3.0 / 10.0
Location is close to beach and town center.
Room was only ready 2hr after check in time. The premise were not clean. The air conditioning in the window was 1 foot above my head, not able to close it. The room was very small with basic amenities. No personnel on site. No answer to message.
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent location! A block-and-a-half from the ocean, four blocks from Carlsbad Village. We never had to drive anywhere. The room was nice, relaxing patios, the caretaker was excellent, the lobby was convenient for coffee, tea, and snacks. It was a plus to have beach chairs and umbrella to use.
Nothing really.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved the warm shower in the back to wash off my wetsuit and bathing suit.
It needed a little paint on the stairs.
10.0 / 10.0
This quaint and lovely property exudes “relaxation “
Nothing!
8.0 / 10.0
The property is located a few blocks away from the beach which is wonderful. There is a rooftop with a nice view where you can almost get a glimpse of the ocean it is that close. The room and bathroom was clean and loved the fireplace. I also enjoyed the little garden while having my coffee. Walking distance to restaurants and close to stores and Carlsbad Village.
I was disappointed that there was no coffee machine or microwave in the room as I get up before the lobby is open at 9am.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed in the Pacific room which was immaculate upon check-in. It’s huge with a fireplace, sofa, and super comfortable 4-poster bed. I slept like a baby on that dreamy mattress. The bathroom was also huge with a spa bathtub. Nice and quiet. I was in town for a memorial service, but this room would be perfect for a nice romantic getaway. If I were a regular visitor to Carlsbad, I would happily stay here over and over. Ran into the caretaker (I don’t remember his name) but he was very kind and offered to help carry a bag up the stairs. Very pleasant experience.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was big and everything was first class
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Very convenient, we had to leave our home for fumigation and this was very convenient for us.
The room was comfortable only it had an antiseptic smell that was not pleasant. We had brought our own linen so we used it instead.
5.0 / 10.0
Location was ok. Not great, but ok.
Excessively, offensively, strong odor of laundry detergent and mold permeated the room, requiring a half hour of open door and windows before my wife and I were able to reduce the smell sufficiently to close the door and commit to staying the night. Bed had a bottom sheet but lacked a top sheet. Mattress was excessively soft, leaving us with the impression that it should have been replaced years ago. Couch was similar. Both bed and couch were, as a result, uncomfortable.
Location was ok.
We will not be returning:
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable bed. Stayed one night it was cozy and clean.
Nothing to dislike.
8.0 / 10.0
Super cute place- even had a gas powered fire place in our bedroom!
Twin beds pushed together for a double bed. I kept falling through the crack.
10.0 / 10.0
Location was ideal. Easy to get in with keypad.
10.0 / 10.0
great room! great location!
nothing
9.0 / 10.0
The location and parking were easy.
Could have used some more lightning.
10.0 / 10.0
It was super comfortable . The check in is really easy . The rooms are beautiful . It's quite . I left my necklace and the lady still has it when I called . I mean everything about this set up is perfect . Nobody bugged us. It's just another stress no hassle place . I plan on sticking with them and probably no other hotel . The price is well worth it
Everything
10.0 / 10.0
A very cute small Inn with a great location! Walking distance to beach and Carlsbad Village. Quiet.
Can’t think of anything!
9.0 / 10.0
Very cute and great location just steps from the heart of downtown Carlsbad. Easy check in and check out, and nice amenities if you wanted to use them, such as beach chairs, a refrigerator. There is a great patio and deck to sit outside with friends.
They offer a keurig coffee and tea option in the lobby but I personally strongly prefer a coffee option in my room, as I don't want to have to leave the room/get dressed to have a morning coffee. Very minor point, but it really is valuable to me to have it in room.
5.0 / 10.0
The property was listed as a 4-star hotel. It was an older style motel when I arrived. The furniture and decor were from 1972. The bed, however, was comfortable.
8.0 / 10.0
very comfortable, clean, everything worked, little ‘Americana’ touches eg curtain type. Easy check in/out.
lots of stairs with a heavy bag
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Pelican Cove Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Pelican Cove Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
