Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
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7.6Good
(1,199 Ratings)
"It was beautiful, less than a mile to Legoland and other amenities, wonderful staff."
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Air conditioning, Pool and more
This Carlsbad hotel features an outdoor pool and spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.
All rooms at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel offer a private balcony or patio with a garden or pool view.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
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7.6Good
(1,199 Ratings)
"It was beautiful, less than a mile to Legoland and other amenities, wonderful staff."
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
It was beautiful, less than a mile to Legoland and other amenities, wonderful staff.
The lobby was under renovation but they still made a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
I really enjoyed my stay at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel. The room with the courtyard view and terrace was very comfortable and well-equipped. The location is excellent, close to the beach and local dining options like Windmill Food Hall. The staff was professional and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a San Diego vacation.
The hotel is very nice!
8.0 / 10.0
Great location! Walking distance from mall, restaurants. Legoland is super close too. Rooms are fully renovated, clean floors and comfortable beds. There are a microwave and small fridge in the room. Nice pool area--it is a heated pool but we felt the water was too cold though. They have jacuzzi as well. Pool area is fenced.
Wish the water of the pool was warmer and wish they would include breakfast--something not too elaborated but when you're traveling with kids it is definitely a plus to be able to wake up and grab and oatmeal or a crossaint.
1.0 / 10.0
Under construction, very loud, could not sleep
Nothing they were not very accommodating
10.0 / 10.0
Great value and clean location with many restaurants and shopping in walking distance
9.0 / 10.0
I liked the shower and modern room location was very convienent with stores and an outlet nearby
Ofiice being remodled and at first was confused on temp office location because it rained also with the rain the hotel floors were extremely dirty so i had to clean the floors multiple times, maybe add a rug for rain/dirt. I also wish they provided breakfast but there were alot of eateries around.
7.0 / 10.0
Great location, beautiful property
hard to find office, under construction
air conditioning not working
7.0 / 10.0
Customer service was good. Friendly staff.
The bathroom shower didn’t drain properly as well as leaking toilet water and when reported to get fixed it wasn’t fixed completely. The maintenance person left the bathroom dirty, didn’t clean the mess he made, remnants from the shower drain was all over the shower floor, and the problem still remained. I was offered to change rooms but it was inconvenient as it was late and my family and I were ready to settle in for the night. I was given an $18 “sorry for the inconvenience discount” though.
2.0 / 10.0
The ac was broken. Hotel under construction
9.0 / 10.0
The layout, clean hotel, the swimming pool, the surrounding
Just a little rundown on the outside
8.0 / 10.0
The location. It was a 6 minute drive to legoland and walking distance to the windmill food hall .
2.0 / 10.0
The lobby was moved to a hotel room and also there was no vending machine close to our room we had to walk pretty far to get ice they also have no vending machines so you would need to purchase things in the hotel lobby
no vending machines close by to room and same for ice machines
5.0 / 10.0
Facility was tired looking and needed some maintenance and sprucing up. Shower area needed,some work. Temporary booking area was not pleasing. Should have offered bottled water complimentary.
5.0 / 10.0
The balcony with the room
It was expensive for the value. It was just basic, the room was hot, and it was under construction. Noise in the middle of the night.
5.0 / 10.0
The hotel was in a good location and near lots of food options.
The tap water wasn’t clear. We didn’t even want to brush our teeth in it!
1.0 / 10.0
the location and outdoor space, especially when traveling with pet.
From check-in to check-out, my experience at this hotel was disappointing and uncomfortable. I arrived around 7 PM and had noted during booking that I was celebrating my birthday. While not a major issue, I was surprised that the staff didn’t acknowledge it at all, as most hotels I’ve stayed at in the past have at least offered a friendly greeting.
The room itself was rundown, stuffy, and hot. Since the area was experiencing a humid heatwave, I immediately tried to cool the room by adjusting the AC, but nothing improved. After unpacking, I called the front desk, and since there was no maintenance available on Sunday evening, they sent a large floor fan. The fan was unstable, constantly tipping over and startling both me and my dog. Unfortunately, the room never cooled down, staying around 78 degrees with high humidity, making it difficult to rest.
By Monday morning, the room was still hot, but after the lack of care at check-in, I didn’t want to waste more time calling the front desk again. Around noon, maintenance showed up, but instead of waiting after knocking, the man barged into my room uninvited. I was completely shocked—this has never happened in any of my hotel stays. My dog began barking, and I felt extremely uncomfortable and unsafe.
I immediately reported the incident to the front desk, but their response showed no sympathy or professionalism. Combined with the broken AC, thin walls, lack of rest, and overall uncleanliness of the room, this was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve experienced. I left irritated, disappointed, and certain that I would never return or recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a comfortable or professional experience. Not only did it feel unsafe, the room was filthy, hadn't been mopped, the table was sticky, and the sheets were so old they felt like bread crumbs, but it was threading! Save ur money, go elsewhere.
9.0 / 10.0
Clean nice quiet good location
Continental breakfast?
10.0 / 10.0
I love how you have a lot of food options around the area and it’s very near to the hotel.
7.0 / 10.0
The property was beautifully landscaped and had a great atmosphere. The pool was great. The 3 1/2 feet portion was big and great for families with small children.
The spa was unavailable as was the fitness center and laundry. Also there was no breakfast as advertised on the booking. Com website when I booked the room. Second time that has happened. The hotel said they haven’t provided breakfast for years. Very frustrating because it was not a very good value with no breakfast and 2 of the things I want when I booked a room unavailable.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet, plenty of free parking, easy in and out. Renovations going on but not disruptive. Access to lots of shops and restaurants. The room had nice upgrades - barn door sliding glass shower door, Kohler rainfall showerhead with matching rainfaill sink faucet. All the indoor hardware was updated to match the style. Microwave was included which is rare in the Carlsbad hotels.
Creamer was old. No app or digital key.
7.0 / 10.0
Proximity to the freeway. Plenty of parking.
Construction zone. Hard to find the lobby. Jacuzzi closed. Initial dirty room. Chemical smell from the linens.
10.0 / 10.0
It was very clean,very close to shopping center
N/a
8.0 / 10.0
Location was nice the room were spacious and I appreciated having a patio
I would walk the floors and my socks or feet would get dirty
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, comfortable stay
All good 😁
10.0 / 10.0
Love how clean it is , exelent costumer service
Everything was good
1.0 / 10.0
Location
Want to check in Internet was down had to wait. The room was not what I expected. Hot water came out dirty no cold water walk with dark pool area was dark pool dirty we had to clean the leaves ourselves.
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel clean and comfortable in a convenient location with a lovely pool in a peaceful setting. Free shuttle service to Legoland. Great staff and customer service. Our Kudos to the Hotel Manager, Elisabeth, and Dee who all provided exceptional customer service. Free parking. Prime outlets just across the street housed restaurants and shops. Other restaurants and convient stores and gas station within a 5 minute walking distance. This hotel was a great value and location for the area. Recommend having a car to get around. We enjoyed going round trip by the Coaster Train from Carlsbad station to San Diego Old Town Mission Transfer Station and then took an Uber to the San Diego Zoo round trip then back to the Old Town Historic area to tour, shop, dine, and returned by the coaster train back to Carlsbad.
Breakfast was not included. Laundry room was out of order during our stay due to the Washing machine being repaired. It cost $40 roundtrip taxi fare 2-3 miles away by freeway at a nice laundromat on Tamarack Road. The cost in quarters $4 per load to wash and up to $1 to dry. While doing our laundry we ate at a great cafe / pie restaurant across the street and shopped at a Vons market for grocery's. Recommend that lamps and nightstand be installed and located on each side of each queen bed in the hotel rooms. A laundry room provided between each hotel bldg. section.
9.0 / 10.0
Clean, easy to park, and friendly staff.
Should provide phone number for room service.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful hotel. Great location. Room was perfect! Will definitely be back
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect Location for a Legoland Trip!
We had a great stay at this hotel! One of the best parts was how incredibly close it is to Legoland—less than 10 minutes away, which made it super convenient, especially after a long day of walking and having fun. Being able to get back quickly and relax was such a bonus.
There are also plenty of restaurants nearby, and the outlet mall is right across the street—just a short, easy walk. It made grabbing a bite or doing a little shopping really convenient. The parking is great- you park right in front of your room if available! There’s a little patio out in the back and it’s a big beautiful green area perfect for toddlers to run around and in the morning.. Overall, the location couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend for anyone planning a Legoland trip!
One thing to note: our room didn’t have a phone, and we looked everywhere. I know the hotel is going through renovations, so that might explain it, but it was still a bit unexpected.
Still, we enjoyed our visit and would consider staying again.
8.0 / 10.0
The shuttle to and from Legoland.
Markings on the wall.
9.0 / 10.0
We were really happy about the location and the fact that there were a lot of areas for our dogs to walk around on the leash. The pool was absolutely great and the temperature was perfect.
7.0 / 10.0
Walking distance to outlets and food mall very close to LEGOLAND
It was still being remodeled we could hear water pipes rushing water at night one of the AC units was super loud they lacked in towel service
7.0 / 10.0
Location
The beds were not comfortable 🙁
9.0 / 10.0
The balcony door was jammed. And would not lock. Maintenance did get it locked however I would’ve liked to have opened my door and sat outside.
Balcony sliding glass door did not work
2.0 / 10.0
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The front door had an opening and there was roaches, ants and other bugs coming in the room.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place a few minutes walk to the shopping and flower show.
None.
10.0 / 10.0
Next to the flower fields, nice bathroom, and located by the pool Very clean
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Was in a convenient location
Price per night was reasonable
Upgraded rooms were nice
The jacuzzi needed to be upgraded and the jets had little power. It also needed to be cleaned.
FAQs
Is parking included with this resort?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this resort. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), and concierge services.
