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Beach Terrace, hotel in Carlsbad

Placed directly on the beach in Carlsbad, California, within walking distance of dining and shopping, this hotel offers contemporary guestrooms with free wireless internet access and a free...

Beach Terrace has great customer service, poolside fire pits and blankets for the chilly evenings, beach service with chairs and umbrellas, delicious included breakfast bar, large hotel room, gorgeous ocean views, and an easy walk to town.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
139 reviews
Price from
$349
1 night, 2 adults
Ocean Palms Beach Resort, hotel in Carlsbad

Fire pits and barbecue facilities are available at this family-friendly Carlsbad hotel. Rooms all feature a fully equipped kitchen. LEGO Land is 4 miles from the property.

Great location and beautiful location.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
673 reviews
Price from
$239
1 night, 2 adults
Ocean Villas Beach Front, hotel in Carlsbad

Just a 4-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 1.1 miles from Carlsbad State Beach, Ocean Villas Beach Front features accommodations in Carlsbad, with barbecue facilities.

Loved being right on the beach and in walking distance to the town.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
18 reviews
Price from
$459
1 night, 2 adults
Tamarack Beach Hotel, hotel in Carlsbad

Offering a hot tub and a fitness center, Tamarack Beach Hotel is set in Carlsbad in the California Region. There is a restaurant and guests can have fun at the games room.

Older hotel, but updated. Free inside parking and hot breakfast! Swimming pool with two hot tubs. Friendly staff. Beachfront location across street.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
562 reviews
Price from
$225
1 night, 2 adults
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad, hotel in Carlsbad

Across the street from Tamarack State beach and a short drive from LEGOLAND California theme park, this Carlsbad, California hotel serves a daily free continental breakfast.

Great location. Beach view.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
351 reviews
Price from
$194.65
1 night, 2 adults
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad, hotel in Carlsbad

Facing the beachfront, SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad offers 3-star accommodations in Carlsbad and features a fitness center, terrace and restaurant.

Great location virtually on the beach in the village of Carlsbad. Excellent amenities. Walk around the village for a little shopping. Cute boutiques close by! Priced well. Queen suites slightly larger than kings. Staff are all kind. And restaurant attached to the hotel. Includes breakfast near the lobby. Would stay again!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
76 reviews
Price from
$289
1 night, 2 adults
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, hotel in Carlsbad

The Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach hotel in Carlsbad, CA is directly across from the beach on Pacific Coast Hwy. and about 25 miles north of San Diego.

Layout, room size.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
381 reviews
Price from
$181.17
1 night, 2 adults
Mission Pacific Beach Resort, part of JdV by Hyatt, hotel in Carlsbad

Mission Pacific Beach Resort, part of JdV by Hyatt is set in Oceanside, 5 mi from MiraCosta College and 656 feet from California Surf Museum.

Location
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
244 reviews
Price from
$262
1 night, 2 adults
Southern California Beach Club, hotel in Carlsbad

Southern California Beach Club features a private Pacific Ocean beach and one-bedroom condos with private balconies and kitchenettes. It is less than one mile from California Surf Museum.

The rooms are so beautiful and clean. I've stayed here twice and both the rooms I checked into appeared almost brand new. Every single staff member is GENUINELY friendly and accommodating. It's not feigned sincerity, but genuine kindness. Parking is free and beds are comfortable, and HUGE. There's a king size, and then there is A KING SIZE. It's KING on steroids, not an exaggeration.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
97 reviews
Price from
$219
1 night, 2 adults
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach, hotel in Carlsbad

Featuring an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Oceanside hotel is 492 feet from the beach. Guest rooms include free Wi-Fi access. LEGOLAND California Resort is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Roof top pool is amazing
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
239 reviews
Price from
$204
1 night, 2 adults
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There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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  • Avg. price/night: $84.43
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 739 reviews
    The location is wonderful. Just at the beginning of Carlsbad Village with just a short walk to the public beach access. For the price you can’t beat it. The owner is a family man and very nice.
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $245.76
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 76 reviews
    The location is great, right on the beach. The hotel is very clean and the staff were also very nice. I would come here again. Breakfast was very good. The only thing I was missing at breakfast was pickles or sliced cheese but it may be that it is unusual in America. (ps. I am from Germany)
    D
    Durmus Yasin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $211.68
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 531 reviews
    Location, beach access & amenities, staff, courtyard, fun hotel and activities, free parking
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $70.70
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,194 reviews
    Great staff, 8 minute to beach. Seven min walk to bus route 101 to get to Oceanside transit center and catch Surfliner. Going south on the 101 will get you to La Jolla. Nice area. No homeless. Safe to come back at night. A residential area. Half of what I usually pay in Oceanside.
    M
    Mona
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $267.68
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 674 reviews
    Location was directly in front of 2 beach access walk ways. Staff were very nice on both shifts. They allow beach umbrella and beach chairs for guests to use
    Diana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $318.65
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 139 reviews
    Just incredible location on the beach. Rooms renovated with much taste. You can order a good breakfast. Comfy beds, big rooms. Just perfect. We had a very good dinner et Via Vai in Carlsbad (8’ by foot). Take a room with ocean view!
    Nathalie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $84.43
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 739 reviews
    Fantastic location - the motel is set back only a couple of blocks from the beach and is within easy walking distance if you want to watch the sunset along the ocean. The location is more towards the end of Carlsbad Boulevard but is only a short stroll from where you can find shops, cafes, restaurants and the like.
    C
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $267.68
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 674 reviews
    Location is excellent, as you are steps from the beach access, though there is no ocean view. Bed was VERY comfy, adequate lighting, nice mini-kitchen, and enjoyed having the bathroom dispensers for the soaps, lotion, etc. Good snacks and coffee are available all day. Plenty of towels and pillows.
    Gayle
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 351 reviews
    Great location by the ocean. We had a big balcony and wonderful view on the ocean and sunset, we saw the dolphins and surfers also from the balcony. We had 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen with all necessary equipment. Carlsbad city is walking distance. Very good Carlsbad Premium Outlets in close driving distance. Parking place for the car. Laundry washing and drying possibility on the property. Good location between San Diego and Los Angeles. Very friendly and helpful staff. We stayed at Villa 8!
    Jenne011
    Family with young children

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