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Coastal Hideaway, hotel in Carlsbad

Coastal Hideaway in Carlsbad provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge.

The room was comfortable, clean and private. Great location, quiet, private. Easy walk to the shopping center with restaurants.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
120 reviews
Price from
$131.40
1 night, 2 adults
Hampton Inn Carlsbad North San Diego County, hotel in Carlsbad

This Carlsbad hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Legoland theme park. The completely nonsmoking hotel offers a hot daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Location suited our purpose. Staff was friendly and attentive. Clean and spacious room. Great breakfast options, and free parking!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,164 reviews
Price from
$152.15
1 night, 2 adults
Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Carlsbad

Offering an outdoor pool and Stratus Restaurant & Bar, Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego is located in Carlsbad. Free WiFi access is available.

Very clean rooms, comfortable and location was convenient
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
434 reviews
Price from
$143.10
1 night, 2 adults
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad, hotel in Carlsbad

Offering an outdoor pool, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad serves a daily free hot breakfast and offers rooms with free WiFi. LEGOLAND California is 3 miles away.

Great location
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
357 reviews
Price from
$148.72
1 night, 2 adults
West Inn & Suites, hotel in Carlsbad

This Carlsbad, California hotel is 2 miles from Legoland. This hotel features a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi in every room.

Very comfortable, nice sitting areas for reading n games n chatting Breakfast very complete Nice year round hot tub spa
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
477 reviews
Price from
$169
1 night, 2 adults
LEGOLAND California Hotel and Castle Hotel, hotel in Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND California Resort offers over 60 rides and shows.

Early access to legoland, puzzles for kids, free breakfast.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
597 reviews
Price from
$279
1 night, 2 adults
Pelican Cove Inn, hotel in Carlsbad

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.

Beautiful
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
340 reviews
Price from
$185.72
1 night, 2 adults
Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, hotel in Carlsbad

Offering free Wifi, parking on-site, and a garden, the recently renovated property Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa offers rooms in Carlsbad, 14 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve and 21...

The staff was nice and polite. I loved how peaceful and quiet it was and the Jacuzzi was so close to our room.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
21 reviews
Price from
$299
1 night, 2 adults
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea, hotel in Carlsbad

Conveniently located 7 minutes' drive from LEGOLAND California, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea features free daily breakfast and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the large heated outdoor pool and hot...

Location nd costumer service
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
850 reviews
Price from
$125.10
1 night, 2 adults
The Green Room Hotel, hotel in Carlsbad

Located in Oceanside, a 11-minute walk from Oceanside City Beach, The Green Room Hotel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a restaurant.

Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
323 reviews
Price from
$193.70
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Hampton Inn Carlsbad North San Diego County
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,164 reviews

    This Carlsbad hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Legoland theme park. The completely nonsmoking hotel offers a hot daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

    Staff are courteous including those in the kitchen area

  • LEGOLAND California Hotel and Castle Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 597 reviews

    Located in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND California Resort offers over 60 rides and shows.

    Amazing room. Amazing hotel loved the Lego bricks at lobby

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 357 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad serves a daily free hot breakfast and offers rooms with free WiFi. LEGOLAND California is 3 miles away.

    The location good parking the room was very conphy

  • Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 434 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and Stratus Restaurant & Bar, Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego is located in Carlsbad. Free WiFi access is available.

    Very clean, staff are friendly and a great location

  • Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 850 reviews

    Conveniently located 7 minutes' drive from LEGOLAND California, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea features free daily breakfast and free WiFi.

    User friendly, great location, plenty of amenities.

  • Walk to Beach, AC, Firepit, Grill
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 0.8 miles from Carlsbad State Beach, Walk to Beach, AC, Firepit, Grill features accommodations in Carlsbad with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue...

    The property was beautiful and excellently located in the heart of Carlsbad.

  • Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Upper Condo Unit
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Upper Condo Unit offers accommodations in Carlsbad, 1.7 miles from South State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

    House was really nice . Great view Awesome location.All the utensils you could need.

  • Great Group Retreat! Hacienda Decor, Spacious Floor Plan, Private Backyard
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Great Group Retreat! Hacienda Decor, Spacious Floor Plan, Private Backyard offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 8-minute walk from South State Beach and 1.5 miles from Tamarack State Beach.

Great access to the city center! Check these cheap hotels in Carlsbad

  • 90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Just a 6-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 1.1 miles from Carlsbad State Beach, 90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking features accommodations in Carlsbad with barbecue...

  • A Wave From It All
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and one mile from Carlsbad State Beach, A Wave From It All features accommodations in Carlsbad with a spa and wellness center.

  • Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Lower Condo Unit
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Lower Condo Unit is located in Carlsbad, just a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and a 7-minute walk from Carlsbad State Beach.

  • Expansive Ocean View, Private Balcony, Across from Beach
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 0.4 miles from Carlsbad State Beach, Expansive Ocean View, Private Balcony, Across from Beach features accommodations in Carlsbad with a terrace.

  • Ocean Views, Across The Street From Beach, Private Patio
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Offering a terrace and barbecue facilities, Ocean Views, Across The Street From Beach, Private Patio in Carlsbad is close to Tamarack State Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

  • Pacific Views Carlsbad
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Pacific Views Carlsbad offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 7-minute walk from Carlsbad State Beach and 1.7 miles from South State Beach.

  • Pet Friendly Beach Bungalow, Close to Beach
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Pet Friendly Beach Bungalow, Close to Beach offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 12-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 0.8 miles from Carlsbad State Beach.

  • Coastal Beauty
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Coastal Beauty offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 5-minute walk from Carlsbad State Beach and 1.6 miles from South State Beach.

  • Golf - Beach - Legoland - Shopping - Dining
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Golf - Beach - Legoland - Shopping - Dining is a recently renovated vacation home in Carlsbad where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities.

  • Oceanfront Villa with Private Beach Access, Remodeled Kitchen
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from South State Beach and 500 yards from Carlsbad State Beach, Oceanfront Villa with Private Beach Access, Remodeled Kitchen features accommodations in Carlsbad with barbecue...

    very clean and a bathroom in each bedroom was great.

  • Cabana Cori
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Cabana Cori is located in Carlsbad, just 22 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve and 23 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

  • Carlsbad Dream House with Hot Tub Walk to Beach
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Carlsbad Dream House with Hot Tub Walk to Beach is located in Carlsbad, just a 7-minute walk from South State Beach and 16 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

  • Coastal Hideaway
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 120 reviews

    Coastal Hideaway in Carlsbad provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge.

    It was beautiful. Host was amazing! Very friendly and helpful.

  • Ocean View From Private Patio, Steps To Beach, Parking
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 0.4 miles from Carlsbad State Beach, Ocean View From Private Patio, Steps To Beach, Parking features accommodations in Carlsbad, with a terrace and...

  • Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1 review

    Just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 400 yards from Carlsbad State Beach, Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR features accommodations in Carlsbad with a garden.

  • Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 4 reviews

    Just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 400 yards from Carlsbad State Beach, Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR features accommodations in Carlsbad with a garden.

  • Modern Tamarack Cottage
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Modern Tamarack Cottage offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 19-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 1.1 miles from Carlsbad State Beach.

  • West Inn & Suites
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 477 reviews

    This Carlsbad, California hotel is 2 miles from Legoland. This hotel features a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi in every room.

    Location, cost, free breakfast and those comfy pillowtop beds

  • Pelican Cove Inn
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 340 reviews

    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.

    nice and cozy building on a shirt walk from the beach and city Centre.

  • Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 21 reviews

    Offering free Wifi, parking on-site, and a garden, the recently renovated property Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa offers rooms in Carlsbad, 14 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve and 21...

    The OMNI is gorgeous. The villa was cute, though a little dark.

  • 329 Oak Ave
    Central location
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2 reviews

    329 Oak Ave is located in Carlsbad, just a 4-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and one mile from Carlsbad State Beach.

  • Remodeled Beach Bungalow, Block to the Beach
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3 reviews

    Remodeled Beach Bungalow, Block to the Beach is located in Carlsbad, just a 3-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 0.8 miles from Carlsbad State Beach.

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