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This Carlsbad hotel features an outdoor pool and spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. A free shuttle is offered to and from McClellan-Palomar Airport, just 3.1 miles away. All rooms at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel offer a private balcony or patio with a garden or pool view. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator and work desk. This hotel provides comfortable poolside seating and a hot tub. A business center, fitness room and laundry facilities are on site. Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall is a 2-minute walk from the hotel and Legoland is 1.9 miles away. The Crossings Golf Course and Carlsbad State Beach are both within a 7-minute drive of the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 full beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.7
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Windmill Food Hall
    • Cuisine
      American • Korean • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Sushi • Thai • Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort Facilities at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Maximum of 2 dogs up to 50 lbs each are allowed with a nonrefundable $75 pet fee per stay. Your dogs must always be accompanied and cannot be left unattended.

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The resort fee includes the following amenities:

- In-room WiFi

- Shuttle Service available to and from LEGOLAND California (upon availability)- Business Center (complimentary fax and Copies)

- Local phone calls

- Weekday newspaper

- Fitness Center and pool Access

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel

  • Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness classes
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel is 3 miles from the center of Carlsbad. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Windmill Food Hall

  • Room options at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio

  • Yes, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.