Carlsbad Beach Hotels, California: Carlsbad Hotel Guide

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A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a view of a pool, and a building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

1. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

€136

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bowl of fruit.

2. West Inn & Suites

City Center

Relax and recharge steps from sandy shores at a beach haven with a refreshing pool.

€132

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a seagull on a rock.

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

3. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

Unwind at this seaside sanctuary with direct beach access, a free shuttle service, and pristine lounging areas on the sand.

€187

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

4. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach

Breathe in the ocean breeze at this beachfront haven with yoga sessions and spacious rooms overlooking crystal-white sands.

€180

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

5. Beach Terrace

Carlsbad

Relax on a sandy beach with loungers, umbrellas, and surfing adventures at this oceanside retreat.

€262

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel with a covered patio, landscaped garden, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A balcony with a wicker chair, a view of a building with multiple floors and palm trees, and a clear sky.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and pendant lights.

6. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village

Relax by pristine white sands with easy beach access and loungers just steps away.

€195

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

€138

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a hairdryer mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad

Discover sun-drenched coastal bliss just minutes from Tamarack Beach, where comfortable accommodation and a refreshing outdoor pool await.

€88

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Carlsbad

Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

Family-friendly

5 stars

Beach hotels with pools in Carlsbad

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach

€180

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

West Inn & Suites

City Center

€132

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

€187

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Beach Terrace

Carlsbad

€262

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and pendant lights.

A stone fireplace with framed artwork above, a dining area with chairs and a table, and large windows with a view.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village

€195

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

A bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and decorative hanging lights.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

€154

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a view of a pool, and a building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

€136

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with multiple-story buildings, outdoor seating areas, and a pathway leading to the beach.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating, and a pool area.

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Village

€248

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, wicker chairs with cushions, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch

€195

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach

€110

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Carlsbad

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a view of a pool, and a building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

€136

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

West Inn & Suites

City Center

€132

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach

€180

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach

€103

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach

€101

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad

€88

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Beach Terrace

Carlsbad

€262

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

€138

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center

€132

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

€124

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Carlsbad

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

€187

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

A bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and decorative hanging lights.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

€154

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel entrance with a large circular chandelier, a brick facade, and a sign reading "TWENTY20".

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch

€235

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with multiple-story buildings, outdoor seating areas, and a pathway leading to the beach.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating, and a pool area.

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Village

€248

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

A modern building with a large entrance, a landscaped area with planters, and a clear sky.

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch

€268

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a golf course, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A resort with a large pool, sun loungers, and palm trees.

A well-maintained garden with palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

La Costa

€329

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Top Carlsbad Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Just a quick overnight stay but it’s a great property. It’s tucked away from the busy streets and very restful. Microwave in the market place sucks however"

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and nice looking."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, with very friendly and helpful staff"

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed after visiting legoland. It was a very close drive. We arrived a little earlier than check in and the staff was very helpful and accommodating and got us in early. The pool was nice and clean and not too crowded. We love the studio style room we got, very comfortable for a family of 4. The brunch included the next morning was delicious and a-lot of options to choose from. Best of all free parking! Would definitely stay again!"

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

8/10 Good

"Itzel was great help and very pleasant everything was good except the smell of the room"

West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This is our go-to hotel. It’s clean, safe and quiet. The location right off the freeway is perfect too."

Frequently asked questions

What is Carlsbad like for travellers who love the beach?

Known for its stunning beaches and surfing, Carlsbad has a lot to offer the traveller dreaming of a beach holiday.

What's the best place to stay to stay near the beach in Carlsbad?

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is a top beach resort offering a full-service spa and free WiFi, located within a short 7-minute walk of South Carlsbad State Beach . Other good choices to stay near the beach include Beach Terrace and Ocean Palms Beach Resort.

How many beach hotels should I expect to find in Carlsbad?

Choose from one of Expedia's 22 hotels in Carlsbad for your beachside break.

When's the best time for a beach holiday in Carlsbad?

Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Carlsbad: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Carlsbad is 340 mm.

What is there to see and do around Carlsbad?

After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Tamarack Beach or Carlsbad Lagoon. Experience the area's surfing and theme parks, and make time for local attractions such as LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Carlsbad Premium Outlets or Flower Fields of Carlsbad.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Carlsbad?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Carlsbad more easily: If you're looking to fly to Carlsbad, the closest major airport is in Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from the city centre. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Carlsbad Village Station or Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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