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Carlsbad Hotel Guide. Hotels in Rancho Ponderosa, Carlsbad, United States of America

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Our top choices for Rancho Ponderosa hotels

Terrace/patio

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,697 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Peter
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Lakehouse Resort
Balcony

The Sands of La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla
2.5 star property
28.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (875 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
JULIE
The price is €167
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Sands of La Jolla
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
10.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"I liked the tiny room with the decent nightly rate."
United States
Jennifer
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
17.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (384 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay! It was quiet and clean, and we used the pool multiple times. We stayed 6 nights and have no complaints!"
United States
Dana Phillip
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Escondido Lodge
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
17.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,037 reviews)
"Large room, clean and convenient!"
United States
Ruchi
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Courtyard

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Loved my stay!"
United States
Stacy
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Leucadia Beach Inn
Property grounds

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
2.0 star property
4.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"nice clean remodeled hotel"
United States
Roger
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village, 13.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was very accommodating and the staff were friendly and helpful"
United States
Stephen
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Scandia Motel
Lobby

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
27.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,490 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Nicolas
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Pleasant Inn
Property amenity

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center, 6.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"It was good the complete experience check-in check out, room was clean, everything functional, good breakfast."
United States
Alfredo
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
Property grounds

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
27.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,722 reviews)
"The location was excellent near the beaches and the shopping malls and the restaurants."
United States
Jamal
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
California Suites Hotel
Exterior

Best Western Escondido Hotel

Best Western Escondido Hotel
2.5 star property
16.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,016 reviews)
"The best hotel"
United States
andres
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Best Western Escondido Hotel
2 outdoor pools

LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
2.0 star property
Carlsbad Ranch, 8.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (421 reviews)
"Great place to stay very family friendly."
United States
Irene O.
The price is €418
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
LEGOLAND California Hotel
Lobby sitting area

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 star property
30 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,237 reviews)
"The staff were very pleasant and helpful."
United States
Kirk
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Reception

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
19.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,373 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff and great breakfast."
United States
isabel
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
2.0 star property
4.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Conveniently located near beach, restaurants, and coffee shops."
United States
Roberto
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center, 8.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,878 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, perfect distance from legoland made our family trip super easy with the beach and restaurants close by"
United States
Liliana
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
Outdoor dining

Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach

Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
30 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,016 reviews)
"Great stay close to the beach will be back again"
United States
Nicole
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach
Interior detail

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County
2.5 star property
16.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.2 out of 10, Good, (963 reviews)
"Clean room staff was great parking was convenient "
United States
Jeffry
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Deluxe Double Room

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Oceanside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (557 reviews)
"Excellent stay, wonderful staff, clean, safe and close to the beach ❤️"
United States
Jorge
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Oceanside Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Rancho Ponderosa

Find the best Rancho Ponderosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with a lifeguard tower and people walking along the shore.

North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

A coastal road with a bridge over water, surrounded by snow-covered land and a sunset sky.

South Beach

If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

Top Rancho Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room, clean. Property was clean. Nice views. Staff was friendly. Only complaint was that you have to drive kind of far to go anywhere, like restaurant, good coffee, movie theater. But sometimes that’s good too."
Roy 6-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Frequently asked questions

What is Rancho Ponderosa like?
Travellers to the Rancho Ponderosa neighbourhood in Carlsbad will be sure to enjoy their stay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rancho Ponderosa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Rancho Ponderosa.
What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?
Stagecoach Park, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and La Costa Golf Courses - North and South are just a few of the places to visit in and around Rancho Ponderosa. While you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad, make sure that you visit other sights such as Soul of Yoga or Batiquitos Lagoon.