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Featured Carlsbad Beach Hotels

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and South Carlsbad State Beach ...
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a children's pool, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the bar and the property condition in ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
3200 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach ...
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge
2.5 out of 5
3180 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach ...
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge
Beach Terrace
Beach Terrace
3.5 out of 5
2775 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Magee ...
Beach Terrace
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
2.5 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the property condition ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Fully refundable
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and South Carlsbad ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
3.5 out of 5
5010 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bathrooms in our reviews. ...
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
3 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad Convention ...
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
3 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower ...
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular ...
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Pools in Carlsbad

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a children's pool, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the bar and the property condition in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,264 reviews)
Quick getaway
"I chose this hotel to be near my daughters', who spent day at Legoland with aunts. There is convenient shopping and food nearby, and Carlsbad Village is just a short drive away. I just wish there was a small sofa or chair (not the desk chair). Overall, the room was fine. I thought facing street would ..."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Grand Pacific Palisades
Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 out of 5
5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and SEA LIFE ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely rooms and great accommodations."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

Grand Pacific Palisades
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I liked the skill level of the maintenance and cleaning staff. They took care of things effectively and efficiently. Common areas were keep clean and tidy through both light and heavy use. Fountains, for pots, pool and spa were clean and in good working order. No broken furniture on the pool deck ..."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Hot Tubs in Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2023

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a children's pool, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the bar and the property condition in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,264 reviews)
Quick getaway
"I chose this hotel to be near my daughters', who spent day at Legoland with aunts. There is convenient shopping and food nearby, and Carlsbad Village is just a short drive away. I just wish there was a small sofa or chair (not the desk chair). Overall, the room was fine. I thought facing street would ..."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
2735 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Leo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, Very accommodating and friendly staff, breakfast could use more options but overall I am a very satisfied customer and will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Beach Hotels Carlsbad

Toes in the sand, drink in hand, skin getting tanned—beach life is the sweet life. At the shore, the pace slows, moods elevate, and beachfront hotels line the horizon. Whether you’re a jump-straight-in-the-water person or like to remain on dry land, you’re living your best life at the beach. Better yet, get cozy at beach hotels Carlsbad after the day’s surf-and-sand activities for some post-sunset chilling.

Vacation + beach = perfection

The best things come to those who beach. Find watersports like surfing, snorkeling, waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking—options are aplenty for enjoying the waves. Feel like taking it easy? Nothing’s better than napping under an umbrella and taking in the sounds of the surf. Bring a kite, enjoy a round of spike ball, or get competitive over a volleyball match. It’s easy to check all the boxes on beach days. The best beach hotels in Carlsbad can point you toward delicious food and other activities in the area. And they likely have enough on-site amenities that you’ll never have to venture far from shore.

She saves (sand) dollars by the seashore

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  • Price: If the beach is enough to make you swoon, look for the lowest price on hotels, with ours starting at $80. If you’ve set your sights a little higher, up those price points for a swankier stay.

  • Amenities: You came for the beach, but extra perks don’t hurt. Get straight to the waves and grab a free breakfast. Relax even more at a full-service spa. When it comes to a tailor-made getaway, finding the right amenities ups the experience to the power of perfect.

Subtract stress, add a sprinkle of sun and sand, and enjoy the sum total of your days at the beach. When you book with Hotwire, your vacation satisfaction can reach 100 percent.