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Coastal Hideaway

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.

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Scott
From
United States
Very clean, cute, and a short drive to everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$112.50
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego by IHG

Carlsbad

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

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Richard
From
United States
I did like a few things it was clean,in a good area,had a restaurant,elevators work fine,rooms are nice,they did have a refrigerator.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Price from
$144
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.

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Caio
From
Brazil
Breakfast was very good, and very friendly workers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 710 reviews
Price from
$155.61
1 night, 2 adults

Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North

Hotel in Carlsbad

This Carlsbad, Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North features an outdoor pool and has guest rooms with free WiFi. The property offers an on-site laundry facility.

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Joshua
From
United States
The room was super clean and the location was perfect. Literally four minutes from the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
$97.99
1 night, 2 adults

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Located in Oceanside, within a 6-minute walk of Oceanside City Beach and 21 miles of Torrey Pines State Reserve, Oceanside Inn & Suites has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

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Jennifer
From
United States
It was cute Lil place, super clean, staff was nice, had reserved a room with one bed for friend and I the one bed was Lil cheaper, but when we git there there upgraded us to a 2 bed room for the same price...and also the beach is a 8 min walk down the street...perfect for the one night we stayed..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
$225
1 night, 2 adults

The Marbella

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

The Marbella is a 5-star property located in Oceanside, facing the beach.

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Sonia
From
United States
the deck you can sit on and watch the ocean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
$204.10
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad

Vista (Near Carlsbad)

Located 13 minutes' drive to Legoland Resort and Carlsbad Beach, Hyatt Place San Diego features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Free private parking is available on site.

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Richard
From
United States
The breakfast was great. The scrambled eggs appeared to be freshly cooked as well as the bacon. The room and bed were very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
Price from
$144
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Offering an outdoor pool, Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms is located just 10 minutes' walk from the Pacific Ocean and 1.9 mi from Camp Pendleton Marine Base.

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Richard
From
United States
Our room was fresh and clean The staff is very helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
Price from
$110.36
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Located 9 miles from LEGOLAND, this Oceanside, California hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, an on-site restaurant and modern guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.

A
Alejandro
From
United States
Oceanside was nice and very nice people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$155
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton by IHG

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton by IHG has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a terrace and restaurant in Oceanside. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM.

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Iuliia
From
United Kingdom
Very spacious tidy and has everything we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Price from
$156
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

Located 5 mi from MiraCosta College, Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown air-conditioned rooms in Oceanside. The property is 8 minutes' walk from the California Surf Museum.

From $112.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms is located just 10 minutes' walk from the Pacific Ocean and 1.9 mi from Camp Pendleton Marine Base.

From $129.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton by IHG has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a terrace and restaurant in Oceanside. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM.

From $172.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews

Located 13 minutes' drive to Legoland Resort and Carlsbad Beach, Hyatt Place San Diego features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Free private parking is available on site.

From $125.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking is located in Carlsbad, just a 4-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

90 Walk Score, Steps to Beach, Dining offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 5-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

A 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad, A Wave From It All features accommodations with access to a spa center. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

Seaside Sunset

Carlsbad
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Seaside Sunset is located in Carlsbad, just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free Wifi.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Remodeled Beach Bungalow, Block to the Beach is located in Carlsbad, just a 3-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Carlsbad Blvd Villa offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Beachfront Home In Carlsbad - Remodeled is located in Carlsbad, just a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Private Beachside Home with HotTub offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 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 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering a private beach area, Ocean View From Private Patio, Across Street From Beach provides accommodations in Carlsbad.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Expansive Ocean View, Private Balcony, Across from Beach is located in Carlsbad, just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering a terrace, Ocean Views, Across The Street From Beach, Private Patio provides accommodations in Carlsbad. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

Located in Oceanside, within a 6-minute walk of Oceanside City Beach and 21 miles of Torrey Pines State Reserve, Oceanside Inn & Suites has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

From $90.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

A 3-minute walk from Oceanside City Beach in Oceanside, Retro Star-Wagon, Ocean Breez at Dolby Sound Studio offers accommodations with access to a hot tub, spa facilities, and wellness packages.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews

Facing the beachfront, The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt offers 4-star accommodations in Oceanside and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.

From $403.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

Mission Pacific Beach Resort, part of JdV by Hyatt, is perfectly located along Oceanside’s vibrant beachfront in northern San Diego County.

From $422.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews

Located off of the I-5, Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is 7 minutes' drive from Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside.

From $111.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering massage services, Walk to Beach, Outdoor Living, Pet-Friendly! offers accommodations in Carlsbad. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Coastal Palm Haven - With Hot Tub offers accommodations in Carlsbad, 4.4 miles from Legoland California and 4.8 miles from Miracosta College.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

South O Bungalow 11 - Luxury King Suite + Patio is located in Oceanside, just a 12-minute walk from Oceanside City Beach and 21 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

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Avg. price/night: $123.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Very clean, staff are friendly and a great location
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Young couple