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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.

Y
Yehonatan
From
Israel
For couple, or even if you look for some quite time, it’s the perfect place to stay The garden is AMAZING, we didn’t want to get out of the house The host is super nice lady that took care of us like a family It was super clean and stylish, and the kitchen outside was perfect We had the nicest time in there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$112.50
1 night, 2 adults

West Inn & Suites

Hotel in Carlsbad

This Carlsbad, California hotel is 2 miles from Legoland. This hotel features a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi in every room.

J
Jenny
From
United States
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, yummy hot breakfast, free parking, and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
$155
1 night, 2 adults

LEGOLAND California Hotel and Castle Hotel

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND California Resort offers over 60 rides and shows.

C
Cynthia
From
United States
I loved it all, from the staff to the room to the breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews
Price from
$245
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Hotel in Carlsbad

Offering an outdoor pool, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad serves a daily free hot breakfast and offers rooms with free WiFi. LEGOLAND California is 3 miles away.

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John
From
United States
We’ve stayed here perhaps 6 times. Clean with great staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
$148.72
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, 323 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.

C
Caio
From
Brazil
Breakfast was very good, and very friendly workers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Price from
$155.61
1 night, 2 adults

Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Carlsbad

Elegant Accommodations

Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad offers a recently renovated villa with a garden and free WiFi.

J
Johnson
From
United States
Great location and loved the patio space to enjoy the SoCal Sun. Also, our family was very comfortable there and did not feel crowded.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
$339
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.

J
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, 223 reviews
Price from
$97.99
1 night, 2 adults

The Green Room Hotel

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Located in Oceanside, a 11-minute walk from Oceanside City Beach, The Green Room Hotel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a restaurant.

D
Davalos
From
Mexico
Honestly, pretty much everything was great. The room was clean and very comfortable. Peaceful setting and surroundings. The whole experience was relaxing and extremely worth it. Thank you for the amazing time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Price from
$180.70
1 night, 2 adults

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

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.

K
Kelly
From
Spain
Loved the pool and views! The location is perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
$285
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 196 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 $101.91 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, 232 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 $435.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

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

From $413.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Featuring a bar, The Brick Boutique Hotel is located in Oceanside in the California region, a 13-minute walk from Oceanside City Beach and 23 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

From $220.94 per night
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 $113.63 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 919 reviews

Located off Interstate 5, this hotel is just a half-mile from Oceanside Museum of Art. It features a daily hot breakfast, a small business center and free Wi-Fi.

From $145.13 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Carlsbad and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 413 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 $135.55 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
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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.

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
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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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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
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Pet Friendly Beach Bungalow, Close to Beach offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 14-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 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, 324 reviews
Very clean, staff are friendly and a great location
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Young couple