Carlsbad, a picturesque coastal city in southern California, offers a variety of accommodations for travelers seeking relaxation and leisure. From luxurious resorts to charming boutique hotels, the options here cater to different preferences and budgets. With beautiful beaches and an array of attractions nearby, staying in Carlsbad allows visitors to enjoy the best of what this charming city has to offer. Below, we will explore some of the top-rated hotels that ensure a memorable stay in Carlsbad.
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La Quinta By Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area Hotel
The 3-star La Quinta By Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area Hotel places guests a 10-minute drive from The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and the venue features 24-hour reception and late check-out on site.
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail Parking Lot is less than 2.6 km away. This accommodation is approximately 4 km from the centre of Carlsbad. La Quinta By Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area Hotel is a short ride from Carlsbad Village.
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Carlsbad is a 3-star venue set just 1.4 km from The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Guests have access to an outdoor pool area, a fitness studio and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Located off Museum of Making Music, the resort is about 25 minutes’ walk from Carlsbad city centre. It is approximately a 10-minute drive from K1 Speed Carlsbad. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the hotel is close to Sea Life Aquarium.
Best Western Carlsbad By The Sea
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Best Western Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel offers accommodation within a 10-minute drive of Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve. The venue is placed next to family-friendly beaches.
The hotel is situated 4 km from Carlsbad city centre and 10 km from McClellan-Palomar airport. Grandview Surf Beach is a 10-minute drive from the in Carlsbad. Best Western Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel is a short ride from Carlsbad Village.
Legoland California Hotel And Castle Hotel
Legoland California Hotel And Castle Hotel Carlsbad, set just 0.8 km from Lego New Orleans, offers an outdoor pool as well as a fitness room. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The venue is situated 3 km from Carlsbad city centre and 5 km from McClellan-Palomar airport. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is 1.9 km from the accommodation in Carlsbad. The hotel lies within reach of Sea Life Aquarium.
Beachwalk Villas
Beachwalk Villas Carlsbad is located nearly a 5-minute drive from Carlsbad Village and features barbecue and a garden. The centre of Carlsbad can be reached within a 5-minute walk.
The property is at a medium distance from Carlsbad Village Art & Antique Mall. Nearby attractions include Carlsbad State Beach. Carlsbad Boulevard & Pine Avenue bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is within 500 metres of Beachwalk Villas. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar within 15 km away.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Featuring hire of cars as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad is set in Carlsbad, 4.5 km from the landscaped Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. The venue offers a prime location about 10 km from McClellan-Palomar airport and a few minutes' walk from Chopra Center.
The property is a 10-minute ride from Gardens By The Sea Nursery. You can get to The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum in a few minutes by car.
Marbrisa Carlsbad Resort
Comprising 284 rooms, Marbrisa Carlsbad Resort is based 20 minutes' stroll from Agua Hedionda Creek. Guests have access to an outdoor pool area, a fitness suite and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
Carlsbad Lagoon is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum is settled 7 km away. The hotel overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is a short walk from Fun Town Police and Fire Academy. You can get to Carlsbad Boulevard in a few minutes by car. Marbrisa Carlsbad Resort is situated about 10 minutes' drive from McClellan-Palomar airport.
Pelican Cove Inn
The 4-star Pelican Cove Inn is set 4.9 km from Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre and 0.6 km from Carlsbad Oceanside Art League Gallery. There is also parking.
The venue is located 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Carlsbad. You can get to Oceanside Pier in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, Pelican Cove Inn is 400 metres from Carlsbad Boulevard & Oak Avenue bus station.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Carlsbad, Ca
Offering various recreational opportunities and barbecue grills, Home2 Suites By Hilton Carlsbad, Ca is situated in Carlsbad, a 10-minute ride from Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is less than 6 km away.
The venue is set in the old part of Carlsbad, a few minutes away from K1 Speed Carlsbad. The property is 5 km from the centre of Carlsbad.
West Inn & Suites
West Inn & Suites Carlsbad is located 10 minutes' drive from McClellan-Palomar airport and offers a heated swimming pool as well as a gym. It is 1.8 km from The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch and 0.9 km from Car Country Park.
This comfortable venue is set within a 10-minute walk of the centre of Carlsbad. You can get to the protected Carlsbad State Beach in a few minutes by car. Carlsbad Boulevard & Cannon Road bus station is situated within a 600-metre distance of West Inn & Suites.
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
Located 3.8 km from Grandview Surf Beach, guests of 5-star Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara Carlsbad may find barbecue grills, a golf course, and a garden on-site. This comfortable venue is set in the very heart of Carlsbad.
The accommodation lies near the recreational beach. Museum of Making Music is a 10-minute ride from the resort in Carlsbad. Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara is a short ride from Sea Life Aquarium. McClellan-Palomar airport is 10 km away.
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Situated 10 minutes by car from Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the venue and parking on site. Sea Life Aquarium is less than 1.6 km away.
Located near a motorway, this resort is just 25 minutes’ walk from Carlsbad city centre. The accommodation is placed not far from amazing beaches of Carlsbad. The property has a perfect location in Carlsbad, not far from The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. McClellan-Palomar airport is about a 10-minute drive away.
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa is located in Carlsbad and offers 4-star accommodation with a swimming pool and a fitness suite. Batiquitos Lagoon Trail Parking Lot is a 10-minute drive, and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is a 15-minute drive away.
The venue is situated in an old part of Carlsbad close to South Carlsbad State Beach. The resort is 5 km from Carlsbad city centre. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa is a short ride from South Ponto Beach. Carlsbad Boulevard & Ponto Road bus station is set 350 metres away.
Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North
Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North, located 5 minutes' drive from Carlsbad Lagoon, offers an outdoor pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Situated in the very heart of Carlsbad, the venue gives quick access to Pine Avenue Park.
The centre of Carlsbad can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Sea Life Aquarium is 10 minutes by car from the accommodation, while McClellan-Palomar airport is 10 km from it. The hotel is conveniently based near parks. You can get to Carlsbad State Beach in a few minutes by car.
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, situated about 10 minutes by car from Hidden Canyon Community Park, offers a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a golf course. Crossings at Carlsbad is 500 metres from the resort.
Volvo Junior Driving School is located near the venue, and McClellan-Palomar airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away. The city centre of Carlsbad can be reached in 25 minutes on foot. The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa also has a prime location, with direct access to Sea Life Aquarium.
Studio 6 Carlsbad Ca
Studio 6 Carlsbad Ca Hotel is a 2-star venue situated within 10 minutes' drive of Ann D. L'Heureux Memorial Dog Park. Guests have access to a heated swimming pool, a fitness club and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
The hotel is located in the shopping district of Carlsbad. Calavera Hills Community Park is 4.8 km from the property, while McClellan-Palomar airport is 10 km from it. Studio 6 Carlsbad Ca Hotel is a short ride from the 7.7 - acre Pine Avenue Park. The nearest bus stop is Carlsbad Boulevard & Cannon Road only 600 metres away.