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850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States of America

#40 of 49 hotels in Carlsbad

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1508 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Clean With Fantastic Pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were two things. One, we booked two rooms side by side, and in one of them the air conditioning didn't work. We noticed right away and let them know. We were told it would be fixed the next day. We were in Legoland that day, so we didn't taste it out until the evening when we got back. It still didn't work. Unfortunately, communication between staff is nonexistent, and we had to explain the same thing again and convince them that we had told them when we checked in. We opted to stay in the room because we didn't want to separate from the other room, and that was our choice. But that was it. All talk of that ended there. The other thing was the Legoland shuttle schedule. It is not available all day, and you have to catch the last shuttle BEFORE the park closes which is ridiculous considering we traveled a long way to enjoy the park and we weren't going to leave it early.

    Clean facilities in a fantastic location. Because it was heated, our little one was able to enjoy the pool most of the day. She had so much fun. The food court next to the hotel was also fantastic, and considering no food service is provided, it is very necessary. The facilities could use a little updating, but for the most part, they have been well maintained.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds uncomfortable, to to soft. Air didnt work properly

    The location. The ambience . Courtyard. Peaceful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaning& facility

    Heating pool, nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location to stay with children. Definitely will book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You can hear everything through the walls. Housekeeping never showed up to our room.

    The location of the property is perfect , rooms are spacious, beds were very comfortable, the fridge and microwave in the room come in handy. Really enjoyed the swimming pool.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    6.0
    It was decent for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is too warm despite the ac being on.

    The cost and proximity to everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice stay, I left something in the room after checkout and Lisa called me immediately to ask me to pick up. Thank y
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud neighbors and thin walls

    Proximity to amenities and family

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are in rough shape with paper thin walls. Hot tub was too filthy to use.

    Location is great. Shuttle to Legoland. Adjacent to Windmill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mostly nice stay but the place isn't without its problems; for example, the area around the pool was full of cigarettes butts, and i didn't feel comfortable letting kids to play around.

    Convenient shuttle service to legoland.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location and good price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building is a little old and can use some updating but overall it wasn’t bad

    The location was perfect. Right across from the outlets and restaurants. The staff was friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast

    Close to legoland

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really hard to get a hold of front desk only ever two people…

    Heater pool, big rooms convenient to a lot of places

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    It was ok . If you wanted to be out of the town area . I was close to Lego land . I thought it was in the town area of C
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn’t near to beaches or the town center

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    It is a great reasonable priced hotel and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the sheets were not as clean as before

    location is great. access to many places

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    Nice location but so so, could have been much better with minimal effort by staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    House cleaning seemed to go on all day and yet we were there for three nights and no one ever cleaned our room or replaced our towels and yet upon checkout we were charged $16.00 a night for maid service. Room was noisy with some sort of fan above our room that ran 24/7. Didn’t realize the air conditioning didn’t work until about midnight the last night when I turned it on. The checkout lady wouldn’t speak to me, language issue or just rude?

    Nice location, beautiful grounds.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed the stay but it could have been much better!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The service was not good. For example there was a coffee machine with some coffee and tea choices in the room but no milk or sugar! And of course no minibar or anything like that! We wanted to use the pool but they had sent all the towels to be washed! I mean it looked like it just needed a little bit more effort to provide a perfect experience!

    The location is perfect, close to shopping area and good restaurants! Also it is walking distance from legoland and flower garden. The green area and the pool were beautiful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Also I liked the low-waste shampoo container in the bathroom.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    6.0
    Staff was very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They didn’t mention at check in that housekeeping only came when requested.

    The mall and Tesla supercharger was across the street. The pool was nice and big.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxed atmosphere and great location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sliding door facing the pool was nonfunctional, but I let them know.

    Great location and walking distance to food and shopping opportunities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom

    The pool and spa

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I expected it a little more luxurious for the price.

    It was close to beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, room was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were nosies outside or on the roof of the room that we could not figure out what was making them. The bathroom door would not close completely too.

    It was super close to Lego land, and it has many restaurants nearby and store so we didn’t have to travel far. Also the beach is literally less than 10 minutes away.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    6.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty, they won’t clean your room daily unless you ask for it, (I was not told this) yet they charge you an amenity fee.

    Friendly staff, nice location, lots to do near hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Great place especially for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t have control over thermostat. We were cold.

    Room was clean and what we expected. Enjoyed the little patio off the back.

    Stayed in March 2024

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