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Reviews of Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#40 of 49 hotels in Carlsbad

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1496 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

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

    Smelled a little musty. There was not enough toilet paper. No microwave. House keeper did not come in 2 days

    Location is the best part of this hotel

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    7.0
    the lack of privacy with the thin walls was the only thing to dislike. other than that, it was okay for the 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    walls are way too thin. you can hear everything; even others having conversations in the room next to you. we had to keep the TV on during the night in order to sleep because we could hear the people above us & next to us the entire time.

    we liked how close it was to other things!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I found someone else hair in the shower

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    8.0
    We would refer this place to friends and family making future plans to visit Legoland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The duplicate billing

    The location and convenience to Legoland.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    6.0
    Could be Better
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed here for a wedding and none of the AC units worked in any of the rooms. Rooms were hot and humid, and would not cool off even with windows open.

    The location to the beach, and San Diego are very convenient. King Room was very clean and spacious.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    6.0
    This hotel was over priced for the condition of the rooms. The bathrooms need to be updated and the cleanliness of the b
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness of the rooms, price, and amenities.

    Location and the Windmill Food Hall

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sliding door was so difficult to open it was not convenient to use and we purposely wanted the patio. Very disappointing.

    Loved the pool and little cabana lounges!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2023

    8.0
    Rustic Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    HVAC wasn't working properly.

    Location, cleanliness, staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms need remodeling

    Location, and.Food Court.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    7.0
    Nice big rooms, clean and comfortable and convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Just be aware wedding guests stay here and they can be noisy and drunk late into the night. We had a group next to us that kept going till 3 am in the morning despite us complaining to the night reception and a warning from security. Upon check out I spoke to reception about the issue, they were very apologetic and offered to reimburse me for one night stay. I also wrote an email to the general manager and he promptly followed up with an apology, and an assurance that he has briefed the security team to be much more effective in managing guests who are unruly.

    Clean, comfortable and conveniently located across the road from outlet shopping and The Windmill food place. Excellent handling of noise complaint by reception staff and general manager.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    8.0
    it was a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was a bit outdated but clean & Mrs. Lisa at the front desk is so great. She made sure to accommodate my family and I with our request.

    location was spot on. located near tons of shopping centers.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is fantastic. Very basic

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2023

    8.0
    Room needs some TLC in the bathroom ( renovation). kudos to the room attendant for making great beds 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front office staff. We got to the hotel around 8pm after a 7hrs road trip and the front desk person (asian lady) just came from the back office, didn’t said good evening or smiled or make any eye contact, she just asked if we had a reservation and asks for ID and a credit card. I’m sorry but I work in the hospitality industry and front desk staff should be more attentive with guest. unfortunately she was not the only one because there was 2 more gentlemen’s during the day shift who had same attitude. They should take some Customer Service training and try to apply the 5-10 rule.

    location and spacious rooms.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were not told ahead of time the pool was not in working order.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    7.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom needed a bath mat and bathroom rug. The bathroom hair dryer did not work. Also needed more coffee supplies.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2023

    6.0
    I love the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our next-door neighbor was too loud. They were playing loud music, banging walls and even knocking so hard on our door.

    I like the location that is close to shopping and dining.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2023

    8.0
    Great Location Close to Legoland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had a mouldy smell upon entering. Not actually sure where it was coming from because everything looked clean. The bath/shower combo is in need of an update. And the pool heating wasn't working during our stay which meant it was too cold to swim. If it wasn't for the damp mouldy smell in our room I would have rated this place higher.

    The location was awesome. Across the road from an outlet, the flower fields and some amazing places to eat. Only a short shuttle drive (free from the hotel) to Legoland which was the main reason for our visit. They also offer a free shuttle into Carlsbad Village. The pool area was lovely even though it was cooler during our stay. Our room was quiet and a decent size. I liked how our back door opened directly into the pool area on the ground floor. The beds were also comfortable. The self-service laundry was an added bonus too.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant and safe stay at a convenient location to the theme park
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    It took us some time to find our room, I hope there are more clear direction signs at night.

    Walking distance to Legoland, and parking permit remains valid till the end of the day after check-out. There are secured entrances from parking lot to hotel room buildings.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shuttle to Legoland—convenient and reliable! The hotel is across the street from the outlet mall, so we could walk there and grab a bite to eat. Every staff member was friendly!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    8.0
    wonderfully cold!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    pool heater was broken

    beautiful place

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    8.0
    Overall I was satisfied.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise in the room at night. When walking bare foot everything in the room shakes. The small fridge makes louds noise at night

    There was no breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very noisy near our room, not other guests, just wierd sounds almost like drumming.

    The pool was nice

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a little outdated

    nice

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    6.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room door faced the freeway and it was beyond noisy - to the point where we had trouble sleeping. If you stay here be sure to request a room that doesn't back up to the freeway! It's also a larger properly and a bit confusing making your way around (need to unlock various gates and such.)

    Location is perfect for Flower Fields and outlet mall visit.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2023

    8.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facility and amenities were very nice. Close to the ocean and the shops across the street.

    Stayed in March 2023

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