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Reviews of Pelican Cove Inn 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!

320 Walnut Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States of America

#5 of 49 hotels in Carlsbad

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 198 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Location, comfy bed and Stellar property manger!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    We love this location so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    Best Inn for the money, close to the coast and the main strip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have been convenient to have a microwave or fridge in room, but I get it. With those features accessible downstairs it gave a vintage kinda feel. So it was not too awful. ☺️ The biggest thing we disliked was being local to the Amtrak railway . At night and early morning, the Amtrak trains passed through honking their horns which was pretty annoying . There was only one extremely small waste bin inside the restroom. We recommend bringing some trash bags for your waste and definitely some big drinking water jugs so you won't have to go downstairs a lot for water.

    Definitely get the room with the spa bath. Lol. Each room is named after a beach off the California coast. We were in one of the rooms with the spa bath called La Jolla. The room had vaulted circular ceiling with a reading nook and fireplace. It was a pretty big room for the money and clean. We loved the vintage furniture and decor, including the beauty station by the bathroom. The lobby downstairs was a nice addition to get coffee and treats and to fill up with water. The whole experience was different due to lack of a kitchen or kitchenette, but reminded us of the kind of hotel experience someone would have had from the early 1900's btw, there was a nice self-lighting fireplace inside the room we used. The location is only a few blocks from the beach, in a very quiet neighborhood where a noise ordinance is strictly enforced between a certain time of night. The site manager Tori was very responsive and respectful, and very accommodating concerning early arrival and change in stays . FREE UNASSIGNED PARK😆 There was even an EV charging station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Wonderful place to stay for self service travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful place to stay, clean and quiet, lovely designed, every room is special. Easy walk to Carlsbad Village and the beach. It was a big surprise how relaxed everything and everyone is around here, we extended for another night, very much recommended! It is a self-service self-checkin with no reception but this worked so easy- much better than some overstaffed hotels. A bit like a cottage.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Close to beach, very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really friendly staff, comfortable Bed and great location close to beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing beach stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy in…easy out. Short walk to beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Large rooms. Let us have a late check out. Free parking! Clean. Quick responses btw text message. Not having a staffed lobby was not a problem!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Great value
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    carpet needs attention under furniture

    Location, distance to beach, washer/dryer available, room size

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing! This place is a hidden gem!

    The location is killer and the room was so cozy, with a fantastic shower and a working fireplace! And comfy beds!! Cleanliness was top notch and check-in was all electronic - just the way I like it :) I will be back for sure!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    comfortable stay, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like seeing somebody at a reception desk to ask questions about the area, or just to feel more at home

    Beach/Hawaii theme, decoration, clean and updated.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    We would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    not much to dislike for the price - had a problem with the shower, but quickly resolved by the manager.

    A quality room, with good accessible facilities on-site, and a short walk into town.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    10
    Perfect setting, so close to the beach for morning walks with my coffee.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Quaint, easy, great location. Totally recommend

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    10
    its a very quaint place, im surprised how close it is to the beach and it feels very comfortable and peaceful there.i wi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    they offered fridge and microwave which i was fortunate enough to be super close to, but i prefer to have my own in the room specially when i have my kids.

    clean,simple,close to so many stores, and specially the beach…hot tub is amazing! my kids was thrilled.except they train sound, its quiet for the nost part. ❤️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    Quiet, comfortable stay . Good location to town and village.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower head in bathroom was small and not working properly.

    Large, clean room with comfortable bed. Fireplace a nice plus along with coffee available in lobby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    9.0
    Best kept secret
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs

    Charming BnB! Lovely rooms and patio.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Heaven
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    I loved eveeything peace and quiet i can live here lol

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I live locally and book this boutique hotel whenever I have groups of guests visiting. My guests are always happy and tell me it is very clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    10
    Little gem ! We will be back to visit when in the area again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Host and staff were amazing ! The entire inn was nestled away and just a short walking distance from the center of town.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    10
    We spent one night and enjoyed it thoroughly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The room was big and everything was first class

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    9.0
    Had all the convenient amenities only we did not see the wine glasses till after the fact. Would have been nice to have
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was comfortable only it had an antiseptic smell that was not pleasant. We had brought our own linen so we used it instead.

    Very convenient, we had to leave our home for fumigation and this was very convenient for us.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    8.0
    Location was tops. Appreciate a small hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Better or more blankets for the queen sofa bed. Asked for and got a top sheet for the queen bed as thought it unsanitary to be under a spread with no top sheet that is used by hundreds of people. Minor stuff that could easily be fixed. I would also suggest they put a grab bar by the bathtub -- little slippery getting out of the tub for older people!

    Outstanding location. The room was as pictured. The staff responsive to questions/needed some help. Would book again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    10
    amazing last minute beach getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    It was spacious, very clean, comfortable. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The neighborhood was quiet. Plenty of parking. Previous reviews mentioned things the Inn doesn’t have like a microwave, refrigerator, iron, ironing board. They have all of these things available, plus beach towels and chairs and boogey boards. There’s chairs to lounge on the porch. There’s an amazing fireplace in the room even. I’d add more pictures but it only allows 4.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    10
    .cozy place in Carlsbad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike.

    Comfortable bed. Stayed one night it was cozy and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

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