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A recently renovated villa in Carlsbad and within 23 km of Torrey Pines State Reserve, Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa features a garden, comfortable allergy-free rooms and free WiFi. The accommodation has a spa bath and a sauna. All rooms are fitted with a balcony with views of the pool.

The resort is beautiful and very comfortably located close to 5 highway and close to get to everywhere

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£370
per night

Located within 24 km of Torrey Pines State Reserve and 33 km of San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Coastal Hideaway provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Carlsbad. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests.

The wonderful people, and the amazing back yard.

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9.4
Superb
84 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Set 2.4 km from Tamarack State Beach, 28 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve and 37 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Great Group Retreat! Hacienda Decor, Spacious Floor Plan, Private Backyard features accommodation located in Carlsbad. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from South State Beach.

Home layout Atrium Backyard and patio Well supplied Exceptionally clean

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£392
per night

Oceanfront Villa with Private Beach Access, Remodeled Kitchen is set in Carlsbad, 400 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, 2.4 km from Tamarack State Beach, as well as 28 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from South State Beach.

The view was awesome but could have been a little cleaner. Will definitely come back

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£856
per night

This Carlsbad hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Legoland theme park. The completely non-smoking hotel offers a hot daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Hampton Inn Carlsbad North San Diego County features a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee maker in each room. A hair dryer and ironing facilities are also included in every room.

Very nice and friendly staff Very clean and newly built hotel, building and rooms Large rooms Very close to Legoland and very convenient

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8.8
Fabulous
1,407 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

Situated in Carlsbad, 500 metres from Tamarack State Beach, Pelican Cove Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

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

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8.9
Fabulous
220 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

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 4.8 km away.

Each air-conditioned room and suite at this hotel features a flat-screen cable satellite TV with pay-per-view channels, a microwave and a refrigerator. Featuring a spa bath, the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and bed linen.

Clean large room, free and easy parking, free breakfast, nice shower, friendly staff. Good location if you have a car.

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8.6
Fabulous
343 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

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

Rooms at the West Inn and Suites are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. The rooms also have a coffee maker and a safety deposit box.

Location was great. Perfect for what we needed. Near restaurants, near the beach, highway. Rooms were spacious, bed was very comfortable. Pool area was perfect and breakfast was great too.

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8.7
Fabulous
603 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

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.

Guest rooms at Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. The rooms feature cable TV.

The room was super clean and the location was perfect. Literally four minutes from the beach.

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7.9
Good
265 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Located in Carlsbad in the California region, Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR has a patio. It is set 400 metres from Carlsbad State Beach and features a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Tamarack State Beach.

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9
Superb
1 reviews
Price from
£223
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Hampton Inn Carlsbad North San Diego County
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,407 reviews

    This Carlsbad hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Legoland theme park. The completely non-smoking hotel offers a hot daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

    Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was delicious.

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 343 reviews

    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 4.8 km away.

    The location good parking the room was very conphy

  • Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    A recently renovated villa in Carlsbad and within 23 km of Torrey Pines State Reserve, Luxury Villa at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa features a garden, comfortable allergy-free rooms and free WiFi.

    Wir hatten eine großzügige Villa mit 58 qm und einer sehr schönen Terrasse. Sehr schöne Anlage.

  • Great Group Retreat! Hacienda Decor, Spacious Floor Plan, Private Backyard
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Set 2.4 km from Tamarack State Beach, 28 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve and 37 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Great Group Retreat!

  • Oceanfront Villa with Private Beach Access, Remodeled Kitchen
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Oceanfront Villa with Private Beach Access, Remodeled Kitchen is set in Carlsbad, 400 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, 2.4 km from Tamarack State Beach, as well as 28 km from Torrey Pines State...

    very clean and a bathroom in each bedroom was great.

  • West Inn & Suites
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 609 reviews

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

    Excellent overall experience. Would highly recommend

  • Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Located in Carlsbad in the California region, Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR has a patio. It is set 400 metres from Carlsbad State Beach and features a 24-hour front desk.

  • Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Walk To Beach - EV Charger - Outdoor Dining - 2BR features a terrace and is set in Carlsbad, within just 200 metres of Tamarack State Beach and 400 metres of Carlsbad State Beach.

Great access to the city centre! Check these cheap hotels in Carlsbad

  • 90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Carlsbad, 2.8 km from Oceanside City Beach, 32 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve, as well as...

  • Remodeled Beach Bungalow, Block to the Beach
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Remodeled Beach Bungalow, Block to the Beach is set in Carlsbad. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Upper Condo Unit
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Situated in Carlsbad, 80 metres from Tamarack State Beach and 700 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Upper Condo Unit offers air conditioning.

  • Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Lower Condo Unit
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Carlsbad, 80 metres from Tamarack State Beach and 700 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Lower Condo Unit offers air conditioning.

  • Ocean Views, Across The Street From Beach, Private Patio
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set in Carlsbad, 200 metres from Tamarack State Beach and 600 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, Ocean Views, Across The Street From Beach, Private Patio offers a private beach area and air...

  • Pacific Views Carlsbad
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated in Carlsbad, 200 metres from Tamarack State Beach and 600 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, Pacific Views Carlsbad features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

  • Coastal Beauty
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set in Carlsbad, 100 metres from Tamarack State Beach and 400 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, Coastal Beauty offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

  • CB-3900B - Coastal Carlsbad Surfer's Hideaway
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    CB-3900B - Coastal Carlsbad Surfer's Hideaway is situated in Carlsbad, 2.6 km from South State Beach, 31 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve, as well as 38 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

  • Beach House Near Legoland With AC & Walkable To Beach - Carlsbad San Diego
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Comprising a garden and barbecue facilities, Beach House Near Legoland With AC & Walkable To Beach - Carlsbad San Diego is a recently renovated accommodation in Carlsbad located close to Carlsbad...

  • Cozy Carlsbad Home - 2 blocks to Beach
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located 600 metres from South State Beach, 2 km from Tamarack State Beach and 28 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve, Cozy Carlsbad Home - 2 blocks to Beach features accommodation set in Carlsbad.

  • Walk to Beach, AC, Firepit, Grill
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Carlsbad and only 300 metres from Tamarack State Beach, Walk to Beach, AC, Firepit, Grill offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Fine Wines & Water Views
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Fine Wines & Water Views is located in Carlsbad, 500 metres from Carlsbad State Beach, 2.5 km from South State Beach, as well as 31 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

  • Coastal Hideaway
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 84 reviews

    Located within 24 km of Torrey Pines State Reserve and 33 km of San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Coastal Hideaway provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Carlsbad.

    It was beautiful. Host was amazing! Very friendly and helpful.

  • Modern Tamarack Cottage
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Carlsbad, 1.6 km from Tamarack State Beach and 1.7 km from Carlsbad State Beach, Modern Tamarack Cottage features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

  • Pelican Cove Inn
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 220 reviews

    Situated in Carlsbad, 500 metres from Tamarack State Beach, Pelican Cove Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    I loved eveeything peace and quiet i can live here lol

  • 329 Oak Ave
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Carlsbad, 400 metres from Tamarack State Beach and 1.6 km from Carlsbad State Beach, 329 Oak Ave provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 265 reviews

    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.

    Largest room for the price in carlsbad or san diego

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Cheap hotels that guests love in Carlsbad

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 348 reviews
    Wonderful location and a very cute property! Parking was a nice bonus and the common areas were very clean and enjoyable.
    Cody
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £97.71
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,084 reviews
    Great customer service. Good location. Breakfast is good. Very clean, with well maintained grounds.
    ron
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £89.32
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 532 reviews
    Great location, very clean and comfortable bed; excellent customer service; great coffee
    Santiago
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £188.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 622 reviews
    Everything. Perfect location, spacious rooms, very clean, great breakfast included!
    Larissa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.95
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,116 reviews
    I have stayed there many times before. It is inexpensive and great location. Best breakfast place right across street, Tip Top Meats. Very close to beach and my favorite restaraunt Fidel's, mexican
    E
    Edward
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £62.95
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,116 reviews
    The room is very clean and cheap.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £62.95
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,116 reviews
    Our room was very clean and well maintained. The overall experience was what I expected, decent accommodation at an affordable price. The location is very close to a Costco, which allowed us to purchase some necessities and get a quick bite to eat.
    Mike
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £199.32
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 429 reviews
    Bright , very clean room, comfortable; Pretty facility ; lovely pool etc and excellent location.
    jerry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £205.30
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 603 reviews
    Excellent location with the beach just minutes away. A perfect tropical setting with lots of palm trees and flowers. Very reasonably priced. Appreciated the kitchenette. Very clean suite. Friendly and very helpful staff.
    Gordon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.44
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,124 reviews
    Average location area. It was cheap and close to legoland. Heating was good. Bedsheets were nice and clean. Overall the room was clean
    Sudiksha Shiksha
    Family with young children

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