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Reviews of Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea 3 stars

751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, 92011-3205, United States

#33 of 50 hotels in Carlsbad

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 659 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    good for last minutes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was to simply. The bed was lumpy.

    Room was good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, chill, and pretty clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly nothing huge. They need a better vendor/snacks/misc convenience area. It was extremely bare bones (no travel supplies like toothbrush, no electrolyte drinks like Gatorade).

    Room was clean and pleasant, staff were helpful and friendly, pool was nice, and parking was easy.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    The food at breakfast was good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    The schedule housekeeping thing pissed me off never heard of it at least let people know at check in🤦‍♀️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only stayed 2 nights checked in at 4pm and didn’t get housekeeping the next morning because apparently you have to schedule it in advance which is bs since we weren’t told and the next morning was out check out morning had a long drive home so we left at 6am instead of the scheduled 11am check out.

    It was good has a microwave, fridge, and mini little stove so It had a good feel! It felt more like home than a hotel

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    It did what I had to do but could’ve been better for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a little small and didn’t look like the pictures, the rooms could be cleaned better .

    Location was beautiful, breakfast was okay , pool was amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Strange smell in the room, had to have the room window opened to help.

    Location & very good variety of breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Only spent one night but very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to note, very limited eating choices close by

    Good breakfast, laundry facilities, heated pool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Could have been a better stay experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our fridge didn't work, the plugs by our bed kept having the chargers fall out, the coffee pot wasn't plugged in & the plug was behind the TV cabinet & the workers doing construction stood out our door at 7am laughing & talking loudly. I'll make sure I am to not be by any utilities rooms in the future. I'm usually not a complainer, however, I didn't have a pen to write on the maintenance request form & we had to leave to make our travel arrangements.

    The breakfast was hot, fresh & good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Clean and spacious room in a fantastic location and at an excellent price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    My family was impressed with the size of the suite that we stayed in, particularly since it was so well-priced. The suite was spacious, with a full kitchen (large fridge, microwave, stove, and dishwasher), a living room with a couch and TV, a bedroom with 2 beds and another TV, and the restroom. The suite was very clean and comfy. Highly recommend staying here!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    It is worth the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property has a non-smoking policy, however there were people smoking on the parking lot. It is hard then to know how it really works, and you can get afraid to smoke somewhere, since a fee of 200 dollars may be applied if you smoke inside the property. The surrounds are really dark and there is not much. That means, to smoke, I needed to walk around in the desert streets. Did not like that experience.

    The room was quite big and fully equipped. The staff was always available. In general, the room looked well cleaned.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    So happy with this place for the price. Great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That our keys didn’t work on day 2 despite being checked in for two nights. Breakfast meh

    Such a smart furniture set up- comfortable, nice pool area with reasonable hours; lots of storage space and places to hang towels.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hot water in the bathroom sink or shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    I felt overall, the hotel itself was really great space for my family. I loved that there was two bedrooms and the squar
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom King Suite with Two King Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom tub was leaking. The couch inside the room is very outdated and not that comfortable. I think that is something that should be upgraded. I feel with a better couch it would have made the room more elevated. Also, the stools to sit on could be upgraded as well. They look a little dated and are not very comfortable.

    I liked the location. It was not far from shops and it was the perfect location for our Legoland trip. Although, it was next to a motel. The building and property seemed well kept visually. It had the curb appeal to seem safe and nice. I liked that parking was close to our hotel room as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Easy location - great breakfast - clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shampoo in room (2 conditioners instead) and shower curtain was bent and couldn’t be closed so water went everywhere.

    Breakfast was great! Taste great a a surprising variety of items!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    I love this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows needs a makeover. Very loud specially if staying by the freeway side.

    Location, cleanliness, friendly service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again. Xlnt value
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath spout did not have diverter couldn’t take a shower

    2 rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfy, clean, and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing! Everything was perfect.

    Everything was very clean, the staff was super helpful and friendly, and breakfast was great! Also, amazing location, walking distance of a strip mall and public transit! Very much recommend staying here!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Best family vacation at the Best Western by the Sea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom King Suite with Two King Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were very uncomfortable. I wish they had curtains that closed all the way. We were on the first floor and all the light came in at night through the window because the curtains only close half way.

    I love the location of the property very close to our destination Legoland.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    It was OK stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that the room didn’t have enough locks on the door. windows don’t have a lot of privacy

    The breakfast was good .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Okay for a road trip stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to interstate. Bit Noisy

    Nice and clean with good facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs an upgraded dual pane windows, couldn’t sleep due to freeway noise due to old windows.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was really close to I-5, which we knew going in. Our room had some maintenance issues.

    Great hot tub and pool, awesome staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Verry well improve
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for your money and not far from the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast included waffles, eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, cereal, bagels, muffins, and more. It was a lot more than I was expected and it was very good. The only thing that I didn't care for was the orange juice which tasted more like flavored water but it's not enough for me to not book it again. The bed was really comfortable and I wish I could have slept longer. While the location of the hotel was not in a bad location it definitely is not within walking distance to anything. It's more industrial with car dealerships and businesses but it is not far from the beach at all. It was a great value. The staff were all very friendly, asked about my stay, how I liked the room, what my plans were for my stay. Everyone was very pleasant.

    Stayed in March 2024

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