Across from the ocean, the hotel offers rooms with either water or courtyard views. All rooms, including public areas and guest units, are comfortably furnished and beautifully decorated.
Smoke free premises. 161 units. 3 stories, interior corridors. Accessibility (Call).
I-5 exit 47 (Palomar Airport Rd), 0.5 mi nw, then just s. 6450 Carlsbad Blvd 92011.
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valet and coin laundry, airport transportation, room service, area transportation-within 5 mi.
Terms
1-7 night minimum stay, cancellation fee imposed.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 250 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
07-21-2017
Pros: The location was great.
Cons: Our air-conditioning unit was not working. Which was more unfortunate for my friend who was with me because she is in the middle of her chemo treatment for breast cancer and her body temp was running hot. In addition to that it was a very hot (100°) week
8.0
Anonymous
Very Good
07-21-2017
Pros: Proximity to beach
Cons:
7.0
Anonymous
Good
07-21-2017
Pros: right on the beach. excellent location.
Cons: pretty standard and simple hotel. nothing luxurious.
6.0
Anonymous
Pleasant
07-21-2017
Pros: Location
Cons: Lack of communication between staff.
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
07-21-2017
Pros: The room was very nice and comfortable.
Cons: No.
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
07-21-2017
Pros:
Cons: They charge for the parking that was not in our itinerary.
7.0
Anonymous
Good
07-21-2017
Pros: Good location across from beach. Free coffee.
Cons: Poor room layout. Closet doors interfere with bathroom door and room door. For the price it should have been in better condition. Slow elevator and awkwardly located. Not enoough elevators. They charge a parking fee for open lot parking.
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
07-21-2017
Pros: Location is amazing!
Cons:
5.4
Anonymous
Fair
07-17-2017
Expect more from the hotel
Pros:
Cons: I prefer to make my money more worth it. The night rate with the post mentioning 1 minute walk to the beach sounded so promising that we would be able to stay right by the beach and had such a great time. In fact the beach is across the big/highway street with cliffs which require us to either climb down or walk far out to where we can walk down easily. There is no breakfast included and restaurants are located across freeway which we had to drive. We stayed 2 nights but paid almost $800.
7.5
Anonymous
Good
07-14-2017
Convenience with sacrifice.
Pros: The first day the front desk staff was very accommodating when we arrived. The front lobby has a restaurant and full bar. Very easy to access and close to everything you need.
Cons: The other three days after arriving the front staff was below average. If they were there on the first day I would have contemplated selecting another resort. The access to towels at the pool was a bit more than challenging. Overall, I would return to the resort having this level of expectation.
5.4
Anonymous
Fair
07-14-2017
Hilton on the outside...Motel 6...
Pros: The outside of the hotel and the pool.
Cons: The air conditioner units were extremely loud, and if you turned off your individual room air, you could hear all the other units off and on all night. The carpets were old and dingy, and the tub was moldy and dirty.
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
07-12-2017
Pleasant stay in Carlsbad
Pros: The ocean view room that I booked gave a nice view of the sea (not whitewater) and beautiful sunset, despite being across the highway from the beach. The grounds were nicely kept, ample parking, nice pool area. This area is quieter than being right in town. The bed was very comfortable, sheets soft, good choice of pillows. The room was clean, conveniently and comfortably arranged. The staff that I came into contact with were smiling and helpful.
Cons: There is no direct beach access across from the hotel though the walk is not overlong unless you have a lot to carry; there is a smallish parking area at that access to at least drop folks/gear off if you can't find a space to park there. As I arrived early to check in, the desk gal said that she'd call me when the room was ready but she did not, it "got busy"-disappointing but not devastating. The included photo is taken through the screen as the window was somewhat water-spotted, which is not unusual at beach locations.
4.2
Anonymous
Disappointing
07-11-2017
Nice staff - bad smelly...
Pros: the desk help very nice
Cons: Food was bad and very expensive
The room was STINKY and stuffy
I thought it would stop smelling after opening door but it stunk. Pool was not great at all puny and old
Pretty expensive for what they offered
Bad beach access - I would never stay there again
7.1
Anonymous
Good
07-09-2017
Close to the beach, but...
Pros: The hotel is right across the street from some cliffs that overlook the beach, which is very nice.
Cons: There was a surprise $15 parking fee that wasn't mentioned on the booking site. If you're gonna pay over $200 a night for a hotel then you'd expect parking to be included...or at least mentioned on the website. Not cool. Also there aren't very many local spots to get food. (Islands, McDonalds, and Subway are your choices).
7.9
Anonymous
Good
07-09-2017
Great Stay Near Waters Edge
Pros: The friendly employees
Cons: The view of the highway
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
07-08-2017
Staff kind and helpful in...
Pros: Pool really nice, directional plaques helpful, elevator in a good location.
Cons: Breakfast too expensive.
4.2
Anonymous
Disappointing
07-06-2017
Disappointing
Pros:
Cons: Meal times, closing the restaurant at 13.00 is too early
6.3
Anonymous
Pleasant
07-04-2017
Pleasant
Pros:
Cons: they couldnt find our reservations. They didnt give us a military rate. The front desk did not seem to be empathetic at all
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
07-04-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Ocean across the street
Cons: You had to climb a cliff to get to beach
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-30-2017
Our beach Vacation
Pros: We love the hotel.. and the place
Cons: No free breakfast
4.6
Anonymous
Disappointing
06-24-2017
Disappointing
Pros:
Cons: The first night the smell was so bad we couldn't stay in the room. We had to wait until 4:00 the following day to get a new room.
The new room was ok.
Parking was full and we had long walks each time we returned.
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-22-2017
Perfect stay
Pros: Very clean and exceptional customer service,
Cons: Nothing, everything was great
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
06-21-2017
Great hotel!!!
Pros: Staff was super friendly, the cook made great food the look of the hotel was awesome.
Cons:
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
06-21-2017
Calm carlsbad
Pros: Lovely garden setting, clean room, comfortable beds, quiet room. Good parking. Lovely staff very friendly and obliging.
Cons: First night put in room over laundry - washers and driers all running from 0530 am very loud! Staff opologised and moved us without fuss to lovely quiet room. Breakfast routine buffet, nice omelets. Parking fair price at 12USD a night. Need a car to get to everything. Out of Carlsbad and on a cliff no beach access so need a car. Very restful and pool lovely.
7.1
Anonymous
Good
06-20-2017
Great location for LegoLand goers....
Pros: I like the fact that it is walking dist to the beach.
I like the cleaniness.
Staff are nice.
Cons: - didn't like the bathroom is a bit small.
- toilet is very weak ! and I had to flush 5 or 6 times.
- AC was LOUD, woke me up few times.
6.3
Anonymous
Pleasant
06-17-2017
To much money for this...
Pros:
Cons: They put us in a handicap room. The vanity in the bathroom was tiny. Parking was 14.00 a day, the sheets looked dirty. Not crisp. Pulled the comforter off the bed and found hair and other dirty particles in between the sheet and the comforter. No WIFI, unless you payed for it, and no view of the beach unless you payed for it, and 16.00 dollars for breakfast. I put a do not disturb sign on the door, and when I got back to the room, the sign was back inside hanging on the light switch, and my room wasn't clean. For almost 500.00 dollars for 2 nights, wasn't worth it. Will definitely not be back at that hotel
6.7
Anonymous
Pleasant
06-13-2017
Cool but not cool
Pros: Love the view and location
Cons: Room wasn't ready until 2 hrs after check in.
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
06-10-2017
Great place, crumby parking policy
Pros: Beautiful facility
Cons: I think they should offer free parking. There was plenty of room. Not sure where they expect you to park without paying. I think it's ridiculous to make patrons pay considering the price of hotel
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
06-08-2017
Superb
Pros:
Cons: Came our early but they didn't give the room until 3 pm .
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-05-2017
Great location and outdoor garden/pool...
Pros: Located right across from the beach this hotel also has a delightful garden and terrace with outdoor fireplace. Beautiful pool and spa area too plus o diet restaurant and bar. Lobby also has inviting seating areas so there are multiple places to hang out between activities.
Cons: Parking charge of $14/night seems a bit over the top.
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
05-30-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Bloody Mary and calamari were delicious.
Cons:
7.5
Anonymous
Good
05-30-2017
Good
Pros:
Cons: Nice place to stay except equivalent noise outside window.
6.7
Anonymous
Pleasant
05-25-2017
Walk to Beach!
Pros: I prefer Hampton Inn with the breakfast included. Didn't need the extras since I was by myself but it was a short walk to the beach.
Cons:
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
05-19-2017
Fabulous
Pros: Location was great! Ocean view and 5 minutes to Legoland!
Cons:
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
05-15-2017
Not a beach accessible property!
Pros: It was near the Field of Flowers, shopping premier outlets, and restaurants. The San Diego Zoo was about 45 minutes away.
Cons: The hotel is NOT across from the beach. The property is across from huge cliffs with NO access to the ocean or beach unless you drive several miles into Carlsbad towards Oceanside. It was very disappointing that we had to drive to a beach. In addition, parking was outside and it cost $14 each day.
7.5
Anonymous
Good
05-08-2017
Nice hotel, however, nothing is...
Pros: The room has a good size and the bed is very comfortable. The hotel is also well located, close to the beach.
Cons: Parking is not free, although is opened. You have to pay USD 14 for parking. There is no free breakfast you have to pay USD 17 each person. Nothing is free there...
7.1
Anonymous
Good
05-01-2017
Good
Pros: We enjoyed the late afternoon in the pool the kids had a blast!
The staff was very friendly
Cons: The parking wasn't that great especially not secure and we had to pay $14 a night.
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
04-24-2017
Great place to stay
Pros: The pool & the walking distance to the beach
Cons: Everything was good no dislikes
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
04-22-2017
Nice stay
Pros: Clean and comfortable. Location was nice.
Cons: They charged me twice for an additional $100 that ate up my funds and put a kink in my plans. I got my money back days later but I needed it at the time of my stay. The best part was that they blamed booking.com
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
04-19-2017
Awesome stay at this hotel....
Pros: I liked that there was a fridge and microwave in the room and free on demand service on the tv for children cartoons late night. The pool was heated and I believe it is a salt water pool, very nice in the skin. The staff are very nice and respond well to our needs. It is close to Legoland and the beach is just across the street. It is very quiet also, maybe because it is a week day. You can also do your own laundry 24 hours a day on the first floor, which is awesome compared to other hotels.
Cons: None, Our stay was very good all around.
7.5
Anonymous
Good
04-17-2017
Good
Pros:
Cons: charge for parking
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
04-09-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Bed was very nice, comfortable and very quiet
Cons:
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
04-07-2017
Recommended
Pros: Very helpful staff; clean and good location.
Cons: A bit noisy on the ground level rooms.
7.5
Anonymous
Good
04-05-2017
Good value.
Pros: Restaraunt, beach.
Cons: No walking access to outlet mall or other places. No suites available.
5.8
Anonymous
Okay
04-05-2017
Okay
Pros:
Cons: Linda was very rude
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
04-01-2017
Superb
Pros: Great location
Cons: Hard to locate vending and ice machine
6.7
Anonymous
Pleasant
03-27-2017
THE GOOD AND THE BAD.
Pros: The desk staff was very friendly and helpful.
The beach was about 4 blocks north with parking.
The room was clean the first 2 days, but neglected completely the 3rd., not good!
Cons: THE 2ND DAY THEY DID NOT CLEAN OUR ROOM OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, SHAMPOO, COFFEE, etc.. For > than $200.00 /night you expect a clean room daily.
The breakfast was ridicously expensive!!!.
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
03-20-2017
Very good
Pros:
Cons: The bathtub. Very narrow and slippery. I did not feel safe in shower.
6.3
Anonymous
Pleasant
03-18-2017
Pleasant
Pros:
Cons: Had wait for room at 3:00 check in. Room clean-up late afternoon. $14.00 a day for self parking.
7.1
Anonymous
Good
03-15-2017
It will be great if...
Pros:
Cons: There is no bottle water provided in the room. From my experience of other hotels, usually there will be two bottles a day.
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