Tamarack Beach Resort

AAA Inspector Rating

8.7

Excellent

221 Guest Ratings

3200 Carlsbad Blvd

Carlsbad, CA 92008- Map It

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3.2

Overall

Room3.3

Bath3.1

Public Areas3.4

AAA Inspector Notes

This family-oriented property is across the street from the beach and within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. A rec room boasts checkers, backgammon, pool tables and a DVD library. DVD rentals are complimentary for guests, who also have access to a barbecue area, pool and fitness facility. Rooms with full and partial ocean views have patios. Smoke free premises. 23 units. 3 stories, exterior corridors. Accessibility (Call).

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Amenities & Services

WiFi

Swimming Pool

Pets Allowed

Fitness Center

ECO Friendly

Electric Charging

Accessible

Business Center

Type

Hotel

Location

I-5 exit 50 (Carlsbad Village Dr), 0.8 mi w, then just s. 3200 Carlsbad Blvd 92008.

Pool

heated outdoor.

Business Services

Available on premises

Room Amenities

refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, wireless Internet.

Sports & Recreation

hot tub, beach access, recreation programs, game room, exercise room.

Terms

cancellation fee imposed.

Guest Ratings

OVERALL GUEST SCORE

Excellent

Based on Ratings from 221 guests

Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

03-13-2017

Exceptional

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7.1

Anonymous

Good

02-27-2017

Good

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7.5

Anonymous

Good

12-31-2016

Good

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9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

06-27-2016

Exceptional

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

06-15-2016

Exceptional

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-16-2016

Exceptional

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-07-2016

Great view of beach.

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7.9

Anonymous

Good

02-12-2016

Good

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

01-03-2016

Exceptional

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9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

12-28-2015

Exceptional

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

12-16-2015

Exceptional

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7.5

Anonymous

Good

11-04-2015

Good

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8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

06-02-2016

Very good

Pros: Location is very close to the beach and perfect for where we want to be.

Cons:

7.5

Anonymous

Good

05-31-2016

Good

Pros: Right across from Carlsbad Beach and walking distance to multiple restaurants.

Cons: The hotel seems a little old and rundown but the room was big clean and comfortable.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-30-2016

EXCELLENT STAY FOR THE MONEY

Pros: JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING....OUR ROOM WAS GREAT.....ALL AMENITIES WERE CLOSE AT HAND.....OCEAN, POOL, REC. BREAKFAST AREA.....

Cons: THE ONLY THING WORTH LISTING IS THAT THERE WERE NO GRAB BARS IN THE TUB/SHOWER AREA OF THE BATHROOM.....

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-29-2016

perfect hotel in a perfect...

Pros: Very nice people and clean hotel. Loved everything about it.

Cons:

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-28-2016

My new favorite!

Pros: Perfect! Perfect location, very close to everything! Perfect view, we had a corner room with balcony and perfect sunset view! Beds were soft and comfy. The people at the front desk were friendly, fun and very accommodating. Loved walking and checking out all the boutiques. There's a sidewalk along the street the length of the beach and a little beyond, perfect place to get your steps in. Local restaurants within walking distance. Everything you need right there! Just really enjoyed it and definitely plan on going back.

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9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-27-2016

Great location and it was...

Pros: Great location. Close to restaurants, stores, and the ocean.

Cons: Our room was small. The room our children had was much larger.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-19-2016

A great place close to...

Pros: The warmness of the other guests made it feel more "home like". The cleaning staff seemed to be warm as well, not just a job.

Cons: Not a negative: If they had a referral available for local RV parking options it would have saved us a trip back down to San Diego to retrieve the RV after our stay.

7.1

Anonymous

Good

05-16-2016

Good

Pros: Good location, nice rooms, friendly staff.

Cons: Found hair in the bath tub. plumbing was noisy.

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-15-2016

Convenient and beach

Pros: Love the location to the beach and to all the Village has to offer

Cons: I always wish it was a little less expensive lol

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

05-14-2016

Fabulous

Pros: The rooms with view to the sea are excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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7.1

Anonymous

Good

05-13-2016

Tamarack Hotel

Pros: The location, the balcony, and the size of the room.

Cons: Choice of breakfast options. Lack of decor in the bathroom. No coat hooks in the entry way.

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

05-11-2016

Fabulous

Pros: location is great

Cons: Coffee at breakfast was undrinkable

5.8

Anonymous

Okay

05-09-2016

Not worth the price

Pros: Very nice view from the living room.

Cons: It was said to be a balcony in the apartment but this was a 40 cm wide shelf where you had to squeeze out and there were no possibility to sit what so ever. The pool area were very poor for a hotel in this price category.

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

05-06-2016

Fabulous

Pros: Clean friendly and right on the beach

Cons: The bed was a rock hard brick

7.5

Anonymous

Good

05-03-2016

Good

Pros: Spacious room, spacious terrace, very enjoyable.

Cons: No guest laundry facilities, only very few and basic TV channels available. Room 122, a double queen bed room, has no door separating bathroom vanity area from the main room;serious lack of privacy.

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

04-26-2016

Special Spit

Pros: Great location. Beautiful clean beach and city

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

04-25-2016

I want to go back

Pros: I absolutely love it here I have stayed here twice within this year it feels like home. I always get the ocean front room which I love.

Cons: I don't like to complain when we get free stuff the breakfast is good, the only thing is eggs would be great. The sausage and bacon sometimes taste like wire on what it was cooked other than that good.

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

04-24-2016

Exceptional

Pros: Great location right across the street from the beach! We loved that they even had a hot tub for children (and one for adults) as the temperature was adjusted for little ones. The best perk might've been all that the rec room had to offer from breakfast to pool to weekly activities planned out for the whole family. We had fun painting ceramic magnets and entering a puzzle competition. Lastly, the room was consistently cleaned quickly and early in the day. This is huge for us as a family with two young kids who still nap!

Cons: My only complaint was that our room had a mild odor to it probably due to water damage.

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

04-24-2016

Definitely a must stay

Pros: Great location near the beach, comfortable beds, pillows and sheets.

Cons: Bathroom could use some updating or extra attention

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

04-24-2016

Great place to stay!

Pros: Waffles at breakfast! Easy access to freeway. Easy walk across street to beach! Seperate children's hot tub. Nice pool. Great staff. Very clean. Big rooms! Good hours for breakfast.

Cons: No eggs or potatoes at breakfast, bacon was not very good.

9.2

Anonymous

Wonderful

04-22-2016

I highly recommend

Pros: The patio and location. Great views. Large room.

Cons: Not sure?

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

04-19-2016

Overall we were not disappointed;...

Pros: There were 2 adults and three children, 16, 13, and 5. Room was large and accommodating, ordered a rollaway for the 5 year old, no problem, no excuses like other hotels.

Cons: Continental breakfast was ok, sausage and bacon cooked in microwave, perhaps additional items, hot eggs and potatoes.

7.5

Anonymous

Good

04-14-2016

breakfast blows

Pros: the view

Cons: continental breakfast needs a lot of help,almost non existant

4.2

Anonymous

Disappointing

04-10-2016

Don't waste your money in...

Pros:

Cons: I have booked with booking.com and then go to the Hotel. The front desk said they received no information from booking.com. Then after half hour they said they received the booking but they have no rooms. After waiting for them, they said we have to move room on the following day. They said only two different left. But in fact they have many. Then they put me to a one bed room which we booked for two queen beds. Then I complained they bring us down stair for two double bed room. The room was ok but then a lot of noise from the upstairs when people use the bath or toilet room. No sea view, just the four comer and the pool where many walk in and out. My family could not even sleep because of this noise. I complained to the front desk, they said the manager will come and talk to solve the problem. No body showed up and helped us. I did not have that much of time to keep going back and forth for the problem. It is not worth at all. Don't ever go to this hotel for any of your retreat trip. I am San Diego citizens.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

04-06-2016

Amazing stay will come back...

Pros: Loved everything

Cons: Didn't dislike anything.

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

04-06-2016

Great place right across from...

Pros: Great location and very helpful staff!

Cons: The pillows are quite thick and tall, but not comfortable at all because it's hard to sleep with your head that high. We all slept without pillows.

9.2

Anonymous

Wonderful

03-30-2016

Will stay again. Perfect location.

Pros: Great location. Friendly staff

Cons: Average continental breakfast.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

03-27-2016

found our new vacation spot

Pros: Staff was very friendly, room was clean and comfy, breakfast was always hot. my little one loved playing ping pong in the rec room.just minutes from Lego land and a short drive to the zoo.view from the room was amazing

Cons: Sound from the street was a bit loud at times.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

03-24-2016

Great, well rounded hotel

Pros: Great location, price and amenities. Every staff member was pleasant and helpful. One of the few hotels I would seek out on a return trip!

Cons: Pool was a tad cold

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

03-23-2016

Carlsbad Gem.

Pros: The price and location can't be beat. There are not enough accolades and praise I can give to the staff. The front desk are my favorite propel. They made me feel as if I'd known them for years. I met the housekeeping and even the gardener. All warm friendly and great at their jobs. My room was stunning. I love the courtyard. I slept wonderfully every night. Then throw in fresh waffles made to order every morning. I can't wait to come back.

Cons: I loved everything!!!!

7.1

Anonymous

Good

03-22-2016

Clean and good location but...

Pros: Location is great and our room was clean.

Cons: The walls were very thin. We could hear luggage, kids, and employees in the halls all day and night. The refrigerator was loud and something in a nearby room (laundry? Generator?) was ridiculously loud. We slept poorly each night even with ear plugs. The iron had dirty water in it and ruined my wife's new j crew sweater.

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

03-21-2016

Good hotel for the family...

Pros: location

Cons: breakfest

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

03-20-2016

Loved Tamarack!

Pros: Beds were very comfortable. Room clean. Our kids loved that there was a jacuzzi just for kids! Was very child friendly. We even had a partial, but still great view of the ocean! We didn't want to leave...

Cons: Breakfast was satisfactory but not great. Not a lot of choices for kids. Just ok. Breakfast staff was great though.

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

03-16-2016

Very good

Pros: the staff was very friendly and helpful fresh water and coffee/tea available 24 hours; easy access to rec room and activities

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8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

03-16-2016

Ocean front Carlsbad

Pros: The staff was friendly and the breakfast was good. In room robes were great.

Cons: We asked for a quiet room and were in 118 right by the elevator and steps it was quite noisy beginning at 7 each morning.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

03-14-2016

right next to the beach

Pros: we loved being at this hotel. Next to the beach what more can you ask for. 10 mins to lego land. it was clean the breakfast was awesome as well. the pool was heated... overall its just awesome i would stay here again.

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10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

03-11-2016

A beautiful property. The rooms...

Pros: Having never stayed at Tamarack Beach Resort we were pleasantly surprised. We will be staying there again in the future v

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6.7

Anonymous

Pleasant

03-09-2016

Pleasant

Pros: Staff all very friendly, cleaning began very early. Room was cleaned timely and always with fresh towels.

Cons: It needs an upgrade, rooms (bedding, etc)are ok, but, showers and bath, flooring need an upgrade. Bed, ok, have slept in better king size beds. Our room location was not ideal, had difficulty using roller suitcase carts. You need to go around through the pool to use carts because of steps. One elevator was not working the entire time we were there. Probably would not stay at this resort again.

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