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).
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
8.8
Tom
Excellent
young couple
05-12-2017
Pros: Beautiful view.
Cons: Noisy fridge.
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
family with young children
05-08-2017
Pros: The breakfast was great, super easy access to the beach, clean, comfy, and very friendly staff.
Cons: On the website it says "airport shuttle" but the shuttle was $100.
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
young couple
05-06-2017
Pros: Breakfast included, free internet and free parking, great view, nice clean pool and hot tubs, spacious room, excellent location
Cons:
9.6
Janet
Exceptional
young couple
05-06-2017
Pros: Location and pool area
Cons: Ground floor room not very private
9.2
Jeffrey
Wonderful
young couple
05-05-2017
Pros: The hotel is very well located to enjoy Cambria
Cons:
4.6
Anonymous
Disappointing
family with young children
05-03-2017
Pros: I really liked the location and the pool was nice. It was also a bonus to have free breakfast basics.
Cons: I thought the pictures of the hotel on your website misrepresented the property which was old and smelled of old people. Facilities were out dated, cheap, and did not make me feel as comfortable as I do at home. I would not stay here again because it did not feel like a hotel with amenities and service, but more like a motel.
10.0
Robin
Exceptional
young couple
05-02-2017
Pros:
Cons: Breakfast.
7.9
Yvonne
Good
young couple
04-28-2017
Pros:
Cons: Tiny bugs in room
10.0
Jonathan
Exceptional
family with young children
04-25-2017
Pros: Pleasant, reasonably priced, walakableto downtown, and across the street from the beach.
Cons:
8.3
Richard
Very Good
young couple
04-22-2017
Pros: Located across the street from the beach, and a beautiful sunset view.
Cons:
10.0
Kayleen
Exceptional
family with young children
04-13-2017
Pros: The pool was 82 and there is a jacuzzi for adults and another for kids.
DVD selection was good, the rec room has pool and ping pong tables.
Cons:
10.0
Machele
Exceptional
family with young children
04-08-2017
Pros: Great location
Cons:
8.3
Roger
Very Good
solo traveller
04-06-2017
Pros: Comfortable room, near the town beach and restaurants.
Cons: I couldn't make an international call from the hotel.
7.9
Denise
Good
family with young children
04-06-2017
Pros: The location was perfect. Beach is across the street and very close to the Village. Rooms were very spacious and comfortable.
Cons: No complaints
10.0
Robert
Exceptional
family with young children
04-05-2017
Pros:
Cons: Door Closings in surrounding area very loud!
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
03-27-2017
Pros: For what you pay the value is unbelievable being right by beach! Great balcony. Beautiful surroundings. Staff was more than accommodating.
Cons:
8.3
Nadia
Very Good
family with young children
03-24-2017
Pros: Great complimentary breakfast, amazing location. Good parking. Dini's restaurant - amazing - great Wednesdays $8 menu. Great service, food tasty, lovely patio. Nice pool, dvd rentals - kids loved this.
Cons: Queen rooms were spacious but king room was cramped. Housekeeping was hit and miss - didn't clean toilets, coffee pot, some days towels stocked, others not. Tub plug didn't work.
10.0
Debora
Exceptional
family with young children
03-20-2017
Pros: Clean, great breakfast, customer service excellent.
Cons:
5.0
Maria
Fair
family with young children
03-11-2017
Pros: Close to the beach and accessible to restaurants at a walking distance.
Cons: Room are old and are not sound proof enough , could here the next room and people rolling luggage in and out of the hallways
5.4
Elaine
Fair
young couple
02-26-2017
Pros: I did love the location of the property, across the street from the ocean. The front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance staff were otherwise helpful and friendly.
Cons: Unfortunately, our hotel room was damp, potentially moldy, and very unhealthy. It had been raining. The rug was damp, the sheets became damp, as did the newspapers and every other paper in the room. I ended up with a sinus infection, and went to the local urgent care and was placed on antibiotics. Management was dismissive of the situation and what we experienced, ultimately giving us 20% off the cost of the room, which I felt was poor compensation. For the manager, Monica Garcia, to claim that the staff couldn't find any leak or wetness after we had moved out of the room was unfair. I had brought a wet paper from the room to her to show her what we were experiencing while we were in there. I invited her to check for herself our clothes, towels, and bed linen, but she said it would be investigated after we moved out. That first floor hotel room should never have been rented, and at the very least, should have had a dehumidifier in it. The room itself was cramped and dingy. The breakfast was lackluster and the worker who staffed it didn't bother to replenish food items. The two nights we spent in that dingy hotel room were just awful. I spent a week being sick afterwards, and the hotel room experience was very unfortunate. Think twice before you book here!
10.0
Lindbergh
Exceptional
family with young children
02-24-2017
Pros: Waffles freshly made and black out curtains
Cons: I'll let you know when I run into a problem
10.0
Eunsun
Exceptional
family with young children
02-24-2017
Pros: Great location
Beautiful landscape
Clean room
Wonderful breakfast
Cons:
9.2
Jeanette
Wonderful
family with young children
02-23-2017
Pros: The resort itself was beautiful, the location to the beach perfect, just across the street to a stunning beach. The hotel lets you check out beach chairs for free. Perfect for walks along the ocean. The rooms were very nice. The pool was warm. Nice continental breakfast, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, pastries. Easy walking to the shops and restaurants in Carlsbad.Parking was made easy in a secure parking garage. There is a restaurant and bar in the hotel but we didn't try it.
Cons: My only complaint is that we wanted to bring our breakfast up to the upper deck area and there was a business meeting for the hotel that prevented us from being there.
10.0
Marie
Exceptional
family with young children
02-19-2017
Pros: Staff were fab especially Miss Patricia who made the family stay so welcoming.
Cons: Toaster in breakfast room needs replacing plus there should be two for busy periods. Breakfast was good with nice smiley staff
10.0
Christopher
Exceptional
family with young children
02-18-2017
Pros: Location was the best and free parking for guests
Cons:
2.5
Brittany
Poor
young couple
02-06-2017
Pros:
Cons: My room didn't have upgraded bathrooms as seen in the pictures, my shower was broken, I was late to my Sunday AM apt because of it. The staff was very unhelpful and rude about the situation. I had the worst experience. I WANT A REFUND!
10.0
Jeff
Exceptional
review category group of friends
02-02-2017
Pros: Location. Cleanliness. Staff
Cons: Could have a couple items for breakfast. (Eggs)
9.6
Richard
Exceptional
young couple
01-30-2017
Pros: Very clean facility. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Allowed to checkin early without any hassle.
Cons:
3.8
Ida
Poor
young couple
01-29-2017
Pros:
Cons: Location of the room. The room was very dark perhaps it was a storage/laundry room at one time
8.3
Carlos
Very Good
family with young children
01-26-2017
Pros: Location
Cons: Very uncomfortable bed
9.2
K
Wonderful
family with older children
01-11-2017
Pros: Lots to do here. Gym, ping pong, pool table, movie rentals, heated pool and spa. Right across from the beach and walking distance to Carlsbad Village where there are tons of restaurants. I will be coming back here for a summertime stay.
Cons: Location is great.
10.0
Tonedeafleopardlady
Exceptional
young couple
01-08-2017
Pros: Right across from the beach. Very easy access to all that Carlsbad has to offer. Some great restaurants downtown.
Cons: Décor a little dated
9.6
Frank
Exceptional
young couple
01-04-2017
Pros: The view
Cons: Pillows
10.0
Rosa
Exceptional
family with young children
12-30-2016
Pros: The front desk employee was very helpful and friendly. The facility was very clean and inviting. The location was perfect, close to the beach and walking distance to eateries and shops. We will return.
Cons: I didn't like having to leave. I will spend extra days next time we return.
9.6
Gloria
Exceptional
family with young children
12-27-2016
Pros: every thing was great. no problem
Cons: I wish your guests did not slam the door as they went out. It shook the the room. and the slamming made a lot of noise. I guess their parents never taught them how to close doors.
10.0
Harold
Exceptional
solo traveller
12-09-2016
Pros: My wife has an incurable disease. We wanted to have one last time together. This vacation was our last one together.
Cons: Nothing
9.6
Allan
Exceptional
review category group of friends
12-07-2016
Pros: The staff were always very cheerful, friendly, helpful; this goes for all the staff we encountered including front desk, breakfast, and housekeeping, but the front desk people really shone.
Location is great. Great breakfast with lots of variety and a cook who prepares waffles.
Nice pool, hot tub, and small but effective gym.
Cons: Unfortunately the Canadian dollar makes it pretty expensive.
10.0
Jacob
Exceptional
family with young children
11-15-2016
Pros: The hotel was all around amazing, the staff was great and the location was perfect. Not to mention all of the amenities that were provided. There is so much to do in the area you'll never get bored. The view from our room was so impressive as well, staring out to sea watching the dolphins swim by was a highlight of my stay.
Cons: The bed was a little hard for me but other wise no complaints here.
8.8
Rowena
Excellent
review category group of friends
11-14-2016
Pros: The rooms are clean and spacious. The location is perfect; right across the beach.
Cons: the staff were not friendly and accomodating especially the Latina lady at the breakfast room. The breakfast is below average.
4.6
Cyrus
Disappointing
review category group of friends
11-03-2016
Pros: Proximity to the beach was great.
Cons: Parked my rental car in the parking garage only to find it vandalized and the hotel had no surveillance of the incident,
7.5
Gazer
Good
family with young children
10-29-2016
Pros: Most beautiful view and location to everything! Within walking distance!
Cons: Mildew around the tub
9.2
Hugh
Wonderful
family with young children
10-22-2016
Pros: Location to the beach, friendly staff and great pool area.
Cons: Need to improve the WIFi
8.8
Joe
Excellent
family with young children
10-17-2016
Pros: no pets, staff seemed happy doing their jobs, food was good, food area was clean, rooms were clean, view was great, felt secure,liked gated basement parking, liked pool, rec room, library, movies, location was close to affordable shops and food
Cons: elevator didn't always come to floor needed, would like eggs for breakfast
9.6
Salem
Exceptional
family with young children
10-11-2016
Pros: good hotel and exslant Location
Cons:
7.9
Susan
Good
review category group of friends
10-08-2016
Pros:
Cons: air conditioner Too loud!
9.6
Greg
Exceptional
solo traveller
10-05-2016
Pros: Staff was friendly, helpful. Room amenities great. Quiet at night. Loved that best. Awesome location.
Cons: Lav sink stopped up. Had to keep water to a trickle (Rm 105)
10.0
David
Exceptional
young couple
09-30-2016
Pros: Everything. The pillows were comfortable! I have never stayed in a hotel with comfortable pillows, this was amazing to me. The staff is very friendly, the room was nice and had plenty of amenities. Overall a very awesome experience
Cons: There is nothing they could have done better!
7.1
Judy
Good
family with older children
09-27-2016
Pros: Location, parking, Housekeeping staff very pleasant and breakfast was adequate.
Cons: Pool was very noisy and open until 10:30 pm was to late.
9.6
Bifford
Exceptional
young couple
09-27-2016
Pros: Close to beach
Cons: Nothing
7.1
Bonnie
Good
mature couple
09-25-2016
Pros: We love the location and they don't charge extra for parking...:)
Cons: Beds could use a topper. Breakfast isn't very good. But pleanty of places within walking distance.
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