The Best Hotels Closest to Carlsbad State Beach in Carlsbad - 2026 Updated Prices

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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

1. Beach Terrace

0.7 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Beth

฿6,349

฿8,792 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

2. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 2.7 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Anthony

฿3,520

฿4,691 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a wooden fence.

A living room with a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a yellow cabinet.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern room with a mounted TV, wooden flooring, a checkered rug, and a wooden door.

3. The Green Room Hotel

2.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Debra M

฿4,747

฿5,340 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, each with a built-in fire feature, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a reception desk, and decorative glass spheres.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and palm trees.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 0.3 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Edgar

฿6,951

฿7,799 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A resort with a well-lit entrance, palm trees, and a stone facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

5. Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Carlsbad Village, 0.5 km from Carlsbad State Beach

William

฿8,150

฿9,128 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.

6. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach, 0.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Robert

฿5,949

฿6,663 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

A hotel with a red facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with palm trees.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a potted plant to the right, and a framed picture above the door.

A parking lot with a building featuring a red-tiled roof and multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees.

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Olde Carlsbad, 1.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Amber Joy

฿2,499

฿2,798 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, multiple balconies, and lush tropical landscaping.

A covered outdoor area with a white lattice fence, a concrete patio, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, a television, and a wardrobe.

A pathway leading to a white building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

8. Pelican Cove Inn

North Beach, 0.3 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Jennifer

฿4,551

฿5,097 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

A reception area with a counter, baskets, and shelves with various items.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a covered patio, landscaped garden, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

9. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 0.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Roy

฿6,433

฿7,218 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach, outdoor seating, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern two-story building with a garage, a balcony, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Ocean Villas, a reception area, and potted plants.

10. Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 0.6 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Gary

฿10,241

฿23,005 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and artwork on the walls.

A sign for Oceanside Inn & Suites indicating a vacancy.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower curtain.

11. Oceanside Inn & Suites

2.6 km from Carlsbad State Beach

thomas

฿2,647

฿2,978 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with multiple-story buildings, outdoor seating areas, and a pathway leading to the beach.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, wooden chairs, and a palm tree.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

12. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Village, 0.4 km from Carlsbad State Beach

jerry

฿7,350

฿9,342 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

A hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad, 1.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Darlene

฿2,922

฿3,278 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a large arched entrance, a sign reading "HYLAND INN", and a parking lot in front.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser.

14. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad, 1.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

David

฿2,355

฿2,823 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A living room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a clock on the wall, and a potted plant.

A motel with a signboard, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

15. Scandia Motel

Carlsbad Village, 1.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Rob

฿1,914

฿2,557 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A Stay America hotel with a lobby entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small dining area with a bench.

A coffee station with two coffee makers, a selection of coffee pods, and disposable cups.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

16. Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

Carlsbad Village, 1.3 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Christopher

฿3,668

฿4,118 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

17. Twelve Senses Retreat

14.4 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Jacklyn

฿11,929

฿13,188 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

18. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

12.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Shannon J

฿4,726

฿5,208 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious living room with a herringbone wood floor, wooden ceiling beams, and a large painting on the wall.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, green upholstered seating, and a patterned ceiling.

19. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

20.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Robert

฿11,273

฿13,985 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

17.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Paula

฿4,467

฿4,922 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Carlsbad State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beach Terrace	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,069 reviews	View
The Green Room Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 326 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 379 reviews	View
Ocean Palms Beach Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"We love it at this hotel, but I didn’t give it 5 stars this time because it smelled musty in the lobby and in our room, and our bathroom was where I could smell it the worst. Last time we stayed, we were given an upstairs room but this time we were downstairs very near the lobby. I figured it was from the weather and being so close to the beach. We also had trouble with the refrigerator in our room and we lost some of our perishable food the first night. It didn’t stay as cold as it should have and I did not trust it for the lunch meats or eggs, they smelled off so I had to throw them out. We still ate our cheese though and it seemed ok. We ate out the whole weekend but we had brought some food for lunches and snacks. It was not the fault of the hotel and I didn’t want to seem like a complainer, plus I figured the hotel was sold out and we probably wouldn’t be able to switch rooms, so I mentioned it all at checkout, The front desk made note of it and they said they would look into both issues. Overall however, the stay was wonderful as usual and the staff were great, especially the evening staff. Parking is awesome, there is a free garage, and the location can’t be beat. We love the property, the pools, hot tub, fire pits, and cabana with everything we need for the beach. It’s a great family place and there is always the sound of babies and small children, which makes you smile. We will stay again for sure, but we will request a room upstairs or not near the lobby next time."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Staff, environment, location, rooms, lobby, the breakfast… all of it was great. Unfortunately had to take off early and didn’t get my full money’s worth, but aside from that, everything was wonderful and I really hope to come back. Thank you to the staff there!"

West Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very nice stay for our family. The room was very spacious and we appreciated the additional living room. It was quiet at night. The breakfast was pretty decent and standard. Our kids enjoyed the milk and cookies. We’ll definitely stay here again."

Beach Terrace

10/10 Excellent

"Habitación súper bien! Impresionante vista al mar! Gran atención de todos los empleados! Riquísimo el desayuno! Un gran lugar!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean and the room was big. There was shampoo, body wash, and conditioner in the bathroom, the beds were comfortable and had 4 pillows as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. The parking was easy convenient and free. I would recommend to anyone."

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I cannot say enough good things about this place!! Excellent location and excellent Polynesian vibe!! Love it!"

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"This place has it all close to the beach, clean Friendly wonderful little swimming pool"

Scandia Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It's an older property so it shows some wear. A lot of amenities for the price. Safe area to be in. I was comfortable and enjoyed my stay."

Seashore on the Sand

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay! You could not get any closer to the beach! We will definitely come back again."

Other attractions near Carlsbad State Beach

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and people enjoying the shore.

Tamarack Beach

9.0/10 (124 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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A river winding through a green landscape with a rainbow arching over it.

Carlsbad Lagoon

8.8/10 (421 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carlsbad Lagoon might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carlsbad.

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State Street Farmers Market

7.6/10 (16 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at State Street Farmers Market during your trip to Carlsbad.

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Holiday Park

8.4/10 (28 reviews)

After visiting Holiday Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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New Village Arts Theatre

7.6/10 (20 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at New Village Arts Theatre during your trip to Carlsbad. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Magee Park

7.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Magee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.

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Saint Malo Beach

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Saint Malo Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

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Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center

8.0/10 (82 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center, a lovely green space in Oceanside. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carlsbad State Beach?

Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 365 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Carlsbad State Beach?

Adjacent to Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel and Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Carlsbad State Beach?

Expedia has 365 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carlsbad State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Carlsbad State Beach.

What can I see and do near Carlsbad State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at GIA Museum, Museum of Making Music and California Surf Museum. Spend some time wandering around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Poinsettia Park and Magee Park. Dip your toes in the water at Tamarack Beach, Carlsbad Lagoon and Oceanside Beach.

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Our top choices for Carlsbad State Beach hotels

1. Beach Terrace

2. West Inn & Suites

3. The Green Room Hotel

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

5. Ocean Palms Beach Resort

6. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

8. Pelican Cove Inn

9. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

10. Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

11. Oceanside Inn & Suites

12. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

14. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

15. Scandia Motel

16. Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

17. Twelve Senses Retreat

18. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

19. Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

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Top Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

West Inn & Suites

Beach Terrace

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Scandia Motel

Seashore on the Sand

Other attractions near Carlsbad State Beach

Tamarack Beach

Carlsbad Lagoon

State Street Farmers Market

Holiday Park

New Village Arts Theatre

Magee Park

Saint Malo Beach

Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center

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