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

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

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.

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.3 km from GIA Museum

Juan

฿4,411

฿5,703 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, coffee machines, and a large window overlooking the city.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from GIA Museum

Christopher

฿6,234

฿6,994 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 2.9 km from GIA Museum

฿4,803

฿5,379 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 2.9 km from GIA Museum

Andrew

฿4,395

฿4,975 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

5. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Victor

฿6,036

฿8,074 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Andrew

฿4,121

฿6,327 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A poolside area with a circular fire pit surrounded by a curved seating area with striped cushions.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

A modern restaurant with booth seating, pendant lighting, and a herringbone wood floor.

7. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from GIA Museum

Evelyn

฿5,342

฿5,983 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

8. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach, 2.2 km from GIA Museum

tracy

฿5,602

฿7,592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and decorative hanging lights.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 1.4 km from GIA Museum

TEJU

฿4,931

฿5,566 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, wicker chairs with cushions, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Patricia

฿5,954

฿7,566 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.8 km from GIA Museum

Robert

฿6,301

฿8,484 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A modern building with a large entrance, a landscaped area with planters, and a clear sky.

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.7 km from GIA Museum

Jessica

฿7,206

฿9,384 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with balconies in the background.

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

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad, 3.2 km from GIA Museum

Jim

฿2,621

฿2,940 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.8 km from GIA Museum

Rosie

฿3,390

฿3,803 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach, 2.8 km from GIA Museum

Christine

฿3,463

฿3,885 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a large building with multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

A gazebo surrounded by trees on a well-maintained lawn.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.

16. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center, 1 km from GIA Museum

Kenneth

฿4,374

฿5,665 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 3.1 km from GIA Museum

robert

฿3,720

฿4,174 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a bulletin board with informational posters, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a clock on the wall.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.3 km from GIA Museum

Shane

฿2,178

฿2,440 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A bathroom with a round white sink, a mirror, and a window.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 3 km from GIA Museum

Sitlali

฿2,081

฿2,400 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

20. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8.8 km from GIA Museum

Phu

฿5,055

฿5,571 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to GIA Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,060 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Grand Pacific Palisades	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top GIA Museum Hotel Reviews

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Love this location for vacation"

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

8/10 Good

"No hair of any kind in room. Coffee in lobby was not available at anytime, put small coffeepot in room, just bolt down coffee maker n give each overniter a caraff when they check in. I brought my own coffee , but!!!. Would have enjoyed a chair in room, withlevated beds its rough to but on socks!!! Light by bed did not work nor did outlet to recharge phone, had to use plug in bathroom. Small table near sink for toiletries!!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were helpful, especially the man who checked us in. The breakfast was better than average and we experienced no issues"

West Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Great stay with the family only bummer was that jacuzzi was closed and there was some construction near exits."

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for a week for work at Carlsbad. Walking distance to beach and good location. Close to all the amenities. Will stay again."

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

8/10 Good

"Clean and perfect location"

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A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

The world of LEGO® comes to life at this playground for the imagination.

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A field of colorful flowers with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

8.8/10 (2,412 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your trip to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

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SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

8.8/10 (327 reviews)

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium during your holiday to Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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The Crossings at Carlsbad

8.6/10 (411 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at The Crossings at Carlsbad, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation during your trip to Carlsbad. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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North Ponto Beach

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around GIA Museum?

GIA Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 137 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to GIA Museum?

LEGOLAND California Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from GIA Museum. Other good options close by include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.

How many hotels are there near GIA Museum?

Expedia has 137 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from GIA Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near GIA Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near GIA Museum.

What can I see and do near GIA Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Making Music and Craftsmanship Museum. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and Poinsettia Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach.

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Our top choices for GIA Museum hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

5. Grand Pacific Palisades

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

7. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

8. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

14. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

16. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

20. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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Top GIA Museum Hotel Reviews

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

West Inn & Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Other attractions near GIA Museum

LEGOLAND® California

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Museum of Making Music

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

North Ponto Beach

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