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Tonight
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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18 Aug - 19 Aug
This weekend
21 Aug - 23 Aug
Next weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug

Our top choices for Carlsbad beach hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
City Center
  • Relax and recharge steps from sandy shores at a beach haven with a refreshing pool.
฿4,333
฿5,602 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Inn & Suites

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
  • Bask in coastal bliss with easy access to white sand shores, just 8 minutes to South Carlsbad State Beach, plus refreshing pool and hot tub.
฿3,169
฿3,556 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
City Center
฿4,444
฿5,031 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

4. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara
฿4,049
฿4,584 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
City Center
  • Soak up the sun with direct beach access, where a short 4-minute drive connects this tranquil Carlsbad hotel to golden shores.
฿4,333
฿4,905 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

6. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach
  • Bask in ocean bliss at this shoreside retreat, with beach access just steps away and sunset views that paint the Pacific sky.
฿4,620
฿5,217 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach
  • Beach bliss awaits with towels provided and an easy 8-minute walk to South Carlsbad State Beach for days filled with sun, surf, and sand.
฿3,778
฿4,239 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
City Center
฿5,164
฿5,783 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

9. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Bressi Ranch
  • Escape to coastal bliss with complimentary beach shuttle access, where sun and surf await just minutes from your doorstep.
฿5,323
฿5,972 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

10. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
North Beach
  • Breathe in the ocean breeze at this beachfront haven with yoga sessions and spacious rooms overlooking crystal-white sands.
฿7,159
฿8,018 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Carlsbad

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Family-friendly
5 stars

Beach hotels with pools in Carlsbad

West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
City Center
฿4,333
฿5,602 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Inn & Suites

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
City Center
฿5,164
฿5,783 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara
฿5,137
฿5,763 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
City Center
฿4,333
฿4,905 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
City Center
฿4,444
฿5,031 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara
฿4,049
฿4,584 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
฿3,169
฿3,556 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
City Center
฿5,870
฿6,586 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Carlsbad Ranch
฿5,663
฿7,225 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Bressi Ranch
฿5,323
฿5,972 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Carlsbad

West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
City Center
฿4,333
฿5,602 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Inn & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
฿3,169
฿3,556 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
City Center
฿4,444
฿5,031 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Aviara
฿4,049
฿4,584 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
City Center
฿4,333
฿4,905 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach
฿4,620
฿5,217 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach
฿3,778
฿4,239 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Bressi Ranch
฿5,323
฿5,972 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Carlsbad Ranch
฿5,663
฿7,225 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Olde Carlsbad
฿2,930
฿3,287 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
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4-star beach hotels in Carlsbad

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach
฿4,620
฿5,217 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach
฿4,867
฿6,793 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Village
฿7,305
฿9,295 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Carlsbad Ranch
฿6,529
฿8,727 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection
Carlsbad Ranch
฿7,699
฿9,918 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
La Costa
฿9,489
฿12,805 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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Top Carlsbad Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean roo. Quiet great experience"
Steven 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent
"All great."
George 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great value in a great location"
Mark 7-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

8/10 Good
"Its a nice place to stay"
Jared 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

8/10 Good
"It was a basic hotel. But perfect for us with four kids. Had a great big room with an area for them to play."
Kathy 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel, room was clean, modern and fresh. Going to stay there again next year."
elena 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay there, definitely coming back!"
Jose 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Kristopher 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is Carlsbad like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its stunning beaches and surfing, Carlsbad has a lot to offer the traveller dreaming of a beach holiday.
What's the best place to stay to stay near the beach in Carlsbad?
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is a top beach resort offering a full-service spa and free WiFi, located within a short 7-minute walk of South Carlsbad State Beach . Other good choices to stay near the beach include Beach Terrace and Ocean Palms Beach Resort.
How many beach hotels should I expect to find in Carlsbad?
Choose from one of Expedia's 22 hotels in Carlsbad for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Carlsbad?
Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Carlsbad: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Carlsbad is 340 mm.
What is there to see and do around Carlsbad?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Tamarack Beach or Carlsbad Lagoon. Experience the area's surfing and theme parks, and make time for local attractions such as LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Carlsbad Premium Outlets or Flower Fields of Carlsbad.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Carlsbad?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Carlsbad more easily: If you're looking to fly to Carlsbad, the closest major airport is in Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from the city centre. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Carlsbad Village Station or Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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