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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.

1. Beach Terrace

2.4 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Amanda L

฿11,228 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating, and a pool area.

2. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

Carlsbad Village, 2.1 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Clinton

฿5,603 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

3. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.3 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Juan

฿5,673 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

4. Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Carlsbad Village, 2.2 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Yorleni

฿8,126 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

5. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach, 1.8 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Dr. Robert

฿8,195 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

6. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 1.9 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Catherine

฿6,087 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

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

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad, 1.1 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Philip

฿2,732 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

8. Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 2.3 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Jennifer

฿23,578 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

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

9. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 3.1 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Brendon

฿7,159 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

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

10. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.8 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Robert

฿9,264 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

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

11. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 2.9 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Troy

฿5,294 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

12. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 3.1 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Jenny Rojas

฿6,671 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad, 0.9 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Jacqueline

฿2,907 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

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

14. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 2.8 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Tiffany

฿9,826 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

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

15. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad, 1.3 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Shaine

฿3,215 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

16. Scandia Motel

Carlsbad Village, 2.7 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Kaitlin

฿2,283 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

17. Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

Carlsbad Village, 2.2 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Amanda

฿3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a wooden deck, and a grey sofa with white cushions.

18. Twelve Senses Retreat

13 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Jacklyn

฿13,903 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10.4 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Heather

฿5,117 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 4.7 km from Carlsbad Lagoon

Ling

฿6,731 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beach Terrace	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
West Inn & Suites	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,038 reviews	View
Ocean Palms Beach Resort	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

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A coastal road with a beach on one side and residential buildings on the other.

Carlsbad State Beach

9.2/10 (2,821 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carlsbad State Beach during your travels in Carlsbad? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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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.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Vista

10/10 Excellent

This establishment is extremely well managed by Senor Carl Holmes, his AGM, Sean, Anna, Head of Housekeeping and her team including Terri, Kelly and Velia. Front Desk has characters amongst it's staff including Sherrina and Alphonse, who are very friendly and receptive to any request made to them including printing maps, best places to eat locally etc.. We had a problem with our room safe and within minutes Head of Maintenance, Robert ,attended, diagnosed the fault and replaced the safe, you...

Ian

Twelve Senses Retreat

Encinitas

8/10 Good

Rachel

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden chair, and a small table with flowers.

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

Townsite

10/10 Excellent

James

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Aviara

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel with large pool areas. Completely separate pool for children meaning the pool area for adults was calm and peaceful. Definitely need a car as the hotel is not near Carlsbad itself or the beach and is a good 30 miles down the I5 from San Diego. Bear in mind that the price does NOT include a $30 dollar per day valet charge for car parking plus a $35 dollar per day service charge. This adds quite an amount to the price shown. However, for a relaxing, grown up experience I...

sue

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village

10/10 Excellent

Kay

A modern living room with a large window, blue furniture, and a view of the ocean.

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

Townsite

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Carlsbad Lagoon?

Carlsbad Lagoon is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 209 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Carlsbad Lagoon?

Hyland Inn Near Legoland is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Carlsbad Lagoon. Other good options close by include West Inn & Suites and Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Carlsbad Lagoon?

Expedia has 209 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carlsbad Lagoon.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Carlsbad Lagoon.

What can I see and do near Carlsbad Lagoon?

Study the collections at GIA Museum, Museum of Making Music or California Surf Museum. You can wander around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Holiday Park or Magee Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Tamarack Beach, Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach.

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Our top choices for Carlsbad Lagoon hotels

1. Beach Terrace

2. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

3. West Inn & Suites

4. Ocean Palms Beach Resort

5. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

6. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

8. Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

9. LEGOLAND California Hotel

10. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

11. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

12. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

14. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

15. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

16. Scandia Motel

17. Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

18. Twelve Senses Retreat

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

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