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

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.

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

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Juan

฿4,364

฿5,648 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

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

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

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Mauro

฿4,814

฿5,391 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Andrew

฿4,383

฿4,961 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Victor

฿6,019

฿8,052 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

5. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach, 3.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Allison

฿4,385

฿6,308 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a window with a view, and a monkey decoration.

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 1 km from Museum of Making Music

Andrew

฿4,110

฿6,310 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 modern restaurant with booth seating, pendant lighting, and a herringbone wood floor.

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

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

7. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Evelyn

฿5,327

฿5,967 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, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

tracy

฿5,582

฿7,565 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.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string 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, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

TEJU

฿4,914

฿5,546 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 modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

A covered outdoor seating area with multiple lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.

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

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Patricia

฿5,938

฿7,545 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A hotel entrance with a large circular chandelier, a brick facade, and a sign reading "TWENTY20".

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

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

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Robert

฿5,983

฿8,121 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

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.

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Jessica

฿6,885

฿9,022 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

13. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.3 km from Museum of Making Music

Rosie

฿3,381

฿3,793 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A casual dining restaurant with a brick wall and exposed ceiling pipes.

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

City Center, 0.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Kenneth

฿4,362

฿5,649 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 breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

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

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 2.5 km from Museum of Making Music

robert

฿3,576

฿4,013 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

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

South Beach, 2.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Christine

฿3,451

฿3,872 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

Shane

฿1,909

฿2,138 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 2.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Sitlali

฿2,075

฿2,394 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Phu

฿4,933

฿5,436 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

10.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Jacklyn

฿11,960

฿13,223 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Making Music

Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,060 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 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
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Museum of Making Music

MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch

฿5,327

฿5,967 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch

฿6,019

฿8,052 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

West Inn & Suites

City Center

฿4,364

฿5,648 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch

฿5,938

฿7,545 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

฿4,914

฿5,546 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch

฿6,885

฿9,022 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

A hotel with a central fountain, palm trees, and a well-lit courtyard.

A spacious room with a modern chandelier, a large arched window, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious balcony with a view of a cityscape at sunset, furnished with wicker chairs and a table.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Aviara

฿16,791

฿21,549 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch

฿4,110

฿6,310 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

LEGOLAND California Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay with young kids."

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent

"One bank of elevators was not working so there was a lot of demand on one elevator and alot of walking to and from room"

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view of ocean in the distance from the adult pool."

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"The guy at the counter was amazing. The rooms were OK. The breakfast was great."

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!!"

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."

Other attractions near Museum of Making Music

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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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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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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GIA Museum

8.0/10 (55 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at GIA Museum during your trip to Carlsbad. Take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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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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North Ponto Beach

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

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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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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)

Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Making Music?

Museum of Making Music is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 152 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum of Making Music?

Adjacent to Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and LEGOLAND California Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of Making Music?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of Making Music.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Museum of Making Music.

What can I see and do near Museum of Making Music?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum 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, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

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Our top choices for Museum of Making Music hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

4. Grand Pacific Palisades

5. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

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

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

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

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

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Hotels recommended for families near Museum of Making Music

MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Grand Pacific Palisades

West Inn & Suites

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

LEGOLAND California Hotel

Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

LEGOLAND California Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

West Inn & Suites

Other attractions near Museum of Making Music

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

LEGOLAND® California

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

GIA Museum

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

North Ponto Beach

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Poinsettia Park

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