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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Delete All)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Delete All)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Carlsbad

With a stay at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea in Carlsbad (South Beach), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 6 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. .This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Moonlight State Beach.

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 7 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tip Top Meats - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 121
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 121
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Roll-in shower width (centimetres): 121
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 121
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 121
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Carlsbad Ramada
Ramada Carlsbad
Ramada Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad
Ramada by Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

I don't have a "review" for this property. The front desk manager told me I was on their "do not rent to" list. I need to have my money returned since I was not allowed to stay at a motel that I paid for ahead of time. This was surprising, since I had stayed there in the past. However, the newer management came up with some reason, that did not make any sense, to not let me stay there...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice surprise that a Best Western would be so nice, clean, etc. There was a water leak under my sink in the bathroom, but did not cause any issue. I just put a towel down and told the front desk. Breakfast was very good, and the lady (short and sweet) was wonderful. Great attitude, smile and did a great job. Give her a raise!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick Stay
The room was spacious and the bedding was pretty comfortable. There were two dead spiders on the floor and the condition of the shower looked like there was water damage around the corners. The breakfast had a lot of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jignesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The managers are very nice and caring. They make you feel right at home!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was ok, a little noisy at times being right by the pool and the freeway. The room was dated and could use some work. But I was mostly just using it to sleep, so it was fone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience ever in my life
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynnette, Manteca

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, free breakfast, free parking. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing.
Pipe problem in kitchen, smell of water was putrid when it finally did come out of the pipes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Heater did not work until the night before departure. At the sink the hot water took 5 minutes to heat up. No housekeeping service on most days not unless you tell them. Ants on sink, tub, and nitestands in the evenings. Body wash was empty and didn’t replace it. Bathroom plastic cups didn’t replace any.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frequent visitors
Personnel always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I stayed 5 nights. We liked the hotel a lot. Very convenient location if you are going to Legoland. The Coaster (train) is only a 15 min walk. We used the Coaster to and from the airport and to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. The breakfast at the hotel was great! They have a different menu ev day which is really nice. The hot tub and pool were amazing- especially after long days at the parks! I wojld definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilhelmina, Lavon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel room needs updating. When you first walk inside the room, it smells musty. Couch not comfortable and stiff. Fixtures are old, closet too small. Room not as nice pictured in ads.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and semi updated. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays in my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024