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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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Free full breakfast
Lobby
Fitness facility
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Poinsettia Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa, Continental Breakfast

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

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Sofa, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Freeway Side, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Living Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Oceanside Beach.

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Poinsettia Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • South Ponto Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Ponto Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Poinsettia Dog Park - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Benihana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miguel's Cocina - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

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. Housekeeping is provided 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. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (121 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (121 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (121 centimetre wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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. 640 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1293 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room Clean Breakfast Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alicia Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and above our expectations for the price. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, good layout, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast options, but dated room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The General Manager Tim is the best! Made checking in a breeze!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean and staff is really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

RA

Room was good but thought my room was going to be away from Freeway on website it Clearly Shows option to book Away From Freeway It was so noisy I turn air to drown out noise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, JACKSONVILLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff at check in! Clean room. Relaxing hot tub. Delicious breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter king

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fire alarm activated twice do to shower steam
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hindi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, lovely breakfast, location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

RODOLFO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the staff was very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Coombs

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I’ve stayed at
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raul, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean great staff and amenities but they could used better pillows also breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hot tub and pool area were wonderful. Breakfast was really good and filling, and having a full kitchen in the suite was incredibly handy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juraj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very respectful and helpful while the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026