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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

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

Room options

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)

  • 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 Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad (South Beach), Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. .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 - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Story Caffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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. 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
  • 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
  • Turndown service

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 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 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 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

Reviews

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

kate, goleta

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room decor is terribly outdated and depressing. The carpet is disgusting. The bathroom and bed are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

BRANDIN

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This place is so old and unkempt that I almost tried to leave mid reservation. Unfortunately no one responded to the request for refund. So I stated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It clean and comfortable enough. The pool & jacuzzi in great condition. The staff was very nice and helpful. The breakfast needed some improvements. There was a yogurt machine that wasn’t working & the orange juice wasn’t working.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfredo

Disliked: Staff & service
It was a nice clean room. But there was no house keeping. We had go to the office for toilet paper/towels
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenni, WINDSOR

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent for the price. Room, pool, and breakfast were all fine. Staff was mostly nice and helpful. Breakfast was a little redundant after 3rd morning, but still fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Staff & service
The room was not clean, it was old carpet, the shower pan was pulled away from the wall. It was horribly noisy from the freeway When I went to leave at 4/20am my key did not work and I waited 2 hours for someone to finally come . No staff at the 24 hr front desk I am immensely unhappy I will never stay again and I do not recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lizette

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Disliked: Staff & service
Upon arrival they gave away our room because we arrived late after the check in time and claimed they didn’t when I have screenshots showing I booked a 2 room 3 bed suite for 5 people and they gave us a 2 beds for 5 people and one of us had to sleep on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dalia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room had 2 mice! I checked out that same day and asked for my money back and they said they couldn't do it right at that moment due to not having a manager on call. They mention they would refund me my money and after a few days I called and it was never processed. So they said it would take a couple of days for my refund and they confirmed the card on file and nothing. It's been almost 2 months!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Linde

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra, reno

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique, old, getting rundown. Cheap towels. Overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michala

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staf was unhelpful. Cleaning service non existent. Room was unpleasantly dingy and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sergiy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Legoland. Beach was not easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lei, Moraga

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Room comfort
Quick over night stay after friend’s memorial service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Punit

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Winona, Campo

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Low budget hotel that is way overpriced for what they actually offer. I would compare this hotel to a motel 6. Upon check in the front desk lady had my key ready as if she was expecting us which was cool but did not let us know when check out was or what time breakfast was. I'm so used to the run down of what the hotel offers when you check in. Don't expect much from this property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to rest and enjoy the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025