Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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5010 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad, Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Carlsbad State Beach. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 2 mi (3.2 km) from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 4 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA offers 98 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and designer toiletries.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities at this hotel include barbecue grills, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA .
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Carlsbad? This hotel has 528 square feet (49 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 528 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night (maximum USD 175 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night (maximum USD 175 per stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision

Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 315 out of 1007 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

cesar alarcon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting, rude staff, bugs on the walls, not clean at all. Hotel always smelt of a different kind of food everytime you enter.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was unique about the property is how large it is. The rooms are very large & have full size fridges-which is good-but the massive amount of roaches outweighs the good. When you walk down the hallways all you will see is dirty carpets and some roaches on the walls. We had a total of 3 rooms. The first room was roach infested and the carpet was so dirty that when you walked on it you had dirt attached to your feet. The second room we got transferred to after I complained to the GM was visibly clean but you would see a few roaches here and there. The 3rd room we got transferred to was visibly clean expect the bathtub was stained. The 1st and 3rd room had torn shower curtains, broken towel holders. The first room tv didn’t work. All rooms had ripped window curtains. Al rooms had stained bedding. The towels were all rough and some had stains. Last but not least the pillows there are really flat for some reason. When I asked the GM about the cleanliness of the bedding and rooms she emphasized that the amenities and bedding weren’t of a 4 start hotel. So I was pretty shocked with her answer. Regardless of what star the property is considered everything should be clean. The only reason why I gave the property staff more than a 1 star is there was a young man who worked evening hours that had an extremely great attitude. This motel would be great if they controlled the roaches, had no stained bedding, had properly cleaned carpets, better trained property staff, and soft towels,et
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are all very accommodating and patient . They worked with me when I needed more time to go to important doctor appointments and I felt like I was being helped and not judged for having a disability . The rooms are homey, and dont give off the vibe that I'm residing in a hotel but more like a studio. I like they offer polomive dish soap too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narciso, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great horel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narciso, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Layla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a feeling this looked like a Motel 6 from the logo and very similar name, but I gave it a shot. Once I mapped my location from inside the room I realized my gut was correct as it showed Motel 6 (I guess name on Google maps hasn’t been changed yet ). With that said, you get what you should expect from a Motel 6. Found roaches, no extra bedding for someone staying on couch with stains, and no one is at the lobby to assist after 10pm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jai

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Avoid at All Costs – Filthy, Unhygienic, and Mismanaged I regret booking a stay at Studio 6 in Carlsbad, California—it was, without a doubt, one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I stepped into my room, I was appalled by the state of the furniture. The couch was in complete disarray—stained, torn, and truly disgusting. The bed was just as bad, made with only a single sheet and no blanket. When I went downstairs to request one, I was told they didn’t have any blankets at all—an absolutely ridiculous situation for a hotel. I then asked for a different room, which the front desk employee—clearly untrained and begrudgingly willing to help—reluctantly agreed to show me. Shockingly, the second room was in even worse condition than the first. The only upside? It had a blanket, which I asked to take back to my original room. At this point, I was already frustrated, but things only got worse. The real nightmare? Cockroaches. My girlfriend and I killed three cockroaches in the bathroom at different times throughout our stay. That was the final straw. On top of the unacceptable cleanliness and complete lack of hospitality, it was clear that the hotel has a contract with the city or county to house homeless individuals. While I understand the need for such programs, it creates an environment that is far from what any traveler would expect in a “normal” motel. The experience was uncomfortable, unsafe, and far from relaxing. Bottom line: If you’re looking f
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A disappointing stay

Dirty, dingy and graphetti around back door of property, blood stains on second floor emergency exit, poor check in at reception, man not polite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who assisted me from the beginning was great. One of the housekeepers was great. Passed that it was un professional. I was changed to a different run due to plumbing issues with the first room. The first room had ants and the second room had roaches!!! These room were disgusting and had old dirty laundry under the couches. This hotel should not be rated 3.5 stars. Maybe a 2 star. We had to leave the facility because of large commotion on our floor that was happening and there was dog urine across our floor and the lobby area. I will be calling Expedia or expecting a call. This stay was unacceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been going there for 4 years and I'm so disappointed in the company. They are letting things fall apart, I booked a suite and it stunk so bad I couldn't sleep in there. I think it was Cat smell. I'm okay with people who travel with pets, but the units need to be cleaned. The furniture is in terrible shape and dirty. The manager moved me to another unit, I had to downgrade, but at least it smelt clean and had better carpet. He did try to take care of me, but I inquired about what the company is doing to upgrade... It needs it badly. The staff, the maids are very nice and I can see they are trying their best. Sadly, I won't go back. I can't take a chance of getting a room that had an animal owner who doesn't care nor respect the property. All rooms are animal friendly, so that means the chances of getting another dirty room are high. Air conditioner was falling apart, refrigerator was not cold at all... yeah poor condition overall. Great locations, but not worth going into filth. Sad to see it go down hill.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nanci

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Revolting

Without a doubt this was the most disgusting hotel I have ever stayed in. The room had cockroaches, the couch was absolutely filthy, the curtains were torn and they provided a chip clip with which to hold them closed so that the room would be darkened, the tub was stained and the carpet was absolutely disgusting. If I could give this zero Stars I would. I was to have stayed there three nights and left after the first night. From the outside it looks great and honestly the rooms could be great if they would fumigate, paint, and put new flooring. They do not have a breakfast even though they have a dining room and I was told that the pool was still empty but I did not check myself not that I would have gone in it anyway. Extremely disappointed. Note: I have many photos but for some reason it will not allow me to upload them.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy, San Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the outside, it looked ok to give it a try. We checked into our 1st room only to find it was not even close to ready as the maid had it torn apart. Got to our 2nd room and the key card didn;t work, so I had to use my wife's. walked into a hot room, A/C was torn apart and not in working order. Tried to call the front desk, phone didn't work either. Walked down the filthy, and I mean FILTHY hallways that were noisy and SMELLY to go back to the front desk, was asked by a random lady if she could bum a cigarette off of me, and asked the front desk for a cleaner room with a working phone and A/C. He gave me another room and again one of my keys didn't work, but A/C and phone did. I walked out the back door to the car and there was a shady RV parked by the door. Door was broken, NOT secure. Couch in the room was badly stained and looked like several cats used it as a scratch toy. 2 hours later a cockroach scampered across the floor. THAT'S IT!!! WE are OUTTA here! Checket out, and STILL fighting to get our money back! Tom Bobette!!!!! Are you still leaving the lights on......for the roaches?????
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harold

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arturo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a cockroach in the kitchen and the stove wasn’t working sofa was dirty no plates or cups and no soap or shampoo I don’t recommend this place at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James Jong Chul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You want to see Heart of the Swarm. this is right place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025