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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • Place, K1 Speed
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Craftsmanship Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Skatepark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad (Bressi Ranch), Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • K1 Speed - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Craftsmanship Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Carlsbad Skatepark - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 9 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Luna Grill Bressi Ranch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Noodles & Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of The Crossings at Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2024.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 133 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, 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, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at STRATUS Restaurant & Bar serving the guests of Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Carlsbad? This hotel has 11700 square feet (1087 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
STRATUS Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • STRATUS Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 11,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 for adults, and USD 0 to 10.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM
  • 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 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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Carlsbad Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Carlsbad By Ihg Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel Carlsbad

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1016 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernd

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the breakfast area needs an upgrade. The seating areas are so degraded that they have to cover them up with fabric. The upholstery is all worn out and flaky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darlene

Disliked: Staff & service
Bad experience at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Beatriz

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient for a beach day. The beds were comfortable. It was clean enough but there is a lack of attention to details. Some dust, stains on the carpet and the beds foundation. Also noticed a hand print on the wall like if someone had greasy or motioned hands and left a handprint. Very thin walls, you will hear your neighbors very clearly. I liked having the mini fridge however a microwave was not included and that can be inconvenient for families.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

astrid

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

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

My wife and I stayed at the Holiday Inn as an over night prior to a morning surgery. This Holiday Inn is one of the best hotel stays we have experienced from the time we arrived until we left the next morning, the desk staff was kind, extremely attentive and provided the best customer service. The hotel itself is extremely clean and comfortable. Allot of dining options nearby and plenty of free parking. We will definitely stay here afain when we visit Carlsbad. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edgel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alvaro, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was close to legoland thats why i chose the property . The room was ok there were a couple of spiders in the bathroom. The a/c unit was pretty loud which had a rattling sound..It was hard to sleep through
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was an excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Henderson

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to visit family in Oceanside. Had my mom and toddler with me. Had a great time. Friendly staff, recognized us, very nice and helpful. My son had a blast in the courtyard area. Very clean! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in! Room was nice and clean and starbucks was across the street which was a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning | Breakfast | Family-friendly | Pool and the free amenities for the kids to play!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Myself and my children have tried a few hotels in the Carlsbad/ Encinitas area and wish we had tried the Holiday Inn first. While it’s 15-20 minutes drive from the coast, it felt more modern and clean than other similar hotels closer to the coast. No charge for working, lovely big pool, beds and bedding were lovely, good shower and water pressure. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third time staying in this hotel and we will always come back. Excellent buffet breakfast, clean, safe and quiet. Friendly service and helpful customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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