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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
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Breakfast and dinner served
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

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

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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, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility 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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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility 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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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

  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Luna Grill Bressi Ranch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬16 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
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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymund

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, staff are friendly specially todd.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk Staff awarded our request for 3rd floor room right away! Greatly appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and it so beautiful and also so nice they have stuff for the kids to do outside in the courtyard so if werent to leave the hotel the kids would have something to do there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alabas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great upgraded to a suit where it had 2 rooms, adults and kids separated. I love it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liliana was AMAZING
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had so much fun here. Great place to visit with families because if the courtyard area. Close enough to Legoland and beach and many other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was as advertised, clean, great amenities, and close to every point of interest in Carlsbad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iyang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet, and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sole

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natividad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and convenient access to several good spots in the area. The only reason I took away one star is because the shower didn't work very well and the shower mat was pretty worn out. We used the ironing board and we were not able to put it back as it was bent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was wonderful!! Everyone was outstanding. The service and hospitality were amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Property is safe and clean. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gulalai

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower was leaking and loud all night. There was very loud crowds in the hallways and in the room next to us. Impossible to get rest. Bed was soft and comfy just wish the noise level was better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025