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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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751 Raintree Drive, 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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Carlsbad

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Carlsbad, within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 8.4 mi (13.5 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
  • Aviara Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Story Caffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Carlsbad? This hotel has 1280 square feet (119 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,280 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1009 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jadyn, Murrieta

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lowella

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and room were in excellent condition. Clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable. Customer service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice walk to the beach. We had a clogged toilet and it took them about 2 hours to get us a plunger to unclog it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grace

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were filthy! the furniture was filthy, the bed and pull out bed was sooo uncomfortable. Upgrades on mattresses needed immediately! Spoke to other guests, they had the same complaints. Luckily i brought my own cleaning supplies so i was able to clean and sanitize our room. Check out worker was completely rude, seemed racist, did not even acknowledge my presence, I have NEVER been treated so rudely. Breakfast lady was soo kind, check in ladies were also very kind, however it does not make up for the filthy and uncomfortable room. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadiezhda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, and the hotel is conveniently located near the freeway. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Night front desk staff was grumpy, day and afternoon front desk staff was nice. Left my Kindle in my room at checkout and it disappeared. When we got home after checkout I realized and night staff were very unfriendly and unhelpful. Told me to call back in the am so I did and he was more helpful. Even let a friends check the room for me but it had already been cleaned and wasn't there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had a smell. Carpet seemed dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanaloir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very welcoming. All details of the room, amenities, and free breakfast were explained to me so well, I had no questions to ask. Our room was clean and I even noticed that housekeeping came the next day, which does not happen at other hotels since COVID. This was a great place to stay and I definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entrance was being pressure washed when we arrived. Floor wet and wet floor signs. No hot water in lobby for tea. Not sure if there’s suppose to be coffee 24/7 but there wasn’t. TV in room didn’t work and tech was sent to room too approx an hour for them to fix the problem. Then realized for 3 people we had 1 towel. Pool looked to dirty to use.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vennila

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

antonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
Tv with remote did not work, asked for it to be fixed and never was. New towels and bedding not provided until last night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Honest review!!

bathroom could have been cleaner, front desk staff was nice. Sadly one of the women working the breakfast was rude when I asked her a question. No it wasn’t because of a language barrier because I am latina and so is she. I heard her speak spanish so I asked in spanish. She was not only rude to me but to my mother as well. Gave dirty looks. The food was also very mid. Basically severed the same thing the whole weekend. None of the food was like the ones in the pictures. Personally I booked it for the the rate and the included breakfast. I think i rather pay else where with nicer breakfast staff and better food even if it means spending more. Other than that decent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, El Dorasdo Hills

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

8/10 Good

Kristen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025