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Pelican Cove Inn

2.0 star property

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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320 Walnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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La Jolla

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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Trundle Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

With a stay at Pelican Cove Inn in Carlsbad (North Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Carlsbad State Beach and 9 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Oceanside Beach and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Magee Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 11 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Revolution Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪GONZO! Ramen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pelican Cove Inn

Pelican Cove Inn offers 10 accommodations with fireplaces and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Pelican Cove Inn Hotel
Pelican Cove Inn Carlsbad
Pelican Cove Inn Hotel Carlsbad

Pelican Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 220 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not clean at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos, franklin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy with on site spaces and the dining options very easy to walk to. The beach was just two blocks away and our room was cozy and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room felt completely neglected. The bed and sheets were stained. The blinds were dirty/Black/dusty. There were stains all over the carpet. There was a dead roach in the tub. There was no one on the premise to help or check in with. The communication between the host and I was awful. We were completely mislead and the pics of the listing were false advertisement.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully furnished.The gas fireplace was a nice touch on a chilly night. The location was excellent - near the beach and dining/coffee/shopping area. This was our first stay and we expect to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, bed needed some updating. Room needs a table and 2 chairs. Get rid of the lounger. Room needs TLC as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Delray Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas, Duluth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room with everything you need. Free coffee and snack bars for breakfast. Great and quiet location with only 2 blocks to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the fireplace in the room. The room was secure and safe. It allowed great privacy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean, safe, spacious, walkable ! Loved the snacks and Keurig with coffee and tea in lobby!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place, with nice sun decks. Just 2 short blocks to perfect beach access. Friendly staff. Great accommodations!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fireplace and jacuzzi tub in room, with a lovely deck to relax on. Beautiful garden sitting area. All cozy and quiet. But a quick walk to the ocean front or to Carlsbad Village for dining, beach activities and nightlife. The Inn is a perfect retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MITCH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I'm going back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got the pacific room and it was wonderful !!’ Love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MUGE

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room assigned to me was occupied with someoneelse. I was shocked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The skylight needs to be cleaned Full of spider webs😱
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was 85 inside and no AC. No private patio as listing says all rooms have private furnished patio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to have a gateway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025