Hotels on the beach in Carlsbad, United States

• 1 Beach Terrace Carlsbad

  Guest Rating 9.5

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Placed directly on the beach in Carlsbad, California, within walking distance of dining and shopping, this hotel offers contemporary guestrooms with free wireless internet access and a free continental breakfast. Beach Terrace features an outdoor pool and a hot tub overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can lounge on a chair near the pool or spend the day surfing at the beach. All guestrooms at the Beach Terrace boast amenities such as 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Guests will also enjoy high thread-count sheets and mini-refrigerators. In-room spa services such as massages and facials are available. Show full description

  Address 2775 Ocean Street Show on map

  • Heated pool
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• 2 Ocean Palms Beach Resort Carlsbad

  Guest Rating 9.1

  

  Fire pits and barbecue facilities are available at this family-friendly Carlsbad hotel. Rooms all feature a fully equipped kitchen. LEGO Land is 4 miles from the property. A seating area with cable TV is available in all rooms at the Ocean Palms Beach Resort. A separate dining area, free toiletries, and an iPod docking station are all included. A heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and picnic area are all available for guest enjoyment at the Resort Ocean Palms Beach. A gift/snack shop and laundry facilities are on site for guest convenience. Free Danishes, biscuits, fruit, and coffee are offered in the lobby for guests. Sea World is 40 minutes’ drive from the hotel. San Diego International Airport is 45 minutes' drive away. Show full description

  Address 2950 Ocean Street Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym / fitness center
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• 3 SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad Carlsbad

  Guest Rating 8.8

  

  Facing the beachfront, SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad offers 3-star accommodations in Carlsbad and features a fitness center, terrace and restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within a 2-minute walk of Tamarack State Beach. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms comes with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms come with a patio and others also have sea views. At the hotel every room has a closet and a flat-screen TV. Guests at SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Torrey Pines State Reserve is 20 miles from the accommodation, while La Jolla Cove is 26 miles away. McClellan-Palomar Airport is 6.2 miles from the property. Show full description

  Address 3136 Carlsbad Boulevard Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym / fitness center
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• 4 Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad Carlsbad

  Guest Rating 8.5

  

  Across the street from Tamarack State beach and a short drive from LEGOLAND California theme park, this Carlsbad, California hotel serves a daily free continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool and hot tub. Every room at the Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge features an in-room coffee maker, a cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Guests of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge can sit on the sundeck on a comfortable lounge chair and enjoy the views of the Pacific Ocean. A variety of golf courses are only minutes from this hotel. Several restaurants and shops are also within walking distance of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge. Show full description

  Address 3180 Carlsbad Boulevard Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym / fitness center
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