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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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Free full breakfast
Fitness facility
Outdoor pool
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Sofa, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Freeway Side, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Living Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, First Floor, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Freeway Side, Continental Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Carlsbad

With a stay at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea in Carlsbad (South Beach), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 6 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. .This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Oceanside Beach.

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Poinsettia Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Ponto Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miguel's Cocina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, 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, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (121 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (121 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (121 centimetre wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

Carlsbad Ramada
Ramada Carlsbad
Ramada Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad
Ramada by Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad By The Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1262 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Celene, Mi Wuk Village

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, clean grounds and rooms. The rooms are a bit dated and the bedroom somewhat small. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hospitality was amazing! The room was good, a little scuffs and crannies here and there. I wasnt so please by the room smell but other than that it was a pleasant stay! Breakfast was good. My kiddos loved the room since it looked like a little apartment. But overall i would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

pele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel honestly no complaints at all and great deals wish this was a paid advertisement too but really can’t complain for real
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rosalva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel but we were up all night because the upstairs people were stomping and making a bunch of noise so we didn’t really get to enjoy our stay but it is a nice safe place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Orbelin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not what we were told and what we expected. The check-in staff were helpful. The room was supposed to be a handicap room, but the toilet was a standard toilet not a handicap toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Trusha

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroach in the room, Did not get hot water on the 2nd day also the breakfast milk is expired and chunky slimy smells sour. Very disappointed at the check out I ask for refund and front desk promised to get back to me but never received call or email. I would not recommend to anyone as this is very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a good value with all the necessities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Will be my go to spot when going to Legoland as a season pass holder
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Henrique Paiva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nabeel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elsa Daniela, Mexicali

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frederick

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was in poor condition and smelled bad and staff at breakfast was rude. People were finishing their meals in the breakfast area when the lady walked in and turned off all the lights, TV’s ect at 10am. Blocking off the entrance is acceptable but leaving people eating in the dark was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026