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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Poinsettia Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

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

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

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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Microwave And Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Full Kitchen, Sofa

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

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • 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 within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Racetrack. .This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Del Mar Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from South Carlsbad State 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 - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Islands Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Story Caffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger Lounge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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
  • 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. 472 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1022 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

afshan

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

What a waste

We stayed for four nights and had the worst experience ever. The housekeeping services only clean rooms every other day, and their response when I asked for towels was poor. Additionally, the hot tub was broken, and the breakfast was unsatisfactory.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yayoi, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking in site, quiet, clean, large room and bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
During check in there was no water the carpet was wet throughout the room. There was only one wash cloth after I paid for 2 people I guess they want you to share wash cloth . The cable sucks no hand soap have to use body or shampoo to wash my hands . Never come to this place endless your not going to be in the room most of the day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, des plaines

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and the bed was super comfortable! The young lady at the front desk was incredibly sweet and helpful. The hotel is close to the beach and shopping - we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Thomas

Liked: Amenities
The staff was very accommodating and the area around the property was a 10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite. One of the showers didn’t turn on , rug was really dirty in the living room the breakfast was cold and had nets flying around the pastry and fruit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Place needed updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel. Everything was great other than the carpet was old and stained. Felt gross. But other then that its a nice hotel and staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

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

Great team

Fantastic personnel at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea. We enjoyed the time we spend there. The hot tub and pool being available after our event was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated ! Needs remodeling !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Comfortable stay

The bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

mike

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lousy overall room maintenance and staffing issues

The TV would work and maintenance was gone for the day, and desk personnel were no able to help. We changed rooms with a working TV. Room was not serviced the next day, and desk staff said we had not requested that it. Confused we did get a complement of fresh towels. Definite plug problems in both rooms. Rooms are poorly maintained. We will not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARELIX

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent, the only downside is that the kitchen had nothing—no dishes or anything related to cooking. Other than that, everything was very good and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed our stay at your hotel. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

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

2/10 Terrible

Angelique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smells like mold
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yaritza

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adler

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goood option for the price.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025