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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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

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, Poinsettia Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, North Ponto Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 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

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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
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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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

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 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

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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)

  • 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

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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

  • 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 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Oceanside Beach and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Del Mar 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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Islands Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 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
  • 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. 512 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1080 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Travelled with family
It was to noisy with road noise from I-5
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Too close to I5, too noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

horacio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC unit stinks up the room, needs to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very dated, the curtains hung over the bed so that made it very uncomfortable for whoever was sleeping on that side. We had zero toiletries other than toilet paper and hand soap. The staff were very nice and apologetic. Breakfast staff was great, we had food allergies and they accommodated so that was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelina

mid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great. People at desk when we checked in were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Internet good, room had a bad odor, small things were coming apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very dirty and dilapidated. Had random people knocking on our door the entire night, did not feel safe at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a room that faced the highway and it was pretty noisy. I asked to be moved for our second night and we were given a room that faced the pool. It was amazing! The front desk staff was very responsive. The breakfast bar was clean and nicely stocked. However, we hoped for some waffles or pancakes and missed the breakfast meat. We could have used more gluten free options. The staff there was very friendly and cheerful. It was a good way to start the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wadie, Glendora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While the idea and layout of the room were lovely, the leak from the upstairs room and the ants were not appreciated. The staff was understanding and said they would give compensation upon checkout for the inconvenience. As of this review we have not had time to confirm. The location was convenient to our activities and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katelyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel could use a refresh. It worked for us for 3 days, but I wouldn’t stay here again. We had ants in our room, paint was chipped, and the facilities just felt old. It is right next to the interstate, but we personally didn’t hear the noise. The staff we encountered were very friendly. Breakfast was simple (eggs, potatoes, cereal, muffins, bagels, apples and bananas). We did love how close it was to different locations and liked having the option of two king beds. The kitchen doesn’t come stocked with any supplies (silverware, plates, etc). They said they had a kitchen set at the front desk, but we didn’t end up using it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved the price. And the stay was good for the price. My complaints are just that the jacuzzi did not work and we booked this place because they had one. Second the tv was cooked and we had to use a slipper to prop it up. We loved that the parking was free and the area was convenient. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irma, La Mirada

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place it was quite away from the highway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Madelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025