Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Meeting facility
Property amenity
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
5420 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

When you stay at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, you'll be next to a golf course, a 3-minute drive from LEGOLAND® California and 7 minutes from Carlsbad State Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Oceanside Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Moonlight State Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miniland USA - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dragon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa offers 251 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 251 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Grab a bite to eat at 7MILE Kitchen, a poolside family restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the pool view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
7MILE Kitchen - This poolside family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
20|TWENTY - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 20|TWENTY
  • 7MILE Kitchen

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pro golf shop
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (8,010 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.2 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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 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 and debit 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 window guards
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Carlsbad Sheraton
Carlsbad Sheraton Resort
Sheraton Carlsbad
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
Sheraton Resort Carlsbad
Sheraton Carlsbad Hotel Carlsbad
Carlsbad Sheraton
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort Spa
Sheraton Carlsbad & Carlsbad
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Hotel
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Hotel Carlsbad

Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Very nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangthip

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

Nice and clean room at Sheraton hotel in Carlsbad

We had 2 nights at Sheratons hotel in Carlsbad then moved to Westin hotel next to Sheraton for 3 nights. Both hotels are nice and clean. Friendly employees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gor

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing.!! Nice resort nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Almer

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were there for soccer tournament but the water slide was off. We had rips on our blankets and an old ripped up chair as well. No tissues in the bathroom it was empty. For the price it wasn’t worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great here, second time coming here and won’t be the last
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonso, Las Vegas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet hotel. Rooms are still in good condition. (Showers could use an upgrade though) staff was super friendly and the manager was super helpful! Restaurant was had good options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible condition, terrible service. Half of what you see here will be closed for maintenance or closed for the season or some excuse for amenities being out of service. The pool is so cold that no one uses it. The playroom has issues with mold or smells or something so they lock it up. Requests to heat the pool or make people more comfortable were ignored. Definitely not worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pluses and minuses

There were 2 outstanding people working at The Sheraton. Taryn at the front desk is excellent and Donald who helped us when we arrived. Our safe was not working and the desk chair was disgusting - peeling and gross. The pillows were hard as rocks as well. Fortunately Donald brought as a new safe and changed out the chair. Taryn ordered feather pillows for us. The room had a peculiar smell so we aired it out. There was a patio but it was too cold to use it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall everything great- kitchen a little meh. Ordered two salmon kiddos entrees with rice. Both came with mash pots no rice. One salmon had so much salt on top it was not edible. I cut off the top half of salmon. Tried calling house keeping but first phone didn’t work. Second phone worked and kitchen happily sent some rice. Charcuterie board was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We charged six times for our stay. Once by Expedia and five more time by the Sheraton. Multiple charges ranging from 100 to 1000 all different amounts of charges and reversals. It was an absolute mess and left me with zero confidence in their management system. I’ve had to make multiple calls and struggle to get anyone on the phone from the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lissa

Travelled with partner
The pool was not heated and the spa was luke warm. We ordered glasses and a wine bottle opener and it took 1.5 hrs to receive it. Also the walls and ceiling are not very well insulated. We woken up at 6:30 am to stomping running and children screaming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

eve

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

Pretty bad.

Hotel was very basic with horrific decor and under refurbishment. We would never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024