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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • South Carlsbad State Beach
    12 min walk
  • Poinsettia Park
    4 min drive
  • North Ponto Beach
    5 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    9 min drive

Room options

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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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 Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad (South Beach), Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. .This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Oceanside Pier and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Del Mar Racetrack.

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tip Top Meats - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Carlsbad hotel in South Beach with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and safes. 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 complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 121 guestrooms, featuring private pools. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 121
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 121
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Roll-in shower width (centimetres): 121
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 121
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 121
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Private pool
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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 is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 fire extinguisher, 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. 455 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1000 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

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was out on the “highway side of the hotel-very loud. Had to sleep with the tv on
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So appreciative of this property being affordable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, friendly staff, convenient location, decent breakfast But very loud highway noise
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service staff was great, and the hotel is conveniently located. Our room was clean, however, the room needs some minor repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the kitchenette and the Ralphs is just down the street for groceries. Also great restaurants near by. Great price and comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice

Travelled with family
Room
Not enough towels in room ; bath tub drain screen not in place ; room smelled musty when we entered ; but the lay out of the room was good -with separate door to kitchenette & living area , big refrigerator 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tara, Santa Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
It is OK. It’s serve the purpose for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just for fun
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel, my kids and I had fun at the pool and good breakfast. The room was clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

2/10 Terrible

Lina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff seemed friendly and efficient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

NICOLAS

Travelled with family and small children
Big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the breakfast and the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivette, Covina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Much better than tourist hotel
Staff (Clara) checked us in with a friendly and respectful manner **. Pool and breakfast room were B+. The property needs some work to upgrade the bathrooms. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024