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Scandia Motel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette
Exterior
Room, Accessible | Bathroom
Reception
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Magee Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(107 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Carlsbad

A stay at Scandia Motel places you in the heart of Carlsbad, within a 5-minute walk of Magee Park and Carlsbad State Beach. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from New Village Arts Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Magee Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 9 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baba Coffee - Coffee Carlsbad - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Revolution Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boar Cross'n - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪GONZO! Ramen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 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-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Scandia Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1003 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great cozy rooms very quiet close to store restaurants and the beach all walking distance I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this little place. Great staff and rooms perfect for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Serhii

This is the cheapest motel, but + it is close to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Althea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Within walking distance to many different types of shops, from food to massages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel service and room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Goodman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, small kitchenette, fridge, microwave. Comfortable, and amazing location. You can walk to all the best parts of Carlsbad village. Room was freezing though , had ac for hotter days but only a small space heater for cold times
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is a little run down but the staff was very nice and you really can’t beat it for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aleis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean although extremely small. Train horn was startling as it blew directly behind the motel. Online reservations does not allow motel to choose guests so many younger guests returning after the bars. All in all, a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
It was in a good location, however, there were not enough pillows, the towels had stains, the sink was slow to drain
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms super nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Friendly staff at the reception. Honestly I didn't expect all this for the money I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking and check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little comfy & affordable spot in carlsbad :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was ok.not that bad,very big rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Great location. Buildings and room seemed a little run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025