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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property
Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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 cribs/infant beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

South Beach stay.With a stay at this South Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of South Carlsbad State Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of North Ponto Beach. Poinsettia Park and Batiquitos Lagoon are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 12 min walk
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3 min drive
  • Poinsettia Park - 4 min drive
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 5 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® California - 6 min drive

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

Hotel near LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad hotel.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (48 inches wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea to the airport?

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is 4.6 mi (9-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea on Jan 23, 2025 start from $92.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea.

How close is Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from South Carlsbad State Beach and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from South Ponto Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Yes, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea have a pool?

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea to downtown Carlsbad?

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is 4.2 mi away from Carlsbad.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Edmond

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice breakfast, staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Manvel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juvelyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower did not work. Door stop doesn’t prevent entry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Rooms were very clean & the staff was phenomenal!! Stayed here for 4 days & loved it!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Smelled of mildew,dirty room, cheap bed and linens
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
Had an issue with room reservations, management never followed up even after several requests
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fast/Easy Check-In. Great room, spacious and clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniellle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very accomadating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This fit our large family perfectly! The breakfast was delicious and the staff super professional and nice. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The convenience to nesrby beaches and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gina

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suyun, chicago

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
I like the room we had. It was simple, comfortable, had a microwave, coffee maker, fridge. The hot water took a while though. The breakfast was decent. Didn’t care too much for the oatmeal. But it was a nice place overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

CESAR

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a nice hot full breakfast and parking was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS GOOD
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms not to what I like
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amiee

Traveled with family
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024