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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

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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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Full Kitchen)

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Delete All)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Delete All)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Delete All)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Carlsbad hotel in South Beach with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of South Carlsbad State Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 6 minutes from LEGOLAND® California
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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.

Guests are served free 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

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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. 458 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1004 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

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Heater did not work until the night before departure. At the sink the hot water took 5 minutes to heat up. No housekeeping service on most days not unless you tell them. Ants on sink, tub, and nitestands in the evenings. Body wash was empty and didn’t replace it. Bathroom plastic cups didn’t replace any.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frequent visitors
Personnel always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I stayed 5 nights. We liked the hotel a lot. Very convenient location if you are going to Legoland. The Coaster (train) is only a 15 min walk. We used the Coaster to and from the airport and to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. The breakfast at the hotel was great! They have a different menu ev day which is really nice. The hot tub and pool were amazing- especially after long days at the parks! I wojld definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilhelmina, Lavon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel room needs updating. When you first walk inside the room, it smells musty. Couch not comfortable and stiff. Fixtures are old, closet too small. Room not as nice pictured in ads.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and semi updated. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays in my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrey, Sacramento

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean property. Perfect for a quick stay between cities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lucas

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Lethbridge County

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great city
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ginny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property close to the beach. Staff was friendly! Only thing was it got steamy in the room when someone was showering but having the window open was a good option to air it out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

satram

Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the best hotel i have visited in California in the last 10 years of me visiting. The staff was excellent. The hotel was spotless. The hotel room was clean, smelled good and the bed was very comfortable. The continental breakfast was A plus. The only thing i did not like was the pancakes tasted as if they were pre-made. I am so glad that i chose this hotel and i will definitely stay here again next year November. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY STAY SO ACCOMMODATING!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant & accommodating staff, good location near beach and easy highway access. Great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cherie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a little dated, but the beds were comfortable and the room service was wonderful, resupplying all of our stuff. The toilet was running, so maybe I should’ve reported that. If you’re sensitive to noise, the freeway is right there. Overall, it was a comfortable stay. The breakfast was about a 3 1/2 star, but it was, OK food the waitress was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
The last few years when I come out to Carlsbad to catch up with family and friends, I stay at the Best Western. It’s a great location, has breakfast included (hot at that) and good service. Also, I’m a recycler-so very impressed at how eco friendly they are! Very much recommend staying here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Marie

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

8/10 Good

Wendie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and courteous. Its clear this is an older property, but, it was clean and very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jaqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is good and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Edmond

Business traveller
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