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Average
3.0/5
Based on 1168 guest reviews
- Comp. Breakfast
- The Avg. Group Saves 6.6%!
- Fitness + Health Center
- 120 rooms in property
- 3 floors in property
- 64 suites in property
- Check-in: 03:00
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Legoland, Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Aviara Golf Club, The Crossings at Carlsbad, Sea Life Aquarium, Leo Carillo Ranch Historic Park, Historic Carlsbad Village, Solana Beach, Camp Pendleton, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Landmarks and Location of Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea
Verified Reviews of Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Spotless Rooms & Good Free Breakfast"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The rooms are spotless! The entire property is very well maintained. The complimentary breakfast is done very well.
Stephen W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
24-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 18 to Mon Jul 22 2024 at a $198.90 average nightly rate. 
"Ok, lots of improvements needed."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Bed was comfortable. Every morning there were cockroaches in the bathtub. Overall stay was good, just please please improve the quality of breakfast. Didn't eat there once because of this.
Anthony C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 18 to Mon Jul 22 2024 at a $194.65 average nightly rate. "The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was clean. Peaceful Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
My son and I stayed here while on vacation and we had a good stay. The breakfast was great! Pancakes, Waffles, Oatmeal, Bacon, Sausage and with a cup of coffee. We will take it! Clean room and we did not see any bugs. Thank you Best Western.
Angie A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
13-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 06 to Tue Aug 08 2023 at a $156.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
Our Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea hotel near LEGOLAND offers a great location off I-5 just 35 miles north of San Diego. Enjoy easy access to Camp Pendleton, Carlsbad Beach, Carlsbad Village, and Del Mar Fairgrounds Racetrack. Our convenient location is also near local corporate headquarters such as Callaway Golf Company, ViaSat, TaylorMade, Adidas Golf and No Fear apparel. The Carlsbad Premium Outlets is just one mile away.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 03:00 |
| Check Out: | 11:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 120 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 120 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 5 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 20 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 36 |
| Suites: | 64 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 0 |
| Meeting Space: | 500 sq. feet |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 2.0 Mi |
| Pool Info: Pool Hours 8:00am - 10:00pm | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 144 hour - group 30 days | |
| Nightly Parking: | 00.0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 1 night room & tax |
| Total Taxes: | 12.65% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Complimentary breakfast
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Elevator
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Private car parking
- Refrigerator
- Spa
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone - Free local calls
Airport & Shuttle Information
McClellan-Palomar Airport Go west on Palomar Airport Road approx. 3 miles to Avenida Encinas. Go left one mile to Macadamia Drive. Go left on Macadamia to hotel
San Diego Airport (Lindbergh International) Take Harbor Drive, turning left on Laurel and left on India. Get into the left hand lane to I-5 North; proceed about 30 miles; exit Poinsettia Lane; cross back over I-5 towards Ocean and turn right at Avenida Encinas. We are on the second block on the right.
Breakfast Information
Complimentary Breakfast 6:30 am - 10:00 am
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Free Parking
Internet / WiFI
Free WiFi
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Ramada Carlsbad by The Sea, Ramada Carlsbad
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both our group rates and the lowest online individual rates we could find at the time the group bid was placed. The best group rate shown is 20.2% in January 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $234 in the month of July 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea in a month when rates are lower.
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FAQs about Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea
What time is check in?
Check in time is 03:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea have?
There are 120 rooms in the property.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea?
Complimentary Breakfast 6:30 am - 10:00 am
What parking is available at Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea?
Free Parking
How much does internet cost?
Free WiFi
Is there a gym at Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Can I get a group rate at Best Western Carlsbad by The Sea?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 6.6%.
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