Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers a comfortable and convenient stay just minutes from the beautiful Carlsbad beaches. With easy access to LEGOLAND®, the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and local dining, this hotel is ideal for both families and business travelers. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, complimentary breakfast, and thoughtful amenities that make every stay relaxing and affordable. Whether you're exploring the coast or visiting nearby attractions, this hotel provides a welcoming home base. Complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi Outdoor heated pool and hot tub Suites with kitchenettes and separate living areas Close to LEGOLAND® and Carlsbad beaches Pet-friendly accommodations available
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers Elevator/lift, Fitness facilities, Fitness equipment, ATM, Gift shops or newsstand, Conference space, Laundry facility - coin operated, Free breakfast, Safe-deposit box at front desk, Free newspapers in lobby, 24-hour front desk, Business center, Business center, Dry cleaning/laundry services, Meeting rooms, Designated smoking areas, Free WiFi, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower, Wheelchair-accessible parking available, In-room accessibility, Free self parking, Luggage storage, Television, Free newspaper, Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker, Complimentary coffee, Daily housekeeping, Phone, Free local calls, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, In-room safe, In-room climate (air conditioning), Air-conditioned public areas, Pay movies, Turndown service, Turndown service, Free bottled water, Microwave, Premium TV channels, Access via exterior corridors, Kitchen, Shower/tub combination, Shower/tub combination, Cable TV service, Free cribs/infant beds, Smoke-free property, Rollaway/extra beds (free), Towels provided, Linens provided, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor hot tub, Outdoor pool, Pool, Conference center, Microwave, Wifi Available, Beach sun loungers, Children allowed, Pets not allowed, Toilet, In-room climate control (heating), Free wired high-speed Internet.
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is located at 751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad.
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 451 guest reviews. It holds a 2.5-star Stars rating.
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)
2 King Beds
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)
2 King Beds
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)
1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room)
2 Double Beds
Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Fl;Pet Friendly;FWY Side, FK)
1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Living Room;Pet Friendly)
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
2 Double Beds
Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen




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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers a comfortable and convenient stay just minutes from the beautiful Carlsbad beaches. With easy access to LEGOLAND®, the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and local dining, this hotel is ideal for both families and business travelers. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, complimentary breakfast, and thoughtful amenities that make every stay relaxing and affordable. Whether you're exploring the coast or visiting nearby attractions, this hotel provides a welcoming home base.
The Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea generally receives positive feedback, particularly regarding its affordability and location. Guests often highlight the comfortable beds, well-equipped rooms with kitchen facilities, and friendly staff. However, concerns have been raised about potential noise from the nearby freeway and occasional cleanliness issues, as well as inconsistent breakfast offerings and a concerning mildew smell in some rooms.
I can barely put into words how incredible this trip has been for our family. Before we even checked in the general manager let us know he would be available if we needed him for anything, which I appreciated! Then the moment we checked in the hospitality was unmatched. We appreciate this hotel so much! We look forward to staying here on our future adventures! Thank you Best Western Carlsbad!
I booked 2 rooms for 1 night here and was pleasantly surprised. I've stayed at all the hotels there in that area and for price, comfort and the breakfast I think this was the best choice. I had Itzel behind the counter who had great customer service help me out. For what I needed the rooms for this trip it was perfect. The beds were comfortable, room had coffee, fridge, microwave, 2 t.v's , a couch , extra seating with tables. Didn't use the spa and pool but it looked clean and everyone having fun. I'll book here next time!
We loved our stay! When we arrived we were greeted at the front desk by Sergio and he checked us in and answered all our questions and also very friendly. We asked about the included breakfast and another guy named Shaun described the breakfast to us. So the room was amazing, we had one with living room, full kitchen and bedroom separated. The beds were super comfy too! The breakfast was great, eggs, sausage, oatmeal and yogurt. Highly recommend for a quiet and enjoyable stay.
Wow, for the price and location we were absolutely stunned and satisfied with our stay. The supposed new general manager is doing something right! Despite staying on a holiday, this was the most affordable and best bang for our buck which included a very delicious free breakfast from 7-10. The room came with Youtube and Netflix on the TV and there’s also a pool & jacuzzi. Our room was right next to the freeway which could be a problem for some people but wasn’t really for us. Staff was very kind and the property is very clean. I don’t think the photos on Google serve it justice either because it’s generally a very beautiful property near others. This is definitely the place you’d want to take your family for a vacation to anything within 50 miles. I’m definitely coming back!
Patrick was extremely helpful and accommodating. He went above and beyond to make sure I had the best stay and that I was very comfortable being here. This is my first vacation with my dog alone that I planned myself so it was a bit daunting. Patrick put me at ease. The service here is great. They also text you every night to make sure you’re okay. I’ve never had such an experience before. Itzel was also great he made sure I always got my packages! Even the guests were great and sweet It made me want to move here The breakfast was also amazing, I usually don’t eat breakfast at hotels because it’s not always good But this place surprised me!!!! The best potatoes and a wide variety of food at the buffet everyday hot and fresh I looked forward to my mornings Thank you very much !!!
A most excellent place to stay. Very clean and comfortable stylishly appointed suites with full kitchens, sans stove, excellent bed and bedding, couch, dining table and chairs, separate bedroom with 2 flatscreen tv in unit. Very nice pool and hot tub area with tropical landscaping. Awesome staff providing excellent customer care. Laundry facilities on site. Easy freeway access to all points in Southern California. Great Stay, thank you.
I did my booking through orbitz. I opted to pay at location. Janet - the mgr - charged my card for one of the nights anyway even though i said pay at location. So when i arrived at the hotel i was prepared to pay the difference. Janet insisted i pay the full amount insisting what she charged without my authorization was just a hold. So room was $284 which i was suppose to pay AT LOCATION - you take $88 from a non authorized charge and still want to charge the $284? Making the room almost $400 for 3 days? And then justify it with attitude? So orbitz spoke with the hotel to cancel everything and i called my bank and they agreed what was done was a fraudulent charge. It is a shame because i have stayed at that hotel before and enjoyed .y stay with no issues. But now Janet has new policies and one is ripping off the customers then getting attitude about it. I was prepared to pay the difference which is fair i think but no. She wanted the full amount after already charging my account. Oh and her excuse for charging my account - according to what she told orbitz - was to make sure i had the funds in my account. Well is the room is $284 and i have $300 in my account and you charge $88 on my account without my authorization do i still have the money in my account? Common sense right? However not to the manager Janet. So we went to best western and stayed 3 days there. Free breakfast great service etc. This days inn will no longer be a place where i will plan to stay.
My husband and I have been using this hotel for the last year and a half. We use Hotels.com and we also have the Best Western app and we are members. I want to acknowledge Sean. He was very helpful handling my refund, And explain explaining the best way possible for me to rebook for another date. Every time that we have stayed, we’ve always been very satisfied with the rooms, the service and the check-in as well as all the staff. This is definitely our go to hotel and I appreciate every single staff member that works here.
Room smelled like a mixture of bleach, tobacco and marijuana. Sofa was hard as a rock plus makes you sit perfectly vertical. The kitchen is typical, but there’s no cookware, dinnerware, or utensils deeming the kitchen useless. The bed is also hard as a rock, and the pillows are pancakes. I woke up after 4 hours of sleep with back pain. The doors don’t shut properly, and the bath fan is super loud. I originally booked 4 nights but checked out after 1. Never again will I go to this hotel.
Let's start with the pros: Noisy but expected with highway Good location, safe Clean Pool ok Staff was helpful The soap/lotion/shampoo/conditioner were nice. Now the cons: HORRIBLE and I mean HORRIBLE mildew/musty smell. My whole family coughed all night the first night. The second night we turned off the AC unit, which we think was the main cause and kept the window open. A lot less coughing but noisy. If you're sensitive to smells or have lung problems, you shouldn't stay here. We switched rooms with no change in the smell. The hot tub bleached my son's swim shoes. So glad he didn't get in fully. I put my feet in and my skin burned instantly. The pool didn't do that, but it was chilly. Very limited towels. I thought the room wasn't cleaned and the staff said there was 2 sets but we needed 3. I guess I have been spoiled with having extra towels. Also, no shower mat. Had to use one of my precious towels so we wouldn't slip. The body wash holder did not have a bottle in it. I was told they don't have any more body wash and we were given given bars. When we changed rooms, the new room had body soap. The smoker detector light is very bright, lights up room up the whole room. Kinda annoying. No way to darker it. Recommend a sleep mask if you're sensitive. Bathroom light automatically turns on fan, so no way to be quiet when using the bathroom. The carpet always felt damp, so I wouldn't take off my sandales. Needs maintenance- peeling paint, loose light fixtures, peeling stucco, cracked ceiling. Our windows screen wasn't only ripped but the frame was bent and broken. Tv remote was broken. You couldn't adjust the volume. Breakfast is more of a continental styles with only powdered eggs and potatoes. Room size was smaller than expected. We travel a lot. I've been to hotels in jungles that didn't smell this bad. My husband is a diamond member. This hotel will definitely be crossed off our list for the future. It seems like an owner problem, since the staff were very accommodating. They must get complaints regularly.
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