Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers a delightful stay near LEGOLAND California with full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and business center. Relax in the spa tub or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. Guests appreciate helpful staff and free amenities like newspapers.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Gym
Pet-friendly
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Outdoor pool
24-hour fitness centre
Hot tub
Business centre
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Front desk safe
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Laundry service
Feel at home (6)
Free cots/infant beds
Microwave
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is RM455
RM455
RM510 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Room options
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Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 34 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 36 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 38 min drive
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 10 min walk
Carlsbad Village Station - 14 min drive
Solana Beach Station - 15 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
At Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. The outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness centre. Also, Carlsbad State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
121 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Ramada Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Carlsbad
Carlsbad Ramada
Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Carlsbad
Carlsbad Ramada
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and nearby?
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as a hot tub.
What's the area around Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea like?
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is a short 10-minute walk from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station and 12 minutes' walk from South Carlsbad State Beach. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.
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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Location
Bed
Kitchen
Family friendly
Beach
Bathroom
Food
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of options and delicious choices. (76 reviews)
The pool area was clean, inviting, and well-maintained, with many guests enjoying the hot tub and cabanas. (18 reviews)
The property is conveniently located near the beach with many guests mentioning it's a short walk or drive away. (15 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
26 Jul 2025
Nice place to stay for a quick overnight trip.
Brienne
Brienne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
I’ve been there three times I love this hotel
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Jun 2025
Very nice stay.
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Aug 2025
Nice room
Betsy
Betsy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Jul 2025
My Girl Scouts had a great time. The pool was nice and the rooms were comfortable. Thank you for being apart of our year.
TASHA
TASHA, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 May 2025
Great place to stay
Phong
Phong, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul 2025
Easy walk to south beach. Outlet malls with dining options close. Easy access to I-5. Very helpful staff. Family friendly. 4th year in a row staying here. Love it!
Beth
Beth, 7-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Jul 2025
We lived that we could walk to the beach. Staff was very helpful.
Deon
Deon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Everything went well, room was clean and stocked
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
21 Jul 2025
Nice stay, however they may the rooms look bigger online than what they actually are in person. But overall it was a good trip, and the staff were welcoming and kind.
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jul 2025
Nice
venkateswarlu
venkateswarlu, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
Stayed for 3 nights with my younger kids and
Rosa
Rosa, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 May 2025
The amenities like the poor spa were nice so was the breakfast and parking was easy. Very nice place to stay.
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 May 2025
great location, clean
Claudia I.
Claudia I., 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2025
Good and clean stay
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Aug 2025
Hot tub was broke
Denise
Denise, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
26 Jul 2025
Alright for a place to crash overnight. Not stellar but we also weren’t paying for stellar
Quinn
Quinn, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Aug 2025
Clean and comfortable. However, they don't clean your room everyday. You have to request a cleaning.
Timothy
Timothy, 4-night trip
6/10 Okay
9 Jul 2025
Decent
Jocelyn
Jocelyn, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
6 Aug 2025
There was a black spider in our room
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 May 2025
Great Place to Stay!
This was a wonderful place to stay with our kids. We are in the area for tournaments and this will be our go-to every time!
Amina
Amina, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
29 Jul 2025
Dingy and smelly. Poor lighting. Noisy, right off interstate. Unprofessional, immature front staff. Cleaning staff nice.
Miranda
Miranda, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jun 2025
Staff is kind, friendly and helpful. Pillow and beds are comfortable. Plenty of soap and lotion if you forget to pack some. The pool is great.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
21 Jul 2025
The pictures shown are not what the property is actually, seriously catfished on this one. Sent two staff to this hotel and their description was a mix between a motel 6 and a Econolodge. Good location but run down and definitely a bottom end property.