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Coastal Hideaway

Carlsbad

Coastal Hideaway in Carlsbad provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge.

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Frances
From
United States
The room was comfortable, clean and private. Great location, quiet, private. Easy walk to the shopping center with restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$112.50
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego by IHG

Carlsbad

Offering an outdoor pool and Stratus Restaurant & Bar, Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego is located in Carlsbad. Free WiFi access is available.

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Jemille
From
U.S. Virgin Islands
The rooms were nice. I really enjoyed that you had dove products. The drinks at the bar were great and the food was priced very well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Price from
$144
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Carlsbad North San Diego County

Hotel in Carlsbad

This Carlsbad hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Legoland theme park. The completely nonsmoking hotel offers a hot daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

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tamarawlc
From
Canada
very clean. desk staff was extremely welcoming. clean room and facilities. good breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews
Price from
$155.61
1 night, 2 adults

Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North

Hotel in Carlsbad

This Carlsbad, Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North features an outdoor pool and has guest rooms with free WiFi. The property offers an on-site laundry facility.

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Joshua
From
United States
The room was super clean and the location was perfect. Literally four minutes from the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
$97.99
1 night, 2 adults

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Located in Oceanside, within a 6-minute walk of Oceanside City Beach and 21 miles of Torrey Pines State Reserve, Oceanside Inn & Suites has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

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Jess
From
Italy
Great location! The owner who is also the front desk was very friendly and accomodating! Easy walk to a very clean beach (Cassidy St Beach) and close to a nice sushi restaurant across the street, also close to a nice coffee shop. Great vibe overall!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Price from
$225
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad

Vista (Near Carlsbad)

Located 13 minutes' drive to Legoland Resort and Carlsbad Beach, Hyatt Place San Diego features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Free private parking is available on site.

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Richard
From
United States
The breakfast was great. The scrambled eggs appeared to be freshly cooked as well as the bacon. The room and bed were very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 415 reviews
Price from
$144
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Offering an outdoor pool, Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms is located just 10 minutes' walk from the Pacific Ocean and 1.9 mi from Camp Pendleton Marine Base.

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Ola
From
Palestinian Territory
Everything was awesome, clean, staff were helpful and nice. The waffle station was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews
Price from
$110.36
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Located 9 miles from LEGOLAND, this Oceanside, California hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, an on-site restaurant and modern guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.

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Alejandro
From
United States
Oceanside was nice and very nice people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$155
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton by IHG

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton by IHG has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a terrace and restaurant in Oceanside. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM.

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Iuliia
From
United Kingdom
Very spacious tidy and has everything we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Price from
$156
1 night, 2 adults

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Oceanside (Near Carlsbad)

Located off of the I-5, Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is 7 minutes' drive from Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside.

P
Péter
From
Hungary
Great location, resonable price
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews
Price from
$95
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Located in Oceanside, within a 6-minute walk of Oceanside City Beach and 21 miles of Torrey Pines State Reserve, Oceanside Inn & Suites has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

From $101.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

A 3-minute walk from Oceanside City Beach in Oceanside, Retro Star-Wagon, Ocean Breez at Studios offers accommodations with access to a hot tub, spa facilities, and wellness packages.

From $264.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

Facing the beachfront, The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt offers 4-star accommodations in Oceanside and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.

From $403.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

Mission Pacific Beach Resort, part of JdV by Hyatt, is perfectly located along Oceanside’s vibrant beachfront in northern San Diego County.

From $409.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews

Featuring a bar, The Brick Boutique Hotel is located in Oceanside in the California region, a 13-minute walk from Oceanside City Beach and 23 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

From $220.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

Located 5 mi from MiraCosta College, Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown air-conditioned rooms in Oceanside. The property is 8 minutes' walk from the California Surf Museum.

From $112.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 931 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms is located just 10 minutes' walk from the Pacific Ocean and 1.9 mi from Camp Pendleton Marine Base.

From $119.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 906 reviews

Located off Interstate 5, this hotel is just a half-mile from Oceanside Museum of Art. It features a daily hot breakfast, a small business center and free Wi-Fi.

From $145.13 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton by IHG has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a terrace and restaurant in Oceanside. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM.

From $152.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

Located 9 miles from LEGOLAND, this Oceanside, California hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, an on-site restaurant and modern guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.

From $154.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 415 reviews

Located 13 minutes' drive to Legoland Resort and Carlsbad Beach, Hyatt Place San Diego features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. Free private parking is available on site.

From $125.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

90 Walk Score - Steps to Beach & Dining - Reserved Parking is located in Carlsbad, just a 4-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

90 Walk Score, Steps to Beach, Dining offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a 5-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

A 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad, A Wave From It All features accommodations with access to a spa center. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

Seaside Sunset

Carlsbad
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Seaside Sunset is located in Carlsbad, just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Remodeled Beach Bungalow, Block to the Beach is located in Carlsbad, just a 3-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 20 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Carlsbad Blvd Villa offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Beachfront Home In Carlsbad - Remodeled is located in Carlsbad, just a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

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Private Beachside Home with HotTub offers accommodations in Carlsbad, a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Upper Condo Unit offers accommodations in Carlsbad, 24 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 26 miles from La Jolla Cove.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Luxury Ocean Views & Steps To The Sand - Tower 36 Lower Condo Unit is located in Carlsbad, just a few steps from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Offering a private beach area, Ocean View From Private Patio, Across Street From Beach provides accommodations in Carlsbad.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Expansive Ocean View, Private Balcony, Across from Beach is located in Carlsbad, just a 2-minute walk from Tamarack State Beach and 19 miles from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Offering a terrace, Ocean Views, Across The Street From Beach, Private Patio provides accommodations in Carlsbad. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

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Avg. price/night: $123.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Very clean, staff are friendly and a great location
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Young couple