Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property
Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Lobby
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

Map
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • South Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Flr;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (1st Flr;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor;Pet Friendly;Freeway Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

At Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea you'll be within a 15-minute walk of South Carlsbad State Beach and 4 km (2.5 mi) from LEGOLAND® California. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and Hot tub. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this South Beach hotel include Moonlight State Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 38 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

Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre 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.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and free newspapers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (121 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (121 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower (121 centimetre wide)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

Yep, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea on 29 Jun 2025 start from NZ$279.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

Yep, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is a short 12-minute walk from South Carlsbad State Beach.

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea have a pool?

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers are hooked on the free full breakfast here! It's the ideal place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

No, Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1014 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with family
Rooms were small and access to dining area was inconvenient
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well kept. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Front Desk agent was very kind. She had a genuine smile and was very informative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Idalia, Granada Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slept comfortably
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Getaway trip

Room looked clean but it looked unkept. The shower head was lose and the drain cap came off as well as the drain plug also came off. There was a damp spot in the rug that made the smell room like wet rag. It didn’t dry up at all so there might of been a leak.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

We thought it would be nicer for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good just some noise outside during the night. Windows arent very sound proof at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Carlsbad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jojit

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, close to major attractions in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leodegario

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arash

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It took me 2 hours to get my room when it was paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia, pacific

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and installation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing area- pool area very nice !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ervin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Garen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Smaller than expected, found a black widow spider in the bed the first night staying. Pillows were extremely flat had to use both billows to feel like 1 the entire room felt cheap and just thrown together. Overall experience was alright. Staff were very friendly and the property was nice. Parking was super easy and it was very quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025