Karbani Inn

Hotels
8.2 (270 reviews)
5204 National Parks Highway , Carlsbad , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean bedding
Cons:
Dirty floors
Small rooms
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
Reports of dirty floors and bugs on the bed frame affect cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.75
Friendly staff and management highlighted positively in multiple reviews.
Location
8.29
Some reviews noted a poor location, but others found it reasonably good.
Room Quality
7.24
Rooms described as small and basic, but clean.
Amenities
7.77
Basic amenities available, but not as advertised in terms of quantity and quality.
Value for Money
8.73
Satisfactory for basic needs, though some felt underwhelmed.
Food and Beverage
7.78
Breakfast described as decent but not as extensive as expected.
Overall Experience
9.25
Unique experience with some drawbacks, but overall enjoyable for a night's stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 10:58

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy comforts like room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi at Karbani Inn.

Relaxing Facilities
Unwind at the sun terrace, or cook up a storm at the barbecue facilities.

Family-Friendly Environment
Let your children play freely at the on-site playground, making it a perfect stay for families.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at Karbani Inn in Carlsbad!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CLD

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 270 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 9.75
Location: 8.29
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.78
Overall Experience: 9.25
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yoojin couple kr
8
2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Would stay again
Pros:

Clean , comfortable, pleasant staff & management

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller us
9
2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Timo solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Small rooms but clean and very comfy!

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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William
6
Pros:

Staff was nice enough. Property is very basic. “Breakfast included” is pushing the envelope. Their website speaks of amenities that are “going to be added” but obviously that has not happened yet. The property is quiet though and sufficient for one person overnight.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Douglas
8
It's more than it might first appear.
Pros:

Not what we expected but turned out to be a fun adventure. If you are one or two people looking for a compact clean basic place for a reasonable price and friendly staff, don't be put off by first appearances. There are no frills and the complementary breakfast burritos were really good and just the right size. Only glitch was I forgot to let them know we would not be eating breakfast the second morning. Felt bad when we had to leave.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Alicia couple us
4
Pros:

A free decent breakfast and friendly staff
Good location

Cons:

Bed had dead bugs in bed frame
Bathroom smelled bad
Floor was dirty

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Shan Yi extended_group us
6
2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Rodney couple us
7
2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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James
6
Not as advertised
Pros:

I thought this might be an interesting place to stay and it was. However, it wasn't as nice as I had hoped. I knew the room would be small and space would be tight, but wow....one or 2 bodies in the room fills it up. If all you are doing is coming in, using the bathroom and going to bed, it's fine. Not good for those who are claustrophobic. The sheets and pillow cases were well worn although they did appear clean. There were a few tiny bugs on the bed that we could not identify...they were definitely NOT bed bugs but it still made us a little uneasy. I had read about great breakfast burritoes so I was greatly disappointed by only having a cup of coffee and the option of 2 cold breakfast cereals and some granola bars and bags of chips. Wow. Not sure who wrote the reviews I had read.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Cheryl solo_traveller ca
9
2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
2
I was very happy to leave!
Pros:

I stayed here based on ratings in Booking.com. The highlight appeared to be a breakfast burrito that was palatable but in no way compensated for the accommodation. The room was very small and the location awful. A friend said the picture looked like a mobile Army barracks, and it felt like it. I'm surprised the place has been approved as a hotel and would be amazed if it's insured.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Matthias Andrea couple ch
8
2025-07-14 via Nuitee
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Alex couple ch
9
Pros:

Burrito was great
Rooms clean

Cons:

Room was small, but we expected that, the listing shows the rooms well.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
D
Dylan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Super clean and very nice. The woman running the inn was wonderful and very friendly.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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roiannam Couples
2
No!!!!! DO NOT STAY HERE
Pros:

Just no. Don’t do it. Don’t believe the “it’s quaint” reviews. You are staying in a glorified prison trailer. The room is Tibet, the floors can’t help but be filthy because the outside is mud and dirt. There are NO AMENTIES. I was offered a breakfast burrito, but the kitchen I saw was filthy…I wouldn’t eat anything out of there. The TV did not work initially. Also, while an employee was trying to fix it, another employee walked in our room asking her questions. It’s a tiny room and four people in it was 3 too many. Pay the extra money and stay in a real hotel. Oh…and if you check it out on Booking.com, please do not believe their claims to have playgrounds, valet parking, etc. The only way there is valet parking is if someone steals your car and maybe they consider the giant wooden spool in the courtyard to be a playground, but I don’t.

2025-06-26 via Tripadvisor
C
C family
10
Pros:

I liked it was close to the area we needed. Went to The Brewing Company to eat. AmaZING food and great entertainment.

The room itself, was not a queen bed, but a full size bed.

The room was very clean.

The staff were very kind and helpful.

They do have a continental breakfast, they also make a nice breakfast burrito.

Thank you.

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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Els
10
Pros:

When I first arrived I thought no way! In an industrial terrain? Pods set up for emergency lodging? Then I opened our room and found a gem.
Pristine clean, comfortable bed and with delightful touches that showed care like origami flowers on toilet paper and facial tissue. Thick and lush bath towels. I had not experienced this when first viewing the motel. Service was very friendly and efficient plus a tasty breakfast. We picked the motel due to its close proximity to Carlsbad Caverns.

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
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Susan
8
Pros:

It was good for 2 people looking for a place to spend a night on the road. Room was small. You wouldn't want to have more than two people in the room.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Perri young couple us
4
Big disappointment and do NOT recommend.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and room was clean.

Cons:

Location was dismal. It’s basically a series of single-wide trailers. They advertised an “exceptional” breakfast burrito but staff had to be awakened at 8am to even get coffee from the office. Only breakfast offering were apples, bananas and cereal. This is clearly a motel for oil field workers and other laborers. Definitely not a place for tourists and should not pop up on booking.com for anyone who is traveling for pleasure. The booking reviews are extremely misleading.

2025-05-14 via Nuitee