Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

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Best Western
7.7 (1281 reviews)
751 Macadamia Dr , Carlsbad , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Uncleanliness
Poor breakfast quality
Noise from the highway

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
There were instances of uncleanliness mentioned in multiple reviews including ants and unclean rooms.
Service
8.75
Staff were often mentioned positively for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.79
The hotel is in a good location close to attractions and deemed safe.
Room Quality
7.74
Rooms were mostly described as spacious and comfortable, though there were also mentions of poor conditions in some cases.
Amenities
7.27
Amenities received mixed reviews with some being good while others, like the spa and breakfast selections, were noted as lacking.
Value for Money
8.23
Generally perceived as fair value based on size and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
6.28
The breakfast options and quality received several negative comments and were considered subpar.
Overall Experience
7.75
The overall experience was mostly positive, with some frustrations affecting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:23

Property Description

Conveniently Located Property near LEGOLAND California
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is just a short 7-minute drive from LEGOLAND California, offering free daily breakfast and WiFi.

Relaxation and Comfort
Guests can unwind in the large heated outdoor pool and hot tub, perfect for a relaxing evening after a day of adventures.

Convenient Amenities
Each suite includes a range of amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee machine. The hotel also features a convenience mart for quick snacks and forgotten essentials.

Plan your stay at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and enjoy easy access to South Carlsbad State Beach and the beautiful Carlsbad Flower Fields.

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: SAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 6.43
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
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Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1281 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 6.28
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
10
This place is always a great value for my family!
Pros:

Breakfast was great! Staff was very attentive and helpful.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • us
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Niloofar • couple • us
9
Pros:

Location, room, Jacuzzi

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean rooms, front desk service, breakfast, and location

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Lorena • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Oleksandr • extended_group • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Yahor • extended_group • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Ashlee • couple • us
1
We didn’t even end up staying here, And are waiting for our refund. It was to dirty and not suitable for our children.
Pros:

The young man at the front desk was the only nice thing about this place

Cons:

Everything, very dirty and old

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Suthrapu • couple • us
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Vanda • couple • us
1
Pros:

nothing,

Cons:

the room smelled, breakfast 9 am they were out of everything , and the place needs cleaning
by far the worst hotel we stayed, High price we paid for motel 6, we stayed in Motel 6 better then here

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Sheena • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

The only thing I liked that it was a mini suite. However my experience was horrible.

Cons:

My experience was horrible. I woukd like to request a full refund

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Justine • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

Comfortable, the kids loved the waffles.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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federica • solo_traveller • it
1
overpriced for the quality. worst customer service ever. next to an autoroute. impossible to sleep. bad everything. and
Pros:

horrible

Cons:

everything

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sharihan • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

The property was clean and conveniently located.

Cons:

The room was great but it had a very prominent mildew smell. After we aired out the room it did get better but we couldn’t get rid of it completely.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Venessa • family_with_children • us
3
A mess.
Pros:

The property was in a nice location.

Cons:

I would like to start with saying all the people we dealt with were all nice. Here goes all the bad. They didn’t have the room ready when we came for check in so we left and came back and waited another hour after we came to check in. The room carpets were wet and sticky, it smelled like pure chemicals which the front desk person told us was because the person before left a huge mess. We asked to switch rooms because the smell was so strong but they were sold out and said the smell is because they got new carpets. A lot of excuses.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Sita • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Daisy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee