Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.6 (670 reviews)
751 Raintree Drive , Carlsbad , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable room
Cons:
Rust in the bathroom
Bed bug communication issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Clean facilities for the most part, but noted rust in the bathroom.
Service
8.4
Staff were friendly and helpful, especially Robert at the front desk.
Location
8.44
Great location, conveniently located to the freeway.
Room Quality
6.89
A bit dated and firm mattresses affected comfort.
Amenities
7.42
Good breakfast offerings, but some amenities like shower towels were missing.
Value for Money
7.38
Good value but with dated facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Nice breakfast with good options, but some junk food.
Overall Experience
7.4
Enjoyable stay but marred by poor communication and a bed bug concern.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:21

Property Description

Ocean Views and Outdoor Pool:
Enjoy stunning ocean views and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad State Beach. The perfect backdrop for a relaxing vacation.

Hot Breakfast Buffet and Free Wi-Fi:
Start your day right with a hot breakfast buffet served daily and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Convenience and comfort at your fingertips.

Fitness Center and Business Services:
Stay active at the on-site fitness center and take advantage of the business center for all your work needs. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad State Beach caters to both leisure and business travelers.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad State Beach. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the beach!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 12 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 670 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 6.89
Amenities: 7.42
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 7.4
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James • couple • us
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Brett • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
10
I will stay again and recommend this hotel
Pros:

Clean and safe and friendly staff - breakfast was excellent!

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Amber • family_with_children • us
4
It was okay for a staycation, but I expected a holiday inn to be in better condition and not compared to the condition o
Pros:

I liked the friendliness of the staff and the location of the hotel with a beautiful sunset view. Breakfast was nice!

Cons:

The hot tub was broken, walls were severely damaged and painted over (i think it’s time to redo the walls themselves rather than just paint over them), silver duct tape covering things that were out of service on the plaques, elevators made my daughter so scared they were gonna break down they were so noisy, slow, and creepy. The pool said heated but it was alright. I immediately was greeted by police by the entrance which raised my concerns for the safety of the property but it seemed to be okay. Orange juice at breakfast as well as apple juice were very watery.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Analyn • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Tinkadventures • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • family_with_children • us
10
A wonderful place to stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was great.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Venita • family_with_children • us
4
It was a good location and good breakfast but the hotel room and bathroom needs major renovation.
Pros:

Breakfast - This was GREAT. Loved the breakfast and the spread.

Cons:

Rooms and Bathroom - Room is out of date. Bathroom NEEDS major renovation. The sliding door handle was about to come off. The bathroom felt unclean and so did the bathroom sink. Very outdated. The shower head had mildew (green stuff....ewww). The body wash soap was less than half and we stayed for 2 nights with 3 of us. By the second night, there was any hardly any left and we barely was able to shower.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
8
Clean place. Shower door old and constantly going off track. Everything else okay. Very helpful staf
Pros:

Location great. Breakfast okay not great.

Cons:

Need more fresh fruit and vegetarian options.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
5
Decent economical dated and kind of weird. To be fair we usually stay at nicer places so maybe we shouldn’t have expecte
Pros:

Convenient and a decent breakfast

Cons:

We were missing a nightstand, which was odd! No cups in the room for water or beverages, except one small paper coffee cup.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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ee33a157eab070de7a61baada0c1003f • couple • us
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mom • family_with_children • us
9
Great price and so close to Legoland
Pros:

Front desk courteous and kind. I wanted a late checkout and they were able to accommodate me. I asked for extra blankets-no problem. They had a great mini fridge kept my milk ice cold😁. The windows open and the air unit was exceptional.

Cons:

Wish the pool was open later.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Miguel Bojorquez • family_with_children • mx
8
spring BREAKED
Pros:

la ubicacion
el desayuno
es un hotel "familiar"
la distribucion
el silencio
que es seguro
las camas son comodas
las almohadas y sabanas
MUY limpias
el sistema de TV completo
me senti como en mi casa!

Cons:

el wifi se desconecta a cada rato
en la puerta, hay un "GAP" muy abierto
la puerta NO cierra bien... habitacion 311

la alberca muy sucia! se ve que tiene mucho sin mantenimiento!

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Victor • family_with_children • us
5
Not to satisfy for the price outdated room bed suck
Pros:

The area

Cons:

Awful smell of the room outdated

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • family_with_children • us
5
Ok
Pros:

Clean, decent breakfast

Cons:

Overcharged

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Cesar Enrique • couple • us
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Olena • family_with_children • us
1
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Dana • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

great breakfast

Cons:

two chairs or a couch in the room.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee