Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.6 (691 reviews)
751 Raintree Drive , Carlsbad , us
+1 760-448-4747

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 691 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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Walter • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Cardoso • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

I didn’t like that when we try to go on the elevator It was closing and hit one of family members and it wasn’t stopping until he put the luggage in front

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Sachin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Deniece • family_with_children • us
8
It was a nice stay but the place needs a little care and tending to.
Pros:

Staff was friendly. Breakfast was great. Room was comfy. Close to attractions. Room had everything we needed.

Cons:

Could have been cleaner. Appliances didnt work and had to be replaced. Pictures on wall are crooked. Headboards have hand prints and smears from previous people. Curtain missing.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Sekiguchi • extended_group • jp
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ramos • extended_group • us
9
Good stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • family_with_children • us
2
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Maricela • couple • us
3
Not happy with our room and service.
Pros:

The location of the property is great. Close to the beach and they have a Benihana right across the parking lot. We walked across foe dinner and watched the baseball game.

Cons:

I didn’t like that we had an issue and no one seemed to care about it. I called the front desk and the manager was supposed to call me back and I’m still waiting 2 days later.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • us
10
Will return again
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

Our sink drained slow

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
8
Over all it was fine
Pros:

Close to everything we wanted

Cons:

We need more towel in our room

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • couple • us
10
Satisfied
Pros:

Quiet

Cons:

Satisfactory

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
4
Clean lobby, breakfast and heated pool are the only good things about this place
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff. Clean lobby and great breakfast

Cons:

hallways for the rooms were dirty. My room was not cleaned had to have housekeeping come and clean my room. When I turned on the heater the room started smoking and the fire alarm went off twice could not use the heater. Told older male staff at the front desk and he did not care did not even make a note about it.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

This was a well used Holiday Inn Express. We have stayed in many HIE all through the US and I would rate the quality of this one in the lower category. Rooms were heavily used, carpet showed that. Felt marginally clean.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Franco • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Alejandra • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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MauricioRio • couple • mx
9
Muy buena
Pros:

El desayuno tenía muchas opciones. Estaba muy bien

Cons:

El aire acondicionado del pasillo de las habitaciones, que estaba extremamente fuerte y frio

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Peiyi • couple • us
7
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • us
10
Excelente para vacacionar
Pros:

Excelente servicio y confort

Cons:

Todo estaba muy bien

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee