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Accommodation near South Carlsbad State Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Outdoor spa tub

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1631)
"Staff are very friendly, nice location close to Carlsbad State Park. Older Inn, in need of updates in room. Beds are comfortable, bathroom very old. Breakfast was fairly good."
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Oceanside Inn & Suites
Deluxe Double Room

Oceanside Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (88)
"This place is clean, friendly staff and easy parking. Very walkable to coffee shops and restaurants. "
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Oceanside Inn & Suites
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Exterior

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1077)
"Here for business stayed for 1 night. Rooms were clean but well used and need some simple maintenance attention to fix most of the issues. Other than that the rest of the facility was quite pleasant "
The price is AU$336
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1538)
"Great property with a shuttle to legoland and a ton of food options."
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
View from room

The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (489)
"The Seabird is a fabulous hotel and we are anxious to return. Our room was oceanfront and the views of the Pacific and surfers, and beachgoers and the pier were wonderful! Our only complaint is about another guest who was smoking near our room (in this no smoking hotel) and made sitting on the balcony far less than great. We complained to the front desk but no action was taken."
The price is AU$423
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt
Carlsbad Village Inn
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Carlsbad Village Inn

2.5 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1350)
"I’m happy stay here Nice place to stay cleaning Staff really good people Always good place to stay safe lots shopping Walking to anywhere and fun area I recommend "
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Carlsbad Village Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1084)
"We enjoyed sitting in the courtyard by the fire and the easy access to the beach across the street. Would be nice if your stay included a complimentary continental breakfast."
The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Lobby

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1628)
"This is our favorite Motel 6 of them all, really really cool place to stay "
The price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1623)
"Best value in the area. Definitely odd people coming and going--a woman walking a rooster--but never felt unsafe. Very convenient for travel. Room key stopped working each morning which was a pain and unexplainable. Walls and floors are quite thin--you could hear a lot in adjacent rooms."
The price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Property grounds

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1087)
"Great people "
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (393)
"Sink pipes starting leaking water in the second day of my stay "
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (144)
"excellent. will definitely be going back. "
The price is AU$721
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Exterior

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1126)
"Personnel always friendly and helpful. "
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Boating

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1057)
"The offering for breakfast was very skimpy so we went to Dennys, otherwise it was a nice stay."
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (461)
"Great room, beautiful view. Rooftop and Valle and High low were all great 👍 "
The price is AU$496
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
MISSION PACIFIC BEACH RESORT, part of JdV by Hyatt
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1045)
"Staff was attentive and cleanliness over all. I had a great experience "
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1094)
"The room was clean and comfortable. We would stay again in the future."
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Harbor Inn & Suites
Beach nearby

Harbor Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
5.6 out of 10, (1049)
"It had a bed and a shower it was good enough for me "
The price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Harbor Inn & Suites
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1035)
"The pool was not heated and the spa was luke warm. We ordered glasses and a wine bottle opener and it took 1.5 hrs to receive it. Also the walls and ceiling are not very well insulated. We woken up at 6:30 am to stomping running and children screaming "
The price is AU$320
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Property grounds

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1255)
"Always great to stay, home away from home"
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carlsbad State Beach?

South Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 78 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to South Carlsbad State Beach?

Adjacent to South Carlsbad State Beach, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area and Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Carlsbad State Beach?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carlsbad State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near South Carlsbad State Beach.

What can I see and do near South Carlsbad State Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Museum of Making Music. You can wander around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, San Diego Botanic Garden or Poinsettia Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Carlsbad Lagoon, Moonlight State Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

How can I get to South Carlsbad State Beach?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is the closest station to South Beach. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near South Carlsbad State Beach so consider a car rental to maximise your time.