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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

855-229-5934
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Parking
Gym

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About this property

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is located in Carlsbad, California, in the South Beach area. The hotel sits just a 5-minute drive from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 6 minutes from LEGOLAND® California, making it convenient for families and visitors exploring the region's attractions. Carlsbad State Beach is 5 miles away, and the property is within reasonable distance of Oceanside Beach and other local landmarks.

The hotel features 120 rooms, including 64 suites, each equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms include cable television for entertainment, bathrooms with shower/tub combinations stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, safes, desks, and phones with free local calls. Guest ratings for room comfort average 4 out of 5.

Guests enjoy complimentary full breakfast each morning. The property offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center for recreation and wellness. Additional amenities include a business center, gift shop, tour and ticket assistance, free self-parking, 24-hour front desk service, and laundry facilities. The hotel is wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, pathways, and public facilities.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The property does not allow pets. McClellan-Palomar Airport is the nearest airport, approximately 3 miles away via Palomar Airport Road. San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh) is about 30 miles north via I-5.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea in Carlsbad (South Beach), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 6 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Oceanside Beach.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

South Carlsbad State Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
North Ponto Beach - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Poinsettia Park - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Batiquitos Lagoon - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
South Ponto Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
LEGOLAND® California - 4 km / 2.5 mi
The Crossings at Carlsbad - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Leucadia State Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Grandview Surf Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
GIA Museum - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Aviara Golf Academy - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Carlsbad Lagoon - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 40.1 km / 24.9 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 48.8 km / 30.3 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 54.2 km / 33.7 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Amenities & features

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

McClellan-Palomar Airport Go west on Palomar Airport Road approx. 3 miles to Avenida Encinas. Go left one mile to Macadamia Drive. Go left on Macadamia to hotel
San Diego Airport (Lindbergh International) Take Harbor Drive, turning left on Laurel and left on India. Get into the left hand lane to I-5 North; proceed about 30 miles; exit Poinsettia Lane; cross back over I-5 towards Ocean and turn right at Avenida Encinas. We are on the second block on the right.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free Parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No pets are allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

Know before you go

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.