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Property Amenities
With 148 newly renovated rooms, Carlsbad by the Sea Resort is situated on over 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Carlsbad by the Sea Resort offers a preferred coastal location. The Resort is adjacent to a wide variety of restaurants and fabulous shopping at Paseo Carlsbad and Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Overlooking the Seasonal blooms of the world-renowned Carlsbad Flower Fields, the resort is less than one mile from picturesque beaches and LEGOLAND California Resort.
Enjoy on site dining at TGIF or choose Room Service from T.G.I Friday's. Jut steps from King;s Fish house, P.F. Chang’s, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Corner Bakery Café, and Menchies Frozen Yogurt.
This is Shoppers Paradise; Shopping at its finest and directly across the street from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Paseo Carlsbad, more than 100 unique stores within walking distance.
We are located on east side of interstate 5 at the Palomar Airport road Exit #47, 4 miles south of the 78 freeway, three miles from Palomar Airport and 30 Miles North of the San Diego International Airport and popular San Diego-area attractions such as San Diego Sea World and San Diego Zoo
Room Amenities
Rooms
Carlsbad By The Sea Resort offers 149 air-conditioned accommodations Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and direct-dial phones with voice mail. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and wake-up calls can be requested.
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Dining
Guests are offered a complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast.
TGIFridays - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and has a bar. A children's menu is available.
Kings Fish House - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and has a bar. A children's menu is available.
P.F. Changs - This bistro serves lunch and dinner, and has a bar.
B.J. Brewhouse - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and has a bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service during limited hours is available. Now Serving Brunch on weekends!
Hotel Policies & Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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“Grant place to stay for Legoland.”
Don't be fooled by the shabby, motel like exterior, the room is clean and remodeled up to date. We spent two night there, and it is the most comfortable and convenient one among the three hotels we stayed for the trip (the other two are Hyatt and Mariott). There is a big outlet cross the street. Restauratns, food mart, 7-11, subway are all within walking distance. Shuttle bus to Legoland and a nice courtesy service provided, but you may need to wait for a while since they only have a minivan for the task. The only drawback is that it is very close to the highway 5, and you may be able to hear the traffic. Our room is facing the local streets and outlet. Even though it's still somewhat noisy, with the door close, we can barely hear things. You do have to access the room from outside comparing to nice/fancy lobby access of the hotel. If that is an issue, then by all means, bypass it.
“Great Hotel”
This was a great hotel. Updated furniture in the rooms and although the hotel is close to a freeway, the insulation in the rooms is superb so you don't hear it. Everything is within walking distance except for the beach. Carlsbad outlet mall is right across the street and plenty of restaurants and fast food in close proximity. The beach is about a 5 minute drive. I will definitely stay there again.
“Would definitely stay here again”
My son and i were very happy with the hotel. My son loved it so much that he declared that he wanted to live there. Our room was clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful. They had a convenient shuttle service to and from legoland and a free breakfast every morning. It was a very pleasant and relaxi.ng stay
“Good experience.”
Conveniently located in a quiet area between San Diego and L.A., a short drive from the beach. Comfortable rooms, free wireless, heated pool, free breakfast, attractively landscaped grounds. Friendly desk staff, even sold me stamps for my postcards out of her own stash. Only complaints: bad coffee and got a little tired of omelettes in the warmer after four mornings, but good sausages! Eat at Harbor Fish Cafe on the beach!
“Family vacation”
The location for us was great - Starbucks across the street and the outlets were fun too. We did not use the pool but the children from the other guests loved it. Staff was very helpful and courteous. We enjoyed our stay and we will probably stay there again if we are in the area. Close to the beach and out of the hustle and bustle of San Diego. But San Diego is not far away and parking was easy to find. Favorite place to eat was Fred's in Old Towne.
“AWESOME LOCATION!!!”
When we first pulled up, the hotel looks a little old--it's a Bavarian-type hotel. But when we saw the inside of our room, we were really presently suprised. Everything looked brand new =) VERY pleasant stay and the location was PERFECT. Food, shopping within walking distance and Legoland was a short drive away. We will definitely stay there again!
“Beautiful Pool and Hot Tub”
Excellent hotel! and I am very picky! The outside looked a little run down at night but the room was up to date and beautiful. the beds were very comfortable and the back door opened up to a small patio and the pool area/hot tub. Pool is heated so it was warm and the hot tub was very nice. Very convenient to go swimming, just step outside the back door. There were beautiful trees attracting hummingbirds, just lovely! Room was very clean. Everyone was very helpful at hotel and nice. An unexpected gem. Breakfast buffet is ok.
“The grounds were clean and tailored!”
Horrible neighbors above us. Kids or who ever kept jumping on the floor all through the night. Call the front desk and it stopped for a while. Then started again. Was surprised that a $75 deposit had to be given for Internet access. Why? That sounds like ancient history these days!!!
“San Diego stay”
We loved the hotel. It was very comfortable and very impressed with the cleanliness. It was close to the beach and the surrounding neighborhood was great. Lots of places to eat. The only thing I would have improved the experience is the breakfast buffet. It was kind of limited in selection and the eggs were like egg frisbees. Other than that it was great.
“Great stay”
Very pleasurable stay across street from palomar airport. Airport noise not noticable. Suites are big comfortable. Plentiful breakfast and comp dinner 4 nights per week are a plus. Closest stores are 3 miles away though but not a downer.
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850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad, CA , 92011 United States of America
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The preferred airport for Carlsbad By The Sea Resort is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 44.9 km / 27.9 mi.
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Carlsbad - Oceanside, California, United States of America: In Carlsbad, everythings coming up buttercups. These flowers cover 50 acres at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Nearby, the Museum of Making Music highlights American composition and instruments. Directly north, Oceanside is midpoint between Los Angeles and San Diego. This beach town is known for its 1,954-foot pier, the longest wooden pier in the West Coast. Legoland theme park is nearby.
850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad, CA , 92011 United States of America
