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Top 10 Hotels in South Beach, Carlsbad

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1794)
"Basic, reasonably priced motel "
United States
Delrae
The price is RM227
RM254 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4.0 star property
South Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Loved our stay here! The food poolside was so good & awesome Sunset views! "
United States
Tarah
The price is RM607
RM685 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Yes the staff was amazing"
United States
Dale
The price is RM570
RM805 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3.0 star property
South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1568)
"Great rooms, free breakfast, friendly staff, and great location. "
United States
Suzanne
The price is RM378
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 star property
South Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Clean room and facilities Good breakfast Helpful staff "
United States
bruce
The price is RM366
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 star property
South Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1028)
"Clean, affordable price, very close to Legoland"
United States
PI-HAO
The price is RM381
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

3.5 star property
South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (676)
"Quite property and great amenities for a family. Good location to visit LEGOLAND and SEAWORLD. "
United States
Ujval
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4.0 star property
20.4 km from South Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1858)
"The room had a great view of the pool and staff was very friendly! "
United States
eva
The price is RM502
RM573 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

4.0 star property
27.6 km from South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Clean rooms, excellent staff and Drift restaurant is also very nice "
United States
Paresh
The price is RM591
RM831 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 star property
21.5 km from South Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1529)
"Great place to stay, a lot of activities to do as well "
United States
Ana
The price is RM469
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch, 6.1 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great accommodations!!"
United States
Mark
The price is RM399
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

4.0 star property
15.4 km from South Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great hotel if you’re attending the Del Mar horse races. It’s across the street and the property was big and beautiful and nice large rooms. Parts of property were outdated but overall it was a great place to stay and friendly staff. "
United States
CASIE
The price is RM482
RM549 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

3.5 star property
9.3 km from South Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1915)
"The hotel was very clean, breakfast was good and hotel staff was friendly. I would definitely recommended to anyone staying in the area"
United States
Judith
The price is RM510
RM562 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
7 km from South Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1278)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Edith
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

2.5 star property
31 km from South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Staff very courteous and friendly. "
United States
Derek
The price is RM625
RM718 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

2.5 star property
Aviara, 4.7 km from South Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Hotel was clean, staff friendly, breakfast had a great variety and food was delicious!"
United States
Christina
The price is RM408
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

3.0 star property
20.7 km from South Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"This was a great stay in glad I came here "
United States
caden
The price is RM569
RM627 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
Carlsbad Ranch, 1.9 km from South Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"We loved the hotel and amenities. The rooms were a perfect set up for families. "
United States
Brandi
The price is RM604
RM785 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

2.0 star property
City Center, 1.4 km from South Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1684)
"Clean room & helpful staff.. "
United States
Marvin
The price is RM224
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3.0 star property
City Center, 1.8 km from South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1741)
"It was great and a perfect location"
United States
Lisa
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.

Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What is South Beach like?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in South Beach?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is the highest ranked property in South Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other favourite options in the area include Carlsbad Seapointe Resort and Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea.
How many hotels can I expect to find in South Beach?
If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 104 South Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Beach.
What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?
Dip your toes in the water at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad.
How can I get around South Beach and the greater Carlsbad area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.