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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A building with a sign reading 'Vista Inn' and a 'Free Internet Daily Weekly' sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel on the counter.

1. Vista Inn Motel

1.2 km from The Wave Waterpark

Julio

RM291

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A two-story motel with a blue exterior, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and a fence.

2. Franciscan Inn

1.4 km from The Wave Waterpark

Emma

RM340

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

7.7 km from The Wave Waterpark

Jesse

RM562

RM620 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

4. West Inn & Suites

10.6 km from The Wave Waterpark

Anthony

RM422

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and tables with candles.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey upholstered chairs, wooden side tables, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf.

5. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

5.7 km from The Wave Waterpark

Sandra

RM574

RM649 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

9.9 km from The Wave Waterpark

Paula

RM579

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

7. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

8.5 km from The Wave Waterpark

Christine

RM498

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a flagpole.

A spacious conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are ceiling lights, a television, and a kitchen area visible.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.

8. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

7.8 km from The Wave Waterpark

Lizette

RM542

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

9. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

6.7 km from The Wave Waterpark

Brenda

RM477

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

10. Lakehouse Resort

9 km from The Wave Waterpark

Tracy

RM470

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

An electric vehicle charging station on a sidewalk with a building and greenery in the background.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott with a parking lot and palm trees.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a large mirror.

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

5.9 km from The Wave Waterpark

Santosh

RM477

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

8 km from The Wave Waterpark

John

RM752

RM844 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

A covered corridor with a beige door, windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel with a red facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with palm trees.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a potted plant to the right, and a framed picture above the door.

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

9.8 km from The Wave Waterpark

Amber Joy

RM306

RM342 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

9.5 km from The Wave Waterpark

cynthia

RM561

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of parked cars and palm trees.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a parking area with cars.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall with a hexagonal pattern, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

16.8 km from The Wave Waterpark

Elizabeth

RM579

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

9.7 km from The Wave Waterpark

Oscar

RM548

RM621 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

A poolside area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of a swimming pool.

An outdoor kitchen area with a grill, dining table, chairs, and an umbrella.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

6.2 km from The Wave Waterpark

Yixin

RM700

RM789 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a red carpet leading inside.

18. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

10.5 km from The Wave Waterpark

Pedro

RM478

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the kitchen.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.

A coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.

19. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

10.9 km from The Wave Waterpark

Jacquie

RM725

RM812 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower curtain.

A sign for Oceanside Inn & Suites indicating a vacancy.

A Oceanside Inn & Suites sign with a vacancy notice, a white car parked in front, and palm trees in the background.

20. Oceanside Inn & Suites

11 km from The Wave Waterpark

thomas

RM360

RM405 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Wave Waterpark

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Vista Inn Motel	6.0 681 reviews	View
Franciscan Inn	6.6 659 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad	9.6 Exceptional 2,171 reviews	View
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,079 reviews	View
Courtyard San Diego Oceanside	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top The Wave Waterpark Hotel Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I really like this place. We came on a very busy weekend so it was kind of expensive competitively normal price. It’s a really great place for our family to come and stay for a few days."

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Upon entering front desk staff were excellent. Took care of my needs upon entrance! Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was nice. Staff were courteous and helpful. This was a nice surprise. Thank you!"

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room. Quiet. Secure. Convenient location."

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Exelente"

Franciscan Inn

10/10 Excellent

"All good, pretty basic, but big TV and cold ac."

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This was a BDAY weekend for my Granddaughters, and the facility assisted in a awesome experience. Thank you"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Good for the price. No free breakfast :("

Other attractions near The Wave Waterpark

An ornate theater with a grand chandelier, multiple balconies, and rows of empty seats.

Broadway Theatre

7.4/10 (27 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Broadway Theatre during your stay in Vista. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

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A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Alta Vista Gardens

8.0/10 (42 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Alta Vista Gardens, a lovely green space in Vista. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Avo Playhouse

7.0/10 (19 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Avo Playhouse on your trip to Vista. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Moonlight Ampitheatre

7.2/10 (28 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Moonlight Ampitheatre on your trip to Vista. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Rancho Guajome Adobe

7.2/10 (21 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Vista with a stop at Rancho Guajome Adobe. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Guajome County Park

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Guajome County Park, a lovely green space in Oceanside. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.

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California Fruit Wine

7.4/10 (21 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to California Fruit Wine during your trip to Vista. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Calavera Park

Calavera Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Wave Waterpark?

The Wave Waterpark is located in a family-friendly area of Vista known for its array of dining options and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 36 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to The Wave Waterpark?

Located a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Wave Waterpark, Vista Inn Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Another good option is Franciscan Inn, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near The Wave Waterpark?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Wave Waterpark.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Wave Waterpark, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near The Wave Waterpark.

What can I see and do near The Wave Waterpark?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Mission San Luis Rey Church and Craftsmanship Museum. You can check out the local talent at Avo Playhouse, Broadway Theatre and Moonlight Ampitheatre. Spend some time wandering around Alta Vista Gardens, Guajome County Park and Calavera Park.

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1. Vista Inn Motel

2. Franciscan Inn

3. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

4. West Inn & Suites

5. Courtyard San Diego Oceanside

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

7. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

8. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

9. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

10. Lakehouse Resort

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Vista

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

18. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

19. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

20. Oceanside Inn & Suites

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Top The Wave Waterpark Hotel Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Franciscan Inn

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista

Other attractions near The Wave Waterpark

Broadway Theatre

Alta Vista Gardens

Avo Playhouse

Moonlight Ampitheatre

Rancho Guajome Adobe

Guajome County Park

California Fruit Wine

Calavera Park

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