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Our top choices for Carlsbad motels

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,871 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, perfect distance from legoland made our family trip super easy with the beach and restaurants close by"
United States
Liliana
The price is RM311
RM348 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was very, very clean and the staff was excellent very polite very helpful and very courteous. I will stay there again."
United States
CARMEN
The price is RM546
RM612 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"A great no frills, clean and well kept motel in walking distance to the beach."
United States
Cory
The price is RM304
RM350 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Scandia Motel
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,046 reviews)
"OK to stay y"
United States
luke
The price is RM343
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Pillow-top beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Room and property were very clean and staff were excellent."
United States
Maria
The price is RM450
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
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Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
6.0 out of 10, (100 reviews)
"The location was great can't beat it for the price."
United States
Juan C
The price is RM456
RM514 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Mission Bay Motel
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,400 reviews)
"Great place to stay & location!"
United States
Brent
The price is RM311
RM350 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,227 reviews)
"Excelent hotel"
United States
Faustino
The price is RM548
RM606 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (367 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay! It was quiet and clean, and we used the pool multiple times. We stayed 6 nights and have no complaints!"
United States
Dana Phillip
The price is RM331
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Escondido Lodge
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (616 reviews)
"Great bed comfortable Great night sleep Nice employees Very helpful anything you need Rooms huge Bathroom huge"
United States
Janine
The price is RM364
RM400 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Vista Inn Motel
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (606 reviews)
"Nice location and staff. Room was spacious and clean"
United States
Theodore
The price is RM1,100
RM1,210 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Moonlight Beach Motel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff and room was great, would stay here again."
United States
Irene
The price is RM609
RM670 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,034 reviews)
"Large room, clean and convenient!"
United States
Ruchi
The price is RM405
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Exterior

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (537 reviews)
"Cozy little place"
United States
Stefanie
The price is RM505
RM569 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (150 reviews)
"Staff was nice. If you have to stay there it’s a bed but bring own sheets not the best or cleanest."
United States
Jason
The price is RM298
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hacienda Motel
Exterior

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay as always"
United States
Kimberly
The price is RM259
RM290 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Fallbrook Country Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent"
United States
Danny
The price is RM491
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"I liked the tiny room with the decent nightly rate."
United States
Jennifer
The price is RM366
RM403 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice location, friendly staff."
Canada
Shane
The price is RM258
RM288 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
1 bedroom, bed sheets

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (807 reviews)
"Clena room, comfortable bed and always very nice staff."
United States
Kimberly
The price is RM467
RM526 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
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Top Carlsbad Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

10/10 Excellent
"Like the location. Did not like personnel at 2am in the morning asked me to go down to confirm a reservation I made for a family's friend, even thought the night before I advised them, they simply forgot to add notes on the reservation"
Hugo 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

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Carlsbad Motels information

Number of reviews
18,787
Accommodation
5 Motels
Lowest Price
RM288
Highest Price
RM1,210

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carlsbad?
By saving on your room price, you can enjoy all that Carlsbad has to offer. Top sights include LEGOLAND® California in Carlsbad, as well as Del Mar Beach in the area.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Carlsbad?
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland: Stay within a 5-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as climate control. It's located within a quick 4-minute drive of Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Pier. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad: It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Carlsbad State Beach. Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Scandia Motel: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Carlsbad State Beach. Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi and parking, as well as room amenities such as a microwave.
How many motels will I be able to find in Carlsbad?
Expedia has 5 affordable motels in Carlsbad.
What things can I to do in Carlsbad?
While you're sightseeing in this family-friendly area, explore the fun-filled theme parks and enjoy the scenic seaside. People visiting Carlsbad love its shops. Must-see places in and around Carlsbad include LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad Lagoon. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: GIA Museum, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and Museum of Making Music.
What's the weather like in Carlsbad?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Carlsbad to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Carlsbad is 340 mm.
What are my options for getting around Carlsbad while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Carlsbad to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from the city centre. You can also search for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Carlsbad Village Station or Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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