10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Carlsbad State Beach in Carlsbad from AU$108

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An outdoor patio area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A backyard with a wooden fence, a brick wall, and a small wooden deck.

A modern room with a mounted TV, wooden flooring, a checkered rug, and a wooden door.

1. The Green Room Hotel

2.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Kathleen

AU$255

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

2. Beach Terrace

0.7 km from Carlsbad State Beach

William

AU$422

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

3. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 2.7 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Juan

AU$226

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, each with a built-in fire feature, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

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

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 0.3 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Steven

AU$382

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

5. Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Carlsbad Village, 0.5 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Julie

AU$364

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

North Beach, 0.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

James

AU$264

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach, outdoor seating, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern two-story building with a garage, a balcony, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living area with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a dining table with chairs.

7. Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 0.6 km from Carlsbad State Beach

John

AU$1,080

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

8. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad, 1.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Amber Joy

AU$138

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

A reception area with a counter, baskets, and shelves with various items.

A stone fireplace with framed artwork above, a dining area with chairs and a table, and large windows with a view.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and pendant lights.

9. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village, 0.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Dawn

AU$314

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, multiple balconies, and lush tropical landscaping.

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with sofas, a dining table, and a TV.

A covered outdoor area with a white lattice fence, a concrete patio, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A pathway leading to a white building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

10. Pelican Cove Inn

North Beach, 0.3 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Maryam

AU$223

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

11. Oceanside Inn & Suites

2.6 km from Carlsbad State Beach

thomas

AU$144

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

A hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad, 1.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

James

AU$143

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser.

A swimming pool with a blue border, a Hyland Inn sign, and palm trees in the background.

13. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Olde Carlsbad, 1.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

David

AU$129

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a gas stove.

A motel with a signboard, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A living room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Scandia Motel

Carlsbad Village, 1.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Jorge

AU$108

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A Stay America hotel with a lobby entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A coffee station with two coffee makers, a selection of coffee pods, and disposable cups.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

15. Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

Carlsbad Village, 1.3 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Esther

AU$169

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with a pool area, including lounge chairs and a staircase leading to the pool.

A hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating, and a pool area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a clear sky.

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas, a fire pit, and a pool.

16. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

Carlsbad Village, 0.4 km from Carlsbad State Beach

AU$321

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

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

17. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

12.1 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Shannon J

AU$228

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

18. Twelve Senses Retreat

14.4 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Jacklyn

AU$567

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the beach and ocean through a large window.

A kitchen with a door leading outside, a clock on the wall, and a framed picture of a delivery truck.

19. Moonlight Beach Motel

12.7 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Scott

AU$244

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

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

17.2 km from Carlsbad State Beach

Paula

AU$227

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Carlsbad State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Green Room Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
Beach Terrace	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,071 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad	9.4 Exceptional 385 reviews	View
Ocean Palms Beach Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice big room with a beautiful view of the ocean. Room was clean and property maintained nicely. Definitely coming back. Directly across from the beach and .3 miles from shops and restaurants in the village."

Scandia Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good price. Excellent location"

Beach Terrace

10/10 Excellent

"Great family vacation spot, beach and pool amenities are fantastic. View is unbeatable, breakfast was delicious. We can’t wait to stay here again!"

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff was kind and helpful! We will be staying here again!"

Hyland Inn Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent

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Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Took my family and the staff was amazing and very friendly and helpful.. location was perfect to everything we had made plans for.. i definitely recommend this place.. will stay here next time we are in San Diego.."

Pelican Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Cosy room and great location. Walking distance to the beach and the Village."

Cozy Beach Retreat with Spacious Private Patio - Steps from the Sand #7

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, 1 block away from the beach and walking distance to so many shops, restaurants, bars etc. The communication was very good."

Seashore on the Sand

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay! You could not get any closer to the beach! We will definitely come back again."

Other attractions near Carlsbad State Beach

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and people enjoying the shore.

Tamarack Beach

9.0/10 (124 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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A river winding through a green landscape with a rainbow arching over it.

Carlsbad Lagoon

8.8/10 (421 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carlsbad Lagoon might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carlsbad.

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State Street Farmers Market

7.6/10 (16 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at State Street Farmers Market during your trip to Carlsbad.

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Holiday Park

8.4/10 (28 reviews)

After visiting Holiday Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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New Village Arts Theatre

7.6/10 (20 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at New Village Arts Theatre during your trip to Carlsbad. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Magee Park

7.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Magee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.

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Saint Malo Beach

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Saint Malo Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

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Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center

8.0/10 (82 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center, a lovely green space in Oceanside. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carlsbad State Beach?

Carlsbad State Beach is located in Carlsbad. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 361 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Carlsbad State Beach?

Adjacent to Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel and Beach Terrace.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Carlsbad State Beach?

Expedia has 361 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carlsbad State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carlsbad State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Carlsbad State Beach.

What can I see and do near Carlsbad State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at GIA Museum, Museum of Making Music and California Surf Museum. Spend some time wandering around Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Magee Park and Holiday Park. Dip your toes in the water at Tamarack Beach, Carlsbad Lagoon and Oceanside Beach.

Top Hotels Near Carlsbad State Beach in Carlsbad from AU$108

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Our top choices for Carlsbad State Beach hotels

1. The Green Room Hotel

2. Beach Terrace

3. West Inn & Suites

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

5. Ocean Palms Beach Resort

6. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

7. Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

8. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland

9. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

10. Pelican Cove Inn

11. Oceanside Inn & Suites

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

13. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

14. Scandia Motel

15. Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

16. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

17. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

18. Twelve Senses Retreat

19. Moonlight Beach Motel

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

Compare popular hotels close to Carlsbad State Beach

Top Carlsbad State Beach Hotel Reviews

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Scandia Motel

Beach Terrace

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Pelican Cove Inn

Cozy Beach Retreat with Spacious Private Patio - Steps from the Sand #7

Seashore on the Sand

Other attractions near Carlsbad State Beach

Tamarack Beach

Carlsbad Lagoon

State Street Farmers Market

Holiday Park

New Village Arts Theatre

Magee Park

Saint Malo Beach

Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center

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