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Carlsbad by the Sea Resort

3.0 of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (Formerly Holiday Inn Carlsbad by the Sea)
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Carlsbad by the Sea Resort
Ranked #19 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
4.0 of 5 stars 154 Reviews
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  • Outlet Mall(11)
  • Holiday inn(9)
  • Complimentary breakfast(4)
  • Free shuttle(4)
  • Very nice(4)
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Santa Clarita, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Just got home from Carlsbad this evening and couldn't wait to write my review. I will say the location is excellent! However that is where my excitement ends. The room was absolutely disgusting. We ended up with a smoking room, king size bed. Thanks priceline, just what I requested-NOT. So no biggie they'll send up a roll out bed that... More

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Toronto, Ontario
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

I stayed here for 1 night on business trip, but I kept my expectations relatively low...I wasn't disappointed. Though close to my meetings, it felt more like a motel, and certainly not a resort. There was a decent attempt to upgrade the rooms to keep them somewhat current, so that was a plus. But the breakfast was absolutely awful -... More

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Madera, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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We stayed here for our recent trip to Legoland 5/13-5/16/12. Okay, yes people the name says resort but no it's not a resort. I didn't expect that either because I put the research into looking for right hotel. I paid about 87 bucks a night directly from their website. When we checked in, it was Mother's day and I believe... More

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San Diego, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I booked through Priceline and was able to get a good deal at $79/night. I was impressed with the location but was disappointed after I arrived. Check-in took 25 minutes as there was a line and only one person behind the counter. The lady behind the counter was friendly but she had some issues with the Priceline booking. Saying something... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We stayed at this Hotel earlier this month, and i was a bit concerned about the mixed reviews. Rest assured this place was great. Rooms are clean and tidy, the pool (well heated) area is fantastic, and the convienience of the location can't be beaten. With 2 young childeren 6 & 9, being able to walk across the road to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012 via mobile

Location is directly across the steet from the outlets. Inside of room looks just like the pictures online. Saw lots of families, but never heard them. The breakfast buffet was self serve & basic, but you get a hearty, good quality meal, and it's free. I would Definitely stay there again!

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We've stayed at this hotel several times since March 2011. We usually go to the Carlsbad Outlets accross the street and just decide to stay here since it's so convenient. The good: It's accross from the outlets, restaurant choices all around (bj;s tgif, pf changs, islands) all walking distance. TGIF room service. Pool is okay. The flower gardens are across... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012 via mobile

Rooms were nice. We checked in at 10:30pm and the front desk person Peggy was really nice and very helpful. I realized we were right next to I5 but once your in your room you cant even here the traffic which was great!!Breakfast was good and convenient!! Theyalso shuttle you to and from legoland even if you have checked out!!... More

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Los Gatos, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Our room was super clean, seems to have been redone quite recently. Breakfast was delicious each morning, although I recommend taking food back to your room for quiet. Food was beyond the typical continental breakfast you usually get included with a room. There were omelettes, sausage, bananas, yogurt, juices, cereals, etc. The room itself was quite roomy. The included microwave... More

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

First of all, although the term resort may be a bit of a stretch, this hotel was very comfortable for my family of five. Our room had clearly been remodeled, so no problem there. We NEVER expected this hotel to be a resort in any way since the rates were so reasonable. Had we wanted to stay in a high... More

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  • Holiday Inn Carlsbad
  • Carlsbad Holiday Inn
Address: 850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (Formerly Holiday Inn Carlsbad by the Sea)
Price range (per night):* INR6,375 - 14,707

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