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Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 of 5
751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Ranked #21 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
3.5 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Second floor(4)
  • Air conditioner(4)
  • Free breakfast(4)
  • Good price(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Kitchen area(3)
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Nicholas I
Chino Hills, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We chose Ramada Carlsbad because the price was very reasonable, the location was good and we were very happy about the cleanliness and upkeep of the hotel. We enjoyed the contenental breakfast and were very happy with the service at the front desk, the breakfast area and our housekeeper. We would choose to stay again if planning a similar trip. More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Thank you kindly for taking time out to review our hotel. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again. All the best,Cris More

Shannon M
Santa Cruz, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I selected this room based on reviews by others and it paid off. The room was clean. We had a suite, which made it much less cramped. Breakfast was filling and plentiful. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub each night. The location was great for Legoland. The freeway noise was loud outside but we did not hear anything in... More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
18 January 2012

Thank you for staying with us. It sounds like you had a great time. We hope to see you again in the future. Cris More

Rachel L
Sparks, Nevada, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Very please with the mini kitchen. The suite was very accomodating for our family. Great staff. Clean rooms. Loved the pool/hot tub area. Felt like a mini resort on a budget! More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
18 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review. We appreciate your business. In these difficult times it is nice to see families get out and enjoying time together. I am glad our hotel was a nice base for you to create those family memories! More

Victor R
Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Very hospitable staff. Excellent fwy access. Minutes away (1 exit) from LegoLand. Very reasonable price for a 2 bedroom w/kitchen, especially for a family of 5 (2 boys 4&7, daughter 19). True "non smoking" room, very clean.TV in every room. Benihana's is right on the corner, but with small boys, rather than going to a restaurant, Costco and Ralph's are... More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
17 January 2012

Thank you. As a manager I think its important that you understand your strengths as a hotel. I believe we are a great hotel for young families and we truly appreciate your business. Cris More

Sunfl0werVT
Middlebury, Vermont
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

After doing a lot of research, I chose the Ramada for a seven-night stay in the San Diego area. It was a GREAT choice! (We attended an area event with others who stayed in several other hotels, and the consensus was that the Ramada was the best choice- for friendliness, cleanliness, bright breakfast area, delicious coffee, nicest pool area, full... More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
11 December 2011

Thank you very much for your kind words. I really appreciate your business. We are having our employee holiday party this week and I will be sharing the kind words you had to say about the hotel and staff. Happy Holidays! Cris More

Teresa Z
Corona, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

I had a great experience during my stay. The staff were friendly. The rooms were clean and had enough space. More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
4 November 2011

Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again in the future. As a side note, we have finished the installation of all flat screen TV's throughout the hotel and we are currently installing new carpet throughout. Cris More

Jodibird1
Menifee, California
Contributor
11 reviews
32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

I booked a "suite" and arrived to find a tiny, outdated and plain motel-6 style room with a mini-kitchenette crammed into a corner. Their price had been on par with the nearby Hyatt's special rate. But I believed their pretty website and the word "Suite" in the reservation. When I went back down to the front desk as soon as... More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
1 November 2011

Hello, Thank you for your review. It is not our policy to "bait and switch" any of our guests. This is not an effective way to build a loyal customer base. It seems as though you may have booked a studio unit. If so, the desk was following procedures to up sell suites. If you indeed booked a suite to... More

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socorro b
Arcadia, California
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

I have been frequenting Carlsbad Ramada Inn for many years as I was able to find reasonable pricing for many stays so as to conduct business. The suites are clean and comfortable. Management has always been freindly and helpful. When I drive the hotel is less than a half a mile off exist. The site is close to the metro... More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
1 November 2011

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your business and I look forward to seeing you in the future. Best, Cris More

Merle S
Kapaa, Hawaii
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Was very satisfied with our stay at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea. Checking in and out was a breeze. The breakfast was to the children's liking. Simple, fast and easy so we were in and out and on our way to adventure! We had a 2 bedroom suite for 3 adults and 3 children (6, 7, 11). Very roomy and... More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
27 October 2011

These are very nice compliments coming from someone that lives in beautiful Hawaii! Just to let you know, all rooms have flat screen TV's now and we are in the process of installing new carpet throughout. Thank you very much for your business! Cris More

kims65
Holiday, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I bid for this hotel on priceline and the four of us include two developmentally disabled adults are due to stay there from 10/9/2011 to checkout 10/11/11. When I called to request 2 beds or sofa bed/plus bed in the room as it is difficult for us to share a queen bed, I was told I would have to pay... More

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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
7 October 2011

First of I want to Thank you for your business. One thing I wanted to point out is that Priceline rates are rock bottom rates and are larger rooms have multiple bedrooms and a living room. It is hard for us to make any money at all if we sell the bigger rooms at that price. Please call me next... More

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Address: 751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011

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