The Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort's best feature is it's location. They are right above the beach and have their own walkway down to the beach (with member/guest only tables on the side of the walkway, for a beach view or dinner without the sand!). The beach itself is perfect and a bit off from the public beach. The grounds are the second best part. Carlsbad Inn has a very nice, large courtyard with comfortable loungers, 2 large fire pits with comfortable chairs, and a few tables with chairs and umbrellas. They have a nice pool area with one hot tub, and then a separate hot tub across the grounds for adults only. The pool area allows for an adult with teens or older children to supervise from inside at a sitting room or from the grounds area, as the pool is completely visible from both. If you have kids or teens, there's plenty for them to do as there's an arcade and pool gear, bikes, and a ping pong table.

The rooms are nice and some are condos/suites. We stayed in a kitchenette room, which we love because we like to pack picnics and bring wine. The bed was the best part of the room- very comfortable and no different than the beds we've stayed in at expensive city hotels. There are DVD players in the room, which allows you to bring and watch movies in your room or rent them from the hotel.

Although we would recommend this resort to anyone, I wouldn't recommend our room, 255 in the hotel, or the rooms directly next to it. We definitely enjoyed our stay, but we were right next to the elevator (so right next to it that people didn't notice there was a door there and basically hung out on our door- We're talkin' inches). The doors had gaps on the sides, so the noise privacy was lacking given our elevator location. Also, our room just happened to be located so that the noise from the activities center (where the kids play) came straight to our room...Which meant we woke up a lot earlier than expected since people probably sent their kids out to play when they woke up. So, romantic for the most part, minus these 2 not so great factors of our room's location. Lesson learned: Avoid elevators and locations right above/across from the Activity Center.

The bathroom wasn't very high quality/modern, but the location, grounds, bed, and kitchenette really make up for anything lacking. The adult hot tub and beach and town access were better than anywhere we've stayed in any town, so it made up for the few downfalls. We definitely want to stay there again.

My family and I had a great Christmas in the Resort! The resort was beautifully decorated with Christmas cheer and the staff was amazing. We felt comfortable as well as happy and relaxed the entire time there. The best part was the beach located only steps from the resort and the near by places we were able to go. I will be back in Carlsbad soon and I am looking forward to once again stay in this great resort.

xoxo

Rosa Merino Avila

My now husband suprised me with a trip to the Carlsbad Inn Resort where he had pre-arranged for us to get married. From the moment we arrived until the time we checked out the entire staff was there to help make my moment of surprise the very best, they made me and my day important. Our room in the hotel portion of the resort was exceptional! The view from our balcony overlooked the courtyard, which is a garden of beauty in itself and then on out into the ocean. Picture perfect postcard material!! The sunrises and sunsets were breathtaking. This will be my anniversary spot for years to come. Thank you to everyone at the Carlsbad Inn Resort!

As always, he is very personable, informative and eager to be of help. My husband and I have known Mr. Chapin since he has been the Manager. Always greets us wth a broad smile and warmly welcomes us to the facility. Randy is quite knowledgeable of the ongoings at the Inn and has a wealth of knowledge about Carlsbad. We are extremely pleased with our ownership here at the Carlsbad Inn and are glad he is at the helm.

Thanks for this opportunity, and keep up the good work.
Theresa and Thomas H.