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Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
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Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
Ranked #22 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
3.5 of 5 stars 191 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • San Diego(6)
  • Air conditioner(5)
  • Hot tub(5)
  • Great location(5)
  • Full kitchen(4)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Second floor(4)
  • Free breakfast(4)
  • Good price(3)
  • Kitchen area(3)
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West Milford, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice place to stay for the price.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We have been trying to find more affordable hotel options. I normally stay in San Marcos. I found the Ramada Carlsbad to be very clean and comfortable at a price much lower than other chains. The location was great with easy access to businesses and restaurants. I would feel comfortable recommending this hotel for both business and vacation. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
7 October 2011
Thank you kindly for your review. We appreciate your business!
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Walnut Creek, California
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Don't book this place! Worst hotel experience I've ever had.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

I read the previous reviews and I booked the place based on the reviews. I guess everything changed last week when my family and I stayed there. I booked a room with a full kitchen and paid for the full kitchen. When I got there they told me that I only paid for a kitchenette. They told me they would look into it and I kept waiting and calling them all afternoon. Nobody called me back and i couldn't unpack. Finally three hours later I called them again and they said I would have to wait for management to call me in the evening. Nobody called me back. I called the next day and management said that nobody had told her anything. Then she explained that there was one room available with a full kitchen but only one bed that was located in front of the freeway. She said that they don't make rooms with a double bed with a full kitchen. I told her that I had checked the day before to confirm everything but nobody told me otherwise. The hotel was also very loud and I barely slept one night. The hotel staff was very unreliable and unhelpful. The hotel was run-down and the breakfast was mediocre. No eggs and sausage as was advertise. Very disappointed with the whole place. I asked for part refund since there was no full kitchen and they refused.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Great beach location, fun stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Great location, you could just walk over to a very nice public beach. The breakfast was good and the staff were helpful. We staying in a room with a king bed and a sofa sleeper. It was nice to have a little door at night between us and our son. The little kitchen area was also handy. It was a good price for everything you got. The only negative thing is the area does not offer much for restaurants or shopping.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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hotelmanager54, Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
13 September 2011
What a location, right? Glad to know that you took advantage of the fact that we are so close to the beach, just about a 10 minute walk. It seems like our 1 Bedroom Suite worked very well for you. It helps families have their own little space even when they are all in the room. Overall, it sounds like you really enjoyed your stay and we are very happy about that. Every guest should leave us feeling that they got their money's worth. When you are back in the area feel free to call us directly at 760.438.2285. Thanks again for choosing Ramada Carlsbad. Jose Uribe Manager.
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Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
“Clean and Cozy!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

Our room was very clean and comfortable. About 10min walk to the beach. 10-15min drive to Legoland. There is a stripmall not even a block away with a supermarket and plenty of places to eat. The breakfast was great with make your own waffles, sausage, potatoes, breads, pastries, cereals, fruit, yogurt, etc. It really helps the wallet when feeding a family on vacation! For $95/night on Labor Day weekend, I feel I got an awesome deal!!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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hotelmanager54, Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
13 September 2011
Wow! What a review! Thank you for taking the time to let us know that we met your expectations. We are so glad that our room was very clean and comfortable. We want every guest to be well rested so that they can be ready to enjoy all the amenities we have to offer. I see that you really liked our breakfast, just what you need to get your day started. After that you can take advantage of the very close attractions such as the beach, shopping and restaurants. Again, thank you and we hope to see you back soon. Jose Uribe Ramada Carlsbad.
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Palm Springs, California
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beware! Worst Bed Ever !”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Looking at the bed and the way it was made up and the room looked great! Once I was in for the night the smell of the room was awefull and the bed was not comfortable at all. It even make noise when I got up. It was the worst ever, I woke up with back pain ! I cut my stay short and left the next day. Beware old beds that need to be replaced. I asked the manager about the beds and she said some have be replaced . Worst stay ever in a hotel.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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hotelmanager54, Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
7 September 2011
Thanks for taking the time to write this review. Sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. Thanks for letting us know what areas of our hotel need improvements. We will work to make sure that this issue is addressed as soon as possible so that future guests and hopefully yourself will have a better stay the next time they come back to visit us. Hope to get another try at improving and meeting the expectations that youn expect from our hotel. Contact us directly at 760.438.2285 if you are ever back in town. Thank you, Jose Uribe Ramada Carlsbad.
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Address: 751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Price range (per night):* INR4,537 - 10,642

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