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Holiday Inn CARLSBAD-BY THE SEA

User score 4.1 out of 5 See all reviews
850 PALOMAR AIRPORT RD,Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD

Come see our new look. We have just completed our room renovations. The best Carlsbad location in San Diego where kids eat free breakfast, lunch, and dinner, at Ruby's Diner, adjacent to the hotel. Just 1/2 mile to "Legoland" & "The Crossings, Carlsbad's newest golf course, and close to many famous San Diego attractions. Minutes from championship golf at La Costa Resort & Spa, 4 Seasons Aviara. Holiday Inn is located minutes from Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Race track, SeaWorld, the world famous San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park. Stroll across the street to the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, enjoy outlet shopping at over 90 stores and many great restaurants. We are just minutes from Carlsbad's many corporations such as: Robert Taylor Co., Calloway Golf, Via Sat Tri City Medical Graham Webb International, Syntron, SOMC, Cobra Golf Inc, Army Navy Academy, The Chopra Institute and many more. Sport teams we're sport lovers too! So, we want to make it easy, comfortable and safe to follow your favorite teams. Our sporting event professionals know exactly how to accommodate you. Whether your looking to book for a game or a season, we'll find a place thats friendly, convenient, and affordable. 150 newly renovated rooms. All very spacious and comfortable. Each with private balconies, featuring complimentary wireless Internet, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms! This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 26, check-out Dec 29

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.1 out of 5

(9 reviews)

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Hotel address: 850 PALOMAR AIRPORT RD, Carlsbad, CA  92011  

 
 

Area served

CARLSBAD

Area airports

Only 3M to CLD airport!

Description

850 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD, CARLSBAD, CA, 92011, US

Amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Bar/Lounge
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Television with Cable
  • Business center
  • TV Remote Control
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Video Checkout
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Ice Machine
  • Iron
  • Cribs Available
  • Bath Tub
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Golf
  • Pets OK
  • Restaurant
  • Exercise Gym
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Radio
  • FAX
  • Vending Machines
  • Phone with speaker
  • Concierge Desk
  • In Room Movies
  • Lounge
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Satellite TV
  • Parking
  • Fitness room
  • Internet Access
  • Copy Service
  • Multilingual
  • Bidet
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Email Service
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Wake-up Service
  • Free Newspaper
  • Security
  • Fire Alarm with Light
  • Modem Lines in Room
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.1 out of 5

(9 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

Pleasent stay

LewisO Nov 17, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Short stay. Good room and bed. Gooed restaurantsnand shopping nearby. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
1
Hotel check-in:
1
Maintenance:
1
Location:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel Staff:
2
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Lego Hotel

Dad aka the luggage mule Nov 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good to great value for traveler who plans to site see and be away. The room is good for the SD area of CA and what you ... would normally expect at the 75-100 range. Service by staff was excellent and responsive to every request. Plenty of choices for food in the area. Room was neat and clean. Not a spa type resort but a good family vacation spot.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Dining tip, Short Walk

Several dining choice across the street at the Carlsbad Premium Outlet mall.


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Score

2 out of 5

Unmet expectations

miss Oct 17, 2009

We had housekeeping try to enter our room 2 times at 0800 and 0930 despite leaving same day with checkout time of 1100 and ... indicating the first time we did not want to be disturbed. Pool was under rennovation, but not advertised as such on web.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
2
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
2
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Quick tips from our users

Dining tip, Short Walk

Several dining choice across the street at the Carlsbad Premium Outlet mall.

--Dad aka the luggage mule, Tucson, AZ Nov 1, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Across Outlet Mall and close to Legoland.

--Mauricio - Father of children, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico Sep 28, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

if you forgot anything it was a good place to pick up

--happy tobe home, milwaukee Aug 10, 2009

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.1 out of 5

(9 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.

Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.

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Score

4 out of 5

Pleasent stay

LewisO Nov 17, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Short stay. Good room and bed. Gooed restaurantsnand shopping nearby. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
1
Hotel check-in:
1
Maintenance:
1
Location:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel Staff:
2
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Lego Hotel

Dad aka the luggage mule Nov 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good to great value for traveler who plans to site see and be away. The room is good for the SD area of CA and what you ... would normally expect at the 75-100 range. Service by staff was excellent and responsive to every request. Plenty of choices for food in the area. Room was neat and clean. Not a spa type resort but a good family vacation spot.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Dining tip, Short Walk

Several dining choice across the street at the Carlsbad Premium Outlet mall.


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Score

2 out of 5

Unmet expectations

miss Oct 17, 2009

We had housekeeping try to enter our room 2 times at 0800 and 0930 despite leaving same day with checkout time of 1100 and ... indicating the first time we did not want to be disturbed. Pool was under rennovation, but not advertised as such on web.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
2
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
2
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great location and value

Mauricio - Father of children Sep 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Unbeatable location, across mall and close to Legoland. Nice ample rooms, clean and quiet. Definetly, I'd return. Very ... recommendable.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Across Outlet Mall and close to Legoland.


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Score

3 out of 5

Quick tip

just OK

happy tobe home Aug 10, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

for the money you pay it was disappointing they only offer coffee the places they suggest to eat breakfest took too long ... when you are wanting to get going early

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Shopping tip, Short Walk

if you forgot anything it was a good place to pick up


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent Location

Nancy the Palm Desert Lady Jun 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I was there for a high school reunion. I was very impressed with the whole layout. The rooms were spotless and very spacious ... with everything you could want. The girls at the check-in counter were outstanding and very helpful. Much more than the average hotel.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Single

Shopping tip, Short Walk

The huge outlet stores are just across the street with restaurants, etc.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of Holiday Inn CARLSBAD-BY THE SEA

Marc Apr 18, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The exterior of the hotel was a little run down but once inside the room it was very clean. My wife didn't think it was the ... best but agreed that it was very clean. There was a TGI on the hotel property and few other restaurants across the street in the outlet mall. I am not sure whether I would return next time I am in Carlsbad. The experience was neither outstanding or regrettable, just OK.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Shopping tip, Short Walk

The bagel shop in the outlet mall caries bialies, they are not the kind available from NYC, but are enough to calm a craving.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Close to Beaches

Renee Aug 12, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

This is a clean hotel... close to everything.. This hotel charge way to much per night... and i have not a clue why they ... say it's on 22 acres. I thought is would be more like a resort...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Shopping tip, Short Walk

outlet mall is across the street.... Friday's is the roomservice......... Beach is across the freeway.. real close. easy access to freeway...


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Score

5 out of 5

Great location

James Jul 21, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

Holiday Inn By the Sea has a great location near Legoland and the area's beaches. There's an outlet mall across the road and ... several restaurants to choose from. However, it is pricey, like most every hotel in Carlsbad and SoCal in general, so be prepared to spend alot for what you might consider average in other parts of the country.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family


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Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

Sort tips by: most recent | distance from hotel

Dining tip, Short Walk

Several dining choice across the street at the Carlsbad Premium Outlet mall.

--Dad aka the luggage mule, Tucson, AZ Nov 1, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

Across Outlet Mall and close to Legoland.

--Mauricio - Father of children, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico Sep 28, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

if you forgot anything it was a good place to pick up

--happy tobe home, milwaukee Aug 10, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

The huge outlet stores are just across the street with restaurants, etc.

--Nancy the Palm Desert Lady, Palm Desert, CA Jun 18, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Walk

The bagel shop in the outlet mall caries bialies, they are not the kind available from NYC, but are enough to calm a craving.

--Marc, Ontario, CA Apr 18, 2008

Shopping tip, Short Walk

outlet mall is across the street.... Friday's is the roomservice......... Beach is across the freeway.. real close. easy access to freeway...

--Renee, USA Aug 12, 2007

Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

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