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Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Property class: 3

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
  • Place, Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony.

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of trees and a building.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of trees and a building.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a wooden dining table, sofas, a fireplace, and a mounted TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a brick-patterned wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a brick-patterned wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees and a building.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees and a building.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a brick-patterned wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Located in City Center, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is next to popular attractions like Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. This 3-star hotel has 146 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of Making Music - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 3 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

At Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and coffee in a common area. You'll find RV, bus, and truck parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and a garden.
36-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and safes. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (35 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 75 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 22.60 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

As of Oct 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott on Oct 25, 2026 start from $169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

This hotel is situated in City Center within a short 14-minute walk of LEGOLAND® California and also 2 minutes on foot from Carlsbad Premium Outlets. You'll also find Flower Fields of Carlsbad and South Carlsbad State Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking and RV/bus/truck parking available.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have a casino at the property?

No, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8:30 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott for a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

The closest major airport to Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott is Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 2.9 mi away (4 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 25.8 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony and a deck/patio where guests can enjoy pool and courtyard views.

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 86 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our family stay for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds are comfortable. Amenities are minimal and the body wash in the shower was empty. Exercise room was closed which was a drag. Room was clean but there were mosquitoes in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026