Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Property amenity
Property amenity
Exterior
Property amenity
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
  • Place, K1 Speed
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Skatepark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Craftsmanship Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Located in Bressi Ranch, Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. This 3-star hotel has 133 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • K1 Speed - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Carlsbad Skatepark - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Craftsmanship Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Noodles & Company - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Guests staying at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and conference space.
47-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • STRATUS Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 11,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Carlsbad Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Carlsbad By Ihg Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG on May 10, 2026 start from $157, 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's there to see near Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Bressi Ranch, close to LEGOLAND® California, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and Carlsbad State Beach. You'll also find La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and The Crossings at Carlsbad within a short drive.

Does Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG have a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

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 AM and 10 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at STRATUS Restaurant & Bar.

Will Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG though service animals are welcome.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG is Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 1.2 mi away (3 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is around 23.1 mi away.

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1013 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Amenities
You need to train your desk people so they know what their doing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
My stay was okay. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, and the room was clean. The drain in my shower was clogged, but I let the front desk know & they took care of it immediately. For the majority of my stay (five days), the elevator was not working. Also, there were no streaming services, and I did see a cockroach in the room. It was fairly priced, but I'm not sure I would stay here again. But the staff were awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chmaur

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and room was clean. Everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Septa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel was nice, recepsionist very nice person information very detil
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well kept, clean and attractive. The rooms were also clean and look like they had been update relatively recently. The staff was super nice and patient. The breakfast was good and well priced. My only feedback is that the beds were a little smaller than a normal queen but they were very comfortable. The water temperature was easy to control and the pressure was great. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

lillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We did not purchase breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Henderson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest staff, very clean and comfortable: love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elijuhua

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Comfy bed. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Esmeralda D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fire alarm kept going off and my kids were freaked out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

ana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. All staff were helpful and responsive to all requests/needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Loni

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room definitely shown some wear and tear. We stayed at another Holiday Inn right before and their furniture was functional and updated so we expected the same. The most disappointing element of the stay was the bathroom keep on running all night and kept us up. We manually moved the lever for it to stop but it eventually went back to running again. We notified maintenance but they never came.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rogelio

Traveled with family
The breakfast not being included is weird we thought we got it but I guess we didn’t it’s an average hotel not much to say
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Hard working bartender. Kids ate free! And sky zone only minutes away on a rainy day!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

General

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows were super comfy. No microwave in room though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025