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Great customer service. They allowed us to check-in early, room service was yummy, and the complimentary gelato was a bonus. Will definitely stay here again.

This property is clean and close to legoland and the sheraton which has a kid friendly pool. It needs another restaurant or dining option though. Only one restaurant for the entire hotel isnt enough. The Westin is also incredibly short staffed. Expect very long wait times for check in, service at the bar or restaurant and room service. They have 2 employees for the entire lobby and restaurant. Its insane.

The hotel was very nice clean. Located very close to shopping outlets, beach and Legoland

Didn’t share specifics of location of room, was hunting for the room in the rain. they gave me the room way at the end with two kids running around.

The buildings were constructed cheaply as you could hear the upstairs neighbors walking. Much like a hotel six or any cheap hotel . something I didn’t expect at the Westin

Not worth money paid

Overall nice place. Long walk to our and had to go up to 4rth floor to get to our 3rd floor room room but quiet room and clean. Pool OK. No food or beverage service at pool due to COVID so disappointing that they still charged resort fee.

Loved the view from the balcony. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. Loved the friendliness of the staff. Would have liked to stay longer.

I liked how the property was quiet. The valet men were so courteous and also the front desk. They had a phone at the pool to call for ordering drinks and food but the phone was not working and had lots of cobwebs. So you would have to walk a far way to get drinks. No laundry service or dry cleaning on site. You have to send it in the morning to get it the next morning.

Property was clean and amenities nice. Service was disappointing. My room was not serviced by house keeping bar staff was not friendly or accommodating. Food service was slow. Overall experience not great doubt I will be returning.

For our weekend trip down to southern California, we stayed at this new Westin for 1 night in deluxe king room. Regular check-in time was 4 PM, but we were told that the room wasn't which caused us to wait around an hour to get into the room. Stepping into the room, there were trail of ants all over the room including the bedding area, restroom, and TV table and so on. When we asked to be moved to another room, we were told that this was not possible; nor were the problems rectified (overbooked). Because of this, we had to leave the hotel at 11 PM on Saturday night ruining our entire vacation schedule. It was an implied term of contract that the accommodation provided would be of a standard of cleanliness and quality reasonably to be expected from this type and price of hotel. If possible, try to stay away from this hotel. The accommodation was unsatisfactory in the following ways: 1) Unable to check-in until 5:00 PM due to unreadiness of the room 2) Front desk/house keeping staffs are very unresponsive 3) Trail of ants found all over the room (see attached files) 4) Didn't receive appropriate customer care 5) Even after 3 weeks have been past, still didn't receive any response from the staff nor the refund.

We had the pleasure of staying at the Westin on Labor Day weekend. We were slightly irritated at check-in when we were told that our room wasn’t ready and that they would give us a call when it was. We weren’t able to check in until 2 hours past our check-in time and admitted became very aggravated to have been so inconvenienced, but guest services were so quick to take care of it and make it right, I never even had to raise the concern. We were compensated more than I could have asked or expected. The hotel room was gorgeous and so clean. The thought and attention to detail for guest needs were something I really noticed and appreciated. The pools on the property were wonderful and our kids thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We dined in with room service for breakfast and were surprised how delicious the food was. I could go on for days naming off the things we loved about the Westin even with our rough start. We will absolutely be going back.

Grand Pacific Drive Carlsbad CA

Hotel highlights

  • Close to LEGOLAND® California
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Outdoor pool

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa places you within a leisurely stroll of The Crossings at Carlsbad and GIA Museum. This 208-room, 4-star hotel has 4 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Enjoy dining at The Market Place, one of 4 onsite restaurants. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with DVD players and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Balconies, coffee makers, and safes are also standard. Limited housekeeping is available.


Property features

Guests staying at Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a spa tub. Parking is available for USD 35 per night (USD 40 per night for valet parking), and there's also an area shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this golf hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, View (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Everyone (7) Couples (2) Family (8)
5
Family

Great customer service. They allowed us to check-in early, room service was yummy, and the complimentary gelato was a bonus. Will definitely stay here again.

By on Oct 22, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 25, 2023

Dear Adriana,Thank you for choosing The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and for taking the time to share your lovely, five-star review. We are thrilled we were able to accommodate your request for an early check-in and delighted to know you had such a lovely visit. All of your kind comments will be shared with the team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable getaway.Thank you,The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

3
Family with small children

This property is clean and close to legoland and the sheraton which has a kid friendly pool. It needs another restaurant or dining option though. Only one restaurant for the entire hotel isnt enough. The Westin is also incredibly short staffed. Expect very long wait times for check in, service at the bar or restaurant and room service. They have 2 employees for the entire lobby and restaurant. Its insane.

By on Jul 18, 2023

Review comment responded on Jul 23, 2023

Dear Courtney,We are elated to see that you enjoyed our clean accommodations and relaxing pool area. With so much to do nearby, we hope you had a blast exploring the area. We do have two on-site restaurants and offer a convenient shuttle service within a 5-mile radius. This will make it easier to explore and discover other dining options. However, we apologize for any delay in service. We hope to provide you with a better stay in the future. Thank you,The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

5
Everyone

By , from San Francisco on Apr 6, 2023

5
Family with small children

The hotel was very nice clean. Located very close to shopping outlets, beach and Legoland

By on Mar 26, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 28, 2023

Dear Perla,It was our pleasure to provide you with clean, convenient accommodations. We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa!Thank you,The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

2
Family with small children

Didn’t share specifics of location of room, was hunting for the room in the rain. they gave me the room way at the end with two kids running around.

By on Jan 1, 2023

Review comment responded on Jan 5, 2023

Dear Vishal,We always appreciate guest feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve. We are sorry it appears our staff missed an opportunity to communicate more effectively with you. It is our hope that, otherwise, you were able to enjoy our lovely, comfortable accommodations.Thank you,The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

2
Partner Couples

The buildings were constructed cheaply as you could hear the upstairs neighbors walking. Much like a hotel six or any cheap hotel . something I didn’t expect at the Westin

By on Nov 11, 2022

Review comment responded on Nov 12, 2022

Dear Robert,Thank you for offering feedback about your recent experience at our hotel. We're sorry you were disappointed with our accommodations. While not a typical occurrence for our guests, your comments are important as we continually work to improve our patrons' stay. Given another opportunity, we hope we can host you for the visit you expected. Thank you,The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

3
Family Partner Couples

Not worth money paid

By on Nov 16, 2021

Review comment responded on Dec 7, 2021

Dear James R., Thank you for taking the time to rate your stay and provide your honest feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience did not meet expectations and for any inconveniences you may have received during your recent stay. We do hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience. Sincerely, The Westin Carlsbad

4
Family

Overall nice place. Long walk to our and had to go up to 4rth floor to get to our 3rd floor room room but quiet room and clean. Pool OK. No food or beverage service at pool due to COVID so disappointing that they still charged resort fee.

By on Aug 1, 2021

Review comment responded on Aug 25, 2021

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you were disappointed with your recent stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a better experience upon your next visit. Sincerely, The Westin Carlsbad

5
Everyone

By on Apr 11, 2021

Review comment responded on Apr 30, 2021

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for rating your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, The Westin Carlsbad

5
Family Family

Loved the view from the balcony. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. Loved the friendliness of the staff. Would have liked to stay longer.

By on Mar 4, 2020

Review comment responded on Mar 12, 2020

Hello, We are so delighted to learn that you fully enjoyed your room amenities and the kindness of our employees. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Carlsbad! Warm Regards, Agnes Macahilas Marketing Coordinator

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