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751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, 92011-3205, United States of America
#33 of 49 hotels in Carlsbad
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 657 hotel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.9
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Comfort
7.9
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
7.7
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
7.7
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Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Hannah
United States of America2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no hot water in the bathroom sink or shower.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Erik
United States of America1 review8.0“I felt overall, the hotel itself was really great space for my family. I loved that there was two bedrooms and the squar”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Bedroom King Suite with Two King Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom tub was leaking. The couch inside the room is very outdated and not that comfortable. I think that is something that should be upgraded. I feel with a better couch it would have made the room more elevated. Also, the stools to sit on could be upgraded as well. They look a little dated and are not very comfortable.
I liked the location. It was not far from shops and it was the perfect location for our Legoland trip. Although, it was next to a motel. The building and property seemed well kept visually. It had the curb appeal to seem safe and nice. I liked that parking was close to our hotel room as well.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Leanne
United States of America2 Reviews9.0“Easy location - great breakfast - clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shampoo in room (2 conditioners instead) and shower curtain was bent and couldn’t be closed so water went everywhere.
Breakfast was great! Taste great a a surprising variety of items!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Martinez
United States of America5 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“I love this place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Windows needs a makeover. Very loud specially if staying by the freeway side.
Location, cleanliness, friendly service.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Jodi
United States of America2 Reviews7.0“Would stay again. Xlnt value”- • Couple
- • King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bath spout did not have diverter couldn’t take a shower
2 rooms
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Munin
United States of America2 Reviews9.0“Comfy, clean, and friendly”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing! Everything was perfect.
Everything was very clean, the staff was super helpful and friendly, and breakfast was great! Also, amazing location, walking distance of a strip mall and public transit! Very much recommend staying here!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Magdalena
United States of America1 review7.0“Best family vacation at the Best Western by the Sea!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Bedroom King Suite with Two King Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were very uncomfortable. I wish they had curtains that closed all the way. We were on the first floor and all the light came in at night through the window because the curtains only close half way.
I love the location of the property very close to our destination Legoland.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 6, 2024
La
United States of America1 review7.0“It was OK stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn’t like that the room didn’t have enough locks on the door. windows don’t have a lot of privacy
The breakfast was good .
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Steve
United Kingdom16 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Okay for a road trip stop”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very close to interstate. Bit Noisy
Nice and clean with good facilities
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Martinez
United States of America5 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs an upgraded dual pane windows, couldn’t sleep due to freeway noise due to old windows.
Location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Lu
United States of America2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was really close to I-5, which we knew going in. Our room had some maintenance issues.
Great hot tub and pool, awesome staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Mokhtar
Germany1 review8.0“Verry well improve”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Nice
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Jennifer
United States of America8 Reviews8.0“Great value for your money and not far from the beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast included waffles, eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, cereal, bagels, muffins, and more. It was a lot more than I was expected and it was very good. The only thing that I didn't care for was the orange juice which tasted more like flavored water but it's not enough for me to not book it again. The bed was really comfortable and I wish I could have slept longer. While the location of the hotel was not in a bad location it definitely is not within walking distance to anything. It's more industrial with car dealerships and businesses but it is not far from the beach at all. It was a great value. The staff were all very friendly, asked about my stay, how I liked the room, what my plans were for my stay. Everyone was very pleasant.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Dawn
United States of America1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Booked a suite but received a call about a week before our stay to say it was not available. They put us in two rooms next to each other which ended up to be a better option. The night before check out there was issues with the water and it wasn’t turned back on until morning. We didn’t have hot water to shower before checking out.
Easy to get to with good parking. A hot breakfast was served every morning. Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Thomas
Canada3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice great location!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Alesha
United States of America18 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“A small step up from a motel 6”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise noise noise!
The pool looked lovely and clean. Property appeared clean.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Ramon
United States of America2 Reviews9.0“I am really impressed with my stay at BW. I will definitely book with them again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was an area where there was some loose rocks. It could have been because of a pet, so I don't know, but they were there in when I checked in and when I checked out.
The price, the friendly staff, the breakfast, and the fast check-in and Check-out.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Tyler
United States of America2 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Little close to freeway. Shut down pool early since staff didn’t want to stay
Clean, good location.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Denise
Ireland1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
well-maintained, excellent location, nicely kept rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 8, 2023
Steve
United States of America2 Reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You are able to hear the cars from the highway. It's hard to rest with the sound.
The staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 8, 2023
James
United States of America1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing
breakfast very good
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Susan
United States of America2 Reviews7.0“Below rating on site”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kitchenette has stove and refrig however there was no towel or paper towels. Sofa was like one found in a train station in the 50’s. Naugahyde, hard, narrow and uninviting.
Very clean: bath updated;
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: December 2, 2023
Luis
United States of America15 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 20, 2023
James
United States of America29 Reviews8.0“Enjoyed the hotel, friendly staff and the complimentary breakfast did the job.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
First room they gave us had a lingering urine odor in the bedroom area. We reported it and they accommodated us immediately. Otherwise there are no other dislikes we have from the property.
Liked the location and its proximity to the shore and local eateries. The staff are friendly, responsive and make you feel welcomed.
Stayed in November 2023
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