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Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hotel in San Diego (500 yd from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

This California hotel is 13 km from the Carlsbad State Beach and 9 km from Legoland California. It features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. All suites provide a kitchenette.

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Avalos
From
United States
Loved breakfast, loved the location and loved the pool area even though it was raining.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$202.18
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Hotel in San Diego (550 yd from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Situated in Carlsbad, 4.3 km from Legoland California, Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

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Susan
From
United Kingdom
We stayed here for one night then came back a week later to stay for 14 days. Loved the hotel, staff fabulous and friendly. Always happy to help. Rooms were so clean and beds were amazing. Housekeeping was every other day which was good for us. Area was quiet but we had a car so it was ok. Laundry room was so handy to use.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Price from
US$305.97
1 night, 2 adults

Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad

Hotel in San Diego (0.7 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Featuring barbecue facilities, Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad is located in Carlsbad in the California region, 4.1 km from Legoland California and 8.6 km from Miracosta College.

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Cherise
From
United States
Breakfast was great! Lots of options! My kids would have loved more kid friendly cereal like fruit loops or lucky charms. With that being said, they did NOT leave hungry.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$208.70
1 night, 2 adults

Home2 Suites By Hilton Carlsbad, Ca

Hotel in San Diego (0.7 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Situated in Carlsbad, 3.3 km from Legoland California, Home2 Suites By Hilton Carlsbad, Ca features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and barbecue...

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Orla
From
Ireland
This is our second time coming to visit from Ireland and we absolutely love this hotel and the location. We love the pool, the self service for breakfast, coffee and teas in the foyer and the service is outstanding and the whole place is spotless. The staff are exceptional. Each one is polite, helpful, pleasant, friendly and a pleasure to deal with.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$287.53
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Hotel in San Diego (0.8 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Offering an outdoor pool, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad serves a daily free hot breakfast and offers rooms with free WiFi. LEGOLAND California is 3 miles away.

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Daniel
From
United States
Everything great except for the breakfast, very low quality food, service at restaurant is a 10, but food is like a 3 out of 10, sorry guys, nobody is perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Price from
US$178.31
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego by IHG

Carlsbad (0.9 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Offering an outdoor pool and Stratus Restaurant & Bar, Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego is located in Carlsbad. Free WiFi access is available.

D
Daniel
From
Germany
Very modern and clean hotel. Had a great stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
Price from
US$184.01
1 night, 2 adults

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad/San Diego by IHG

Hotel in San Diego (0.9 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Offering an outdoor pool, Staybridge Suites Carlsbad/San Diego is located in Carlsbad. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a seating area and satellite channels.

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La Trobe
From
New Zealand
Clean, quiet, and very affordable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
US$196.35
1 night, 2 adults

LEGOLAND California Hotel and Castle Hotel

Carlsbad (1.8 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Located in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND California Resort offers over 60 rides and shows.

R
Regina
From
United States
Attitude of staff, daily cleaning, organization
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews
Price from
US$349.29
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad (1.8 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Situated next to the Pacific Ocean, Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection boasts an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, a spa, an on-site restaurant and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

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Anne
From
Australia
The best beds I’ve experienced in a hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$432
1 night, 2 adults

Marbrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad (1.9 mi from McClellan-Palomar Airport)

Offering spacious accommodation with free WiFi, this family friendly resort offers a private entrance to SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND California.

T
Tracey
From
Ireland
The space & facilities were amazing. We were pleasantly surprised at the size of the apartment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
US$185.47
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Guest review
We stayed here for one night then came back a week later to stay for 14 days. Loved the hotel, staff fabulous and friendly. Always happy to help. Rooms were so clean and beds were amazing. Housekeeping was every other day which was good for us. Area was quiet but we had a car so it was ok. Laundry room was so handy to use.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

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The Cassara was exceptional. The accessibility and location to Legoland was fantastic. Staff were bright, cheery, and accommodating. The food was amazing. Rooms were spacious, exceptionally clean and very comfortable. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

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Exceptionally clean, modern and super comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Beautiful King Room, incredible bathroom and spacious inside with a sweet private patio where we had dinner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Very clean,nice and helpful representatives.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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The beds and efficiency and friendliness of hotel staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Close to the marina, pool and hot tub lovely! Free parking a bonus
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Clean and the best general manager Chris

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews

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Loved breakfast, loved the location and loved the pool area even though it was raining.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Very clean, quiet, and breakfast was great as well. Checking in & out was seamless and we really enjoyed our stay here. I recommend 100%.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

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Breakfast was great! Lots of options! My kids would have loved more kid friendly cereal like fruit loops or lucky charms. With that being said, they did NOT leave hungry.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Everything great except for the breakfast, very low quality food, service at restaurant is a 10, but food is like a 3 out of 10, sorry guys, nobody is perfect
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Location safe and close to freeway
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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I travel very often due to my job and have had many positive and negative experiences. But this place I stayed was definitely the best overall. I checked in on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at around 5 pm, and even by mistake I had booked a facility with the same name (or very similar) but I think it was in New Mexico, but since the confirmation code did not arrive at the hotel reception, I realized this mistake after the reception lady warned me and we called booking.com customer service to cancel the reservation and made a new reservation and completed my reservation at the right place. First of all, I would like to thank booking.com customer service for canceling my wrong reservation and also refunding my fee, and for agreeing to refund my full fee for the similarly named facility in the other city. I would also like to thank the female receptionists on duty that evening for their help. Also, although breakfast starts at 6:30 in the morning and I had to leave the hotel before 6, the gentleman on duty at the reception served me coffee, which made me very happy. I definitely recommend this facility to everyone. Finally, I have no problem repeating that, in my hundreds of experiences, this facility was definitely the best in general. Thank you to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

Guest review
Short walk to a very nice beach. Really friendly staff. It was great value for money with a reasonable breakfast included. A great stop on our journey through California.

Make the most of a stopover! Get inspired by reviews of cities near McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Carlsbad is a great place to visit.

Carlsbad is a great place to visit. Previous trips have had great sand beaches but this trip had washed out beaches due to recent super tides which happen from time to time. Great options for eating and drinking and soaking up the sun. Lots of places to go within walking distance and biking lanes make getting around super easy. We particularly enjoyed Vigilucci's seafood and steakhouse and Bluewater Grill Seafood. French Corner Cafe was great for breakfast.
Guest review by art
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is the...

If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is the place for you. The property is located in the foothills of Vista. You see the natural beauty of Vista. The property is well kept. The landscaping blends well with the surrounding area. You hear the birds not traffic. I enjoyed sitting outside listening to the sounds of nature. The apartment is perfect for get aways. It is well kept and very clean.The owners Susan and Rich are kind and accommodating. I will definitely book with them again. Shelby Johnson
Guest review by Marc
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Encinitas still has the charm of a small beach town.

Encinitas still has the charm of a small beach town. Fun to watch the surfers. There is are antique shops & fresh produce markets. One can even go meditate at the Self-Realization Fellowship Centre in their glorious gardens. We had excellent pizza within walking distance of the Leucadia Beach Inn. What a fantastic place to stay!
Guest review by Laura
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

San Marcos is a beautiful city and less hectic than San...

San Marcos is a beautiful city and less hectic than San Diego. I got to enjoy the Amalfi Restaurant, which I highly recommended. It is on Lake San Marcos by the Marina, it felt like stepping into the Italian Riviera for the evening. I attended a conference at The Movement church and that facility was beautiful.
Guest review by Celia
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

It is what it is, a playground, amusement park atmosphere...

It is what it is, a playground, amusement park atmosphere for the beaches and town. LOUD from trains, train crossings and bells going off through the night, bumper to bumper traffic, unregulated noise from motorcycles, hot rods, squealing tires til late as well. Surfside Grill was pleasant enough, recommend the catch of the day ceviche (although request sliced jalapenos on the side), as well as HH fish and chips.
Guest review by John
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0

Disappointed, The property did not live up to expectation as...

Disappointed, The property did not live up to expectation as the grounds were becoming overgrown compared with all the estate properties surrounding it. No breakfast offered. Communal kitchen for any drink or food preparation. Not suitable for older people. The description of the property needs updating. "Chalets" were just rooms in the house. Our room was very large, with a very modern bathroom off it. Glass paneled shower, huge bath tub and toilet, twin handbasin were separate. No hand soap etc. Hot water took 5 mins to arrive.
Guest review by Chris
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Carlsbad is probably the safest and cleanest coastal city in...

Carlsbad is probably the safest and cleanest coastal city in San Diego, CA. It helps, of course, to visit the area after Labor Day when the town is not so crowded with tourists. I would call it a solid middle-class, comfortable place to visit with plenty of restaurants and coffee shops one can walk to.
Guest review by Kiefer
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

After I lost my apartment due to loss of income, I was...

After I lost my apartment due to loss of income, I was forced to live in hotels from Oct 2025 until last week, March 9, only leaving when the 21-day policy required that I check out for a couple of days. I found the accommodations at this location to be more than adequate as far as space in the room, refrigerator and microwave, WiFi connection and comfort of our beds just to name a few. The front desk staff was amazing!! Always friendly and helpful. Since I was a "resident" for so long, the staff knew me by name and even remembered my room number each time I left and returned. Juan was my initial contact and his superior customer service continued throughout my stay - always a smile and friendly greeting for me! Mariah and Julia were equally as friendly, always helpful. Lori, as a management figure, went above and beyond customer service - several times helping me out when my finances were temporarily limited. The only negative thing I can comment on is the property claiming to be 100% smoke free. Because the smoking guests would be outside smoking at all hours of the day, it was almost impossible to enforce this policy unless a staff member is in the parking lot 24/7 telling them where to smoke. The smoking guests didn't adhere to this policy, most of the time smoking right next to the building causing the smoke smell to be way to frequent. My overall review of this location is that I was comfortable and pleased with my whole experience.
Guest review by Cynthia
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Didn't get chance to explore Encinitas as much as other...

Didn't get chance to explore Encinitas as much as other areas along the coast. Driving through it didn't appear as attractive as Oceanside or Carlsbad. Blogs to follow on towns in future. They stay at Cardiff-by-the-sea was superb. We ate at Pacific Coast Grill which was excellent, you may need to book in advance as seemed popular. We managed to get a table at the bar walking in.
Guest review by Mark
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The area and people were great!

The area and people were great! Loved San Marcos, Carlsbad, San Diego, and Malibu! Drivers are very considerate and cautious drivers. No litter a very clean area. I was in CA for work therefore only had a day and half to tour the area but hubby did while I was at work and said the same thing. We are both truly in love with area and would love to come back and stay for a week or more just to visit.
Guest review by Wendy