Featuring ocean views and an outdoor pool, this hotel is an 11-minute walk from South Carlsbad State Beach. A hot breakfast buffet is served daily from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. Free Wi-Fi is provided. A flat-screen TV with cable is included in all guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad State Beach. Each air-conditioned room features a small fridge, microwave, and coffee-making facilities. Select rooms offer an ocean view. Guests at the Carlsbad State Beach Holiday Inn Express & Suites can work out in the on-site fitness center. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available. LEGOLAND is 2 miles from this hotel. Carlsbad Premium Outlets is a 6-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachael
    United States United States
    Great staff, Robert (I think) was amazing. Only real issue was that there was nearly no conditioner, and no body wash at all in the communal bottles. Not a huge deal because there was plenty of shampoo and hand soap, but just as a heads up.
  • Rosanna
    United States United States
    Very clean and attentive staff. Location was perfect.
  • Umami
    United States United States
    There were always staff visible and available and constantly cleaning
  • Nancy
    United States United States
    It was clean, good price, and close to our friends.
  • Cristal
    United States United States
    Everything was nice and clean. Breakfast was amazing especially customer service and the workers there are really nice.
  • Bianca
    United States United States
    Very nice clean and comfortable especially for 2 young kids
  • Carl
    United States United States
    Very good staff very friendly. The hotel is exceptionally clean, staying there for anyone.
  • Stephens
    United States United States
    How friendly the staff was, how clean they kept everything.
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    David
    United States United States
    It has a nice location, friendly staff, and is clean, with a great breakfast included. Great place to stay if going to Lego Land, the Flower gardens or the beach.
  • Rosann
    United States United States
    The facilities looked good. A little upgrade on flooring but overall the grounds were kept clean.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Internet
Wired internet is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $12 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG