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Our top choices for Carlsbad motels

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1. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, 1003, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
The price is NT$2,797
NT$3,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

2. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, 1005, (1,005 reviews)
"Great and clean facilities"
United States
Amber Joy
The price is NT$2,392
NT$2,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, 1005, (1,005 reviews)
"The Scandia hotel in Carlsbad is a great location, close to shopping beach and restaurants"
United States
Rob
The price is NT$1,692
NT$2,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Scandia Motel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.4 out of 10, 1919, (1,919 reviews)
"Highly recommended! We enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is NT$2,057
NT$2,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
Exterior

5. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, 2098, (2,098 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable."
United States
Benjamin
The price is NT$2,250
NT$2,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

6. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, 1634, (1,634 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to everything rooms are clean and beds are comfortable staff is very friendly and helpful"
United States
Jim
The price is NT$2,079
NT$2,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

7. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, 1004, (1,004 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was close to where we needed to go."
United States
R
The price is NT$2,380
NT$2,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, 1006, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast that included hot breakfast options, free parking, clean pool and fridge and microwave in room. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Friendly and helpful staff! Great stay!!"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is NT$3,861
NT$4,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Beach/ocean view

9. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, 643, (643 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
Moonlight Beach Motel
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, 875, (875 reviews)
"The room was great, the staff was great, the area was nice. Clean space, well renovated with comfy beds and a very nice and clean shower. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back sometime!"
United States
Sarah
The price is NT$2,753
NT$3,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

11. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, 683, (683 reviews)
"Must of the amenities work for a quiet stay personal was so helpful and there is restaurants close by and parks is close to the freeway"
United States
Luis
The price is NT$2,278
NT$2,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Vista Inn Motel
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

12. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, 1066, (1,066 reviews)
"Easy check in and parking which is good ."
United States
Zenia
The price is NT$2,500
NT$2,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, 456, (456 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is NT$2,029
NT$2,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Escondido Lodge
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, 663, (663 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Anna
The price is NT$2,248
NT$2,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Franciscan Inn
Exterior

15. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, 1003, (1,003 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here a few times and it’s exactly what I’ve needed while I visit my dad. The jacuzzi is relaxing at night and the pool is refreshing in the morning."
United States
Sandrella
The price is NT$2,089
NT$2,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Fallbrook Country Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

16. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, 1004, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly and polite staff"
United States
Carlos
The price is NT$1,748
NT$1,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Boating

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, 1001, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a very nice place to stay"
United States
Morianne
The price is NT$3,291
NT$3,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Exterior

18. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, 162, (162 reviews)
"Friendly, Helpful Staff! Good Labor Day Weekend Value!"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is NT$2,373
NT$3,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hacienda Motel
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

19. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, 1001, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is NT$2,658
NT$2,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Room

20. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, 266, (266 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
The price is NT$2,563
NT$2,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Mission Bay Motel
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Top Carlsbad Hotel Reviews

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel doesn't have much on-site staff, but that's part of how they keep costs down. The room was big and very clean. It was also in a great location and had parking. We'd stay 100% again."
melinda 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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Carlsbad Motels information

Number of reviews
10,531
Accommodation
5 Motels
Lowest Price
NT$1,967
Highest Price
NT$4,247

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carlsbad?
Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of what Carlsbad has to offer. Top sights to visit include LEGOLAND® California.
What is a motel?
Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Carlsbad?
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland: Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Carlsbad State Beach. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. Scandia Motel: It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Carlsbad State Beach. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North: Stay within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad State Beach. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
How many motels are there in Carlsbad?
Expedia has 5 economical motels in Carlsbad.
What things can I to do in Carlsbad?
While you're sightseeing in this family-friendly area, check out the fun-filled theme parks and enjoy the scenic seaside. People visiting Carlsbad love its shops. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and Carlsbad Lagoon. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: LEGOLAND® California, GIA Museum, and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and The Crossings at Carlsbad.
What's the weather like in Carlsbad?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Carlsbad to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Carlsbad is 13 inches.
What are my options for getting around Carlsbad when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Carlsbad to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) away. To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Carlsbad Village Station or Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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