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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

3.0 star property
Carlsbad hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Courtyard
Breakfast and dinner served
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Near LEGOLAND California, Holiday Inn Carlsbad offers a rejuvenated retreat with a grocery store and outdoor firepit. Unwind in the spa tub or challenge friends to basketball while kids enjoy the playground and mini golf.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $119
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92009

What's nearby

  • The Crossings at Carlsbad - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 3 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 44 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 49 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 53 min drive
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad Village Station - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Luna Grill Bressi Ranch - ‬10 min walk
  • Five Guys
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG puts you within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Moonlight State Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at STRATUS Restaurant & Bar, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, a hot tub, and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 133 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Mini golf
  • Beach nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (11700 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2015
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 47-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

STRATUS Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 for adults, and USD 0 to 10.95 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 6:00 AM and 12:30 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM

Policies

This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Holiday Inn Carlsbad Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad
Carlsbad By Ihg Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like kayaking, body boarding, and swimming. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG also has a 24-hour fitness center and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, STRATUS Restaurant & Bar.

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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Restaurant
Location
Children
Bed
Food
Family friendly
Value

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, well-rounded, and kid-friendly with a variety of options. (17 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, safe, and well-lit, with great options for families. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Great place to stay with kids.
Lizet, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really close to the beach and shopping
Alexis, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property is clean staff is very nice. Location was great
Maria D, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel, clean.
Iyang, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything Spotless clean. Front desk workers were amazing
Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was nice and staff was friendly.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Hotel was as advertised, clean, great amenities, and close to every point of interest in Carlsbad.
Oscar, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everyone was friendly. The hotel Was clean and better than my expectations.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was kind and check in was pleasant.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very location for meeting
Anita Belinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean hotel and friendly staff!
5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Second time staying here and it so beautiful and also so nice they have stuff for the kids to do outside in the courtyard so if werent to leave the hotel the kids would have something to do there
Jeremy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff is extremely helpful and location is extremely clean
Arelia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great clean hotel.
Jesus, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Liliana was AMAZING
Willard, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location close to Legoland, the beaches, and other North County attractions!
kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The check in was easy, beds were comfortable and it was clean and felt safe..
kris, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location, beautiful city
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything
Emilio, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was friendly, food was great, area was safe and quiet and the property was such a beautiful spot.
Ana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was friendly and helpful. Property is safe and clean. Would definitely come back.
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good staff and clean facilities
Monaliza A., 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place and workers are very gentle
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Was good hotel clean
Lydia, 1-night trip