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Our top choices for Carlsbad 2-star hotels

1. Motel 6 Carlsbad East, CA - Near Legoland

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

2. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

3. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

4. Scandia Motel

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

5. Carlsbad Village Inn

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6. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Hotel

A hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating, and a pool area.

7. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

9. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

11. Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

12. Extended Stay America Suites Carlsbad Village by the Sea

A Stay America hotel with a lobby entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

13. Ocean Palms Beach Resort

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

14. Pelican Cove Inn

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, multiple balconies, and lush tropical landscaping.

15. Roam and Board

Private kitchen

16. Legoland Hotel

Outdoor dining

17. Carlsbad Blvd Villa in Carlsbad

A living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Coastal Palm Haven - With Hot Tub

A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned rug, and a painting of a llama.

19. Carlsbad Beachfront Home W Hot tub

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

20. Carlsbad Zen - Large Pool

A modern interior with large sliding glass doors leading to a garden with tropical plants and a wooden floor.

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Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

Moonlight Beach Motel

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Leucadia Beach Inn

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

Pelican Cove Inn

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, multiple balconies, and lush tropical landscaping.

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

Orli La Jolla

A modern interior with a blue sofa, patterned rug, and a staircase.

The Beach Cottages

A beach view with a palm tree, a covered area with people, and a building with a sloped roof.

The Sands of La Jolla

A balcony with a metal table and chair, a wooden panel wall, and a view of a parking area with a sign reading "Sands of Jolla".

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

Oceanside Inn & Suites

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

Motel Mediteran Escondido

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

A hotel courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a paved walkway and palm trees.

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

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