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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Carlsbad with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach welcomes guests near LEGOLAND® California. Enjoy a to-go breakfast, relax by the lobby fireplace, or energize at the gym and outdoor pool. The beachside hotel offers multilingual staff and free newspapers for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

What's nearby

  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Aviara Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 12 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Islands Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Story Caffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Puerto Street Tacos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Hotel near LEGOLAND® California
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,280 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Carlsbad Beach an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG on Nov 16, 2025 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 12.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG located?

Located in South Beach, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from South Carlsbad State Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from LEGOLAND® California. North Ponto Beach and Poinsettia Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1012 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Clean room and facilities Good breakfast Helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fidel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find the facility and checkin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in walking distance from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy e

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great values
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

💥💥good clean rooms.

A great experience rooms clean and breakfast was good no complaints as this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

nuri

Liked: Staff & service
It was walking distance to the beach and only fifteen mintue drive to Lego Land
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Close to highway and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loved staying here. 10 minute walk to the beach and a benihana restaurant in the same parking lot making it a convenient dinner option
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadiezhda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, and the hotel is conveniently located near the freeway. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clise to freeway. Close to grocery store. Clean room. The pool had a lot of sand at the bottom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and room were in excellent condition. Clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable. Customer service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeronimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty neat place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it and its very very close to the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Korina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the campground at the beach for our group weekend event. Decent holiday inn property. Clean safe and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe clean, helpful staff. Breakfast was good Got some spider bit but other then that good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robert was the best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive and cleanliness over all. I had a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable and restful stay. There were good breakfast choices. We loved that it was walking distance to the beach. We did not like that we had to pay for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024