Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

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Scored 7.6
Rated good
  • Swimming pool
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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US$167 per night
Price US$502
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Featuring ocean views and an outdoor pool, this hotel is 11 minutes’ walk from South Carlsbad State Beach. A hot breakfast buffet is served daily from 0630 to 0930hrs. 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 boasts a small fridge, microwave, and coffee-making facilities. Select rooms boast an ocean view. Guests of Carlsbad State Beach Holiday Inn Express & Suites can work out in the on-site fitness centre. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. LEGOLAND is 2 miles from this hotel. Carlsbad Premium Outlets is 6 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 6 left
US$167 per night
Price US$502
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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+ King Suite
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
US$532 for 3 nights
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+ Suite - Mobility Access Roll in Shower/Non-Smoking
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  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
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+ Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
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  • 2 large double beds
US$867 for 3 nights
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+ Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Communications Accessible
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+ Queen Suite with Hearing Accessible Roll-In Shower
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Standard King Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$487 for 3 nights
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Deluxe King Room with Hearing Accessible Trans Shower - Non-Smoking
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
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Standard Room
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Continental breakfast included
US$507 for 3 nights
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Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 large double beds
Room
330 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Additional toilet
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$167 per night
Price US$502
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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  • Free stay for your child
King Suite
  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Private suite
480 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$177 per night
Price US$532
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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  • Free stay for your child
Suite - Mobility Access Roll in Shower/Non-Smoking
  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Private suite
480 feet²
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$177 per night
Price US$532
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
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Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
  • 2 large double beds
Private suite
570 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$289 per night
Price US$867
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Communications Accessible
  • 2 large double beds
Private suite
480 feet²
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$289 per night
Price US$867
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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  • Free stay for your child
Queen Suite with Hearing Accessible Roll-In Shower
  • 2 large double beds
Private suite
570 feet²
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$289 per night
Price US$867
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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  • Free stay for your child
Standard King Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Room
330 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Max adults: 2
US$162 per night
Price US$487
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Deluxe King Room with Hearing Accessible Trans Shower - Non-Smoking
  • 1 extra-large double bed
330 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Max adults: 2
US$162 per night
Price US$487
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
  • 1 extra-large double bed
330 feet²
Max adults: 2
US$162 per night
Price US$487
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Standard Room
330 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Max adults: 2
US$169 per night
Price US$507
Excluded: 10.2 % Tax, 2 % City tax
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 31 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jamie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Short walk to a very nice beach. Really friendly staff. It was great value for money with a reasonable breakfast included. A great stop on our journey through California.”
Valentine
United States United States
“Breakfast, heated pool, ease of use of laundry area, easy parking, easy text capability to request for items or having questions.”
Giles
United States United States
“Robert, at the front desk, balances professionalism and being personable very well. He's knowledgeable about activities in the area and makes great suggestions.”
Enrique
United States United States
“Everything was clean and personal very nice and amazing”
Courtney
United States United States
“The hotel could use a stand alone computer for guests with a printer. I needed to print my airplane boarding tickets.”
Natalia
Mexico Mexico
“Me gustó que las instalaciones esta cuidadas, el hotel limpio, la comida buena, y en buena zona”
Rosanna
United States United States
“Very clean and attentive staff. Location was perfect.”
Myrna
Mexico Mexico
“Tiene muy buena ubicación , el servicio y la habitación limpias y muy confortable”
Nancy
United States United States
“It was clean, good price, and close to our friends.”
Bianca
United States United States
“Very nice clean and comfortable especially for 2 young kids”

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House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.