3666 Pio Pico Dr, Carlsbad, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Convenient, quick drive to LEGOLAND and the beach
Spacious, comfortable rooms with mini-fridges,
microwaves, and coffeemakers
Free continental buffet breakfast with waffle station
Refreshing, seasonal outdoor pool
Guest laundry area
Free hotel-wide Wi-Fi and on-site parking
Freeway noise is intrusive throughout the hotel
No elevator to second-floor units
Suites don’t have separate bedrooms
Priced considerably lower than most hotels in Carlsbad, this
small, two-pearl hotel is situated just east of the I-5. The 39 rooms are clean and spacious, with
comfortable beds, microwaves, and mini-fridges, but all are subject to considerable traffic noise. With a free
continental buffet breakfast, a small outdoor pool, and free parking, this hotel is best-suited to budget-conscious families staying for a night or two,
as it's only a five-minute drive from LEGOLAND and the beach. For a bit more cash, the Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad Beach has more stylish rooms and a fitness center.
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Scene
Motel style budget property with clean and homey style
More of a motel than a hotel, this budget property is housed
in a two-floor building with an adobe-style roof. All rooms are accessed from
the outside and there's a small pool directly in
front of the building on the way to the parking lot. An attractive wooden sign
and trellis with palm bushes offer a welcoming entry to the hotel. The lobby is
small but homey, with brown curtains over the windows, a couple of
armchairs, and free coffee available all day. The breakfast room is small and
sparse but clean. Aside from these areas, like most motels, guests are on their own. The majority of those staying here are families and
day travelers passing through for one night or a weekend at most.
Location
Next to I-5, a five-minute drive from LEGOLAND and the beach
The hotel is surrounded by apartments and
other budget hotels on a busy street that runs parallel to I-5. The No. 325 bus stops just outside, but there is little of interest within easy walking distance other than a few churches and a
Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe, a seven-minute walk away. Carlsbad center is
a five-minute drive or 10-minute bus ride away. It's a five-minute drive to LEGOLAND and the closest beach, though South Carlsbad State Beach is an eight-minute drive from the hotel. It's a 35 minute drive into San Diego, where there are all sorts of sights and attractions, and about 90 minutes to L.A. The closest major airport, in San Diego, takes about 40 minutes to reach by car.
Rooms
Spacious rooms with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers
There are only 39 rooms at this
hotel and although the carpet and upholstery look a little dated -- with an abundance or red and tan patterns and stripes -- the rooms otherwise are clean and modern. Each is equipped with a modern flat-screen TV, a large desk and a chair, a
mini-fridge, a microwave, and a coffeemaker. All rooms are accessed via an outside landing. Suites are spacious and equipped with sofa beds and coffee tables, but they don't have separate bedrooms. Sinks and vanities are situated in the main part of
the rooms, separate from the bathrooms which have shower/tub combos and toiletries. We did notice a musty odor in some rooms when we visited, and rooms lack adequate soundproofing to protect them from freeway noise.
Features
Free continental breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, plus free parking and Wi-Fi
This budget hotel offers a free
buffet breakfast with a waffle station, plus free outdoor parking and Wi-Fi
access. The small outdoor pool is not heated and is open on a seasonal basis -- it offers a smattering of outdoor tables and lounge chairs. There's also a computer, a printer and an office chair available for guest use as well as a small laundry room.
