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Our top choices for South Beach hotels

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place To stay"
United States
Ted
The price is ￥42,733
￥54,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Free full breakfast

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 star property
South Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,383 reviews)
"Staff at the front desk who checked us in (forgot his name though) was really helpful. Gave us suggestions on the best restaurants in the area"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥24,549
￥27,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
3.5 star property
South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (726 reviews)
"Annual trip here and always a great time with the family. "
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥49,560
￥61,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,073 reviews)
"I’ve always liked staying here. It’s always been a great stay and nostalgic for me. We would stay here again"
United States
Ivan
The price is ￥14,448
￥16,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
2.5 star property
South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice and clean place"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥23,032
￥25,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Outdoor spa tub

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3.0 star property
South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,691 reviews)
"Great hotel when visiting Legoland!"
United States
Aimee
The price is ￥23,542
￥26,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Garden

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4.0 star property
South Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Great place to stay near the ocean."
United States
Jamie
The price is ￥37,351
￥42,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Terrace/patio

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
10.4 km from South Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,689 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Peter
The price is ￥20,311
￥27,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Lakehouse Resort
Executive Room | Terrace/patio

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
3.5 star property
31.4 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (883 reviews)
"Rooms clean and tastefully renovated. Grounds and surrounding areas lovely - waterfalls, rocky grottos, grass, trees. Very peaceful. We are not golfers but imagine this spot would be ideal for that. Highly recommend."
United States
D Madison Scott H
The price is ￥18,850
￥22,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Exterior

Best Western Escondido Hotel

Best Western Escondido Hotel
2.5 star property
20.6 km from South Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,015 reviews)
"The best hotel"
United States
andres
The price is ￥21,951
￥24,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Best Western Escondido Hotel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
23.1 km from South Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (382 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay! It was quiet and clean, and we used the pool multiple times. We stayed 6 nights and have no complaints!"
United States
Dana Phillip
The price is ￥13,151
￥14,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Escondido Lodge
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
8.7 km from South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,452 reviews)
"Great place to stay & location!"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥14,125
￥15,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Courtyard

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
4.2 km from South Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Loved my stay!"
United States
Stacy
The price is ￥21,772
￥23,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Leucadia Beach Inn
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
13.9 km from South Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"I liked the tiny room with the decent nightly rate."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥15,197
￥16,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
23 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,036 reviews)
"Large room, clean and convenient!"
United States
Ruchi
The price is ￥14,145
￥15,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Property amenity

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center, 3 km from South Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"It was good the complete experience check-in check out, room was clean, everything functional, good breakfast."
United States
Alfredo
The price is ￥27,004
￥30,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch, 6.1 km from South Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"very nice very clean and very comfortable will stay here anytime I go to Carlsbad"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥32,959
￥36,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village, 7.1 km from South Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was very accommodating and the staff were friendly and helpful"
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥11,252
￥13,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Scandia Motel
Property grounds

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
2.0 star property
4 km from South Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"nice clean remodeled hotel"
United States
Roger
The price is ￥15,424
￥17,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Property grounds

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
28.6 km from South Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,355 reviews)
"Nice beach view, helpful staff, clean property."
United States
Edgardo
The price is ￥54,423
￥71,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
La Jolla Shores Hotel
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Carlsbad Village

While visiting Carlsbad Village, you might make a stop by sights like Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with a lifeguard tower and people walking along the shore.

North Beach

If you're spending some time in North Beach, Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Olde Carlsbad

If you're spending some time in Olde Carlsbad, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal sunset with a stone jetty leading into the ocean, a road parallel to the shore, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Aviara

Set in the hills of southern Carlsbad, this resort neighborhood boasts stunning ocean and lagoon views, with the luxurious Park Hyatt Resort and the renowned Aviara Golf Club as its main attractions. Just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, it's a golfer's paradise.

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton

Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great time thank you"
Cierra 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Avenida - Oceanside Camp Pendleton

Frequently asked questions

What is South Beach like?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carlsbad's South Beach neighborhood. Be sure to check out South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in South Beach?
Based on our traveler data, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in South Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Beach area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Carlsbad, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 110 South Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in South Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Beach?
For additional details about updating your trip to South Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighborhood?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at South Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and North Ponto Beach while you're in South Beach. The Camp Store and Batiquitos Lagoon are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. LEGOLAND® California, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and Museum of Making Music are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Beach. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad.
How can I get around South Beach and the greater Carlsbad area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.