A coastal cityscape with a beach, residential buildings, and a distant industrial structure.

Search Motels in Carlsbad

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Sep 11 - Sep 13
In two weeks
Sep 18 - Sep 20
In one month
Oct 2 - Oct 4
In two months
Oct 30 - Nov 1

Our top choices for Carlsbad motels

Exterior

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
The price is ￥14,533
￥16,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Room

2. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great and clean facilities"
United States
Amber Joy
The price is ￥14,379
￥16,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

3. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Location and good for an overnight stay."
United States
Jorge
The price is ￥8,870
￥11,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Scandia Motel
Room

4. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,909 reviews)
"Highly recommended! We enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥8,828
￥9,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
Exterior

5. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,092 reviews)
"I loved everything the staff is wonderful they are so friendly and helpful and efficient ,the rooms were clean and the property is well maintained"
United States
Denise
The price is ￥10,097
￥11,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Room

6. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,607 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to everything rooms are clean and beds are comfortable staff is very friendly and helpful"
United States
Jim
The price is ￥11,216
￥12,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Boating

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a very nice place to stay"
United States
Morianne
The price is ￥15,849
￥17,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Exterior

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast that included hot breakfast options, free parking, clean pool and fridge and microwave in room. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Friendly and helpful staff! Great stay!!"
United States
Lisa Ann
The price is ￥19,531
￥21,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Beach/ocean view

9. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (640 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
The price is ￥26,636
￥29,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Moonlight Beach Motel
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (679 reviews)
"One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed at"
United States
Julio
The price is ￥12,623
￥13,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Vista Inn Motel
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (867 reviews)
"The room was great, the staff was great, the area was nice. Clean space, well renovated with comfy beds and a very nice and clean shower. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back sometime!"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥16,649
￥18,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Room

12. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (443 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is ￥13,662
￥15,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Escondido Lodge
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

13. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (657 reviews)
"Super affordable, comfortable and the staff was super polite and helpful"
United States
Emma
The price is ￥13,422
￥14,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Franciscan Inn
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed

14. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,065 reviews)
"Hidden gem, way better than other similarly priced hotels."
United States
Brendan
The price is ￥8,426
￥9,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Pool

15. Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and polite staff"
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥8,828
￥9,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior

16. Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"The room was very clean, the furniture and bedspreads need to be updated. The air conditioning worked great for the time that we were there."
United States
SYLVIA
The price is ￥7,798
￥8,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Fallbrook Country Inn
Room

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was great there- especially for the price! Good lovation1 with everything we needed close by. I’ll be back again!"
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥12,016
￥13,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Room

18. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥13,422
￥14,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
Exterior

19. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (161 reviews)
"Goid price for time of year"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥11,185
￥15,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hacienda Motel
Room

20. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (245 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
The price is ￥11,702
￥13,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Mission Bay Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Carlsbad Hotel Reviews

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

8/10 Good
"The hotel had a perfect location, and the friendly and helpful staff made a great impression on us. We arrived before the official check-in time and were planning to check in first, rent some beach equipment, and spend some time at the beach while waiting for our room to be ready. However, the staff kindly let us know that our room was already available and even accommodated us with an early check-in, which we really appreciated. We had a wonderful time at the beach, enjoyed the live music, and spent a relaxing evening by the pool. There were also plenty of restaurants within walking distance, and it was nice to be able to walk around, have dinner, and enjoy a drink. The main downside was that the hotel clearly felt quite old, and the biggest disappointment was the musty smell in our room. We suspect it may have been coming from the air conditioning unit. That said, although the room itself was dated, it was clean enough, and the bedding was clean and comfortable. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, especially because of the excellent location and wonderful staff."
Hyunsuk 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Find out more about Carlsbad

Carlsbad Motels information

Number of reviews
8,789
Accommodation
5 Motels
Lowest Price
￥8,821
Highest Price
￥29,300

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carlsbad?
Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of what Carlsbad has to offer. Top sights to visit include LEGOLAND® California.
What is a motel?
Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Carlsbad?
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland: Stay within a 5-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. It's located within a quick 4-minute drive of Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Carlsbad State Beach. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North: It's located within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like pillowtop beds. Scandia Motel: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Carlsbad State Beach. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and 24-hour front desk, as well as room amenities like a microwave.
How many motels are there in Carlsbad?
Expedia has 5 economical motels in Carlsbad.
What things can I to do in Carlsbad?
While you're sightseeing in this family-friendly area, check out the fun-filled theme parks and enjoy the popular beaches. People visiting Carlsbad love its shops. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and Carlsbad Lagoon. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: LEGOLAND® California, GIA Museum, and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and The Crossings at Carlsbad.
What's the weather like in Carlsbad?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Carlsbad to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Carlsbad is 13 inches.
What are my options for getting around Carlsbad when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Carlsbad to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) away. To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Carlsbad Village Station or Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia