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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.3 km from GIA Museum

Juan

￥18,942

￥24,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 2.9 km from GIA Museum

cynthia

￥21,875

￥24,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from GIA Museum

Priyesh

￥29,362

￥32,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 2.9 km from GIA Museum

Andrew

￥20,699

￥23,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset.

5. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Victor

￥23,689

￥32,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.

A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Aelishia N

￥32,148

￥44,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

7. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach, 2.2 km from GIA Museum

Sue

￥24,370

￥33,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 1.4 km from GIA Museum

Mark

￥24,276

￥27,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, wicker chairs with cushions, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

9. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Patricia

￥27,052

￥34,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

10. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.8 km from GIA Museum

Robert

￥31,096

￥41,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with balconies in the background.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad, 3.2 km from GIA Museum

James

￥13,954

￥15,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

A modern building with a large entrance, a landscaped area with planters, and a clear sky.

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative lighting.

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.7 km from GIA Museum

Jessica

￥36,779

￥47,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.8 km from GIA Museum

Rosie

￥15,967

￥17,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.

A gazebo surrounded by trees on a well-maintained lawn.

An aerial view of a large building with multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

14. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center, 1 km from GIA Museum

Roberto

￥20,599

￥26,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach, 2.8 km from GIA Museum

Christine

￥16,947

￥19,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a clock on the wall.

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a bulletin board with informational posters, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

16. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.3 km from GIA Museum

Roberto

￥10,260

￥11,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 3.1 km from GIA Museum

Tuesday

￥16,732

￥18,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

A bathroom with a round white sink, a mirror, and a window.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 3 km from GIA Museum

Roberto

￥9,975

￥11,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8.8 km from GIA Museum

Shannon J

￥22,730

￥25,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

10.9 km from GIA Museum

Jacklyn

￥56,328

￥62,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to GIA Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,071 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Grand Pacific Palisades	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top GIA Museum Hotel Reviews

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was great. It was clean and very close to food and shopping in walking distance. Beautiful weather this time of the year."

West Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This is our go-to hotel. It’s clean, safe and quiet. The location right off the freeway is perfect too."

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Westin Carlsbad while attending a wedding there. The location was convenient, the staff was very accommodating, and the bed was extremely comfortable. We did have a minor issue with the AC, but it wouldn’t deter us from staying here again. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!"

Villa Bahia Your Waterfront Private Beach Retreat in Beautiful Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"This was perfect for my sons 7th birthday. The home was fabulous, it was better than the pictures! It even had a toy/book/art room which our 3,5,& 7 year olds loved and were in there everyday. The rooms were all very spacious with great bathrooms. The Kitchen was beyond well stocked, including sticks for cooking marshmallows for Smores. The pool and spa were both very clean and we paid the extra for the heating which made it very nice. The private beach was especially nice with the paddle boards and kayaks. The home was very close to a grocery store which was nice if you forgot something. Whenever we have used VRBO the owners or managers really are what can make an enjoyable experience exceptional. In this case, beyond exceptional and a 10/10. We were coming for our sons birthday and they surprised us with a birthday gift basket on our arrival! It was stocked with bubble toys, wine, and all types of treats plus supplies for smores. We had a few questions and Cierra was ALWAYS very quick with responses to tall of our questions. ( thank you Cierra). The check our was the easiest I have ever had . We hope to make this a regular destination"

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property! For our mid-week sales retreat, we really couldn't have asked for more: amazing location, room to gather as well as room to spread out, all amenities we needed and some (white board was a unexpected bonus)."

Ocean Front+Terramar+Near Legoland +Sea World

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic stay. Great location. We had a few hiccups but the response was so fast and problems fixed asap. We loved the beach amenities provided , comfortable home, and an all around great rental."

Oceanview, Walk To Beach, Fire Pit, BBQ, Backyard

8/10 Good

"The house had a very beach vide. Lived the ocean view from the top balcony and bedroom! We really enjoyed being able to walk to the beach!!!"

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A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

The world of LEGO® comes to life at this playground for the imagination.

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A field of colorful flowers with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

8.8/10 (2,412 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your visit to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its surfing spots.

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SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

8.8/10 (327 reviews)

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium during your trip to Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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The Crossings at Carlsbad

8.6/10 (411 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at The Crossings at Carlsbad, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation in Carlsbad. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around GIA Museum?

GIA Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 137 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to GIA Museum?

LEGOLAND California Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from GIA Museum. Other good options close by include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.

How many hotels will I find near GIA Museum?

Expedia has 137 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from GIA Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near GIA Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near GIA Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near GIA Museum?

For more details about updating your stay near GIA Museum or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near GIA Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Making Music and Craftsmanship Museum. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and Poinsettia Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach, and South Carlsbad State Beach.

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Our top choices for GIA Museum hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

5. Grand Pacific Palisades

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

7. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

9. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

12. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

13. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

14. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

16. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

19. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

20. Twelve Senses Retreat

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Top GIA Museum Hotel Reviews

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

West Inn & Suites

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Villa Bahia Your Waterfront Private Beach Retreat in Beautiful Carlsbad

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

Ocean Front+Terramar+Near Legoland +Sea World

Oceanview, Walk To Beach, Fire Pit, BBQ, Backyard

Other attractions near GIA Museum

LEGOLAND® California

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Museum of Making Music

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

North Ponto Beach

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