Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 33 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Limited parking is offered, and reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. It is recommended to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Carlsbad, just steps from Carlsbad State Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Tamarack Beach. It is approximately 2.3 miles from Oceanside Beach and 2.6 miles from South Carlsbad State Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available for guests. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 40.00 per night, subject to availability. Advance request is required for rollaway beds.

Beach Terrace Hotel in Carlsbad, USA

Average nightly price at Beach Terrace by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$337
February	$335
March	$333
April	$341
May	$418
June	$411
July	$513
August	$463
September	$333
October	$296
November	$289
December	$275

What guests think

At Beach Terrace, guests praise the true beachfront setting and walkable Carlsbad location, welcoming staff, and spacious ocean-view rooms, plus thoughtful beach amenities like set-up chairs and umbrellas, a heated pool with fire pits, and a well-presented complimentary breakfast.

Common drawbacks include many stairs with limited elevator access, no on-site bar or restaurant, and occasionally spotty Wi-Fi. Some guests also report AC noise, intermittent neighbor noise, or minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, though most find rooms spacious, comfortable, and well designed. Expect a relaxed, beach-first stay with thoughtful perks rather than full resort features.

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Facilities

Beachfront amenities stand out: a heated pool with fire pits, beach valet setting up chairs and umbrellas, and complimentary bikes. Access can be challenging due to many stairs and limited elevators; there is no on-site bar or restaurant, and on-site parking carries a fee.

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Martin

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

A lovely boutique hotel right on Carlsbad’s superb beach, with amazing views & sunsets. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, tastefully decorated and with all necessities. Complimentary breakfast was delicious and a new surprise each day. Beach chairs, umbrellas and toys are provided. Stairways between rooms, pool, & beach may present a problem for elderly or disabled (only one of the three buildings has an elevator). I recommend the rooms with ocean views.

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jimmy

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

awesome property right on the beach. Pool located on the deck above the beach hit it as well. Guest can enjoy the fire pits along the pool. plenty of amenities to enjoy such as complementary breakfast every morning or your option to have breakfast in bed. The staff was always a text away and ready to help at any time. We also enjoyed writing the complementary bikes as we rode through Carlsbad Village. Which is walking distance from the hotel. We enjoyed your stay we’ll be telling friends and family about the property.

10

Lauren

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel - location and amenities top! Staff was really great at the beach and pool!

6

Leila

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, but average at best accommodations. The photos look like renderings compared to the actual property. Very rocky beach directly in front of hotel, bath water temp pool, no hot tub. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping.

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JulioCesar

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very nice property and very clean. The reason for the rating is because they don’t have a Bar or a restaurant in the hotel. You have to walk elsewhere and/or make reservations which can be a bummer. I understand we can walk, but there are times you just want to stay at the hotel and relax.

10

Debra

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place! A bit pricey, but excellent staff and location! Didn’t like the add on parking, should be included!

10

Courtney

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had such a wonderful stay at Beach Terrace! The rooms were super comfortable, the views were gorgeous, and the location is quiet but perfectly walkable to everything. We especially loved the pool area and that they set up chairs and umbrellas right on the beach for guests—such a nice perk that made our time so relaxing. A couple of little things that could make it even better: the bathroom lighting wasn’t great, so a light-up mirror with magnification would be amazing. And it would have been nice to be able to sit by the pool while waiting for our room to be ready. They told us we weren’t allowed to enjoy the hotel pool or beach areas until we checked in which left us a couple of hours to kill offsite when we would have liked to relax a bit while we waited for our room. Overall, we absolutely loved our stay and can’t wait to come back

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Paul

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 28 nights

Likes: Our room overlooked the beach. The staff were very friendly. Dislikes: No elevator or ramps and lots of stairs, so not suitable for handicapped persons. Housekeeping was not proactive; we stayed for 4 weeks and had to ask every time we needed something. Kitchen area was far too small for use by long-term guests and no kitchen utensils were provided. Toilet did not flush properly. On-site parking is expensive. A lot of noise from guests in adjoining rooms. Breakfast options very limited. Pool area exposed to cool ocean breeze.

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William

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t go wrong with beachfront! So many good features, they had plenty of beach chairs & umbrellas and the pool has lots of loungers. Extra touch was little bonfires & blankets for anyone wanting to watch sunset. Great place to stay!

10

Beverly

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic! I love that it's right on the beach. Chairs, towels, umbrellas, beach toys and boogie boards available. Staff came around with ice cream, nice touch! Loved sitting at the fire pits at night.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and grounds as clean and well kept. A few note issues such as mold in a shower or missed/slow housekeeping.

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Ashley

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean and well kept. The staff was amazing and very accommodating.

10

Moataz

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent service and cleanliness

10

Pamela

Dec 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The property has been nicely redecorated, it's very clean and close to everything. The best part.... the ocean view! We will definitely come again. Nothing we didn't like!

10

Rick

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was amazing, on the beach with the waves crashing. The place is immaculate, and walking distance to everything downtown. Will definitely be back.

8

Kathleen

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,362 nights

We stayed here during terrible Pacific Ocean storms, so the hotel couldn't control the fact that we couldn't use any of the beach amenities. It was a pretty, spacious hotel room with a big bathroom that afforded lots of privacy. The only negative I have is that the sheets on one of the beds were dirty (I always check when we reach the room). They were changed immediately. Not sure how that happened but the rest of the room seemed quite clean.

10

Arutyun

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and views are great. It’s a beautiful beachfront hotel. The flooring may need an upgrade but overall it’s good. They have a nice beachfront with its own chairs and umbrellas. Good location and great restaurants and bars. Great place to eat is the Campfire.

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Peter

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beach Terrace Inn is our favorite inn in Carlsbad. We've been a loyal customer for over 14 years. We love the convenience to the town, the beach. However, this past trip we encountered problems with housekeeping. They're definitely understaffed. We don't know whether it's due to the higher minimum wage in California or the increase in immigration enforcement but they had problems keeping up, We even had one day when there was no housekeeping, We had to go to the front desk to get fresh towels.

10

Jackie

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an absolutely amazing stay. The staff are helpful and welcoming. Our room was clean and comfortable. We took full advantage of the pillow menu, coffee maker choices, and petite breakfast. The breakfast is very well done and delicious. It’s not as small as you might think. It was perfect to take to our balcony and eat in front of the ocean. There were dolphins who like to swim around right outside our room. The beach was a bit rocker than I anticipated but that didn’t take away from anything. W loved the beach and the toys/chairs they provided. Location is perfect. We will definitely be back and highly recommended.

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Sharee

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This location was perfect , close to the beach and downtown. Cozy. Only complaint is the enormous amount of mold in the shower. If you’re paying luxury pricing you should get a luxury stay. Mold should not be apart of that.

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Jill

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly and accommodating and the room was spacious and clean. I really enjoyed the in room brunch and the sound of the waves from the patio door. The ILY espresso machine in the room was a great addition.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern decor, ocean-view balconies, and extras like a pillow menu. Some mention noisy or dated AC, occasional noise from neighbors, and intermittent Wi-Fi.

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George

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The remodel is great, but the HVAC is too load at night, th ey should upgrade that system.

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Don

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a great property with amazing views. Although the internet (even hotel WiFi) was intermittent at best it was still a great stay even though I had to take phone calls in the parking lot.

10

Gordana

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our only complaint for this property was the WiFi. Rarely worked for us. However, the rooms were large and comfortable, We had a partial ocean view and we could see much more of the ocean than expected. The breakfast was also a great start to the day.

10

Jana

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Ocean front view room was amazing. Exactly what I was looking for.

8

Linda

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our oceanfront room was great. It was very spacious and simply furnished. We spent a lot of time on our balcony looking at the sea and watching the swimmers and sunbathers. The couch on the balcony was just perfect for us. A note to senior travelers-there are 15 outdoor stairs from the hotel lobby to our room. A bit daunting for those of us who are a bit older.

10

Gina

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our first time here. WOW! My husband and I absolutely love it here! It was so perfect, we booked an additional night! We had the panoramic oceanfront king suite. Impressed! Huge bathroom with a beautiful shower; kitchenette, closet, foyer, living area with couch, huge oceanfront balcony with NO cautions of any kind in front of you! Has a comfy futon-ish couch & chair on balcony. I ended up sleeping on the balcony every night LOL. The staff was incredibly friendly & helpful. Convenient! Wow! Carlsbad village is absolutely walkable with tons of very good restaurants, shops etc. This hotel was the answer to what my husband and I needed! So much so, we decided to make this hotel our yearly vacation place. Highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed.

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ralph

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The oceanfront rooms are truely oceanfront. Beautiful and large room(#28). Nice bedding, choice of 6 different pillow types. Opened the slider and heard the ocean the whole time. Staff was very friendly all around. Plenty of street parking. The pool was heated in january. Breakfast, not really breakfast. Croissant or bread with jam. Bread was fresh. Coffee in the room was just OK. Had a great visit. Enjoyed the location to shops and restaurants.

10

Kimber Lee

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Our room was beautiful, clean, and spacious over looking the pool and ocean!

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Kelly

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is located in a good area, it is nice and the room was big with ocean views. The real problem is that the walls are paper thin!!! I was there having a nice weekend with my husband and there was a family with children next door. You could hear every bit of their conversations, the tv, and their kids playing. We were trying to have peaceful mornings and it was impossible.

10

Ryan

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is obviously an older complex that has been refurbished over the years. Our room was supposed to be partial ocean view but we basically had an unobstructed view of the ocean over the top of the building in front. If you left the balcony door open the sound of the ocean was ever present. When sitting on the balcony you will want to turn the air conditioning off because the fan is right next to the balcony. The town of Carlsbad is walking distance with a number of great dining options. My only complaints are just the age of the building results in a few areas that are rough around the edges. I would stay her again.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and attentive across the front desk, beach, and pool. Occasional complaints cite curt front-desk interactions or delayed housekeeping.

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Amber

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is absolutely wonderful, we got an ocean king, and it was just gorgeous. The views did not disappoint, the room Very spacious. And the staff here was all working so freaking hard, they Do an amazing job, shout out to the dude at the beach valet, my four-year-old made buddies with him. All the staff that we encountered were extremely pleasant.

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Marylou

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Andrea and Kaiden (i hope i got his name right) ar the front desk were so friendly, helpful, and kind. Keith, the pool valet is so courteous, friendly and helpful! Thank you Beach Terrace for an awesome beach vacay.

10

Megan

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and I have stayed at Beach Terrace a few times. The staff are always accommodating and kind. I love that you have options of beach cruisers, an awesome pillow menu (thanks for the body pillow my 34 week pregnant body loved that) and beach service! The pool/beach staff set up chairs and an umbrella for you. Price is def worth it!

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Joel

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Please don't post for public use, but only thing I was disappointed with was a front desk call around 10 pm one night accusing me of noise complaint without any research. It turns out it was a different unit probably near mine, but didn't care for the accusation.

10

Eric

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and staff. We were there for a funeral and they graciously allowed us a late checkout so that we had more time to enjoy the resort

10

Terence

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best resorts we've ever stayed at. Loved the location. Helpful friendly staff. Great restaurants in easy walk

10

Lisa

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay and staff were all amazing!

8

Peter

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beach Terrace Inn is our favorite inn in Carlsbad. We've been a loyal customer for over 14 years. We love the convenience to the town, the beach. However, this past trip we encountered problems with housekeeping. They're definitely understaffed. We don't know whether it's due to the higher minimum wage in California or the increase in immigration enforcement but they had problems keeping up, We even had one day when there was no housekeeping, We had to go to the front desk to get fresh towels.

10

VALERIE

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was perfect. Staff was so kind and helpful.

8

Mauricio

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor customer service from front desk staff

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Location

True beachfront location with beautiful ocean views and easy, walkable access to Carlsbad Village restaurants and shops.

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Diana

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We planned a last-minute getaway. I'm so happy that i found this place . Staff was super friendly. Our room was clean with amazing views . Restaurants and bars are in walking distance. I would definitely book again

10

Jonathan

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Beachfront with an ocean view, easy walk to Carlsbad Village shops and dining, in what seems to be a very safe neighborhood. The staff was very professional and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much.

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Rick

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was amazing, on the beach with the waves crashing. The place is immaculate, and walking distance to everything downtown. Will definitely be back.

10

David

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always our favorite place to stay! Walkable to town. Beautiful views and the only hotel in Carlsbad on the sand!

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Kenneth

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, great location right on the beach, very nice room and tons of places to eat within walking distance.

10

David

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and lovely stay throughout. The small breakfast set up is lovely, really good quality and tasty. Great location within a few minutes walk to shops and restaurants and right on the beach.

10

Brook

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a gem. Great location. Great parking. Can’t beat the view. Easy walking for anything you may need.

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Brett

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location ON the beach, you can’t beat that. Rooms are nicely done and great for a long weekend.

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Philip

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This might be the closest I've ever stayed to the Ocean. The view is spectacular. Truly a unique property. Il come back.

10

Mahyar

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Took our office staff for a weekend getaway, the hotel is in perfect location, close to all you need in Carlsbad. I’ll age, many restaurants, flat and clean Carlsbad Walk, free bikes to use and clean as it can be, simple but tasteful breakfast, I would highly highly recommend to family and couples. Pool is warm an tons of ocean view and surf.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is frequently praised for quality and presentation, including in-room delivery, though portions are petite and choices can feel limited. There is no on-site restaurant or bar.

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Ryan

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow, just wow overall. Pillow menu… the views, the sound of the ocean and the most unique and tasteful breakfast that I’ve had

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Stephen

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff was amazing upon check in. Location was relaxing. Room was very big and fit my family comfortably. Games for check out to play in the room or any other area. Pool is heated with many fireplace locations to watch sunset. Hot cocoa at night in the front desk area. Daily breakfast had different selections every morning. We loved this place!!! Hope to stay here another time.

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Sarah

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent breakfast, and wonderful staff everyone is so accommodating.

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JulioCesar

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very nice property and very clean. The reason for the rating is because they don’t have a Bar or a restaurant in the hotel. You have to walk elsewhere and/or make reservations which can be a bummer. I understand we can walk, but there are times you just want to stay at the hotel and relax.

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Robert

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Best breakfast.. pool and beach… wonderful hotel!!!

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Selina

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Beautiful hotel and view of the ocean, the night in the beach! Great breakfast options daily. Helpful and friendly staff. Well be back!

10

Andrea

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning views! Amazing complimentary breakfast!

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Pam

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An amazing place with ocean front rooms. Breakfast included was a highlight!!

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ralph

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The oceanfront rooms are truely oceanfront. Beautiful and large room(#28). Nice bedding, choice of 6 different pillow types. Opened the slider and heard the ocean the whole time. Staff was very friendly all around. Plenty of street parking. The pool was heated in january. Breakfast, not really breakfast. Croissant or bread with jam. Bread was fresh. Coffee in the room was just OK. Had a great visit. Enjoyed the location to shops and restaurants.

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Jennifer

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like the Beach Terrace because it’s really close to the Beach. Dining options is just around the area. Friendly staff from their Guests service to their beach service. Free use of their beach umbrellas, chair and towels. The hotel is simple outside but with amazing room's design. I love their bathroom so much. I like the idea of free breakfast but it’s so cold. It’s a very nice first experience but definitely not the last. I will keep you in my list whenever I will visit Carlsbad Beach. Thank you for your fast and friendly service.

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				1	2	3
4	5 $300	6 $398	7 $261	8 $323	9 $611	10
11 $259	12 $295	13 $293	14 $445	15 $270	16 $287	17 $848
18 $295	19 $265	20 $238	21 $293	22 $345	23 $369	24 $399
25 $247	26 $294	27 $236	28 $262	29 $245	30 $273	31 $287

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8 $229	9 $220	10 $229	11 $254	12 $235	13 $309	14 $321
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22 $288	23 $244	24 $229	25 $307	26 $308	27 $407	28 $332
29 $254	30 $235

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