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Our top choices for Carlsbad motels

Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1805)
"Basic, reasonably priced motel "
United States
Delrae
The price is S$80
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"The staff was very friendly and the check in was quick and easy! "
United States
Hannah
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Private kitchen
Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"Good location room was clean"
United States
Mark
The price is S$82
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Scandia Motel
Outdoor pool
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"extremely clean, well maintained and nicest motel 6 ever "
United States
Joel
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1693)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Cierra
The price is S$82
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Beach/ocean view
Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (502)
"Great location, great staff"
United States
Joan
Moonlight Beach Motel
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Clean room,and staff"
United States
Jonathan
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

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, (1004)
"Extremely friendly staff, clean hotel, and love the breakfast buffet, great selection. "
United States
Mary
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"We had good stay! We’ve been multiple times and the rooms have been nice everytime ! "
United States
Taylor
The price is S$88
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (253)
"Everything was great"
United States
Wanda
The price is S$91
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Escondido Lodge
Exterior
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
6.6 out of 10, (1022)
"My stay so far has been has been excelent."
United States
nicolette
The price is S$89
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
View from room
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (692)
"I really like super 8 clean room very nice staff good customer service quite close to beach nice overall 😊"
United States
Genevive
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1005)
"Room was clean and a great value!"
United States
Sheila
The price is S$85
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (499)
"The front desk staff is very nice"
United States
Charee
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Vista Inn Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Escondido Inn
Exterior
Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1001)
"Love the room and how clean it was would go back again thank you"
United States
Noemi
The price is S$78
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Fallbrook Country Inn
Boating
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Clean room and breakfast. "
United States
David
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Outdoor pool
Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.4 out of 10, (548)
"Clean room, parking was excellent and a lot of stuff to do around "
United States
Yael
The price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Franciscan Inn
Property grounds
Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (139)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
The price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hacienda Motel
Exterior
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
6.8 out of 10, (474)
"Great location "
United States
Manuel
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
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Top Carlsbad Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was really friendly, clean suite and the food was yummy!! Thank you! "
Rossy 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Find out more about Carlsbad

Carlsbad Motels information

Number of reviews
16,805
Accommodation
5 Motels
Lowest Price
S$78
Highest Price
S$173

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carlsbad?
By saving on your room price, you can enjoy all that Carlsbad has to offer. Top sights to visit include LEGOLAND® California.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Carlsbad?
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Stay within a short 5-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: Free WiFi, free parking and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California. Scandia Motel: Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi, parking and 24-hour front desk. Stay within a short 9-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North: It's located within a short 7-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as pillowtop beds. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad: Stay within a short 7-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
How many motels will I be able to find in Carlsbad?
Expedia has 5 affordable motels in Carlsbad.
What things can I to do in Carlsbad?
While you're sightseeing in this family-friendly area, explore 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 road trip, 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 temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Carlsbad is 340 mm.
What are my options for getting around Carlsbad while 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) from the city centre. You can also search for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Carlsbad Village Station or Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.

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