Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 23 per night. Parking height restrictions apply.

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

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Carlsbad, just steps from Carlsbad State Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information. Nearby attractions include Magee Park and New Village Arts Theatre, both within 0.5 miles.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests. Specific operational hours are not provided.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Average nightly price at Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$185
February	$192
March	$242
April	$235
May	$246
June	$310
July	$345
August	$288
September	$230
October	$240
November	$215
December	$188

What guests think

At Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad, reviewers consistently praise the unbeatable location across from the beach and walkable access to Carlsbad Village, along with friendly staff and a popular hot breakfast served with ocean views.

Many also appreciate practical touches like the shared deck and fire pit, a small heated pool, laundry, and loaner beach equipment. Common drawbacks include dated rooms with very small bathrooms and loud wall A/C, lots of stairs and occasional elevator issues, on-request housekeeping, tight paid parking, and some noise from traffic or neighbors. Overall, expect a convenient seaside base with great amenities, balanced by older accommodations and added costs.

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Facilities

Guests highlight the shared deck and fire pit, a small heated pool, on-site laundry, and complimentary beach-gear loans. Downsides include limited, tight paid parking, many stairs with occasional elevator issues, and a small gym is noted.

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Ruth

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good breakfast, nice little gym! We borrowed beach chairs, umbrella and towels. Close to everything.

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Ann Marie

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has an amazing common deck that is perfect for ocean viewing without leaving the property. It was the perfect place to recover from any ailment. The ocean breezes and views are very much healing!

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Mary

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was clean. Good breakfast options. Pool was clean. Loved the close walk across the street to beach. Staff was helpful with luggage.

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Maudie

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully taken care of motel in the heart of Carlsbad. Gorgeous views from Breakfast dining room and outdoor deck. BREAKFAST WAS VERY hot and had many choices. Parking was safe and secure in individual car ports under the rooms. Easy to walk across the street to beach.Motel pool was crystal clean and warm from what we heard..we did not use it. Next time we will get a room with a balcony. A Great find!

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Bette

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of this property is fantastic. You can easily walk into the village or along the ocean. There are great public areas for having breakfast with a view and outdoor areas for swimming, sitting around the fire or watching the sunset. The electrical grid is inadequate. One morning, I plugged in the Keurig machine and blew a fuse. No one could seem to figure out what was wrong even after we had gone out for breakfast. The same thing happened the next morning in the breakfast area. Our last day the power went off in the room again when I turned on the hair dryer. If you have trouble with stairs, nothing is on one level even on the same floor, so it is hard to get around. Parking is a nightmare because the stalls are few and quite narrow, and you have to pay additional for it.

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Danny

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Conveniently located to village. Very noisy hallway. Elevators not working. Stairs felt dangerous with small steps. Need updated to new safety codes.

10

Lori

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous location. Across from one of Carlsbad’s gorgeous beaches. Walkable to lots of dining and shopping and of course the beach! Pretty view on the second floor balcony and a great breakfast. Parking is a little hard and costly at $20 per night but overall, clean rooms, nice amenities, very nice

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Owen

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is an older hotel that is being taken care of very well. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. It's right across the street from Carlsbad State Beach and the breakfast room overlooks that. The ladies overseeing the complementary hot breakfast did an excellent job. We had an emergency next day delivery by UPS on Saturday morning and the front desk clerk called us as soon as it came in. It's refreshing when things happen just the way they should and believe me (I travel a lot) that doesn't always happen. Everybody was polite and helpful. Be advised that there is limited parking and they charge $18/night for on property parking. That said we parked on the side street within eyesight of our car for free. Near the beach these side streets fill up during the day but at night there wasn't any problem finding a spot. Right across the street was a little lunch spot called Harbor Beach Cafe with good clam chowder and Shrimp Louis Salad (best quality shrimp and dressing we encountered on our trip). A little pricy but remember all that maintenance and cleanliness isn't free. Lots of families with small children stayed there. This village is within walking distance .

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Genie Ganley

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked the deck that you could sit at and see the ocean/beach. The staff was very nice. The breakfast was very good. The firepit was a plus. The room was very outdated and old, musty smell and the air conditioner never really worked and was noisy. The price was expensive for the type of rooms. The location was really nice.

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Jennifer

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Right across from the beach & walking distance to entire village 👍 Rooms are not fancy but comfortable and spacious. Daily, complimentary breakfast is well-stocked and has a large selection of things to choose from . Large balcony with chairs overlooking the ocean is a nice place to relax, as is the fire pit .

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are often described as clean, but there are periodic lapses such as dirty carpets, grungy tubs, or a missed bathroom cleaning. Some guests feel the older property could use better upkeep.

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Brian

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was wonderful with an amazing ocean view. My room was clean an I would say larger than the average room. Enjoyed coffee on the balcony listening to the ocean. Enjoyed the beautiful beach sunsets right outside my door.

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Lee

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, and the location was great. The breakfast was very good. All in all, a very good experience.

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roger

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff members were friendly, especially the fellow who came to clean the toilet that had NOT been cleaned in advance of our arrival. The dirty toilet was off putting, to say the least. At least it was cleaned right away but we have NEVER had this problem anywhere EVER. Also, there is only ONE chair on each balcony--we have NEVER faced this situation before anywhere. Also, there are so many stairs everywhere that the danger of tripping and falling is serious. In fact, we witnessed one fall--luckily the victim didn't seem seriously hurt. Still, the location is great and the dining room and patio have great ocean views and, aside from the toilet, the room was clean.

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Don

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotels is old but very clean & great service. We will stay there again.

10

Patrick

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had originally booked 3 nights but ended up extending for a 4th night. The room was clean and spacious. The beds were a bit small, wished they were queens. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location was amazing. Would definitely go back.

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Carol

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms need an update.Carpets were threadbare and bath tube grungy. Staff was outstanding.

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Rebecca

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location across from the beach. Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!

8

Nichole

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is nice. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are dated and could use a little extra cleaning. Overall a nice hotel and the location is excellent.

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Faith

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Hotel! Very comfortable, clean and close to everything!

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Lisa Marie

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is very outdated. The carpet is pretty dirty and ratty for a $400 a night plus charge they really ought to do better needs a facelift. I think they are relying on the property being in a good location so not bothering to up their game aside from the location. It’s nothing to write home about.

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Rooms

Rooms vary, with several feeling dated; many mention very small bathrooms, loud wall A/C, thin-wall noise, and inconsistent room sizes/layouts, while some suites are spacious and a few have fireplaces. Beds are comfortable for many, though some found them small.

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Patricia

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was in a perfect location, directly across the street from Carlsbad State Beach and 10 minute walk to the village. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Large rooms. Breakfast was fine. The usual hotel breakfast options. We had a great time at this hotel and Carlsbad. Will return.

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Angela

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel on hotel.com for its reviews and location. We booked two rooms and were given 55&54. Our room 55 faced the street. And a tree blocked the ocean view but we didn’t pay for ocean view so I was ok with that. The problem was the other room we booked was double the size and had a nice sink area and bathroom. It is obvious this hotel was an old apartment building and I’m not sure why the one room was so much smaller. The bathroom was dated and if we were staying longer than one night I would have been very disappointed. The positives now…The location of this hotel is AMAZING. Right across from the State beach. And the upstairs patio was perfect for beach view and people watching. Breakfast was basic but lots of options. Overall enjoyed our stay.

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robert

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very ordinary-looking motel located across from the very busy Carlsbad beach. The room was very large--a suite, really--but plain of decoration and with cranky, difficult-to-control air conditioning. If you are looking for beach access, it's fine, but Carlsbad Blvd has lots of traffic. Fortunately, the hotel has free parking

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chris

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean but bathroom was tiny.

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Yuliia

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The location is great. But the rooms are horrible. The ac is so loud that it triggered my migraine, I slept poorly because it kept turning on with a tractor sound. The bathroom is so tight and old, dingy, I wouldn’t shower there even if you paid me. The elevator is rattling on the go, making you wonder if you will make it to your destination. The walls are paper thin, I could hear my neighbors chatting from my room. Some guests hung their filthy towels over the common stairs handles, those towels stayed untouched overnight. The parking spots are tight, though given the limited space it is predictable. I am never staying here again and I thoroughly regret doing so this time.

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Harpreet

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds seemed like twins and not queens. Disappointing. Otherwise, I would have given the 5 star rating.

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Therese

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location across from beach and close to town. Run down property. Needs more attention to cleaning. Room was outdated. It was a large room but not well laid out.

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William

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Noisy AC unit. Bathroom very small

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mauricio

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Great breakfast. Great rooms with a fireplace. Spacious room and bathroom. Highly recommended.

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Genie Ganley

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked the deck that you could sit at and see the ocean/beach. The staff was very nice. The breakfast was very good. The firepit was a plus. The room was very outdated and old, musty smell and the air conditioner never really worked and was noisy. The price was expensive for the type of rooms. The location was really nice.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. A few guests reported unhelpful responses or inconsistent follow-through, and housekeeping is largely by request.

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Mary

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I love everyone on staff. And sweet They’re so nice to me . Been going there every month and I will always stay there . So clean , beautiful and peaceful … plus the beach is right there . See you soon ! ♥️

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Heather

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The beach view from the room was not unobstructed and barely visible. The location of the building was convenient however, the building was old and this was obvious and not worth the money they charged. The service was not good at all: they acted annoyed when we asked for more towels and to have the trash taken out on day 3 of a 5 day stay and we had asked for more TP and they never brought any so I had to go the front desk to get some. There is no housecleaning while you stay but you can ask but see above. The warm breakfast service was a nice touch but considering what we paid for the room and all the other things that lacked, it is not enough to want to go back. Also, they charge $19/day extra for parking which should be part of that ridiculous room charge.

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June

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Desk clerk was nice and helpful

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Kathleen

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this hotel! The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The property was close to everything, so it was in walking distance. We’re looking forward to our next visit already. ❤️

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Faniveer

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property manager seemed to be mean and tried to push us to follow some rules. We were sitting in the porch or common balcony and smoking at night time when no one was around specifically made sure to not disturb anyone and he suddenly came over and said thats a non smoking property which we did not realize and said sorry for that. But he was like pushing the chairs and taking the pillows we were sitting on and took the chairs and tried to re arrange and started repeating the same thing like it was in rules or something. Anyway, he could be more relaxed because its a vacation spot and people come there to be relaxed mood not to read every rule he has. Other than that bad experience. This property is close to beach Break fast is not bad Parking is not free, you need to find one on the street.

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Katherine

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Made reservations at last minute and was very impressed. The grounds were lovely, simple walk to beach, good food nearby, loved the fire pit in the evening, the bed was comfy, the staff over the top. I would definitely go back.

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Mychal

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, literally walk across the street to the beach. Staff was excellent. Definitely staying here again.

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Christina

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My second time staying here… the staff is consistently and exceptionally friendly and helpful. The location is perfect across from the Carlsbad Beach and Seawall walk. Comfortable and homey environment. The free breakfast is excellent and the view is outstanding!

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David

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best customer service we have seen at any hotel in our years of travel. Andrew at the front desk was polite, hospitable and overall a gem. Highly recommend this as a surf spot stay. Great location too.

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Norman

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Irene, the woman that prepared breakfast was wonderful. She’s very kind and helpful.

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Location

Directly across from Carlsbad State Beach and within easy walking distance to Carlsbad Village, restaurants, and shops, the location is a major draw. Some traffic noise reaches certain rooms.

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Sarah

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Right across from beach

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Patricia

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was in a perfect location, directly across the street from Carlsbad State Beach and 10 minute walk to the village. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Large rooms. Breakfast was fine. The usual hotel breakfast options. We had a great time at this hotel and Carlsbad. Will return.

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John

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Our stay was enjoyable. The staff was friendly and efficient. It doesn't hurt that the hotel is close enough to the beach that you can watch the sunset, and still close enough to Carlsbad village that you can walk to restaurants

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Cynthia A

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

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Diane

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Able to walk across the street to the beach!

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Leanne

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel and location. Everything is walkable. The beach access is across the street and they provided chairs, umbrellas, and towels.

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Kristen

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of this property is fantastic - right across the street from a paved ramp to the beach. We parked our car and left it for our entire stay since everything is walkable. Every evening before dinner we enjoyed a cocktail on the communal patio facing the beach. As other reviewers have stated, the staff could not be nicer or more helpful!

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LORRAINE

Nov 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

great location!! across from beach and less than block from village center. safe area. and clean hotel.

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Lori

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous location. Across from one of Carlsbad’s gorgeous beaches. Walkable to lots of dining and shopping and of course the beach! Pretty view on the second floor balcony and a great breakfast. Parking is a little hard and costly at $20 per night but overall, clean rooms, nice amenities, very nice

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Chris

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Central and walking distance to everything

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Dining

The hot breakfast receives frequent praise for variety and the dining room/deck with ocean views, though a few guests found it average or poor. Coffee options are appreciated.

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Brian

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was wonderful with an amazing ocean view. My room was clean an I would say larger than the average room. Enjoyed coffee on the balcony listening to the ocean. Enjoyed the beautiful beach sunsets right outside my door.

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Lisa

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was awesome with many options!

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Damara

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for local food and the beach. We enjoyed our stay, the staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was clean, and the breakfast provided a variety for our entire family.

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Jennifer

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The daily breakfast was great with so many options. Comfortable seating with an ocean view.

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Mindy

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in and parking was easy. Room was adequate and clean. Courtyard and views were lovely. Breakfast was wonderful, lots of options and amazing views in a comfortable dining room.

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Elise

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Right across from the beach. Best breakfast ever!

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Gerardus

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Location is prime Bedroom is spacious Bathroom is small Breakfast average for this price range

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Diana

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor quality breakfast food

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William

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

great hotel, beautiful views from upper deck, also fantastic includes breakfast.

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Jennifer

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Right across from the beach & walking distance to entire village 👍 Rooms are not fancy but comfortable and spacious. Daily, complimentary breakfast is well-stocked and has a large selection of things to choose from . Large balcony with chairs overlooking the ocean is a nice place to relax, as is the fire pit .

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1 $160	2 $169	3 $221	4 $211	5 $187	6 $293	7 $285
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15 $164	16 $154	17 $156	18 $156	19 $156	20 $252	21 $252
22 $207	23 $172	24 $171	25 $261	26 $354	27 $326	28 $285
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Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Fireplace

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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