The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Name: The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Address: 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, California, United States of America, Carlsbad, California, US
Price range: US$225–US$735 per night
Rating: 8.1

US$256

/ night

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US$256

/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa average US$226 in the cheapest month (December) and US$390 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$229
February	US$249
March	US$327
April	US$326
May	US$328
June	US$337
July	US$390
August	US$343
September	US$256
October	US$307
November	US$243
December	US$226

Most expensive: July (~US$390)

Cheapest: December (~US$226)

About this property

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstan...

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Location

5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, California, United States of America

The Crossings at Carlsbad (0.4 Miles)

GIA Museum (0.7 Miles)

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (0.8 Miles)

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium (1 Miles)

LEGOLAND® California (1 Miles)

Flower Fields of Carlsbad (1.4 Miles)

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Room options

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony)

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Balcony)

Room details

2 Extra-Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Room details

2 Extra-Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Room details

2 Extra-Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

600 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Separate Living Room

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Separate Living Room

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 4

600 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Separate Living Room

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Room details

2 Extra-Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony)

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 3

436 ft²

Balcony

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Guest reviews

8.1

Very good

Based on 764 verified reviews

What guests think

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At The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, travellers praise the easy access to LEGOLAND and family-friendly amenities like the pool and shuttle, but note recurring long or disorganized check-in, understaffing, and noticeable add-on fees for parking and the resort.

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Many reviews mention clean rooms and comfortable beds, though several report lapses in housekeeping, dated elements, or maintenance issues such as malfunctioning elevators and spa-area cleanliness. Room comfort is generally good for families, but noise from hallways or adjacent rooms is common, and some found rooms dated, with small balconies, older TVs or slow premium internet, and occasional low water pressure. Expect a convenient, family-oriented stay with trade-offs in service consistency and extra costs.

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Facilities

Pool, fire pits and family-friendly spaces are widely appreciated. Downsides include high parking/resort fees and occasional maintenance issues (elevator service, spa-area cleanliness).

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Zeina

4 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Nice resort, with a pool, a hot tub, nice big reception, a Starbucks.

Kaleb

5 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night

Only had a one night reservation. Staff was very professional. Only downsides I could find were on cleanliness and cost. My room had multiple hairs on the bathroom floor and bath robe. The $43 valet charge seemed excessive when the normal parking wasn’t far. Wouldn’t do valet again looking back.

Sabrina

7 Jan 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Very good overall. But, this property has quite a few fees that aren’t included in the price to book. Parking & resort fees add up. I would say that each day I had fees of approximately $75 that were separate from the booking rate, just so you know.

Hedwick

30 Jun 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Cleanliness, easy access to Legoland, comfortable rooms and clean pool.

william

30 Dec 2023

Stayed 3 nights

The room was large, the bed comfy, but the room wouldn’t heat up property. The $35 per day for self parking outside seems high and was’nt clearly shown on the website.

Kathleen

23 Jun 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful rooms and pool and fire pit area. Lots of babies and toddlers in hot tub which seems like a health risk to me. Music by pool was a bit loud and continuous till late. Overall a fantastic place!

Claudia

15 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, like 5 min from Legoland, amazing customer service. Yummy restaurant there also. Pool is open 24hrs.!!

Sommai

23 Jul 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Unfortunately a disappointing experience at this Westin property- yellowjackets (dead) accumulated around the spa, as well as used bandaids carelessly left by staff for 2 days. In a post-Covid world, it was disgusting and unacceptable for a Westin property. Shoutout to the excellent housekeeping staff and gold-standard morning barista!

Mario

19 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Best stay I’ve had with my kids by far! Private walk to Legoland was the best, and really enjoyed the pool and service. Staff was courteous and amazing!

John

30 Jul 2025

Stayed 12 nights

Everything including staff was first rate. Only complaint is that elevator in Building 1 desperately needs to be serviced.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and public areas clean, but multiple reviews cite housekeeping lapses and missed service, plus isolated hygiene concerns around the spa area.

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Michael

5 Sept 2023

Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and comfortable

Sangthip

9 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights

We had 3 nights at Westin hotel in Carlsbad. The room is very nice and clean.

Dina

24 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night

Well maintained and clean. Our room was very nice with a super comfy bed.

ANGIE

7 Jan 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Plan to pay another $100 per night for resort fee ($35) and parking ($43) plus taxes on top of your room rate. This hotel needs serious overhaul remodeling from bathtub is old and moldy to toilet paper holder is not even functional. Room decor is mix-matched and outdated. I asked for a bowl and some silverware on one evening. The room service person brought me a cup! He said I needed to go back down to front desk and asked for bowls as he doesn't have one... I don't know why a Westin hotel can't provide a bowl and some silverwares to their customer??? Will not stay here again. What a rip off and terrible customer service.

Brenda

20 Oct 2024

Stayed 3 nights

They provide a secret entrance card to legoland, so it’s much quicker than driving and very close to legoland and all you have to do is walk through a special path they have. Gave an overall rating of 3 in cleanliness because they made us wait 30 minutes past our check-in time due to the room not being ready, was told they were waiting on a supervisor to check the room was clean and ready. When we finally got our room, there was dust on the nightstand, so not sure how thoroughly they check the rooms. Staff was great, the man gave us a voucher for a free breakfast for the inconvenience. But overall, great location and beautiful resort.

Mojdeh

9 Oct 2023

Stayed 3 nights

We asked for someone to come in and set up the sofa bed, no one showed up. During our 3 night stay, no one came in to make the beds or change the sheets.

Karina

3 Apr 2023

Stayed 1 night

It's super close to Legoland and they provide a back entrance pass. The pool was clean and my kid enjoyed it not being crowded. Most of all, suuuuuuper clean.

JAIME

10 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights

beautiful property unfortunately lacking in housekeeping, and it was very cold during our stay and the heater/air conditioning unit did not work in either one of the rooms we booked. Our suite was not serviced until we called for clean towels. Only exceptional service was from the valet and Bellman Highly recommend Check bill before leaving!

Kimberly

24 Feb 2024

Stayed 3 nights

I absolutely love this property all around! I was a little disappointed this last visit when the sheets were clearly visible and dirty from some food being spilled and the housekeeper used the same bedding to remake the bed. I was under the assumption these would have been changed with clean sheets. Other that that, this place is amazing!

Ken

29 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Very happy that they confirmed my Hotels.com reservation.

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Rooms

Beds are comfortable and suites work well for families. However, several guests noted noise from hallways or adjoining rooms, some dated furnishings or small balconies, older TVs/slow internet, and occasional low water pressure.

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raymond

3 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night

View of resort lobby from 3rd floor did not meet my expectations. Sunrise, sunset, city of Carlsbad and Pacific ocean not visible from balcony of room 1343.

Tamae

19 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property. Suite was exactly what we wanted when traveling with kids, space for everyone

Angel

21 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Property is nice but rooms seem a little dated . Short walk to Lego Land . Biggest issues were rust stain in shower, elevator seems like it will break soon . Walls are so thin the neighbors liked to have full conversations in the hall at 1030 at night while sleeping . Was expecting a bigger room and nicer accommodations for the price per night they charge . Staff was great and so was the breakfast .

Angie

14 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

They put us on the first floor by the elevator. We didn’t get any sleep bc you could hear every conversation that was taking place in the hallway and every door opening/closing. The room had low pressure water, so the shower experience was bad!! Never staying here again.

Jane

23 May 2023

Stayed 2 nights

It was a short stay, the room was quite spacious but there needed to be maybe one more chair or something. The upholstered chair at the desk was too low to properly use my laptop and there was no other option. The arm chair could have used a foot stool, otherwise all the amenities were great.

Gregory

23 Sept 2023

Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, there is only one chair in the room. There used to be a chaise lounge, but no longer. There is also no bench to lay suitcase to unpack. It’s nice to have seating for two without having to sit on the bed. Furniture arrangement is poor for such a nice hotel.

Avalon

11 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night

Excellent restaurant. I was surprised that was no safe in the room.

Barbara

3 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Long wait to check-in. Had room on first floor which was noisy. Bed was horrible - mattress was worn out and hard. Noisy people in the room above us as well. Upon checkout we were given a credit for parking as compensation.

Chris

26 Jul 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Great beds. Love that it’s one of the few with two king beds in a room.

Icer

29 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night

Expensive and mediocre. Premium internet was 8mbit. Televisions were 720p from the early 2000s. Clocks weren’t even updated for DST.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. At the same time, many report long or disorganized check-in, understaffing, unreturned calls, slow restaurant service, and occasional billing or room-assignment problems.

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Amita Kumar

24 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night

The bellman/ valet is completely useless. They didn’t even acknowledge that we arrived and when we asked for a luggage rack, he said no! Then when we asked for his help, he came and dropped a luggage rack to us . Wow… Once we complained, they were ready to smile and acknowledge us. Sad. We won’t be staying here again.

Juan

17 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

The experience started bad.It took 30-45mins yo check in, fue to system being down? Too many fogs barking throu

Adriana

22 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great customer service. They allowed us to check-in early, room service was yummy, and the complimentary gelato was a bonus. Will definitely stay here again.

Megan

11 Sept 2024

Stayed 5 nights

Amazing staff!

Charlotte

25 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night

Waited a long time to check in. Person at desk was not friendly

Courtney

18 Jul 2023

Stayed 2 nights

This property is clean and close to legoland and the sheraton which has a kid friendly pool. It needs another restaurant or dining option though. Only one restaurant for the entire hotel isnt enough. The Westin is also incredibly short staffed. Expect very long wait times for check in, service at the bar or restaurant and room service. They have 2 employees for the entire lobby and restaurant. Its insane.

ERIC

21 Aug 2023

Stayed 3 nights

The property was good but the service was very much lacking. Called quite a few times to the front desk but no one answers the phone. I was really surprised. I asked for extra pillows and nothing came after an hour. I called a few more times and no one came. I also called in the morning to check out and no one answered the phone.

Amber

14 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights

They charged me again for the rooms and it’s impossible to get anyone on the phone to discuss it

Beverly

23 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Looks like they did not have enough staff ..

Alexiz

7 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

We got to the property early and spoke to the front desk. They took my information, signed paperwork and put my credit card on file. The lady at the front desk said they would call me when the room was available. It was 4pm and still no call. We drove back to the property, and the woman said they didnt check us in. She said somehow are check in paperwork wasnt registered.

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Location

Highly convenient for LEGOLAND, with a private entrance and shuttle mentioned in several reviews; also near outlets, beach and golf. A few found outside dining less walkable and some noted noise from nearby operations at night.

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Lesley

5 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night

wonderful stay; walked to legoland

Ana

26 Jun 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Walking distance to Legoland was convenient.

Kristina Mikaela

5 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night

We always stay at this property when we go to legoland. Love the private entrance.

Celia

3 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our 2 nights stay at Westin. Free shuttle to the beach and Legoland, shortcut private entrance to the Legoland, and friendly staff. Restaurants in the resorts are great as well.

Theo

12 Apr 2023

Stayed 2 nights

I love this hotel and come back year after year however for this trip unfortunately the 2-3 leaf blowers cleaning up Legoland (I assume) was blowing from 7 pm to midnight every night. So loud and irritating. You can’t keep your slider open or enjoy the patio let alone sleep! Disappointing !

Qinghua

10 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for the Legoland trip and nice place

Renita

3 Jul 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Great location for Legoland family vacation.

Heather

2 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night

The Carlsbad Westin is in a beautiful location. It has a gorgeous pool area to relax by during the day and is quiet and peaceful for those that are not traveling with children.

Elizabeth May

14 Aug 2023

Stayed 4 nights

Super family friendly and convenient for Legoland. Good was pricey, but whatcha gonna do? :)

perla

26 Mar 2023

Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very nice clean. Located very close to shopping outlets, beach and Legoland

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Dining

Guests often enjoyed the on-site restaurant, breakfast, and room service. Critiques include limited dining options for longer stays and slow or uneven service at times.

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David

24 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The staff and room was excellent. They food at the restaurant was amazing. So glad we booked

Kishan Kumar

14 Mar 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Location to legoland was perfect. Great shuttle service within 5 miles distance. Only issue, not a great food selection menu for long stays if dinning at the sheraton/westin every night.

Celia

3 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our 2 nights stay at Westin. Free shuttle to the beach and Legoland, shortcut private entrance to the Legoland, and friendly staff. Restaurants in the resorts are great as well.

Cung

13 May 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The buffet at 20/20 was amazing.

Courtney

18 Jul 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Claudia

15 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, like 5 min from Legoland, amazing customer service. Yummy restaurant there also. Pool is open 24hrs.!!

david

3 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nice pool and lunch was tasty although service was slow.

Avalon

11 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night

Excellent restaurant. I was surprised that was no safe in the room.

Jeremy

13 Mar 2024

Stayed 4 nights

There were very few options to eat.

Charity

3 Sept 2023

Stayed 1 night

Not worth the price. Poor options for a late breakfast. Checkout very slow and tv checkout did not work.

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Ronni

1 Aug 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Liked the sister properties more than the Westin, their gaming area was a bit unkept and missing items, day bed were dirty. Staff was friendly and room was clean, Julian was very nice and so was the valet Noah! Loved the pools and the area.loved Summer at Twenty but as usual in hotel restaurants are outrageously priced.

Shaun

28 Jul 2026

Stayed 2 nights

For the amount of money my room was dated. The screen door to the balcony was broken and didn’t open. The remote for the tv was coming apart and it took 3 calls and 45 minutes to get another remote. They charged us for self parking when we valeted our whole stay. The manager was a jerk to talk to and talked down to my wife when she called down about late check out. French fries where good and the servers that brought room service in the morning and evening where amazing and helpful and are waisted at Westin and should be working the Ritz Carlton. The Bed had a huge dip in the middle and I think that’s about it. The French fries were amazing. Don’t stay here make the drive down to Lowe’s Coronado instead.

Philip

18 Jun 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Love the Rooms, Beds and Area. Very Clean and comfortable! Family Friendly! Free Champagne upon arrival. Nice Beds and Hotel Staff!

Hector

2 Jun 2026

Stayed 1 night

I just feel that they are understaffed, otherwise it’s good.

Alejandro

31 May 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Staff members are very courteous and willing to assist you, very kind and professional too.

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Check-in from 16:00

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FAQs about The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 35 per night, and valet parking is offered for USD 40 per night. Reservations are not required for parking.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available, but specific details regarding the type and cost are not provided. Guests can enjoy dining at one of the hotel's four restaurants or opt for room service during limited hours.

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

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Shuttle services are available as part of the resort fee, which includes access to various amenities. Guests can arrange transfers by contacting the property directly.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Carlsbad Ranch, within a 5-minute drive of LEGOLAND California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. It is approximately 3.5 miles from Carlsbad State Beach and 6.9 miles from Oceanside Beach. Public transport options are not specified.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor heated pool, which is accessible from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Seasonal availability may apply.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the property. Specific details regarding the minimum age for free stays are not provided.

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Prices for upcoming dates

September 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $309	16 $336	17	18 $299	19 $358
20 $251	21 $272	22 $259	23 $735	24	25 $277	26 $328
27 $260	28 $277	29 $491	30 $637

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An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Self parking fee: USD 35 per night
Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $287	2 $358	3 $334
4 $264	5 $332	6 $478	7 $389	8 $513	9	10 $562
11 $252	12 $318	13 $477	14 $496	15 $272	16 $338	17 $338
18 $245	19 $253	20	21	22 $282	23 $319	24 $338
25 $345	26 $369	27 $409	28 $259	29 $225	30 $262	31 $308