Carlsbad Oceanfront Hotels

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1. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
2. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa
3. Grand Pacific Palisades Resort

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Carlsbad
Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 03, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

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Located around a 5-minute drive from The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, the perfect Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach includes 161 rooms. Offering a snack bar, the 4-star inn also has an outdoor pool area beckoning guests to dive in.

This Carlsbad property has an ideal setting a 5-minute ride from Sea Life Aquarium. Poinsettia Park is 10 minutes away by car, while South Carlsbad State Park Campground is close to the comfortable hotel.

The accommodation is also a few minutes' drive from Diego Zoo Safari Park. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach stands 3.2 km from North Coast Calvary Chapel, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

All of the non-smoking rooms are complete with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-fridge-bar and a coffee machine, and some of them include a patio and a dining place. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Enjoy views of the ocean, while staying at this Carlsbad hotel.

A swimming pool and a sun deck can be booked at this Carlsbad property at an extra charge. The smoke-free Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach also includes a fitness centre, a gym and a golf course. There is a meeting room and a business centre available for corporate travellers.

Address: 6450 Carlsbad Boulevard

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa

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With a location merely a 9-minute stroll from South Carlsbad State Beach, the 4-star Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa provides 24-hour front desk assistance and late check-out. Located in a financial area and nearly a 25-minute walk from spiritual landmarks like North Coast Calvary Chapel, the smoke-free resort features 215 rooms plus an outdoor pool.

Situated a 15-minute ride from the 18-hole Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, the business accommodation is 5 minutes by car from Poinsettia Park. The oceanfront Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa offers proximity to such natural sights as South Ponto Beach (1.6 km) and the White Grandview Surf Sandy Beach (2.4 km).

The luxury property is also a stroll from the Pacific Ocean. You can easily find Sea Life Aquarium at a distance of 3.1 km from Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa.

The spacious rooms in this Carlsbad property have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with climate control. They are fitted with couch beds, lockers. The private bathrooms are appointed with hair dryers and bathrobes. Guests can also enjoy views of the ocean.

Leisure options include a gym, yoga classes, and a garden along with chargeable facilities like a swimming pool and a sun deck. At the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a fitness centre. At the Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa you can enjoy water sports activities and cycling. A wellness area is sure to make for an excellent stay. Business travellers are welcome to use meeting rooms and a business centre offered on site.

Address: 1 Ponto Road

Grand Pacific Palisades Resort

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Situated 10 minutes by car from the protected Carlsbad State Beach, Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Carlsbad offers a conference room with a range of business amenities. Located nearly a 5-minute ride from the unique Museum of Making Music and just a short stroll from The Flower Fields, the 3-star resort features a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a golf course.

Take advantage of this Mediterranean-style property's superb location near a business district. Plus the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Carlsbad is 10 minutes' drive from the 7.7 - acre Pine Avenue Park.

The accommodation is also a walk from the Pacific Ocean. A family vacation to Carlsbad will become more exciting if you visit Sea Life Aquarium lying not too far from Grand Pacific Palisades Resort.

There are 90 spacious rooms at the accommodation, some of them have a fireplace, and modern facilities such as a TV. They are furnished with spacious decor. A hot tub and a sauna, along with such comforts as a hairdryer, are also provided. Guests will enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean from their rooms.

At the accommodation sun loungers and a community pool are available for an extra charge. A swimming pool as well as a fitness area highlight the family Grand Pacific Palisades Resort. Windsurfing and snorkelling are offered to the guests. The Grand Pacific Palisades Resort also features banquet facilities and a photocopy machine for those arriving on business.

Address: 5805 Armada Drive