Find 3-Star Hotels in Carlsbad
A 3-star hotel in Carlsbad offers a comfortable stay with valuable amenities like a fitness center and on-site dining. It strikes a perfect balance of affordability and convenience for a pleasant trip. Look for properties with strong recent reviews to ensure a consistently good experience.
Trip.com Featured 3-Star Hotels in Carlsbad
1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites CARLSBAD BEACH by IHG
• Your stay includes Dry cleaning, Fax/copying service, and Convenience store/kiosk.
• A 8.2/10 rating based on 120 reviews.
• Steps from F45 Training Carlsbad Poinsettia (0.14 km).
• AU$150-AU$924 / night
2. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
• Featuring Fax/copying service, Conference room, and Business center.
• Guest Rated: 7.5/10 (124 Reviews)
• Just a 0.39 km walk from F45 Training Carlsbad Poinsettia.
• AU$139-AU$699 / night
3. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
• Featuring Dry cleaning, Fax/copying service, and VIP check-in service.
• A 9.3/10 rating based on 111 reviews.
• Steps from Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Gymnastics Center (0.4 km).
• Price range: AU$181-AU$639.
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Hotels in Carlsbad
Featured facilities: Pool, Business center, Gym
Very Good
123 reviews
8.2/10
1 night
From AU$159
99+
Amazing
100 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From AU$392
73
Hotels in Carlsbad
Featured facilities: Business center, Gym, Laundry service (on-site)
124 reviews
7.5/10
1 night
From AU$122
70
Hotels in Carlsbad
Featured facilities: Business center, Gym, Dry cleaning
Great
112 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From AU$173
82
Hotels in Carlsbad
Featured facilities: Pool, Business center, Gym
Very Good
104 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From AU$208
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Hotels in Carlsbad
Featured facilities: Business center, Gym, Parking
Great
101 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From AU$237
99+
Amazing
100 reviews
9.5/10
99+
Very Good
110 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From AU$208
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Great
103 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From AU$181
99+
Great
49 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
From AU$178
What Travelers Said About the Best Hotels in Carlsbad
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SpringHill Suites San Diego Carlsbad
9.4/10
Amazing
Posted on Aug 1, 2023
Guest User
very good hotel and close to the beach: room was very clean/ Breakfast was OK
Price per night from:AU$306
Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad
9.3/10
Great
Posted on Jul 23, 2025
Guest User
The hotel was very clean. The only issue is the bedrooms were a little small and there is no house keeping every day. So you will have to make up your bed and take out your own trash. House keeping on 2nd or 3rd day of stay so basically when you check out. Th e food was outstanding and they have many selections for all types of eaters. I just wished they had actual creamers not syrups. Either way I will be staying there again if going that route in our vacation again. Front desk are very nice and helpful. The pool was very clean and jacuzzi was very nice also. Over all a great hotel stay.
Price per night from:AU$253
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jun 20, 2025
Guest User
The concierge was nice and helpful. The hotel is very clean. I love how quiet this hotel was even though we came with kids and there are other families with kids. I do wish the staff in the kitchen area were nicer and more helpful though. They didn't give an announcement about closing the breakfast area off and just started pulling the curtain to close on people, which I thought was quite rude. Besides this, our trip was amazing and everyone else at the hotel were really nice.
Price per night from:AU$280
Staybridge Suites CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jan 15, 2020
XUThe hotel is relatively new, the room is quite big, you can cook by yourself, everyone knows the western breakfast, no one cleaned the room in time for the weekend, Meidi is too humane, hehe, good value for money, mainly because there are local friends. Is the main reason to live here
Price per night from:AU$206
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
8.8/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 14, 2018
LEIThe rooms are very large and clean. The pool is divided into adults and children. The children must go to the children's pool every day. There is a great beer house restaurant at the entrance of the hotel. You can solve the problem by visiting Legoland. Outlet is less than 5 minutes drive from the hotel, recommend the Grand Pacific Hotel to Legoland, walk no more than 10 minutes
Price per night from:AU$320
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
8.8/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 15, 2022
Raelynn Soto
The room was clean. Service was great and friendly. My family and I would stay anytime again!
Price per night from:AU$220
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel
7.8/10
Good
Posted on Mar 7, 2020
程This place is very suitable for bringing children. It is very close to Legoland and the outlet is opposite. The parking lot is very large, and travel around is also very convenient. It’s not far from the beach, but you have to drive. The breakfast is average. There is no good Chinese food around. You can get pizza at noon. At night, the three of us drove out for 20 minutes to eat.
Price per night from:AU$203
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
5.0/10
Posted on Mar 6, 2020
WENFACtrip's room picture clearly showed a double bed, and the result was a single double bed room...
Price per night from:AU$175
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best 3 star hotels in Carlsbad?
Whether you are travelling to Carlsbad for business or fun, Holiday Inn Express & Suites CARLSBAD BEACH by IHG (from AU$150) , Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea (from AU$139) and Holiday Inn CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG (from AU$157) are all preferred hotels.
What is the average cost of staying in 3 star hotels in Carlsbad?
For 3 star hotels in Carlsbad, the average cost on weekdays is AU$406, and the usual price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is AU$491.
Which 3 star hotels in Carlsbad provide swimming pools?
There are many 3 star hotels in Carlsbad with swimming pool. Holiday Inn Express & Suites CARLSBAD BEACH by IHG (from AU$150) , Holiday Inn CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG (from AU$157) and Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County (from AU$232) are very popular.
Which 3 star hotels in Carlsbad provide gym or fitness center?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites CARLSBAD BEACH by IHG (from AU$150), Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea (from AU$139) and Holiday Inn CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG (from AU$157) provide fitness facilities. Keep working out even while travelling!
What are the best 3 star hotels in Carlsbad with bars?
For 3 star hotels in Carlsbad with bars, Holiday Inn CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG (from AU$157) , Courtyard San Diego Carlsbad (from AU$194) and Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel (from AU$187) are very popular.
What are some of the best 3 star hotels in Carlsbad with breakfast?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites CARLSBAD BEACH by IHG (from AU$150), Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea (from AU$139) and Holiday Inn CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG (from AU$157) provide delicious breakfast. Start your day with refreshing food!
What are the best 3 star hotels in Carlsbad with luxury spa services?
Wanna soothe your muscles after long walk? Among 3 star hotels in Carlsbad, Holiday Inn CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG (from AU$157) and Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA (from AU$137) are very popular.
Which 3 star hotels in Carlsbad provide free wifi?
For many, stable internet connection is a must for travel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites CARLSBAD BEACH by IHG (from AU$150), Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea (from AU$139) and Holiday Inn CARLSBAD - SAN DIEGO by IHG (from AU$157) are popular hotels with free Wi-Fi.
What are some of the best deals for 3 star hotels in Carlsbad?
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Hotel Info for Tourists
| Highest price | AU$594 |
|---|---|
| Lowest price | AU$317 |
| Number of reviews | 2,618 |
| Total properties | 54 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | AU$406 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | AU$491 |
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