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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Carlsbad

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Carlsbad

Are you looking for the most family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad? We've analyzed all of the best kid-friendly hotels in Carlsbad to find the absolute best based on guest ratings, cost, family-friendly amenities, nearby activities, location and more. Below, you'll find our picks for the top family places to stay. These hotels are even great for larger families, a family of 5, or a family of 4, too. When traveling with children, you'll probably be looking for kid-friendly amenities such as swimming pools, kitchens, extra space, games, and other family-oriented activities. Many of these family hotels and resorts in Carlsbad offer these great features. If you're wondering where to stay with kids, all of these hotels are recommended for families with children. So, let's get started planning your next family-friendly getaway to Carlsbad, California with one of these terrific hotels.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara

5-star Resort with prices starting at $554 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Carlsbad
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 7210 Blue Heron Place, Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara has great rooms from $554 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, parking, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.6 miles from the city center, families will especially love rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this family-friendly hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Kid-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
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Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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A great place to stay is Carlsbad Seapointe Resort which has nice rooms starting at $230. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 6400 Surfside Lane. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.6 miles from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Kid-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Carlsbad
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $195. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1594 MarBrisa Circle. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a game room, a child pool, and a pool table which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 2.9 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Kid-friendly
  • Microwave
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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $310 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $310, Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, at 3075 Carlsbad Blvd provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Table tennis
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Ocean Palms Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $296 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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Ocean Palms Beach Resort has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $296 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2950 Ocean Street. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, mini-golf, and laundry facilities, which is nice for families. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Also, take a look at the Family-Friendly hotels in nearby destinations: San Diego, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, and Tijuana.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Carlsbad, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Carlsbad, Best Luxury Hotels in Carlsbad, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Carlsbad, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Carlsbad, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Carlsbad, Best Hotels for One Week in Carlsbad, Best Hotels for One Night in Carlsbad, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Carlsbad, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Carlsbad.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$317

Travelers to Carlsbad, California will have a large number of terrific family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of family-friendly hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $317. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Carlsbad.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $554
  • 3-star hotels: $258


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