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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Carlsbad

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Carlsbad

Carlsbad is a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. If you're planning a dive trip to this seaside destination, you'll want to make sure you stay at one of the best dive resorts or hotels. Our team has analyzed all of the hotels in Carlsbad, California based on key criteria, so we can help you find the perfect scuba diving accommodations for your needs. From luxury 5-star hotels to affordable options, we've put together the ideal list of places below. We'll share with you the hotels with the best amenities and give you all the information you need to decide which hotel is best for your scuba trip. Whether you're looking for a dedicated scuba hotel or a resort that offers both scuba diving and plenty of pampering to go with it, we'll help you find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. So, get ready to explore the underwater world nearby and book your stay at one of the top dive hotels in Carlsbad.

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

Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Carlsbad
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 2000 Faraday Ave, Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad has great rooms from $216 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.1 miles from the city center, scuba divers will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this terrific hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Hampton Inn Carlsbad North San Diego County

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hampton Inn Carlsbad North San Diego County which has nice rooms starting at $156. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2229 Palomar Airport Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.9 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 scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $197. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2223 Palomar Airport Road. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 4.9 miles from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Courtyard San Diego Carlsbad

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Carlsbad
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $140, Courtyard San Diego Carlsbad, at 5835 Owens Avenue provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 4.7 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Carlsbad
  • Beach
  • Pool
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10, and offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $216 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 6450 Carlsbad Blvd. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 2.9 miles from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby scuba diving hotels in San Diego.

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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$185

Travelers to Carlsbad, California will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $185. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Carlsbad.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $185


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