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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Carlsbad

Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Carlsbad, California? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Carlsbad for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Carlsbad over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Carlsbad at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

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

West Inn & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Carlsbad
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Spa
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Located at 4970 Avenida Encinas, West Inn & Suites has great rooms from $211 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, room service, room service, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and child care at this convenient hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
  • Golf
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  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club

5-star Resort with prices starting at $550 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Carlsbad
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club which has nice rooms starting at $550. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7100 Aviara Resort Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.5 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Grand Pacific Palisades

3-star Resort with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Carlsbad
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Grand Pacific Palisades to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $259. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5805 Armada Drive. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.1 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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With terrific rooms from $209, Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad, at 2000 Faraday Avenue provides an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 4.1 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

5-star Resort with prices starting at $631 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Carlsbad
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $631 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 7210 Blue Heron Place. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just 5.6 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $306 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad is 7.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $306, and it's located at 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. We also love the a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 6.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $285 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $285. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5480 Grand Pacific Drive. Only 3 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this fun hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Carlsbad
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $270 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Ponto Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.6 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Carlsbad
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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Located at 2223 Palomar Airport Road, Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County has great rooms from $189 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and parking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and laundry facilities which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 5 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Carlsbad
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection which has nice rooms starting at $299. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5420 Grand Pacific Drive. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a bar, parking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 3 miles from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
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Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Los Angeles, San Diego, Anaheim, Tijuana, and Palm Springs.

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How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$280

Travelers to Carlsbad, California will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 21 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $280. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Carlsbad.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $591
  • 4-star hotels: $264
  • 3-star hotels: $240


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