Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad

Reviews

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  Annika Irmscher

  Oct 25, 2025
  5.0
  The hotel is a bit older, but clean, friendly staff, nice amenities, and a location that can’t be beat. We stayed in the king suite with our toddler and could put her down early in the bedroom. In the morning, got beach chairs and toys and a walk across the street to the beach. Beach wasn’t crowded, wasn’t a huge walk to the water. Will be staying here again.
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  Monique Quiros

  Oct 20, 2025
  4.0
  Almost perfect stay! The Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge in Carlsbad exceeded expectations in so many ways: the breakfast was great, customer service was warm and attentive, and the location couldn’t be better. It’s close to everything yet just far enough to feel peaceful and quiet. I especially loved the fire pit area and the ocean view, which made mornings and evenings feel extra special. The only downsides were the super tight parking spaces…definitely manageable, just a bit tricky if you have a larger vehicle and it wasn’t complementary like advertised. Overall, an amazing spot for a relaxing getaway. I’d absolutely stay here again! 🌊🔥
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  Lexy Haynes

  Oct 14, 2025
  5.0
  Lovely hotel! Very cool, southern california vibes, right across the street from the beach, and walking distance from all the restaurants and shopping of downtown Carlsbad. We loved watching & listening to the ocean from the upper patio deck, and really enjoyed the gas fireplace in the room. That was such a unique touch and so enjoyable! I liked being able to walk to the restaurants downtown without being RIGHT in the middle of the all the noise. It was a perfect location. Good breakfast included hot foods. Nice staff were gracious & helpful. The manager Andrew helped us out with our questions and gave us some great recommendations for where to eat & what to do. We were here for a two-day couple's trip and definitely want to come back longer for a family vacation.
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  Andrew Mishler

  Oct 11, 2025
  2.0
  We booked a king suite based off the photos on the website. Don't be mislead They are not accurate Its realistically a motel 6 with a kitchenette. Old building and the bathroom didn't even have a ceiling fan, tiny old style shower . They charge $20 a day for parking on their property. Even though im paying almost a grand for 2 nights. The customer service is mediocre from thr staff. The only views of the ocean is if you walk to the front of the hotel. Our bedroom had a view of an alley. Save your $ go stay at a better hotel. Especially if your spending this kind of money.
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  Rod Sanchez

  Oct 6, 2025
  5.0
  I'm torn between leaving a review or not. I don't want this amazing place to be overrun and become so crowded it's hard to get a room. However, Andrew and the rest of the staff at this BW deserve the highest praise. Everyone was amazing and super kind. They offered to loan us boogie boards, umbrellas, and chairs for the beach. This hotel is just in a prime location in general. It'll take you longer to wait for the cross walk to cross the street than it will to walk to the beach. Nearly everything worth visiting is a short walk away. There is a killer fish and chips spot right across the street and several delicious spots to eat nearby. (The Trap Shack and The Strawberry Shack come immediately to mind. It's strange that they're both shacks though... Huh) A train runs daily with stops to local areas and is really cheap. It's about 45 minutes and only 10 bucks a person to make it to San Diego. And the station is within walking distance to the hotel, about 10 min. LEGO land is only a 10 min drive away and the flower fields by GIA World Campus are in bloom in spring/summer typically. If you're looking for a place to stay this is it. There's other hotels nearby but this one takes the cake for it's location and friendly staff alone.