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Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,068 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View

Where to stay in City Center

Find the best City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

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South Beach

If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

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Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Top City Center Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

8/10 Good

"A"

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

8/10 Good

"Fun family place to stay. We stayed in a two bedroom suit that overlooked the golf course and grape vines. Pools were clean and busy, even on a Monday. They had a farmers market going on and daily activities that kept you busy. We went for a wedding so didn't use the pools but one day. Definitely don't take advantage of the time Share tour, which entices you with two California Disney tickets and 100.00 Visa card. I went to sit through it just because my kids and hubby were still packing and they wouldn't give me anything for staying to listen to them . Not one gift. Waste of time. But I did enjoy the resort, golf, and pools."

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Omni. We are a family with two children 13 and 11 years old. We very much enjoyed the room that we got with a king-size bed and a pullout which worked well for our two children. The staff was incredibly kind everywhere we went. The dining options were plentiful and the ride to nearby village and beaches was convenient. The resort is large and does require a little bit of walking to, and from the centralized dining areas and various pools throughout the property. The family pools (complex of three) is filled with toddlers and their parents. The noise level is very high and unless you have a toddler in to not at all pleasant to swim in. Three other pools that are for general use are much nicer and quieter - those several families with small children and their large Floaties - who want to avoid the loud family pool dominate these areas as well. Again, nothing in comparison to the family pool but not as quiet as a family with teenagers would like. Finally there is a 21+ pool, which we did not see as our kids are still that age where we want to be nearby when they are swimming. The food is fairly priced and there are lots of options. The marketplace allows you to choose things like pastries, espresso drinks, bagels, sandwiches etc. The bar is nice and we enjoyed watching the World Cup. The carts that transport guests throughout the resort sometimes require a wait - best to call ahead. But it all works. We loved our stay!"

Frequently asked questions

What is City Center like?

Travellers to the City Center neighbourhood in Carlsbad will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for City Center travel tips? Make sure that you visit The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in City Center?

Based on our traveller data, Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in City Center. This hotel is steps from Flower Fields of Carlsbad, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad.

How many hotels are there in City Center?

Expedia has 8 City Center hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Carlsbad area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in City Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in City Center.

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of City Center with a visit to Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Skatepark. The Crossings at Carlsbad and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. LEGOLAND® California, The Landings and K1 Speed are just a few of the places to visit in and around City Center. When you're sightseeing in Carlsbad, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth a stop.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

West Inn & Suites

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Best Western Escondido Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Lakehouse Resort

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

La Jolla Shores Hotel

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

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Where to stay in City Center

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

South Beach

Olde Carlsbad

Aviara

Top City Center Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

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