Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Julie
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Lovely ambience and great location”
+Location very close to beach and town; the room had a good kitchen area and a very comfortable bed with blackout blinds; the pool area and jacuzzi were lovely as were communal areas with fire pits to sit and have our breakfast, lunch and evening drinks.
−The breakfast was very basic: grab a drink, pastry and yoghurt from the fridge, but tea and coffee were available all day, and we had the kitchen so brought fruit and other bits to have for breakfast.
Kimberly George
United States · Couple · October 2026
+the property is always beautiful. The location to beach and restaurants is great. Rooms are comfortable and well thought out.
−We have stayed several times in the past and enjoyed the pool, hot tub, fore pits and grounds every time. This past time we were disappointed to see that there was trash, clothes, partial drinks and snack bags strewn around the pool area. The firepit area at night was a mess and the noise was loud and went well beyond 10:00 pm.
Nancy
United States · Group of friends · October 2026
“Rooms are nice but rules are not enforced so the nights were hard to get any peace and quiet”
+Location directly across from stairs to the beach. Rooms were large and clean. Property real beautiful in the inside area.
−That pre-teen and teenagers were hanging around and very noisy. Parents didn’t care as could as they were nowhere to be seen nearby. Rules were not enforced. Thursday and Friday nights they were making boisterous noise til 11pm. Should be a noise limit after a certain hour as there were families with young kids. I called front desk each night but no answer as it was after 10pm and supposedly was being transferred to security but kept getting hung up on. During the afternoons the same group of teenagers took over the pool area so that wasn’t enjoyable either. Just be loud and obnoxious. Due to beach erosion there wasn’t much beach to hang out at in the vicinity so would have liked to sunbathe around the pool.
Seyller
United States · Couple · October 2026
“Very nice”
Lillian
United States · Solo · October 2026
“The Best Place to Stay in Carlsbad Village”
+We loved it here! A spacious room, lovely grounds, fantastic staff, and one block to the beach. It really doesn't get any better. This hotel's location saved us a rental car; everything in Carlsbad Village is walkable.
−Only suggestion: a hair dryer in the room would have been nice. Everything else was above and beyond!
Janette
United States · Couple · September 2026
“A quaint stay. Maybe geared for younger people with kids but still quite enjoyable”
+The rooms are clean and ample. The grounds are beautiful and location was everything we needed. Our whole stay revolved around being in Carlsbad so we were able to walk to everything!!
−There was no blow dryer or microwave in the room. A huge "beetle" or roach got into our bathroom one night and i about flipped out having to kill it. :( I did not enjoy the mattress much. Very hard and very bouncy.
677shaunat
Family · August 2026
“Dream vacation”
+I researched a trip for three months and have looked at every hotel in the Sandiego area I kept coming back to this on and I’m so thankful I did. Compared to others, this is affordable. It’s steps from the beach, most important. The village is right there for shops and food. The room itself was clean and beautiful. The pool and hot tub was relaxing. The staff are extremely friendly. I didn’t notice much noise, but it was a weekday. If you are looking for a beach vacation vibe, Don’t hesitate for three months like I did. Do it!
alice
United States · Solo · August 2026
“Across from beach, walk to everything”
+great location, pretty grounds, not too crowded, comfortable bed, friendly front desk staff.
−Small details- it would be nice to have milk sold at the little store there or provided in the morning for coffee. No side tables at the pool so awkward with book/drink etc.
jimmT3052FB
Couple · August 2026
“Best experience yet”
+We have stayed at Ocean Palms Resort many times over the last 10 years, so in August we booked a 7 day stay. After our first night we inquired about an upgrade to a 2 bedroom ocean view room. Barry was a fantastic help with the upgraded room at a great rate. On day day 5 I had a medical emergency on the beach and spent 3 days in the Hospital, during this time we inquired with Barry about extending our stay for 5 more days, Barry worked it out to move us into another great room for the duration of our stay. Rugar and all the staff were so helpful and kind. This is the only place worth staying at in Carlsbad.
Robert
United Kingdom · Family · August 2026
+Fantastic holiday resort right on the beach. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Renting towels and surf boards for free was brilliant