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8.4

355 reviews

Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel

2725 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, 92009, California, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel, is a 3-star resort in Carlsbad, California, United States. Located at 2725 Palomar Airport Road, this property sits about 5.4mi from Carlsbad city center.

With 355 reviews, travelers can gauge the experience. Featured amenities include an on-site restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool (free), plus free WiFi, private parking, and a fitness center (free). Additional conveniences include meeting/banquet facilities, air conditioning, a bar, a terrace, and non-smoking rooms.

Minimum price starts from $127. Located in Carlsbad, California, United States.

After a day of coastal exploring, unwind at the outdoor heated pool, open seasonally for adults-only swims or a leisurely soak as the sun dips behind the cliffs. For dining, Stratus Restaurant & Bar serves American fare in a family-friendly setting, making meals easy and enjoyable without leaving the property.

Beyond leisure, a solid lineup of conveniences supports a smooth stay: meeting/banquet facilities for events, air conditioning for comfort, a bar for evening sips, a terrace for outdoor moments, and non-smoking rooms to suit every guest. On-site perks like private parking and free WiFi add extra ease to every trip.

For payment, the property operates cashless with accepted methods including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay. Cash is not accepted, but convenience and versatility ensure a hassle-free visit.

Closest airports

McClellan–Palomar Airport

1mi

San Diego International Airport

27.8mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

43.9mi

John Wayne Airport-Orange County

51.3mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Mini golf

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Elevator

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Multiple Beds Room

1 Double Bed

1 King Size Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

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Room Type Assigned at Check-In is 323 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities .

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Run of House, King/2 Queen

1 King Size Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

75 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Room Type Assigned at Check-In is 75 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus desk, satellite tv , cable tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and ironing set.

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Room

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Refrigerator

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Room - 2 Queen, Bathtub

2 Queen Size Beds

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Room

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Accessible Room

1 Double Bed

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Queen Size Bed

Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Accessible Queen Size Bed

Premium, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

x4

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x3

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Executive, King Size

1 King Size Bed

x4

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Deluxe, Accessible

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Accesible Deluxe

Guest reviews

8.4

355 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Cynthia

10

December 2024

The breakfast was really good, as was the setting for it. The location has direct (one long major street) access to the 5 freeway but is far enough removed to be quiet. The room darkening draperies are much appreciated. The front desk staff was very efficient and polite in confirming my reservation ( I had received an e-mail from Booking to contact the hotel in advance to confirm) which I had had to book close to arrival time. I was there several days and even used the well kept jacuzzi one night.

Nothing, I will come again.

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Christiana

10

April 2024

The breakfast was AMAZING!!! Christa was our server and she was absolutely phenomenal ahead was anticipating all of our needs and absolutely a pleasure! I had a meeting when I first got to the hotel and Luca meet me at the desk to make sure I had WiFi and a comfortable place to meet he was SUPER helpful with my room accommodations and even supported getting my family on the same floor which always works because we have little ones. Lastly Ricardo was AMAZING as our 2nd breakfast server he was helpful, pleasant and went over and above. We stay here everytime we are in Carlsbad and will continue to stay here and tell our family! Thank you so much!!!

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Arseneault

9.1

March 2025

The breakfast was very bad. The sausage and the potatoes were cold and hard. There were no forks and it was very confusing and no servers to answer questions. They acted like I was supposed to know what to do. So I sat down, got food and asked for a fork. A server told me to sit down and a server would bring me one. So I sat down at my table with my food in front of me and waited about 3-5 minutes until someone brought me a fork. By that time, my food was uneatable.

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Marcus

8.2

July 2023

The hotel is extremely nice and great for traveling with kids. There is a play area with games, golf, basketball court and a pool. They sell beach necessities in the lobby, which is added convenience. There is also a bar and restaurant named Stratus, which was pretty tasty. The hotel is directly across the street from other restaurants, so that was an added bonus. Target is also a mile away.

The breakfast waiter had an attitude as the guest arrived for breakfast with 40 minutes remaining. Her condescending tone and attitude were noticed by numerous guests, and my wife did not appreciate it at all. Not only was she rude to the guest but other staff as well that were trying to accommodate the guest. The one waitress was the only negative experience about the entire stay.

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Steven

9.1

July 2023

First off the entire staff was absolutely excellent! The room was wonderful. My children loved all the games. The restaurant was great best breakfast! Luke,Todd and another young lady (can't remember her name) made our stay so good.. We loved the vibe y'all got at this location.. I'll definitely be staying here again!

My only complaint was that there was way to many children in the Jacuzzi... They were treating it like a small pool and I noticed older guests including myself weren't really able to relax with all the children in the Jacuzzi. I honestly think that signs should be put up preventing anyone under 14 from being in the Jacuzzi. Also house keeping needs to pay closer attention to bringing out towels to the pool.

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Gilani

8.2

April 2025

the AC was leaking water. They sent engineering and the guy said it would be a big problem. We were only there for a night and when we came back from dinner they had changed our rooms in the system but never told us. so our wifi password wasnt working because of the virtual room change. This was all resolved.

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David

10

July 2024

Property was clean and in a secluded location. A block away from Bressi Ranch community and The Square shopping plaza. Perfect for quiet outdoor dinning and a brisk walk through the community. Poinsettia Community Park is a 4 mile drive, nice place for walking and picnicking and if you’re a pickleballer there are 6 courts open to the public.

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Adriana

10

May 2024

This Hotel was great, excellent service from the moment we arrived until we checked out. The staff at the restaurant were very helpful, polite, and friendly. Rooms super clean as well, I definitely will return.

There was nothing I did not like about this Hotel excellent location the only thing is that Google should update the location because it takes you somewhere else.

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Richard

10

November 2024

I did like a few things it was clean,in a good area,had a restaurant,elevators work fine,rooms are nice,they did have a refrigerator.

I didn't like that it took so long to get my deposit back they said next day but it took 4 days and I've stayed there 3 times,also my room was nice but no microwave.

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Sierra

9.1

March 2023

Location was a little far away from Legoland. Breakfast was good, not free like it said on Booking.com but hotel staff was kind enough to comp my son and my breakfast. Very cool that the children eat free with an adult meal regardless though.

Averaged out to $200/night for our stay which I thought was a little too high for the property being basically 20 minutes from a lot of stuff. But it was nice and I felt safe traveling as a young single mom with a young child.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Airports

McClellan–Palomar Airport

1mi

San Diego International Airport

27.8mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

43.9mi

John Wayne Airport-Orange County

51.3mi

Restaurants

Stratus Restaurant & Bar

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Mini golf

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Elevator

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

When you book a stay at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, parking is available at the Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel. The hotel offers free private on-site parking. No parking reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel cost?

Starting prices for Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel are around $127. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Standard Double or Twin Rooms with 1 Twin bed and 1 Double bed, King Rooms with disability access and King size beds, Twin Rooms with mobility access and 2 Twin beds, Queen Rooms with Two Queen beds and disability access, King Rooms with mobility and hearing accessibility, Two Queen Beds rooms with ADA tub, Executive King Rooms, and Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds and tub. All rooms are non-smoking. Most rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, while some rooms accommodate 4 adults and 3 children. The room size for all rooms is 323 sqft.

What activities does Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel offer?

Guests at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax in the hot tub/jacuzzi. Guests who enjoy golf can play a round on the hotel's golf course. For a fun and family-friendly activity, guests can play mini-golf.

There is also a fitness center available for guests who want to stay active during their stay.

In terms of dining options, guests can visit Stratus Restaurant & Bar, which offers American cuisine and has a family-friendly ambiance.

For outdoor activities, guests can rent bicycles to explore the area or gather around the outdoor fireplace. There are also BBQ facilities available for guests who want to enjoy a cookout.

Board games and puzzles are provided for guests who want to relax and have some indoor fun.

Overall, guests have plenty of options to enjoy their time at the hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel feature a pool area?

The hotel has an outdoor pool available all year round.

Are there restaurants located within Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, the Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego has a restaurant on site called Stratus Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant offers American cuisine and is family friendly in terms of ambiance.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel. However, the hotel accepts a variety of credit cards including American Express, Visa, Discover, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay.