We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Carlsbad, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Charming. Highly elegant. Great value. Located 9.7 km away from LEGOLAND California, Park Hyatt Aviara is situated on Batiquitos Lagoon and boasts 5 restaurants, a 3,200 square foot swimming pool, 20 spa treatment rooms, and an indoor coed solarium lounge. All guest rooms include a minibar. Guest slippers and bathrobes, a living and seating area, a work desk and a relaxing soaking tub are offered in all of the air-conditioned rooms. Guests of Aviara Park Hyatt can choose between 5 different dining options including Ponto Lago restaurant. California cuisine and specialty cocktails are available. An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer is featured at this resort. A playground and child watching services are offered at Aviara Hyatt. Guests have access to 4 hard and 2 clay tennis courts and a games room with a billiards table. For convenience, car hire and ticket services are offered, along with a 24-hour reception. 4 level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are available. Local beaches are 4.8 km away from this hotel. Carlsbad Premium Outlets are 11 minutes’ drive away. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 35.4 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CHARMING AND ELEGANT luxury hotels in Carlsbad.
Delightful property. Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. This Carlsbad resort offers accommodation with fully-equipped kitchens and kitchenettes. Two outdoor swimming pools, restaurants and a health spa are located on site. LEGOLAND California is 6.4 km away. A spacious seating area with cable TV and DVD player is featured in each air-conditioned guest room and suite at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. Villas at the property include a wine rack, a breakfast bar, a gas fireplace and a washer and tumble dryer. Located on-site and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Seasons Restaurant specializes in farm-to-table cuisine featuring local ingredients. For poolside dining, Palmera and Summits Grill offer lunch menus and cocktails. Driftwood Spa provides detoxifying treatments and a specialty full body polish. Two modern fitness centres with steam rooms are also provided for guest use. 24-hour concierge services are provided to guests of Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. Carlsbad State Beach is 8 minutes’ drive away from this resort. Carlsbad Flower Fields are 10 minutes’ drive away from Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. San Diego International Airport is 50 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This is likely one of the most beautiful, unique and authentic resorts in Carlsbad! AMAZING.
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering two 18-hole championship golf courses, a full-service luxury spa and eight sparkling pools, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad is nestled on 400 acres in North San Diego County. Carlsbad Premium Outlets are less than 15 minutes’ drive away. The world class accommodations at Omni La Costa include luxurious bedding, a coffee machine with premium coffee, a marble bath and a small refrigerator. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad features 17 tennis courts and a 9,100 sq. foot state-of-the-art fitness center. Guests can relax with a massage in the spa. Children can enjoy two 100 foot water slides, while adults can enjoy the adults-only Edge Pool. The on-site shops feature designer brands. Located on-site, Bob's Steak & Chop House is a traditional American prime steak house, offering a combination of simple elegance, lively atmosphere, drinks, fine wines, and large cuts of the finest prime steaks, chops and seafood. VUE serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and Mediterranean shared plates at Bar Traza. Marketplace offers an assortment of grab-and-go food, sweet treats, ice cream, stance coffee and gifts. Batiquitos Lagoon is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad.Show full description
Great location.Opened August 2022. Situated in Carlsbad, 500 metres from Tamarack State Beach, Pelican Cove Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. At Pelican Cove Inn rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Carlsbad State Beach is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Torrey Pines State Reserve is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 10 km from Pelican Cove Inn.Show full description
Hip. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Located in Carlsbad, LEGOLAND California Resort offers over 60 rides and shows. This theme park for families with children between the ages of 2 to 12 is home to SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park. The Carlsbad Flower Fields are 3.2 km away. Guests of the LEGOLAND Hotel can choose a fully themed Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure room, while guests of the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel can stay in a Knights and Dragons Deluxe themed room. An outdoor pool, 24-hour front desk and a fitness centre are featured at LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Castle Hotel. Carlsbad Village is 15 minutes’ drive away from LEGOLAND California Resort. San Diego International Airport is 45 km from the resort.Show full description
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Carlsbad. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features an ATM, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. Rooms are fitted with air conditioning, and some rooms at the hotel have a balcony. The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa offers a terrace. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and car hire is available. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 36 km from the accommodation, while Torrey Pines State Reserve is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 13 km from The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.Show full description
Trendy. Comfortable beds. Great views. Popular among women. Situated in Carlsbad, 2.4 km from South State Beach, The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection By Hilton features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a sauna and an ATM. Rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at the hotel have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection By Hilton offers a sun terrace. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. Torrey Pines State Reserve is 28 km from The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, while San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 4 km from the hotel.Show full description
Resort. Situated next to the Pacific Ocean, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa boasts an outdoor pool and an elevated spa area, an on-site bar and restaurant and rooms with free Wi-Fi. A 50-inch HDTV with extended channels, an iPod docking station, a microwave and a refrigerator are included in all of the spacious rooms at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa. A comfortable desk and seating area also featured in all rooms at the hotel. Select rooms offer balconies or patios with ocean views. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Chandler’s Restaurant & Lounge is located on-site at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa. The restaurant offers a menu inspired by locally grown fresh products and features signature cocktails. For convenience an on-site fitness centre and a business centre with fax and photocopying services are available at the hotel. A gift shop and 24-hour reception are also offered. Legoland and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are within 5 miles of the resort and conveniently accessed by the complimentary shuttle. San Diego Zoo and San Diego International Airport are less than 40 minutes’ drive from this hotel.Show full description
Resort. Situated next to the Pacific Ocean, this luxurious Carlsbad, California resort boasts an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, a spa, an on-site restaurant and rooms with free Wi-Fi. LEGOLAND California is less than 1 mile away. A flat-screen TV, a desk and a refrigerator are included in all of the spacious rooms at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The rooms have air conditioning and also include balconies or patios and select rooms offer ocean views. Located on-site at Sheraton Resort & Spa Carlsbad, the 7 Mile Kitchen overlooks the Carlsbad Coast and serves gourmet burgers and pizzas. Guests at Sheraton Carlsbad can book a spa treatment at Ocean Pearl Spa. The spa specializes in advance and organic skin care, massage, and body treatments for men and women. The resort also offers a 24-hour fitness centre and a business centre with fax and photocopying services. The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course is less than 1 mile from this resort. Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base is 6 miles away. The San Diego Zoo and San Diego International Airport are both 40 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
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