Hey! If you're 18, 19, or 20, you may run into some issues when it comes to finding hotels, as most require you to be at least 21 years old. But don't worry, I've got your back! I've put together a list of hotels and resorts in Carlsbad that welcome guests who are 18 years and older. This way, you can save time and avoid any hassle. I hope you find it useful!
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1 Pelican Cove Inn Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. 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. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $121.
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2 Beach Terrace Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Placed directly on the beach in Carlsbad, California, within walking distance of dining and shopping, this hotel offers contemporary guestrooms with free wireless internet access and a free continental breakfast. Beach Terrace features an outdoor pool and a hot tub overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can lounge on a chair near the pool or spend the day surfing at the beach. All guestrooms at the Beach Terrace boast amenities such as 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Guests will also enjoy high thread-count sheets and mini-refrigerators. In-room spa services such as massages and facials are available. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $249.
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3 Tamarack Beach Hotel Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Offering a hot tub and a fitness centre, Tamarack Beach Hotel is set in Carlsbad in the California Region. There is a restaurant and guests can have fun at the games room. Each air-conditioned room at this hotel comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play table tennis and billiards at this hotel. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 49 km from the property. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $170.
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4 West Inn & Suites Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. This Carlsbad, California hotel is 2 miles from Legoland and offers a free shuttle to area attractions. This hotel features a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi in every room. Rooms at the West Inn and Suites are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. The rooms also have a coffee maker and a safety deposit box. The West Inn features an outdoor pool and jacuzzi. Guests can workout in the gym or use the business center. The West Inn and Suites features the Bistro West, which features pizza and sandwiches. The West Steak, Seafood and Spirits feature cocktails and American cuisine. The Inn and Suites West is 4 miles from the Palomar Airport. The San Diego Zoo is within a 35-minute drive from the hotel. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $92.
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5 Staybridge Suites Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool, Staybridge Suites Carlsbad/San Diego is located in Carlsbad. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a seating area and satellite channels. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. At Staybridge Suites Carlsbad/San Diego you will find a hot tub, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 4.5 km from Legoland California. San Diego International Airport is 45 km away. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $149.
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6 Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Across the street from Tamarack State beach and a short drive from LEGOLAND California theme park, this Carlsbad, California hotel serves a daily free continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool and hot tub. Every room at the Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge features an in-room coffee maker, a cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Guests of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge can sit on the sundeck on a comfortable lounge chair and enjoy the views of the Pacific Ocean. A variety of golf courses are only minutes from this hotel. Several restaurants and shops are also within walking distance of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $152.
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7 Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort Carlsbad, United States
Resort. This Carlsbad beach resort is located 19 minutes’ drive away from LEGOLAND California. It features an outdoor pool with a hot tub and a dry sauna. Guest rooms include free WiFi. The air-conditioned guest rooms at Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort include plantation shutters, a 42-inch LCD TV, a mini-refrigerator and a microwave. Rooms are furnished with a seating area and a private bathroom with free toiletries. An on-site activity centre can assist guests with planning events. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort offers beach cabanas and boogie board rentals. Bicycling trails and fishing opportunities are offered in the surrounding area. Carlsbad State Beach is 100 meters from the hotel. The Carlsbad Flower Fields are 10 minutes’ drive away. SEA LIFE Aquarium is 8 km from Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $164.
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8 Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. This Carlsbad, Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North features an outdoor pool and has guest rooms with free WiFi. The property offers an on-site laundry facility. Guest rooms at Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca- North are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. The rooms feature cable TV. Motel 6 is 2.6 miles from LEGOLAND®. The inn is a within a 35 minutes’ drive of San Diego and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. The property is located just one mile away from Carlsbad State Beach and less than 3 miles away from The Flower Field or Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Carlsbad Food Tours. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $69.
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9 The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. 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. Guests at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa can enjoy an American breakfast. The accommodation 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 Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, while Torrey Pines State Reserve is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 13 km from the hotel. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $233.
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10 Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Carlsbad, United States
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. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $239.
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11 Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa Carlsbad, United States
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. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $170.
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12 La Quinta by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Located less than 7 km from LEGOLAND, La Quinta Inn & Suites Carlsbad - Legoland Area offers a heated outdoor pool and an on-site fitness centre. Free WiFi is provided in all guest rooms. A cable TV and a coffee machine are provided in each air-conditioned guest room at this hotel. A microwave and refrigerator are also included. Guests of La Quinta Inn & Suites Carlsbad - Legoland Area are offered a free continental breakfast that includes Belgium waffles and fresh fruit every morning. A coin-operated laundry is provided to guests of La Quinta Inn. This completely non-smoking hotel is only 1.6 km from Carlsbad Village, which features a wide variety of stores and restaurants. Free guest parking is available. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $92.
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13 Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Featuring a heated outdoor pool, Days Inn Carlsbad offers accommodation in Carlsbad and free WiFi is provided to all guests. A TV with cable channels and free local calls are offered in each nonsmoking room. All spacious guest rooms come equipped with refrigerators, coffee makers, and microwaves. Hair dryers, irons, and ironing boards are also included. Select rooms have desks. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 49 km from the property. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around $80.
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14 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach, an IHG Hotel Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Featuring ocean views and an outdoor pool, this hotel is 11 minutes’ walk from South Carlsbad State Beach. A hot breakfast buffet is served daily from 0630 to 0930hrs. Free Wi-Fi is provided. A flat-screen TV with cable is included in all guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad State Beach. Each air-conditioned room boasts a small fridge, microwave, and coffee-making facilities. Select rooms boast an ocean view. Guests of Carlsbad State Beach Holiday Inn Express & Suites can work out in the on-site fitness centre. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. LEGOLAND is 2 miles from this hotel. Carlsbad Premium Outlets is 6 minutes’ drive away. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $93.
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15 Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, Carlsbad Suites is located in Carlsbad. Free WiFi access is available. The property offers free parking. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and dry cleaning. The hotel is 1.8 km from Legoland California. San Diego International Airport is 46 km away. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around $79.
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16 Carlsbad Village Inn Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Set in Carlsbad, 1.3 km from Tamarack State Beach, Carlsbad Village Inn features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 2. 6 km from Carlsbad State Beach, 32 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve and 42 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At Carlsbad Village Inn, all rooms include air conditioning and a private bathroom. Legoland California is 7.8 km from the accommodation, while MiraCosta College is 8.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 9 km from Carlsbad Village Inn. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 6.6, rooms from around $54.
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17 Motel 6-Carlsbad, CA Beach Carlsbad, United States
Hotel. Located 3 minutes’ drive from Carlsbad State Beach, Motel 6 Carlsbad Beach offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool. The pet-friendly guest rooms at this motel include an LCD TV and a private bathroom with granite counter-tops. Free local calls are provided. Coin operated laundry facilities are available on site. The Carlsbad Flower Fields are 7 minutes’ drive away. LEGOLAND California is 15 minutes’ drive away from Motel 6 Carlsbad Beach. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 6.3, rooms from around $59.
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18 Hyland Inn near Legoland Carlsbad, United States
Motel. Hyland Inn near Legoland is 1.5 km from Tamarack Beach and features an outdoor pool, and rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. Rooms at Hyland Inn near Legoland offer free WiFi and a work desk. Cable TV is also included. Business services and a guest laundry room are provided at Hyland Inn near Legoland. Guests can relax on the outdoor sundeck. Parking is on site and free of charge. The Flower Fields Botanical Gardens and Carlsbad Outlet Mall are both within 5 minutes' drive of this Legoland. Oceanside Harbor is 11 km from the hotel and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base is 10 minutes away. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $66.
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19 Coastal Hideaway Carlsbad, United States
Homestay. Located in Carlsbad in the California region and Torrey Pines State Reserve reachable within 24 km, Coastal Hideaway provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. The homestay features a sun terrace. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 33 km from Coastal Hideaway, while SeaWorld San Diego is 42 km away. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $112.
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