Holiday Inn CARLSBAD-BY THE SEA

Overall:

"I'd definitely stay there again." — source Hotels.com

"This place is an average Motel with the rates for a very good Hotel. I would NOT recommend it." — source Travelocity

"I would stay again." — source Travelocity

"Friendly Staff, clean rooms, beautiful courtyard, walking distance to three fine restaurants, 5 minutes to the beach, across from shopping mall, would stay there again." — source Travelocity

Clean:

"The exterior of the hotel was a little run down but once inside the room it was very clean. My wife didn't think it was the best but agreed that it was very clean." — source Orbitz

"However, with the amazing staff, the beautiful and spacious brand new remodeled rooms (comfortable beds, flat screen T." — source Hotels.com

"Yea the rooms are not as new as some other hotels but the property makes it up by offering great consistant service and it looks like the cleaning crew make a great effert to keep the rooms clean." — source Travelocity

"The rooms were spotless and very spacious with everything you could want." — source Orbitz

"This is a clean hotel." — source Orbitz

Service:

"Everyone on the staff from the front desk to our maid service were not only helpful but went out of their way to make our stay pleasant." — source Travelocity

"There were dirty food trays from room service left on the walk ways all day long and did not get cleaned up until late in the evening." — source Travelocity

"The hotel service and people are fantastic; very helpful and friendly." — source Travelocity

"This hotel has the best location and the most friendly staff." — source Travelocity

"Also, this Holiday Inn has the most friendly staff." — source Travelocity

Location:

"Great location central for all activities around Carlsbad/North County." — source Travelocity

"The pool was great for little kids, with a big shallow area." — source Travelocity

"It was a big plus to have the shopping outlet right across the street which was within walking distance." — source Expedia

"The hotel is in a great location Its literally right across the street from the outlet mall which was great for some mommy alone time The staff was very friendly and helpful They have a shuttle that took us to and from Legoland and even to the beach This is definitely our hotel of choice My husband and I are even coming back during the summer for a mini vacation." — source Expedia

"Great Staff and Location KIDS EAT FREE All MEALS." — source Travelocity

Value:

"Excellent staff, very friendly, well worth the price." — source Travelocity

"The room wasn't worth the price paid." — source Travelocity

Room:

"First room had a horrible musty smell." — source Hotels.com

"They didn't have any trouble with a family of 5 staying in the same room like other places." — source Travelocity