LQ Inn Carlsbad
Carlsbad, California
LQ Inn Carlsbad is a hotel located in Carlsbad.
The La Quinta Inn San Diego/Carlsbad was recently named a 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner!
Right near State Beach, and less than 4 miles from LEGOLAND, the 100% nonsmoking La Quinta Inn San Diego Carlsbad California offers convenient access to many of the area's most popular attractions. We are only 2 miles from Carlsbad Village, which features a wide variety of stores and restaurants. Easy access to major highways that take you to neighboring cities like Encinitas, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, and Del Mar, makes this hotel an ideal choice for fun-seeking travelers.
Stay connected with free wireless high-speed Internet access, work out in the convenient onsite fitness center, and relax in the heated outdoor pool (open year around). We also offer free parking and guest laundry facilities, perfect for longer stays.
Places to eat within 5km of LQ Inn Carlsbad include Captain Sam’s Fish & Chicken, Lobster Lab, Cosmos Burger, and Windmill Food Hall.
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LQ Inn Carlsbad reviews
Rated 7 out of 10 with 20 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 10 Sep 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
I really enjoyed this hotel because it was clean, walking distance from the beach, and at a reasonable price. Next time i come down there i am sure to book a room again.
Positives: The hotel was clean, a short walking distance from the beach, and located in a great neighborhood.
Negatives: There is nothing to complain about, very nice for its price and location.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 21 Aug 2011 rated 9 out of 10.
Reasonably priced. Centrally located for the area. I would definitely stay here again.
Positives: Microwave & coffee provided. Breakfast ample and diversified.
Negatives: Room was stuffy unless air conditioning was used. No restaurants close by.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 18 Apr 2009 rated 7 out of 10.
This hotel was adequate, no frills, pretty decent breakfast offerings, and everything was fairly clean. I did not like that there were outdoor hallways and that it was fairly noisy due to the freeway! Had to run the AC all night long, and the room was stuffy. Overall, just okay.
Positives: Spacious room, mini-fridge and microwave a plus, breakfast.
Negatives: Too close to busy freeway, no matter what direction room faced!
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 10 Feb 2009 rated 2 out of 10.
The room was fine, but I did not sleep because my room was so close to the freeway. I have been in similar situations where the room was sound-proofed, but this was not.
Positives: Convenient location.
Negatives: Too much car noise.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 24 Oct 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
The best looking hotel on the block. The staff was very nice, the room was clean and you couldn't hear the freeway traffic at all.
Positives: Friendly staff, quiet and clean.
Negatives: Nothing.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 22 Oct 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
The hotel is very nice inside and out, you feel welcomed, the staff was nice and the Continental breakfast was really good and free and its just well worth it, they do a good job on the breakfast and we had a great time. Will be back for sure to stay here.
Positives: Looks nice inside and out, very enjoyable feeling being there/welcoming.
Negatives: Freeway road noise.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 28 Aug 2008 rated 5 out of 10.
They were gone. The hotel's floor is disgusting, along with the walls, and the rooms smell. I've actually had to vacuum my own room once, and take the trash out from the previous hotel guests, because I arrived at 1:30 and check in time was at 3:00.
Positives: Two of the hotel clerks.
Negatives: Every time I have left something by accident, it has been stolen!
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 20 May 2008 rated 1 out of 10.
Nice clean hotel. Convenient to freeway. Close to stores, restaurants etc.
Positives: Cheap, clean and convenient.
Negatives: No notice of fire test the following morning. Got woken up early when I planned to sleep in.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 08 May 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
Was nice and the price was very economic, I will recommend you.
Positives: I liked that the person who was on the front desk at the morning was son friendly and helped me with the computer.
Negatives: That the entry was repairing and was a little difficult to get in.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 30 Apr 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
This hotel was very clean, room was pretty good size. I really liked that this hotel had laundry facilities and also an iron & ironing board in the room. The freg & coffee maker was also nice even though I wasn't there long enough to use either. I was pleasantly surprised at just how great the Breakfast spread was and just how good it tasted.
Positives: Breakfast Bar was fantastic, very nice spread & taste great too.
Negatives: A little to close to the Freeway for me (I live in the country). Yet it didn't really bother me.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 09 Apr 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
The room was very neat and clean. Very nice. The grounds were well kept and they even have an area where I was able to walk my dog, including clean-up supplies. I was impressed with that.
Positives: The room was surprisingly nice.
Negatives: The location was in an industrial district and not near town.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 22 Dec 2007 rated 9 out of 10.
Very comfortable & clean. Staff was nice & accommodating. Location is close to beach, stores outlet mall.
Positives: Clean, nice staff, amenities in room.
Negatives: Some traffic noise.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 19 Nov 2007 rated 9 out of 10.
It was very pleasant. Just a short drive to the coast and convenient shopping center close by.
Positives: The rooms were up to date and nicely decorated.
Negatives: The complimentary breakfast was quite crowded.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 18 Oct 2007 rated 8 out of 10.
The hotel for what I needed and paid for was acceptable. Nothing fancies just a nice place to stay. It would not be a place I would stay for any duration but for a short time it's ok.
Positives: It was close to where I needed to be to work.
Negatives: The room just felt like a motel room, nothing special.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Sep 2007 rated 6 out of 10.
Overall it is ok. The price is not cheap. Only shower, not good breakfast.
Positives: It is ok.
Negatives: Only shower, not good breakfast.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 23 Jun 2007 rated 7 out of 10.
Great place to stay with a family for a vacation at the beach.
Positives: Close to the beach, grocery store, restaurants. Microwave and refrigerator a plus.
Negatives: Too close to the freeway.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 19 Jun 2007 rated 8 out of 10.
This hotel met my expectations for a 2 star property. Overall my stay, while brief, was pleasant.
Positives: The beds were very comfortable.
Negatives: The hotel was a bit hard to find and the people in the neighboring room were loud.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 30 Mar 2007 rated 8 out of 10.
I would go here again, however we got a handicapped available room and it had an inadequate closet and a bathroom that took too much room.
Positives: Wife available.
Negatives: Closet in the room was pitiful.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 01 Mar 2007 rated 8 out of 10.
I would stay here again.
Positives: Clean and convenient.
Negatives: Traffic noise.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 26 Aug 2006 rated 8 out of 10.
We liked the hotel, except for the early and late traffic noise. The breakfasts were great, although it was quite crowded. Everything else was excellent, especially for the price. Would love to stay again, if given a room farther from the Highway.
Positives: Nice room, well equipped; beautifully decorated.
Negatives: Beginning at 5:30 a.m. the traffic noise was nearly unbelievable. We were about 5 doors down from the end, 1st floor. Highway just to east of us.
Amenities
24-hour front desk. Accessible facilities. Accessible parking. Air conditioning. Business center. Children's play area. Complimentary coffee in lobby. Complimentary continental breakfast. Complimentary in-room coffee or tea. Concierge desk. Continental breakfast. Desk with electrical outlet. Dry cleaning. Early check-in. Exercise gym. Fire safety compliant. Free high speed internet connection. Free parking. Front desk. Full service housekeeping. Hair dryer. Health club. Heated guest rooms. High speed internet access for laptop in public areas. High speed wireless. Housekeeping - daily. Individual Efolio available. Ironing board. Jacuzzi. Late check-out available. Laundry/Valet service. Lobby coffee service. Non-smoking rooms (generic). On-Site parking. Onsite laundry. Outdoor pool. Parking. Parking lot. Pets allowed. Photocopy center. Playground. Pool. Private bath or shower. Public area air conditioned. Restaurant. Safe deposit box. Security. Spa. Train access. Valet cleaning. Valet same day dry cleaning. Wakeup service. Whirlpool. Wireless internet connection in public areas.
Location details / directions
Mcclellan-palomar Airport (CLD) 2.50 Mile E. San Diego Intl Airport (SAN) 30.50 Mile S.
Starting at McClellan-Palomar Airport Take Palomar Airport Road West. Turn Left onto Avenida Encinas. Hotel is on the left off of Macadamia Drive.
Starting at San Diego Intl Airport Start out going East on N. Harbor Drive. Turn Left. Turn Left on Pacific Hwy. Turn Right on Washington St. Turn Left on San Diego Ave. Take ramp to I-5 North. Exit Poinsettia Lane/Aviara Pkwy. Turn Left on Poinsettia Lane. Turn Right on Avenida Encinas. Hotel is on the right.
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