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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.

Laundry room was great, staff was very friendly and helpful. Room size was great for our family. Easy, fast check in and check out.

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7.1
Good
1,124 reviews
Price from
€ 123
per night

Located five minutes' walk from the beach, the Scandia Motel is located in the coastal town of Carlsbad, 12 minutes’ drive from LEGOLAND. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is 12 km away from Scandia Motel. San Diego Botanic Garden is 17 minutes’ drive away.

Clean, clean, clean. Beautiful floors, fresh paint, remodeled bathroom that had the largest most absorbent bath towel that I have ever seen in a budget motel. This is a small older motel that the rooms have been completely updated. The rooms are small, but they have crown molding and are darling. Walk down the block to Carlsbad village, few blocks to the beach, or drive a few blocks the other way to the freeway. The location could not be better. The staff are wonderful, from check in, to housekeeping, to checkout. If you stay anywhere else, you are mission out on a gem of a motel.

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6.5
Review score
690 reviews
Price from
€ 66
per night

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.

The room was super clean and the location was perfect. Literally four minutes from the beach.

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7.9
Good
269 reviews
Price from
€ 98
per night

Located off of the I-5, Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is 7 minutes' drive from Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside. Oceanside Pier is 6 minutes' drive away.

The location was very good for access. The room was a good size with a bath and shower. Small pool and a hot tub with a gate leading down the hill to the beach and the harbour area. But you can drive round to the harbour beach area where there is a large free car park. There are good restaurants at the harbour. I have been to Oceanside previously and will continue to do so. I will choose this hotel again.

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8
Very good
916 reviews
Price from
€ 104
per night

Situated in Vista, 34 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Star Lodge Motel-Oceanside features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 2.6 km from MiraCosta College, 12 km from Legoland California and 41 km from National University. The property is non-smoking and is located 40 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve.

staff Awesome, affordable, and quiet

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6.8
Review score
12 reviews
Price from
€ 85
per night

Located just off Highway 78, this motel is less than 1 mile from the Wave Waterpark and 12 minutes' drive from Oceanside Harbor. The hotel features free WiFi access.

A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a refrigerator are included in every room at Vista Inn. Each guest room includes private bathroom with a hairdryer and bath amenities.

Acted concerned about facility problems

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5.4
Review score
180 reviews
Price from
€ 105
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 77.81
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,139 reviews
    A standard motel for those who want to sleep on the road. Without breakfast. Room without any special amenities.
    Jakub
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 120.46
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 753 reviews
    I liked the location. It was not far from shops and it was the perfect location for our Legoland trip. Although, it was next to a motel. The building and property seemed well kept visually. It had the curb appeal to seem safe and nice. I liked that parking was close to our hotel room as well.
    Erik
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 77.81
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,139 reviews
    This property and the staff were accommodating to my needs without issue. I was having an issue with my vehicle and I was pleasantly surprised upon resolving my issue that took a couple of hours to do at the property, they had no problem with my doing so! I am truly appreciative of their understanding on my situation . Thank you Motel 6 Carlsbad!!! I was happy everything and everyone at your establishment and highly recommend to anyone reading this to stay here, it's the best!!!
    Rhoten
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 351.10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 601 reviews
    The facilities met our needs and the kitchen was perfect. Location and view were both amazing. Free parking too!
    Maya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 210.61
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,658 reviews
    Very nice location, near many shops and restaurants, Legoland shuttle, pool view, free parking and wifi, pool with heated water
    Agata
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 124.33
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 690 reviews
    I liked the fast check-in. The room was nice and clean. You're able to park right outside your motel room. The room had 2 queen beds, a fridge, a microwave, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, and tolietries. The bed linen and towels were very clean. Lastly, you're given a remote when you check in to watch TV. There's cable and HBO to watch.
    Rodney
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 77.81
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,139 reviews
    The room was certainly what I would expect from the best of the motel 6 brand.
    J
    JOSHUA
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 83.09
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,093 reviews
    This is my favorite motel to stay. It has everything you need. A definite place to stay if you are in Carlsbad.
    Rodney
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 83.09
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,093 reviews
    The room was clean and roomy. The bed was so comfortable that I overslept. I come to this particular Motel 6 regularly and bring my kids a lot too. They enjoy being here also and make themselves at home everytime. I enjoy having the microwave and refrigerator also. It makes it more convenient when you bring food and drinks with you. Every stay is great when I come stay here.
    Thurmond
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 83.09
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,093 reviews
    Friendly staff. Above average Motel 6. Has everything but the glamorous lobby and a third of the price.
    Rebecca Berry
    Solo traveller

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