We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 32 Carlsbad hotels »

Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 of 5
751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Hotel amenities
Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
Ranked #22 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
3.5 of 5 stars 190 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

190 reviews from our community

What travellers say about this hotel
  • San Diego(6)
  • Air conditioner(5)
  • Hot tub(5)
  • Great location(5)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Second floor(4)
  • Full kitchen(4)
  • Free breakfast(4)
  • Good price(3)
  • Kitchen area(3)
Traveller rating
    61
    53
    32
    20
    24
Only show reviews for Family (111) | Couples (23) | Business (13)
Date Rating
Sacramento, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We stayed here because we were going to LegoLand. Although they do not provide a shuttle (which would have been great), we were really close to the park and to the beach. We were next to the freeway but did not hear any of the freeway noise. Great amenities were an awesome showerhead in the bathroom, the refrigerator was extremely... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you kindly for the review. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon. Best, Cris More

1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I had a great time staying at Ramada and my son enjoyed himself so much. Your location made it easy for us to go shopping locally andgo to legoland and to great places for dinner. You made us feel right at home and your friendly staff made our stay pleasant. I truly appreciate the wonderful customer service i received and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
2 May 2012

Thank you very much for your kind words. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again in the future. All the best, Cris More

Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We had a wonderful stay here for our trip to Legoland. I only wish we could have stayed longer! It was a perfect place for families, and there were lots of other children to play with at the lovely pool. Very handy to Legoland - only a $10 taxi ride away. The rooms were perfect for our family of 5... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Thank you for staying with us. I really appreciate the time you spent reviewing us. Actually all rooms should have microwaves. I am not sure what happen with your room but I will look into that. Thank you again. Cris More

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

With 6 people in our family, we constantly have trouble finding a hotel that will sleep all of us together. Ramada Carlsbad's rooms were perfect - two double beds and a sleeper sofa kept everyone happy (and off of the floor!) I am a self proclaimed "germa-a-phobe"... with good reason. My youngest son has had a liver transplant and will... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
El Paso, Texas, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The people at the front desk were friendly and helpful; the room was clean. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Thank you for the review. We take pride in the cleanliness of our hotel. We recently scored an "A" on our quality assurance inspection with the highest score possible in cleanliness. Our hotel is conveniently located to many attractions and the beach is one block away. Thank you for staying with us and hope to see you again. All the... More

Watsonville
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

the hotel was close to Legoland that was our destination for 2 days we also went to Sea world in San Diego and The Safari Zoo it was about 25min. distance not two bad, the hotel was good nice contanental breakfast(kids love waffles) what i really liked was that the bed room was seprate from the kitchen net I thought... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
12 April 2012

Thank you for staying with us. I really appreciate your business and the time you took to review us. Hope to see you again. Best, Cris More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

i knew all of the hotels in carlbad would be busy because of lego land and spring break but was dissapointed in this hotel. we opened the door to our room and there were holes in the sofa. this was not acceptable. the bathroom and kitchenette were as clean as they could be; the hotel needs updating. breakfast is only... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by karen h for Carlsbad
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
12 April 2012

Hello. Thank you for your review. We are in the process of a remodel. We recently replaced all TV's and all carpet throughout the hotel. The next project will be to replace all sofas. Because of our large rooms with multiple rooms in one room, projects like buying TV's means buying up to 3 TV's for one one room. I... More

Travellers are raving about these Carlsbad hotels

Ocean Palms Beach Resort
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d119751?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d119757?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Beach Terrace Inn
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d76339?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d216021?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
La Costa Resort & Spa
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d76354?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Fargo
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The first room they gave us had no hot water. The second room they didn't clean after the first night and they kept forgetting to give us towels, even after we asked. The breakfast room was overcrowded. The desk checkout person didn't seem to care that our stay was not good. I've never stayed in a motel I was so... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
19 April 2012

I apologize that we did not meet your expectations. We strive to make everyones stay a good one, but unfortunately we do not meet some peoples expectations. We offer clean and affordable accommodations and cater to large groups and families on a regular basis. At times we are serving up to 450 people breakfast and the breakfast rooms can get... More

Temple, Texas
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The nice things about this hotel: it's in a great location, you can jump right on the freeway or cruise along the ocean. It also had a decent contanental breakfast-waffles, fruit, oatmeal, muffins. And the complamentary shampoo and soap smells great! The not so great things: the walls are really thin. Not only can you hear the freeway noise but... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Dundee, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Had a great experience staying at the Ramada Carlsbad By The Sea! Clean, spacious rooms, Large pool and Hot Tub, Great breakfast bar. Staff was wonderful to work with and the hotel was close to Legoland! Rooms have mini kitchens (microwaves, fridge, coffee makers and a table and chairs for eating). Rooms also have in room safes ... for peace... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
9 April 2012

Thank you for staying with us. It sounds like you had a nice vacation. We hope to see you again. Best, Cris More

Travellers who viewed Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea also viewed

West Inn & Suites Carlsbad
5 of 5 stars 428 Reviews
Carlsbad, CA
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d603664?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Near Legoland
4.5 of 5 stars 115 Reviews
Carlsbad, CA
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1177068?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4.5 of 5 stars 512 Reviews
Carlsbad, CA
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d113898?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 32 hotels in Carlsbad, ranked by popularity »

Been to Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea

  • Ramada Carlsbad
  • Carlsbad Ramada
Address: 751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Price range (per night):* RM254 - 597

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices