I did not love this hotel, but it is a good option while staying in Carlsbad. Pros: new, clean, great pool area, great restaurant, friendly service, nice gym, really comfortable bed/pillows. Cons: room was basic & bland, hotel was in the middle of a remote area of Carlsbad, parking either valet or garage...had to pay either way. I found the hotel to be a confusing maze, but that is probably because our room was in the farthest corner away from the lobby. It is a pretty hotel, I just prefer to stay directly on the beach and not across a major road.

What a wonderful hotel this is.

Set right across the highway in front of the hotel, this Hilton is the finiest we have stayed in. It is a low rise condominium like structure with exceptional amenities. Most suites face the ocean, the pool and a wonderful area beside the pool where one can relax poolside or stay warm in from of the gas heaters located around the pool and deck.
We stayed there on Superbowl weekend in a wonderful decorated room with a beautiful view. The room was decorated with much taste, restaurants were inviting, however kudos go to the employees at this hotel, who went out of their way to make the stay comfortable. As this is a fairly new hotel, there was a learning curve and the staff proved up to the task.

We recommend this hotel much and enjoyed the weekend stay. The hotel is expensive but well worth the price.

Jerry

I stayed with my husband for a romantic weekend, and was not disappointed. The hotel itself is not on the water, but rather across the street, with stair access. Our room was in the center of the well-designed U-shaped building, giving us a fantastic view of the pool, palm trees, and the ocean beyond. Rooms and common areas were spotless. Sunset on the patio of Chandlers restaurant was spectacular, as is the inviting rock fire sitting area near the pool. Hotel is not walking distance from any shopping or restaurants and is isolated enough to make you feel that you are indeed getting away, but in reality, just a short drive from anything you could want.

A hard-working small business owner, I splurged on 7 nights at the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa. Overall it was an ideal choice for me, just 10 minutes from my long-time friend and her family who I was spending time seeing. The real plusses of the hotel for me were: the beautiful decor, particularly the pool deck with fire pits blazing every night; the pool & jacuzzi; the delicious homemade soups, fresh salads & fresh-baked French pastries; the genuinely friendly & helpful staff including housekeeping. The minuses were fewer but were a hefty parking fee with no free parking alternative; not really being on the oceanfront (it is actually across a busy highway); and extra surcharged added onto the standard room service fees. Other than that, a beautiful week.