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Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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SACRAMENTO
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
January 14, 2013
Thank you for staying with us. Our large apartment style suites are great for families. Everybody has enough space! I am glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future. Best rates are always available on our direct link here. All the best,Cris
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Excellent Value in the Price Range”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Not a glamorous hotel, but in its price range, what you get for the money is really very nice. The one bedroom suite is like a small apartment, and easily sleeps a family of 4, 6 if you get the 2 double bed option. It also offers a full size refrigerator, range & oven, microwave, toaster, etc, & dish packs free to use from office. Great for a bugdet family trip to the beach. There is a decent hotel breakfast until 10am daily, with fresh made waffles, all kinds of cereals, pastries, yogurt, fruit, juices included. The same waffles are $6.95 each up the street so figure that into the price & it gets better. We've stayed 6 times, it's always been clean & the desk clerks are very friendly & helpful. Oh, & pool towels are provided, & boogie boards-when available- it's not a policy- they just always have some people leave behind- if you see them in the office in the back right corner, just ask:)

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
January 9, 2013
Thank you for your detailed review and thank you for being a loyal guest. We appreciate your business. We have spent a lot of money in recent years on renovations. New carpeting, sofa beds, televisions and just recently a completely resurfaced pool and jacuzzi. We also put in a whole new heating system in the pool. I guarantee our pool is the warmest pool on the block! Thanks again for your review and we look forward to seeing you again.
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great location for Legoland”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Just 7 minutes drive to legoland. It has a great breakfast range (waffles, muffins etc). Best breakfast offered amongst the 6 places we statyed during our trip travelling down the west coast from SF to San Diego.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
January 4, 2013
This is a really nice review. I appreciate you taking the time to review us. We are in a beautiful area and convenient to all. We hope to see you again soon. Best,
Cris
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RANCHO CORDOVA
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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gmcomfortSanDiego, General Manager at Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea, responded to this review
January 4, 2013
Hello there. I have a Doxie as well and I know they need some space! Great to hear you had a good stay and hope to see you and the Doxie again soon.
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Claremont, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Disappointing service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

For the rate we paid, the room and breakfast were fine and I have no complaints. What I was somewhat surprised and disappointed by was the customer service at the front desk. When my family and I arrived, the booking agency we used to reserve our room had not forwarded our reservation request. We needed to call to request that they do so. What I found surprising was that my partner and I were expected to use our cell phones to make the call to a toll-free number. It wasn't until we had trouble getting through that one of the attendants used the front desk phone to call. Finally, my partner got through to an agent who was able to help. Since when is it policy to have customers provide their own customer service?

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Region: United States > California > Carlsbad
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Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #28 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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