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Beach Terrace Inn: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
2775 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
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14 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Superb”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Fantastic experience from the moment we arrived to the point we left. We stayed for four nights and we were ocean front on the third floor so probably could not get any better as a room. The room was great a fantastic size with everything you need. The balcony was also a good size with a couple of chairs a table and small 'sofa'. The breakfast was lovely in a room overlooking the ocean. I understand the building was refurbished three years ago and it does have a very cool relaxed feel to it. But also there is no feeling of being ripped off - the parking is free, the breakfast is substantial, free bottles of water in the room etc - only small things but having come from a hotel in Indian Wells where the oppsoite was the case to me it makes a massive difference. I can never remember the cost of the room but always remember cost of the add ons....! Couple of tips definitely get either a pool or ocean view room - you will save money on meals out because you will want to sit on the balcony! The other tip was for the hotel - to get baby high chairs for the breakfast room.

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  • Stayed March 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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SW Minnesota
2 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Unbelievable place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

This hotel is amazing! We stayed in a ocean front double king room and the rooms are huge! The view is amazing. You really can't get any closer to the beach. Our room was on the 1st floor, but since the street and front desk is technically on the 3rd floor, you will have many steps to climb to get to your car or up to the breakfast room. The pool area was so nice overlooking the ocean with the cushioned double person patio chairs. It's so relaxing. Most rooms have patios with comfy cushioned chairs as well. The beds are so comfortable. They even have a pillow bar where you can choose what type of pillow you want. Every employee that we encountered from the front desk to the employees serving breakfast go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of. It's within walking distance (a block or two) from many restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream places so you never have to drive to get food while you are here. This place is worth every penny. You will not be dissappointed.

Room Tip: Get a room on the 3rd floor if you do not want to climb stairs. We did not see any elevators on the...
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 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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Brookfield, Wisconsin
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Beach Terrace Inn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

This hotel is an oasis for the weary traveler (or vacationer!), comfortable beds, all of the amenities, fantastic friendly service, short walk to shopping and restaurants, and ON THE BEACH! Leave your windows open at night to hear the surf for a natural sleep machine
I have been coming here for over a decade, it just keeps getting better.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 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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McKinney, Texas
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Excellent all around!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013 via mobile

From the moment of check in to every moment of our stay, this place has scored top honors with both my kids and husband; I of course felt the same. The place is totally remodeled and located on the perfect spot for beach goers, both with of without kids. If you're hungry there's also restaurants nearby (walking distance). Definitely looking to return real soon!

  • Stayed March 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Yorba Linda, California
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Beautiful Room, Right On The Beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

We spent three nights in a double king room. The room was large by normal standards. Our balcony was right on the sand, about twenty yards from the water at high tide. Our room was very nice. The bathroom was very spacious and clean as well. The sounds of the ocean were great. We ate the continental breakfast offered by the hotel. It was good, and the view of the ocean was terrific. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I wish we had more time to stay. The Beach Terrrace Inn was a bit pricey, but it was peak season. There aren't many hotels in San Diego county that are right on the sand, so I suppose the price is going to reflect that.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Beach Terrace Hotel Carlsbad
Beach Terrace Hotel
Beach Terrace Carlsbad
Address: 2775 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Region: United States > California > Carlsbad
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Carlsbad
#2 Family Hotels in Carlsbad
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Carlsbad
#7 Business Hotels in Carlsbad
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The only hotel right on the sand along the azure waters of the Carlsbad coast. The luxurious, totally redesigned Beach Terrace Inn is delightfully private and terraced on the sand along Carlsbad State Beach, boasting miles of beautiful beach front. Both wired and relaxed, the hotel allows you to surf the net or the waves, walk to dozens of restaurants and nightlife in Carlsbad Village, or lose yourself in flip flops, sand and the sight of dolphins playing in the ocean. Here you are free from cares and free from extra fees with breakfast, parking, WiFi and most services included in the room charge. Legoland and fabulous shopping are five minutes away while The Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and all of San Diego are 30 minutes away. ... more   less 
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