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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a large rug.

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Juan

3.633.205 ₫

4.656.701 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Mauro

3.716.513 ₫

4.162.494 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen TV.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 3 km from Museum of Making Music

Andrew

3.276.689 ₫

3.702.659 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach, 3.1 km from Museum of Making Music

Allison

3.394.406 ₫

4.882.352 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a window with a view, and a monkey decoration.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.

5. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 1 km from Museum of Making Music

Laurieanne

6.198.931 ₫

8.299.877 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A poolside area with a circular fire pit surrounded by a curved seating area with striped cushions.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

A modern restaurant with booth seating, pendant lighting, and a herringbone wood floor.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

6. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Evelyn

4.123.738 ₫

4.618.586 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious indoor venue with large windows, tables set for dining, and decorative floral arrangements.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

7. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach, 1.5 km from Museum of Making Music

Sue

4.793.176 ₫

6.382.539 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and decorative hanging lights.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

TEJU

3.793.007 ₫

4.281.436 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, wicker chairs with cushions, and a modern ceiling design.

9. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from Museum of Making Music

Patricia

4.596.161 ₫

5.840.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel entrance with a large circular chandelier, a brick facade, and a sign reading "TWENTY20".

10. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Robert

5.096.784 ₫

6.812.356 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A modern building with a large entrance, a landscaped area with planters, and a clear sky.

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

11. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 1.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Jessica

5.795.328 ₫

7.504.950 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

12. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.3 km from Museum of Making Music

Rosie

2.616.953 ₫

2.936.090 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A casual dining restaurant with a brick wall and exposed ceiling pipes.

An aerial view of a large building with multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.

13. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center, 0.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Kenneth

3.376.296 ₫

4.372.744 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach, 2.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Christine

2.663.781 ₫

2.988.629 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola cooler.

A 6 Motel with a 'Welcome' sign, a 'Tow Away' sign, and a number '6117' on the building.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

15. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 0.7 km from Museum of Making Music

Cesar

1.681.680 ₫

1.883.482 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 2.5 km from Museum of Making Music

robert

2.664.816 ₫

2.989.790 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

A bathroom with a round white sink, a mirror, and a window.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 2.4 km from Museum of Making Music

Roberto

1.606.392 ₫

1.852.952 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

18. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

9.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Shannon J

3.818.707 ₫

4.208.081 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A backyard with a wooden fence, a brick wall, and a small wooden deck.

A modern room with a mounted TV, wooden flooring, a checkered rug, and a wooden door.

19. The Green Room Hotel

6.2 km from Museum of Making Music

Kathleen

3.920.125 ₫

4.410.141 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a sofa with cushions and a table with an umbrella.

A balcony with a sofa, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

A seaside property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, featuring outdoor seating and a bicycle.

20. Beach Terrace

4.9 km from Museum of Making Music

William

6.442.128 ₫

8.534.138 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Making Music

Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,068 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
LEGOLAND California Hotel	8.8 Excellent 619 reviews	View

Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

West Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient and well run. Excellent breakfast."

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

8/10 Good

"Good location, helpful staff, clean. However our mattress was pretty uncomfortable as it was sunken in on the entire left side. Also asked for an additional blanket 2 nights in a row but front desk had none and housekeeping was gone. The hotel overall was pretty good."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean. We would have like it if they had offer Continental breakfast other than that it was a very nice hotel"

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

10/10 Excellent

"Great pool"

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for a week for work at Carlsbad. Walking distance to beach and good location. Close to all the amenities. Will stay again."

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, I will go back."

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

8/10 Good

"Clean and perfect location"

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Westin Carlsbad while attending a wedding there. The location was convenient, the staff was very accommodating, and the bed was extremely comfortable. We did have a minor issue with the AC, but it wouldn’t deter us from staying here again. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!"

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Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

Enjoy the excitement at LEGOLAND® California and see why this is a favourite theme park in Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

8.8/10 (2,412 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your trip to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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GIA Museum

8.0/10 (55 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at GIA Museum during your trip to Carlsbad. Take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

8.8/10 (327 reviews)

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium during your holiday to Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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The Crossings at Carlsbad

8.6/10 (411 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at The Crossings at Carlsbad, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Poinsettia Park

8.4/10 (142 reviews)

Poinsettia Park is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Making Music?

Museum of Making Music is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 152 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of Making Music?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of Making Music.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Making Music, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Museum of Making Music.

What can I see and do near Museum of Making Music?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at GIA Museum and Craftsmanship Museum. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and Poinsettia Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carlsbad Lagoon, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach.

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1. West Inn & Suites

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

4. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

5. LEGOLAND California Hotel

6. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

7. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

9. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

11. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

12. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

13. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

15. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

17. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

18. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

19. The Green Room Hotel

20. Beach Terrace

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Top Museum of Making Music Hotel Reviews

West Inn & Suites

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Other attractions near Museum of Making Music

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

LEGOLAND® California

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

GIA Museum

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

North Ponto Beach

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Poinsettia Park

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