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

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

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

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

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 2.1 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Juan

3.167.897 ₫

4.134.181 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 2.8 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Robert

4.806.684 ₫

5.392.858 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 2.2 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Mauro

3.668.130 ₫

4.108.306 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a view of a pool, and a building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas, overlooking a swimming pool and a building with multiple balconies.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 2.9 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Angelica

3.712.060 ₫

4.201.867 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 2.2 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Andrew

3.388.530 ₫

3.835.816 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A colorful hotel with a pirate-themed entrance and a large clock tower.

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.

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.

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.1 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Brendon

5.296.113 ₫

7.276.396 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

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

South Beach, 3.1 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Allison

3.390.339 ₫

4.876.502 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 1.4 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

TEJU

3.789.196 ₫

4.277.134 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

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

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

9. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Robert

4.625.539 ₫

6.278.588 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A covered outdoor seating area with multiple lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.

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.

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.4 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Patricia

3.712.060 ₫

4.840.653 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

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

11. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Jessica

5.323.246 ₫

6.975.003 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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, 2.2 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Jorge Adrian

2.613.817 ₫

2.932.572 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 2.4 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

robert

2.739.146 ₫

3.073.184 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

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

South Beach, 2.2 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Christine

2.721.057 ₫

3.052.890 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees and buildings.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoor pool area.

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

City Center, 0.7 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Kenneth

3.147.434 ₫

4.115.270 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a coffee machine, and a plant.

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

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

16. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 2.4 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Sitlali

1.488.183 ₫

1.716.638 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio with a sofa set, a table, and chairs. There is a fire pit and string lights.

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

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

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

17. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8.4 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Brenda

3.465.278 ₫

3.818.563 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A gated entrance with a stone sign, a white car parked inside, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

18. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

19 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Lilit

28.399.259 ₫

32.819.698 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.

A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.

19. Twelve Senses Retreat

10.1 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Jacklyn

10.609.725 ₫

11.722.380 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

20. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 3.6 km from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Heather

3.053.114 ₫

3.456.125 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,062 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"The property was clean and tidy. Also the breakfast was good."

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

8/10 Good

"Hotel was reasonably priced and was in good shape. Pool hadn’t been cleaned in a while but the pool area was great. Good breakfast. Staff said the pool was heated, it wasn’t."

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great location. Pleasant and helpful staff."

LEGOLAND California Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is our second time staying here and I will always stay here when visiting legoland! The breakfast is all you can eat and included in your stay. The breakfast is a step up from those cheap hotels you stay at but for free and when feeding kids, it’s a great deal The only hiccup I had this last time was I needed a trundle bed for my niece and they couldn’t accommodate it which was super strange. But the hotel and pool are amazing! I always do the valet parking and a valet named Sebastian was always kind and courteous and quick with the car recovery. The entertainment is so fun and honestly for what we pay it’s a great deal to stay here. Will be booking again here soon !"

Grand Pacific Palisades

10/10 Excellent

"Love this resort!"

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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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A field of colorful flowers with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.

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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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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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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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

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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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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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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation during your trip to Carlsbad. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium?

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 101 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels are there close to SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium?

Expedia has 101 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium.

What can I see and do near SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium?

You'll want to browse the collections at GIA Museum, Museum of Making Music and Craftsmanship Museum. Enjoy the outdoors at Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park or Poinsettia Park. South Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad Lagoon and Tamarack Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

6. LEGOLAND California Hotel

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

9. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

12. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

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

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

16. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

17. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

18. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

19. Twelve Senses Retreat

20. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

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Top SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

LEGOLAND California Hotel

Grand Pacific Palisades

Other attractions near SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

LEGOLAND® California

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

The Crossings at Carlsbad

GIA Museum

Museum of Making Music

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Poinsettia Park

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

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