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4.5 out of 5

"Ocean view rooms were wonderful! " More

By a verified traveler on Fri 19 May 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star beachfront hotel near Carlsbad State Beach

On the beach

At this North Beach hotel, you'll be steps from Carlsbad State Beach and within a 15-minute walk of New Village Arts Theatre. Carlsbad Lagoon and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Family-friendly fun

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and an arcade/game room, and free supervised childcare is an added bonus. Enjoy the gym and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$168* Per night/room Apr 1 - Apr 2

Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ocean View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Interior View)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Partial Sea View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Interior View)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel ratings based on 22 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Everyone (7) Couples (7) Family (10)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 6, 2024

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5 out of 5
Ocean view rooms were wonderful!

Posted by on May 19, 2023

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5 out of 5
Everything was great!

Posted by on Jan 24, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 24, 2023 by jessie

Good to hear. See you next time.

5 out of 5
Loved the location, right across the street from ocean and walking distance to village. It was perfect.

Posted by , from SIMI VALLEY on Jan 3, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 17, 2023 by jessie

Were glad to hear that you had a great time.

4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 13, 2022

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5 out of 5
Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Posted by , from Schaumburg on May 15, 2022

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5 out of 5
Beautiful! First time, got the panoramic view. Worth the money. Great experience!!

Posted by on May 9, 2022

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5 out of 5
This resort is amazing! This will be the only place we stay from now on when we come to Carlsbad. Everything has been perfect!

Posted by on May 4, 2022

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4 out of 5
Clean, location, price, extra towels

Posted by on Apr 25, 2022

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5 out of 5
The pool was being resurfaced during my stay there, if I would have known that while I was booking the room, I may have considered choosing a different hotel, however ... overall, the stay and room was wonderful, and the staff was great.

Posted by on Feb 21, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 27, 2022 by jessie

I am glad that you had a good time.

About the Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Location 3200 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Property Features

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 1249 square feet (116 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1249 sq ft of conference space
  • 116 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Carlsbad Village Station (0.9 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel offers 23 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Carlsbad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Clothes dryer
  • Pillowtop beds
  • IPod dock
  • HD television
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Dinis by the Sea Bistro - Overlooking the ocean, this bistro serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 1
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Number of children who can stay free - 10
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Tamarack Beach
  • Tamarack Beach Carlsbad
  • Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
  • Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Carlsbad
  • Tamarack Beach Resort By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
  • Tamarack Beach Hotel Carlsbad
  • Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Hotel
  • Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Carlsbad
  • Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Carlsbad

You should know

  • Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.