Ocean Palms Beach Resort

2.5 star property

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Luxury Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Outdoor pool
Suite (Deluxe Mini Suite) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

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2950 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Traveler Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Deluxe Mini Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.
Ocean Palms Beach Resort offers 52 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

Ocean Palms Beach Resort's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carlsbad State Beach. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Carlsbad State Beach and 9 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® California
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Ocean Palms Beach Resort such as an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This Carlsbad hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 10 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ocean Beach Palms Resort
Ocean Palms Beach
Ocean Palms Beach Carlsbad
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Palms Ocean Beach
Ocean Palms Beach Hotel Carlsbad
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Ocean Palms Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 905 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, lush grounds. Large clean room with kitchen and large shower and jetted tub. You could see and hear the ocean from the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Runcation

Perfect location for running the Carlsbad 5000. Stayed here last year and will again next year. Close to the start and finish and steps away from ocean and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here with an ocean view so close I could hear the waves crashing into the sand, and the beach is just a few steps away. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, easygoing too. The room was well furnished, in good condition overall. The sofa bed came in handy as a makeshift sleeping area for our 5 month old. They have a well stocked breakfast grab and go and Starbucks coffee station, excellent way to start the day! We enjoyed our stay and we will stay again to enjoy even more of the amenities. This is not to say that there aren’t a few small things to work on… 1. The water flow from the bathroom sink faucet was super low, yet the pressure in the shower was aggressively strong. Both could use some adjusting. 2. The freezer had a rusted metal shelf and didn’t seem clean to use. 3. Parking within the property is limited, it is possible to get a spot as other guests check out, but I parked a little far away until a closer spot opened up, which was not that bad as it is a safe area, just something to be ready for. — that’s all I could find as issues, and the positive points definitely outnumber it. Overall a great establishment and worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

Great location and great decor. The fire pits at night were fantastic. Short walk and you are right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful location but not directly at the beach. There is a street in between. Staff is super unfriendly. Breakfast is a joke. Overall too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

duVergne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at Ocean Palms! I came here for a trip with my sister and my nieces and we had a great time. We loved how close we were to the beach (like a 30 second walk). The pool and hot tub area was great and there were plenty of tables and chairs to eat meals outside. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Will absolutely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bodie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
None
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most excellent

Hotel is most excellent. Very nice atmosphere and very clean. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, modesto

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time of us staying here and staff is very welcoming and its so easy to access everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tropical landscape!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time staying at this wonderful hotel! The staff is amazing. The location is perfect and the rooms are clean and well cared for. We will be back soon ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Amenities
Love the convenience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a second time at this resort (10 nights first time and now 11 nights). Very easy to get from the airport without a car (free airport shuttle to Old Town and Coaster train to Carlsbad). In Carlsbad it was around a 5 min walk from the station to the hotel. If you have no car you can walk about 15 minutes to the grocery store if you would like to cook. There’s plenty of dining options around!!! Everything is very near the hotel. The hotel’s territory is beautiful and clean, very green with palm trees and flowers. There’s a little pool, hot tub, fitness center, and fire pits outside where you can relax after sunset. Rooms are very beautiful and comfortable ( TV set in every room). We rented 2 bdr units with a kitchen both times. I saw there is a kitchenette in every 1 bdr unit as well but you may need to double check this before booking. We had a full set of kitchen utensils plus pots, pans, can-opener, etc, along with a full stove and oven, and a full size fridge. Every morning you can get breakfast at the front office. There’s juice, yogurt, doughnuts and fresh fruits, snacks. Front desk people are very friendly and helpful. They are available from 7:00-23:00. You may contact someone after 23:00 by your unit’s landline phone. One downside was the internet lagging or cutting out frequently in about half of our unit this time. Otherwise, it is incredibly ( few steps) near the ocean and our favorite place to stay! Thank you!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Really convenient for those that want easy access to the beach, watch the sunset, and be immersed in that beach vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024