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Scandia Motel - Carlsbad - Building
Scandia Motel
Carlsbad, CA
6.6Okay(1024)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$73+
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Motel 6 Carlsbad East Ca - Carlsbad - Bedroom
Motel 6 Carlsbad East Ca
Carlsbad, CA
6.7Okay(1623)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$78+
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca - North - Carlsbad - Pool
Motel 6 Carlsbad, Ca - North
Carlsbad, CA
7.9Good(242)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$112+
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Moonlight Beach Motel - Encinitas - Building
Moonlight Beach Motel
Encinitas, CA
8.9Very good(337)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$158+
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Vista Inn - Vista - Bedroom
Vista Inn
Vista, CA
5.2Fair(303)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$81+
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Motel 6 Oceanside Marina - Oceanside - Pool
Motel 6 Oceanside Marina
Oceanside, CA
5.1Fair(457)
Pool
Pet friendly
$112+
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Franciscan Inn Motel - Vista - Pool
Franciscan Inn Motel
Vista, CA
4.7Mediocre(549)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$78+
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Motel 6 Oceanside - Oceanside - Pool
Motel 6 Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
5.9Fair(1271)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$96+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside - Oceanside - Property amenity
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
8.3Very good(1328)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$108+
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Coast Inn - Oceanside - Bedroom
Coast Inn
Oceanside, CA
5.9Fair(366)
Free Wi-Fi
$80+
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Surfhouse - Encinitas
Surfhouse
Encinitas, CA
8.9Very good(101)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$240+
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Star Lodge Motel-Oceanside - Vista
Star Lodge Motel-Oceanside
Vista, CA
7.6Good(27)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$121+
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KAYAK’s insights for motels in Carlsbad

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Which month has the cheapest motel rates in Carlsbad?

Motels are cheapest in Carlsbad in January, with average rates of $65. In comparison, June is the most expensive month, with prices at $131.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a motel in Carlsbad?

Wednesday offers the lowest rates in Carlsbad, with an average nightly price of $70. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at $110.
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Low season

January

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

$76

Average price (weekend night)

$110
Cheapest month to stay with an average 22% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 57% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Carlsbad motel deals

  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Carlsbad motel.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their motel in Los Angeles for 2 days.

FAQs when booking a motel in Carlsbad

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a motel than in a hotel in Carlsbad?

    The average price for a night in a motel in Carlsbad is $126 compared to $361 for a night in a hotel.

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