I recently stayed at Beach Terrace for one night with my family and unfortunately the experience was disappointing from the moment we arrived. When we got to the front desk to check in, we had to wait while staff checked in another guest, which was understandable. However, after waiting patiently, multiple guests who arrived after us were helped before we were. Even a family who walked in later was taken ahead of us, which was frustrating and set a negative tone right from the start. I asked about upgrading to an ocean view room and was offered a room for an additional $100 that barely had a view at all. On top of that, I had booked a room with two queen beds, and they tried to offer a one-king bed room instead, which didn't make sense for a family stay. Once we got to the room, the beds did not appear to be true queen size and the room had a strong unpleasant odor. The air conditioning did not cool properly, and some areas of the room did not seem clean. We tried to make the best of the evening since we were only staying one night. Later in the evening, after I had taken a shower and was simply walking around the room while my family watched TV, we received a noise complaint and someone knocked on our door. We were not being loud at all -- just normal movement in the room. It was surprising and honestly upsetting to be approached about noise when we were simply settling in for the night. It made the stay uncomfortable and took away from what was supposed to be a relaxing beach getaway. Overall, the cleanliness, room conditions, and customer service need improvement. The property has a great location, but our experience did not match the expectations. read more

Rooms were spacious with a great view, and the property has been partially updated, though it still shows its age. Unfortunately, the elevator had a strong odor. What stood out most was the lack of hospitality. We arrived early and were denied access to all amenities, including bikes, the beach, and the pool. There was no effort to make us feel welcome, which was disappointing in a hospitality setting. read more

We stayed here on an early babymoon. Wow this location cannot be beat, loved getting to watch sunsets and hear the ocean from our room. We also loved the beach service and the fact that we didn't need to pack chairs, umbrellas etc. The breakfast selection was also great with yummy pastries. Cons: The room itself was nice and spacious but definitely smelled like a musty motel, the sheets and pillow cases didn't feel super clean we found random hairs and spots on sheets which didn't match the price you are paying. We also paid for our stay using southwest points and fully paid upfront, upon checkout we were told we also had an amenity resort fee that was not mentioned at check in. I also feel that the amenity fee should include parking which is not the case and will cost you $33 per day. All in all we enjoyed our stay and the location really makes it, I do however feel this was overpriced for what you got. read more

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This place is a steal. Feels like you booked a beachfront condo without paying condo prices. Private balcony, ocean right there, and waves all night. Pool + fire pits + private beach access with chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards. Huge rooms, solid breakfast (go early), and staff that actually cares. Save the $33--street parking opens up later. read more

This hotel is right on the water front and has its own private beach access. It was easy walking distance to a variety of great places to eat and to listen to live music during our stay. We loved the view from inside the room and from the balcony. Housekeeping did a wonderful job of preparing our room for our arrival and restocking on the day we needed a few more items. There were so many options for personalizing our room stay, but we were happy with what came standard in the room. We arrived early and got a parking pass so we could go out and explore the area while waiting for check-in. The check-in process was also quick and easy. We started each day with the complimentary breakfast items and were happy with the options. I stopped in at the end of each night to grab hot apple cider from the lobby, and we enjoyed it while sitting at one of the many fire pits before going back to the room. The only odd moment was on our last night when two fire pits turned off as we went to sit at them. The first turned off next to the lobby, then we moved to a second in the pool area that also turned off. After the second one, we just went back to our room and looked back to see both working again. We went back out and sat for a few minutes by the upper deck fire and both stayed lit. We had a great experience overall and we will be back soon. read more

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! We had a great experience and we enjoyed the room, the facilities, the pool, the breakfast, and beach access. It's a perfect location and we didn't have to move our car, due to the Village only being a few blocks away. We enjoyed walking everywhere and it's a perfect location! read more

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5 star beach hotel. Everything you could ask for in a beachfront hotel. Only beachfront hotel in Carlsbad. Big pool also. Rooms are spacious with all amenities. Get a beachfront room for the whole experience. Staff if very friendly. Plenty of parking ($33/night). Walk to Carlsberg Village. Minutes to Flower Fields and Legoland. Kids will love it. read more

Beach Terrace is such a hidden gem! Top notch service and so many amenities for the price. We had an ocean front room which also faced the pool, such beautiful views. The sliding door was a plus if you like to hear the ocean! There were slippers, poncho's and few throws in room if you needed them. They also had throws by the pool and fire pits. Our room was very large, very modern and included a fridge, Keurig and sink which I loved! They offer bikes for free, and will also set you up on the beach with a chair & umbrella! The petit complementary breakfast was so good! There were muffins, boiled eggs, yogurt, and fresh fruit, many great things to choose from. There are so many restaurants and coffee shops within a few minutes walk. I am looking forward to returning very soon. read more

When I am on vacation, I don't want to work hard. The Beach Terrace truly felt like a slice of paradise and I didn't have to work to enjoy the beach. Pros: Quiet, boutique, private No music playing at the pool or on the beach (I really appreciate that) Front row to the beach Walking distance to restaurants Beach service valet - chairs, umbrella, body boards, beach toys Multiple fire pits and blankets Bike rentals (for 18+ years) Plenty of outlets Easy, dedicated parking directly across the street - complimentary EV charger Offers complimentary postcards and will send Cons: Can't use amenities until you check-in No jacuzzi No refresh of the room (or they missed ours) No blackout shades - but who needs them when the day starts out a bit overcast anyway? Every room had a view. It was so peaceful and well-decorated. The beds were plush and comfy. Communication was great and notices well-placed - like in the rooms, they support all "enlightenment" and have readings available for any curious mind (rather than your standard Bible from The Gideons), on the pool deck, they have a sign that lets you know what is permitted and not (e.g., no Marco Polo to preserve the quiet and restful vibe). Staff work incredibly hard and essentially non-stop: sweeping, setting up chairs/umbrellas, cleaning out the sand filter when you wash off the sand after you spend time in the beach. This was one of my favorite beach experiences and I definitely plan to splurge and return. read more

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We got to experience 2 nights here. Receptionist was very friendly and gave good suggestions for the area. There is an amenity fee but it includes things we definitely enjoyed like the pool, firepit, beach chairs, umbrella, bike and breakfast. Parking was not included however. One night was with a "horizon" view even though it was called a "partial" beach view when booking - there was no partial view except a whole view of a roof. We decided to upgrade the other night, $50 more, for a full beach view and to get away from the stained pillow and chair that the front desk said children caused. Room was a lot bigger and you can hear the waves in that room. More importantly, it was cleaner - no biological stains on the decor, which made the first night feel like a motel 6. read more

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10/10 would recommend. Property is super clean, staff is incredibly nice, and you have in-room beach amenities to use! I really liked the breakfast, super tasty. Both free and in room brunch offerings. Really close by tons of food and shopping and literally on the beach. A huge shoutout for their eco friendly efforts, really loved seeing so much glass at breakfast and compostable cups/cutlery. We had a marvelous time on our baby moon and can't wait to return when the little one is born! read more

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Location, location, location! Beach access is perfect. Ocean view rooms are truly amazing with breath taking views. We are always treated with kindness and respect by all workers from the front desk to the beachfront. This hotel will always be top choice when visiting. It's walking distance to all the cute little stores in the area. You never have to struggle with parking. The only downside is the chairs in this room were unappealingly stained and the window trimming was missing to the patio door and the glass would shake upon opening and closing. But those things can be easily fixed. read more

Wonderful vacation , beautiful beach front and views , loved the balcony views and having beach access , the pool was clean zero sand in it for being so close to the beach , friendly staff . Great visit read more

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This hotel is fantastic. The rooms are spacious, the balcony overlooking the beach clear view of the ocean! Great staff too! read more

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Location is amazing. Easy walking to restaurants and downtown while directly on the beach. Other places we have stayed at you have to walk across the street and down a ton of stairs but this was amazingly convenient. They set up chairs and umbrellas on the beach for you, have towels and sand toys, beach volleyball and football to play with as well as body boards for the family. They have robes for the beach and even slippers for the room. We were impressed with the breakfast options and set up. Not the typical hotel breakfast. Creative, healthy and plenty of options for a nice easy breakfast. My only negative thing to say (if I had to come up with one) was being below the lobby and hearing the employees walking back and forth getting ready for breakfast very early in the morning. Other than that, very nice time. read more

Convenient and prime location in Carlsbad. Beach service was golden. Best beach hotel in CA!

awesome amenities !!! great staff just a text away !!! awesome location steps away from the beach !!! read more

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Talk about a gorgeous ocean view! This place is as close as you can get to the ocean without being in it. The rooms are immaculately clean and thoughtfully designed. I love the patio! It has shuttered blinds to keep the room dark but allow you to see out to the ocean. The sounds of the waves at night and in the morning were so peaceful, I wish I had that every day. Staff are very kind and accommodating. Anything we needed, they were happy to help. The hotel is centrally located to all the restaurants and bars, just a short walk over. Peking here is free and convenient. This was such a fun stay, from start to finish! read more

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Website wouldn't let me book my reservation had to call front desk to place my reservation. She quoted me the loyalty membership price that she saw online but when I checked out I was over charged an extra 40 something per night. They did not honor the loyalty price even though I had a screen shot and the employees name that booked my reservation. read more

We loved our stay at Beach Terrace! The service from the hotel staff was great from start to finish. I especially appreciated the texts/emails ahead of our arrival to ensure everything was ready for us. The room was clean, large and extremely comfortable - of course you also can't be the oceanfront view! The location was also super convenient with tons of shops and restaurants within a short walking distance. Can't wait to stay again! read more

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I've traveled to Carlsbad for many years and continue to stay at this hotel. It's truly impeccable, service, cleanliness, everything. The rooms are amazing and never had any problems with the cleaning staff. Not to mention, the breakfast has always been great. I do miss the continental breakfast, but the new grab and go is still great. They provide towels, chairs, umbrellas, toys, and boogie boards for free which is a luxury. Love the little store in the lobby with snacks and treats as well as sunscreen. Only complaint is they should have never removed the hot tub. It was so nice to come back from the beach, rinse off, and pop in the hot tub. But I love it here, 100% recommend. read more

Wow this hotel is incredible best time and experience right on the beach so cool having a pool overlooking the ocean...

EVERYONE was so friendly and accommodating and made our vacation (mom's bday) so special and relaxing! It could not have been more perfect! Mom was greeted with a card and candy for her bday. They Even the wrist bands for unlocking doors. It was genius and so convenient! We felt like we're at a ritz location with the phenomenal service which started even before we arrived via email and over the phone! They listened to what I was saying and made appropriate recommendations that made our stay even better. The grounds are gorgeous! | LOVE the green garden area across the street, the rooms, the pool area and fire pits. The green and succulents ugh just all added to the ambience and made it absolute heaven. Rooms are huge! Staff is phenomenal and service beyond expectations! We will absolutely stay here over and over! They take care of all your needs! You need a beach towel, chair or umbrella, tell them and boom done! You feel like royalty! read more

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Best hotel in Carlsbad we come twice a year, we have tried so many hotel Brleach terrace is absolutely the best , everyone very nice and polite, very clean and beautifully located . The manger is there all the time hands on . I cannt say enough . Will be back to our new spot read more

Staff is very welcoming and helpful, Hotel is right on the beach in Carlsbad so the views are amazing. They are very pricey but they are like a mini resort on the beach. They have beach valets who set up umbrellas and chairs on the beach. You can rent equipment for the ocean. They offer a mini continental breakfast which was more like a real breakfast or you can order brunch in the room which we did one morning. Food was amazing although the menu is limited. We had an ADA room which overlooks the ocean. The room is large and the bathroom is one of best ADA rooms we've ever had. There is easy access from street and the two ADA rooms are on street level which is the top floor in one building. Only disappointment is no access to the pool for wheelchairs as there is no elevator. But we knew that before we booked. If you can do stairs you can access both pool area and beach. Because the hotel is in Carlsbad village we just walked (and wheel chaired) everywhere in town. Very convenient. We go to Hawaii every year and we both remarked that this hotel reminded us of our stays in Hawaii -hearing and watching the crashing waves but without the 6 hour flight. read more

We chose this hotel after confirming that the renovated rooms shown online were in fact a good representation of the guest rooms. We were not disappointed. The lobby was cool but very small and oddly placed since when you walk in, the check-in desk is directly to your right and you don't even walk through the lobby. This is definitely not a hopping hotel and I'm not even sure someone would be available 24/7 but luckily we didn't need anything. Although I would describe our room's decor as minimalist, it was a very large room and very clean (I could have done cartwheels and walkovers if I was so inclined). The bathroom was also very spacious and nicely redone in neutral tile and granite tones. Our room (#15) was right on the beach, with sand literally at our feet if we had jumped the short glass barrier to the other side. The sound of the surf was very relaxing even on a cloudy day. The pool and jacuzzi were centrally located with a beautiful ocean view. The continental breakfast offered a large variety of items and the view from the breakfast room was, of course, fantastic. read more

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This was our 1st time staying here, overall very happy! (Room 45) Excellent location, center of Carlsbad, walking distance to everything we needed! Great room service, brought great continental breakfast, even brought a microwave to my room to warm up leftovers! Nice warm pool with great ocean views to watch sunset. Clean room with plenty of space. Loved the concierge umbrellas, chairs and towels! Staff were pleasant and very helpful! Slept with our balcony doors open all night with the crashing waves as our background noise Bad: lots of stairs read more

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The people who come on here to give this place 1 star reviews are just crazy. they just want to bash it and get attention. ITS RUN DOWN!!! LOL... Its at the beach, sand and salt ruin things.. its how it is at the beach. I see them repairing and fixing things everyday. There are ants!!!! I have never seen ants in a room before.... could be a user error... Toilets get clogged... it happens... You just use a plunger. You did it, you plunge it. Jesus.. these people. I spent a few years here as a teenage in the 90s with my family. And now I take my kids here every year. This is such an amazing place. The staff is so friendly. It is walking distance to the village ( shops and food) We have had zero issues that were not fixed right away. The pool is warm. The beds are comfy. The rooms were always cleaned. The water pressure is average. AC blasts you all night and keeps you cold. The food is good, but expensive. The beach is so nice. Parking costs money, but they have parking! Expensive? Yes... But you are on the sand. Lots of stairs. read more

What a fabulous 5 nights spent at The Beach Terrace Inn ! Kareem met me with kindness and a smile - what more could you ask for! He called Gilbert to assist me with my travel bags and he was at my car within minutes. Gilbert is the bright light that you will see out by the pool or on the beach or doing whatever needs to be done on the property to make it run smoothly. What a huge asset they have in both Kareem and Gilbert. They make you feel so welcomed. I stayed in the room with the full ocean view. OMG ! It can't get any better than waking up with a view of the ocean - hearing the sound of the waves crashing and the smell of fresh air. You really have to experience this for yourselves. Trust me, you will love it. Thanks again for another great stay at the Beach Terrace. Till next time.......Susie C. read more

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Beach Terrace is right on the beach especially if you get one of the oceanfront rooms they offer. They are quite expensive but as far as hearing the ocean all night and feeling almost like you were in a boat when the tide comes in, it may be worth it. There are some areas of improvement that could help justify the high price that they charge. We arrived early, and although we were able to park our car at a fee, we were not allowed to use the facilities until we officially checked in. This meant we were not even allowed to sit on a chair by the pool or as far as I know be offered a chair by the beach. That was disappointing as I've never experienced that even with a less pricey hotel. The check-in process was very disappointing. We were given a text when our room was ready to come back to the front desk and the lady there was helping somebody else, and asked me to stand to the side for about 10 minutes. While I was waiting, her person had left and someone else walked up to her and said I received a text for check-in, and she started helping him before me which I thought was rude. Someone else came out and checked me in, but we were never told all of the details, such as some of the nice things they offer, which were music, yoga, and things like the hours of the breakfast. One morning we went down for the continental breakfast, thinking they served until 10 AM on a weekend only to find out it ended at 9:30. They said you missed it. Not offering anything that they could do or maybe there was some left over they could get for us to go. I actually had to ask is there anything left over and then they went and got us something. They are not going out of their way unless you specifically ask. One evening we decided to stay in and watch a movie and their streaming on their TV was not working. Their handyman had just left I was told and they didn't know how to help us. Again I inquired can they be reached via text or phone? And only then did they try to get me an answer, which unfortunately was unsuccessful in getting it to work. There is nobody at the pool, and there were loud kids doing cannon balls into the pool with nobody at the resort monitoring how loud or if that was an inconvenience to any of their adult guests. They do provide chairs and umbrellas at the beach, however, they are old and rusted and are hard to adjust whereas at this price point lounge chairs with nice cushions would be far more appropriate. I would still probably come back to this hotel, just based on how amazing that oceanfront view is, however, it's a high price to pay considering some of the other areas where they lack in service. read more

As a family living on the East Coast for 45 years, we've made tradition of a fantastic beach vacations each year. When we moved to Carlsbad four years ago - that tradition stopped. (Why go to the beach when you live near the beach was our thought). How wrong we were! So, we booked a staycation weekend at Beach Terrace and completely fell in love with the views, the amenities, the special touches, the gorgeous decor and the delightful staff. Even at check-in, they made us feel like family. So warm and friendly - and high-touch... something that is lost in this high-tech world. The room was perfect! Spacious. Beautifully appointed. Amazing view. Quaint balcony. We could have just hung out there! The pool is just the right size, and there's a place to hang out for every member of the family. From the quiet bookworm, to the people watcher... to the one who wants to warm up by the fire pit at night. The beachfront umbrella/chair service is perfection! (Not carrying chairs and umbrellas and all the stuff is such a treat). The staff was kind and professional - always smiling. Lunch on the beach was a lovely touch and we enjoyed the delicious sandwiches and drinks. On the note of food - the brunch menu looked delicious and the complimentary breakfast in the lobby was divine. (Best almond croissant ever!) We also walked to breakfast one morning, so there are a ton of options for every foodie desire. The ily cafe espresso machines in-room were wonderful. We had delicious coffee oceanfront each morning while barely lifting a finger. Would we come back? ABSOLUTELY! I'm currently trying to devise a 'reason' to make our next reservation... Well done, Beach Terrace. Thanks for loving us well! read more

My family's vacation stay was absolutely amazing! The room was modern, the customer service was excellent and the beach staff were extremely helpful. Our new vacation spot for sure! read more

The photos of the booking at the time did not match with the actual room  received at time of booking. The expectation was a beach view based on what was displayed in photos and indicated in the description of the room at time of booking, hence the higher price tag. Although we paid for a beach view, our view was almost entirely blocked by the joint building in front. Keep in mind the room was not cheap, upward of $500.00 for a night (check in is at 4 pm with check out at 11 am so its not even a full 24- hours). When I requested an upgrade, the front desk said they would be happy to for additional $$$ and later check in. It was already 5 o'clock. Very disappointed, needless to say WILL NOT BOOK AGAIN. BE ADVISED, when you book, make sure to ask the front desk if your room actually has a view of the beach or what they like to call a "PARTIAL VIEW" which means you got a joint building in front, and you will have to work around the building to catch a glimpse of the "beach view" you paid lots of money for. read more

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Huge hotel room- very comfortable- and Gorgeous views from your room-! Loved hearing the crashing waves as we fell asleep!

Came here for the first time over the weekend and it was absolutely dreamy!!! The hotel is beautiful, rooms look newly updated, management is great, it's right on the beach... deserves 10 stars!!!! Brought wipes to disinfect the room because covid and let me tell you! Everything was spotless.... even the outside patio! They are taking covid precautions very seriously and we felt very comfortable and safe during our stay. We loved getting breakfast delivered to the room and seeing what surprises would be in the bag. They delivered on time and everyone who works here was super friendly. read more

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Spent a night here in the corner king room to celebrate my wedding anniversary. It was amazing. We absolutely loved sitting on the balcony and soaking up the ocean waves, we were out there for hours. It's walkable to the village which was great. We were able to walk to a nice dinner and get some ice cream on the way back and the whole trip was great! The staff were also so nice and accommodating. We love getting to order some pillows off the pillow menu & we also loved the avocado toast that we ordered on our last morning. Wouldn't hesitate to go back :) wish we could've spent more time! read more

Staff was very friendly and helpful, they offer allot of amenities, rooms are spacious and updated. We had the Horizon view room and still had a great view of the water! Beach is steps away. They have lounge chairs and fire pits by the pool over looking the beach with blankets. In your room they have beach ponchos to wear if you would like. They definitely thought of the details, it was a nice touch! read more

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This was such an amazing little get away. It's right on the beach and the employees couldn't be more accommodating. There are no elevators in the hotel. It's heavy stairs. But that didn't bother me because everything else made it a perfect staycation. I will definitely be back many more times. read more

Amazing hotel. They have the best breakfast croissants and the most comfortable beds I have ever been on. It is very classy, and the location is perfect. Me and my daughter love to collect seashells and it is right on the beach. If you are on vacation or a staycation- this is your best bet (if you are in Carlsbad). I have stayed here on many occasions and, unlike other hotels in town, it is safe and managed properly. read more

Pigsty, filthy motel which has not been renovated. Absolutely disgusting and disappointing. Unconscionable, what are these operators thinking about when they present themselves as a family owned renovated nice beachfront hotel only for the guests to endure endless incompetent management, unfulfilled services promised (live streaming, usable WiFi, housekeeping services, room amenities as simple as the shampoo, conditioner and soap even the cheapest motels manage to deliver and is it too much to ask for the rooms to be pesticide free? A picture will say it all, save your money, health, and happiness, go elsewhere. Go somewhere where they care about their property and about you. If they treat their property like crap, no surprise that they treat their customers and staff the same. Shameful read more