Ocean Palms Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Property entrance
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Luxury Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

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2950 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarack Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed - double
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed - queen
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed - queen
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Traveler Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Deluxe Mini Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Stovetop
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

Ocean Palms Beach Resort places you steps from Carlsbad State Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Witch Creek Winery. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free continental breakfast and in-room kitchens. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Carlsbad Village hotel, you'll be 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from LEGOLAND® California.

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magee Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Señor Grubby's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Park 101 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ocean Palms Beach Resort

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Important information

You need to know

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
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. 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 name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

Yep, Ocean Palms Beach Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Palms Beach Resort on 5 Jan 2026 start from AU$262.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

Yep, Ocean Palms Beach Resort is a short 1-minute walk from Carlsbad State Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort have a pool?

Ocean Palms Beach Resort has an outdoor pool.

What makes Ocean Palms Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ocean Palms Beach Resort.

Does Ocean Palms Beach Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

No, Ocean Palms Beach Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ocean Palms Beach Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ocean Palms Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 961 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Carmichael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location in Carlsbad - within walking distance to all the places we wanted to go to shop, eat & hear live music, and a beautiful beach was just down the stairs. Nice pool & hot tub, torches, tiki lamps & gas fires at night make the place magical. Full kitchen, comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Wichita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a three night stay. Front desk was welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and well equipped. Very nice common areas to hang-out in. Easy access to the beach with free use of beach equipment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice grounds, easy to walk everywhere. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney, CORONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
one of my favorite hotels also got a nice upgrade with early check in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Location was fantastic. Rooms were clean, big and very comfortable. Only knock is the lack of parking. 8 spaces is nowhere near enough. I got lucky and found street parking in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my granddaughter arrived at 8:30 Friday night and parking is a bit of a challenge. The gentleman at the front desk took a look at the two of us and said “you can have my parking space” It was right in front of the building. I never moved my car the rest of the week and did not miss it at all. everything i needed was within walking distance. the staff is so helpful and politeTo say that my granddaughter and I had a fabulous time would be in an understatement. stay here you won’t regret it. Plus, you’ll probably book for next year too. They go fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second summer staying at the Ocean Palms and we love it! Proximity to the beach can’t be beat. We love the hot tub and pool too. We also appreciate the ability to borrow towels and boogie boards because it makes our beach trips so much easier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated us unbelievably
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

5 LOVES

This place is managed so amazingly. Grounds are super clean. Pool is clean. The outdoor shower to rinse of your sand from feet and body was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. I would have given 5 stars but the beds were very uncomfortable. We switched rooms to an upgraded sweet because we decided to stay an extra day. The bed in the upgrade was even more uncomfortable I could feel the springs on my back it felt like a motel 6 bed. My back is still soar from those beds. Hopefully they upgrade the mattresses because we would love to go back and make it a yearly relaxation vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Beautiful relaxing place. Staff are awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people at the desk. Walk across the street and down the steps and you are on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ash

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent—peaceful, quiet, and very clean. One downside was the mattress, which was extremely soft. I don’t have back issues, but I still found it uncomfortable; those with back problems might want to take note. One suggestion: During our stay, the weather was chilly, and having a fire would’ve made sitting outside much more enjoyable. They lit the fire only around sunset The complimentary coffee was a nice touch and was available almost every time we checked. However, the breakfast was underwhelming—mostly a few types of cookies that didn’t change daily. A bit more variety would go a long way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Disliked: Amenities
- No hot water - No internet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juvenal

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel right on the water.. great spot for a quick getaway
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025