Scandia Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Carlsbad, 4-minute walk to Carlsbad State Beach

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette
Front of property
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Explore the area

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2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, Magee Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Village Arts Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

Scandia Motel places you in the centre of Carlsbad, within a short 5-minute stroll of Magee Park and Carlsbad State Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Carlsbad Village motel include Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information.

What's nearby

  • Magee Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 9 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baba Coffee - Coffee Carlsbad - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pure Project Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Revolution Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wildland And Lilo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Scandia Motel

Motel in Carlsbad, 4-minute walk to Carlsbad State Beach
As a guest of Scandia Motel, you'll find room service (during limited hours) and an ATM. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carlsbad motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
Scandia Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scandia Motel?

Scandia Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandia Motel?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandia Motel on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$92.81, 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.

Is parking available at Scandia Motel?

Yep, Scandia Motel has a self car park, for a fee. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Scandia Motel?

Yep, Scandia Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Carlsbad State Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scandia Motel?

No, Scandia Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scandia Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Scandia Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little comfy & affordable spot in carlsbad :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms super nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathi, Phoenix

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ladell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got the queen bed room- price and location good other than that HORRIBLE! So tiny, old not clean. You get two thin stain towels, one hand towel and one washcloth. Stains on sheets pillow case. Toilet runs all night, not sound proof, you can hear everything. They are doing a new roof, no mention of that. Asked front desk for towels and was told maybe to now when cleaning comes in. I would not and do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Negar

Business traveller
Decent place to stay in downtown. Room was clean and safe. Have stayed here Multiple times for business, will continue to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy bad room both sides Loud
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Razvan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Basic amenities but fairly priced and clean. Staff is helpful and friendly. Stayed twice at Scandia and I will comeback. If you prioritize location over fanciness this place is for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this knowing full and well it was a small Motel property. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The rooms are small but very clean and come with everything you'll need for a weekend stay. 5min walk from beach and just down thebstreet from Downtown Carlsbad/Carlsbad Village. I will definitely be coming back and booking with them again. Thank you for the stay. You made our trip wonderful.
Rented 2 double bed room. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred, Carlsbad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They are inclusive (kitchenette, etc) at great & fair rate. Deaf-friendly, too 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Milagros

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Beach stay

The staff are friendly and professional!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALTHEA

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

Great Escape!

The room was clean and spacious. The channel selection was amazing! I watched a few good movies. Everything in the room was nice and clean. Nice, peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was amazing. Only a few minutes walk to beautiful beach in Carlsbad. Quick check in and plenty of parking . The rooms were clean and good size. The most affordable hotel in Carlsbad with one of the best locations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

The room was either too cold or too warm. But overall my stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximilien

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucio

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was noisy and there is a DUI checkuin front of the property!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Amenities
Its adjacent to an active and noisy military base.Its 100 yards from train crossing and every 45 minutes the horn blasting stresses me out and prevents sleep. The room is the size of a crackerJack box. No bathtubs, floors are filthy. Wifi didn't work neither did the Heater. It's cheap for a good reason. It's a little better than staying in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025