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Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea


Hotel class 2.5 of 5
751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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5 of 5 stars
malycat   14 contributions
St. Louis
3 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Business

I found this Ramada during my first visit to Carlsbad. What a great find. I was traveling with my colleague on business and found this location had easy access to anywhere while in this area. I was given a two room suite with two TV’s, kitchen and a super fast internet connection. This hotel offered a super clean room, friendly... more

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4 of 5 stars
kjnnca   85 contributions
San Francisco, California
18 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Couples

I booked this room through a 3rd party (Hotwire) so I did not pick it out personally and was a little apprehensive after reading some of the reviews. Well I'd like to say that I was pleasantly surprised. What a lovely hotel. The lobby is well kept, they have an area to check email and print boarding passes, and beyond... more

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hotelmanager54, General Manager

Thank you for your comments concerning our Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea. We make every effort to enhance the stay of our guests and it is rewarding to learn this was noticed. The soaps and shampoo are the most recent upgrades. Hopefully you will visit us again soon. Maureen Correia General Manager

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3 of 5 stars
dreamlotus   2 contributions
Kansas Ctiy
27 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Family

Looks like an old hotel. The room is very small. It only has one queen bed when we booked from Hotwire, but we need two beds, so we have to pay $20/day extra to get a room with one queen bed and one futon. The futon was very uncomfortable. Once you put down the futon, it blocks the way to... more

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hotelmanager54, General Manager

Thank you for your kind words concerning our Ramada. We are delighted you enjoyed the complimentary breakfast buffet. Upon your return please mention to the front desk staff your request and as always we will do our very best to arrange a room in a quieter area.

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4 of 5 stars
psimmo   4 contributions
Phoenix, AZ, USA
23 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The breakfast was great here. All the staff we met were courteous and helpful, before, during, and after our stay. Our room was clean and ready for us - nothing deluxe; it met our need exactly. The room was on the freeway side of the building, so we had more traffic noise, but that was not a major problem. The... more

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hotelmanager54, General Manager

Thank you for the positive comments concerning our hotel. We try very hard to provide an experience that we believe will exceed the expectations of our guests. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed the additional items to our breakfast. Maureen Correia General Manager

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1 of 5 stars
married2agreek   10 contributions
near NYC
16 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family

We waited to make reservations and followed the advice online and were so disappointed -- the hotel is mediocre at best. The pullout sofa, when pulled out, completely blocked the door so you couldn't go to the car when the kids were sleeping without crawling under (carpet dirty) or leapfrogging over. For the bedroom, the mattress was so awful that... more

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hotelmanager54, General Manager

Thank you for taking the time to share your frustration. I have taken note of your comments and will address the challenges immediately. Maureen Correia General Manager

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3 of 5 stars
flamegrl   1 contribution
California
10 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family

Stayed here while visiting Legoland. The noise was louder than expected, I had an "inside room" away from the freeway, too. We had a one bedroom suite that was very basic. It included a small kitchen area and it was nice to have a door to close off the bedroom (to let the kids go to sleep early) and had... more

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hotelmanager54, General Manager

Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent visit to Legoland. Hopefully you had an opportunity to spend time at our pool and spa during your visit as I remember the weather was beautiful that week. Please do stay with us again. Maureen Correia General Manager

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5 of 5 stars
DestinySierra00   3 contributions
San Diego Sea World
11 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

We frequent San Diego several times per year and have stayed at all the hotels up and down the coast from 2 stars to 4 stars. This was our 3rd straight time staying at this hotel. There is no reason to look any further. I have not found any place this close to the beach with such an incredible breakfast,... more

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hotelmanager54, General Manager

Dear Tripadvisor Traveller, I am delighted you consider the Ramada Carlsbad your San Diego Home. We look forward to you visiting us soon. Maureen Correia General Manager

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4 of 5 stars
AttieJapan   1 contribution
Japan
6 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I am a San Diego repeater from foreign country. Last couple of years, I have stayed at this hotel and repeatedly come back as it is very friendly, convenient location and overall nice. They always make my stay enjoyable and helpful. I would say there are a couple of things they could improve in the rooms, such as shower pressure,... more

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Ramada Carlsbad, management representative

Thank you for your positive comments concerning our staff. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have you visit us again soon.

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4 of 5 stars
map22   11 contributions
Newark, Delaware
5 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

I just got back from this hotel and had none of the issues I saw in previous reviews. It is not a luxury hotel and I didnt expect it to be. I was in a poolside room facing away from the highway so I experienced no highway noise. The breakfast buffet was busy but not overly crowded. I liked that... more

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Ramada Carlsbad, management representative

We look forward to you staying with us again. Thank you for your positive feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed our Full Breakfast Buffet with the various breakfast items. Our pool is kept warm year round so do not hesitate to visit us soon.

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3 of 5 stars
Calsbadfan   1 contribution
Peoria, AZ
5 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

The room we had was a Queen with a pull out couch. The room was clean with a small kitchen. The pull out sofa was very uncomfortable. The pool, jucuzzi and breakfast was nice. The staff was great. It is not within walking distance to the beach unless you like to walk a long block and through the camp grounds... more

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Ramada Carlsbad, management representative

We do consider our staff members friendly and are pleased to know you shared that very experience with the staff. Please stay with us again.

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Address: 751 Macadamia Drive, Poinsettia exit off I-5, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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