5420 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, California, United States | (251) 219-4428
Private walkway to
Legoland amusement park
Spacious rooms with mini-fridges
and Starbucks coffee
24-hour heated lagoon pool
and whirlpool
Grill and bar with patio
seating
Ping-pong, billiards, foosball, and shuffleboard
Spa offering facials and
massages
24-hour fitness center
with modern equipment
Free beach shuttle during
summer
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pet-friendly
Multiple fees, including resort fee, parking fee, and breakfast fee
Fee for in-room microwave
Some rooms are a long walk
from the pool
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
and Spa is a four-pearl resort with its own private entrance to Legoland. The 250 rooms are clean and spacious with microwaves and Starbucks coffee, but there’s a fee for microwaves. In fact, the resort has a number of additional fees that may make guests feel nickel and dimed, including a resort fee, a fee for breakfast, and another fee for parking. There’s plenty for families to do at the upscale chain resort, including a
24-hour heated outdoor pool and whirlpool and a number of games including
billiards, ping-pong, foosball, and shuffleboard.
The hotel has a grill and bar on-site with outdoor seating, and during the
summer there’s a free shuttle to the beach. Families wanting to be even more engulfed in the Lego experience should check out rates at LEGOLAND California Hotel, a colorful Lego-themed hotel located inside the park.
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Scene
Family-friendly chain resort with outdoor areas for playing and socializing
The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
and Spa has a Mediterranean feel, with sand-toned walls and a terra-cotta tile
roof. The manicured grounds are decorated with exotic plants and colorful
flowers. In the lobby, large windows and potted plants create an airy vibe.
There are roomy brown chairs to relax on, and fruit-infused water is
available for guests. The grill and bar on-site has high and low
tables and a long booth as well as outdoor seating on
cushioned patio furniture. A fireplace and space heaters help create a cozy
vibe, and there are distant views of the sea. Most guests are families wanting easy access to the adjacent Legoland, accessible from the resort via a private walkway.
Location
Private entrance to Legoland and free beach shuttle in the summer
Sheraton
Carlsbad Resort and Spa sits next to Legoland (and has its own private entrance to the amusement park). It’s also next to the Crossings at Carlsbad golf course, but there’s not much more
within walking distance. During the summer, the hotel offers a free shuttle to the
nearby beach, a six-minute drive away. It’s a five-minute drive to an outlet mall with some fast food options,
and there are plenty of other restaurants within a 10-minute drive. Downtown Carlsbad
can be reached within 10 minutes by car, and San Diego International Airport is within an hour’s drive.
Rooms
Clean, spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs and Starbucks coffee
Rooms have the classic look typical of this upscale chain, with striped floor-length curtains, light walls and carpeting,
and wooden furnishings. Minimal decor includes framed landscape paintings on the walls. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers with
Starbucks coffee, and mini-fridges. Microwaves are available for a fee.
Bathrooms have tiled floors and shower/tub combos. Rooms with furnished patios
or balconies are available, but some balconies are narrow. Note that some rooms are a long walk from the pool area.
Features
Large outdoor pool and whirlpool, spa, fitness center, and restaurant -- but beware of extra fees
The Sheraton's outdoor lagoon-style pool is especially attractive with towering palm trees, lime-green umbrellas, and an adjacent whirlpool tub. The area is open for swimming 24 hours a day. There's also a 24-hour fitness center
with a variety of modern cardio and weight equipment and a game area with ping-pong, billiards,
foosball, and shuffleboard. The on-site spa offers beauty and massage treatments. There’s also a restaurant
and bar with outdoor seating, but note that while a resort fee is levied, meals (including breakfast) cost extra. Parking also costs extra, though pets can be brought to the hotel for no extra charge. There's also free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and there are meeting rooms that accommodate up to 400 guests. There's also an Internet corner with two
computers and a printer.
