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Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

3.0 star property
Seaside adventures and relaxation await at this coastal retreat where the California sunshine warms days spent between beach and amenities

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Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel blends activity and leisure. Start with continental breakfast, then enjoy the 27-hole golf course or beach yoga on white sand. Features include a rooftop terrace, spa tub, and Dinis by the Sea Bistro with ocean views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ocean View | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Partial Sea View | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Partial sea view

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Interior View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Interior View)

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Interior View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Partial Sea View

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial sea view

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel is in North Beach, a walkable area in Carlsbad with good shopping. New Village Arts Theatre and GIA Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and LEGOLAND® California. Traveling with kids? Don't miss San Diego Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and mountain biking. Visit our Carlsbad travel guide
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3200 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

What's nearby

  • A Panoramic Aerial UAV Drone View of Carlsbad State Beach, California, in the Morning
    Carlsbad State Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rode bikes from a bike shop in Carlsbad to this spot! Absolutely gorgeous!
    Tamarack Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • a gorgeous aerial shot of the blue lagoon waters surrounded by lush green trees and plants with blue sky, powerful clouds and a rainbow at Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad California USA
    Carlsbad Lagoon
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Village Arts Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station
    11 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coyote Bar & Grill
    8 min walk
  • Park 101
    7 min walk
  • Better Buzz Coffee
    7 min walk
  • GONZO! Ramen
    7 min walk
  • Board & Brew
    3 min walk

About this property

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Carlsbad State Beach
Located close to New Village Arts Theatre and Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center, Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel provides free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a rooftop terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach yoga. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Dinis by the Sea Bistro, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Concierge services, a billiards/pool table, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dinis by the Sea Bistro

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,249 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Tamarack Beach
Tamarack Beach Carlsbad
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Carlsbad
Tamarack Beach Resort By The Sea Hotel Carlsbad
Tamarack Beach Hotel Carlsbad
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Hotel
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Carlsbad
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Does Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel located?

Located in North Beach, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach and New Village Arts Theatre. Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and Carlsbad Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carlsbad Village Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and staff were all amazing. Will stay here again.
Sunrise from our room
Sunset from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right across the street from the ocean. Close walk to food, coffee, yoga, shopping and restaurants. Quiet and comfy rooms and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is great and clean , staff is awesome! thank you Fred for all your help in changing room dates and checking as in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and lovely accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to beach and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia

Clean room, easy check in/out. Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well set up. Closet for clothes, good lighting, mini frig, coffee maker, sitting area. Good bed with tv, bath & dressing area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Beautiful room with ocean view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Amenities
Location was across the street from ocean so that was nice; however, the room and facilities were tired looking, worn and outdated. Great location but needs a good remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable to look out at the ocean! Could walk to good restaurants and shopping. No charge for parking. Staff was friendly and helpful. No complaints whatsoever!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location. Access to beach, restaurants, stores
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KAY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean pool was pretty cool stayed 7 nights
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful views. Convenient location.
Beautiful sunset viewing deck.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great, bed and bedding was okay- comfy but could use an upgrade. The bathroom though…. Neither of us wanted to even shower in it. Very highway motel vibes. The location is too fabulous not to upgrade the bathrooms!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Underground secured parking, Room was large and the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff room was clean and comfortable walkable to all the shops and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and easy access to the beach. There was a parking garage at the hotel with direct access it felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great especially the view. Highly recommend this hotel. The staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharokina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect beach accessibility The view was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, the area was clean. The location was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was courteous and helpful. Grounds were well kept. Room was clean and comfy. You really can’t beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Location and excellent staff. Rooms need some updating and upgrading
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and a great location being close to everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is directly across the street from the beach. This place is a little dated but hey, my family of four had a great time. Supposedly they are remodeling next year. Family friendly but need to work on the breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025