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Pelican Cove Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Carlsbad State Beach

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About the neighborhood

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320 Walnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tamarack Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 11 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gonzo Ramen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Carlsbad Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Board And Brew Carlsba - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Señor Grubby's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pelican Cove Inn

Hotel near Carlsbad State Beach
Pelican Cove Inn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

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Property grounds

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,379 reviews
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May 15 - May 16
All taxes and fees included in total
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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
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

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pelican Cove Inn Hotel
Pelican Cove Inn Carlsbad
Pelican Cove Inn Hotel Carlsbad

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Cove Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pelican Cove Inn?

As of May 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican Cove Inn on May 11, 2025 start from $116.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Pelican Cove Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Cove Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Pelican Cove Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Pelican Cove Inn located?

Located in North Beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Carlsbad State Beach, Tamarack Beach, and Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information. State Street Farmers Market and Magee Park are also within 15 minutes. Carlsbad Village Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Pelican Cove Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 155 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, easy check in and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeaZhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place we have been in California.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property for the money and is exceptional value. Comfortable, cosy and only a short walk to central Carlsbad. Slight issue with getting the door code from the booking company but the manager was a great help, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience and the most important thing it was super clean. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, old school hotel. Great location for both beach and Carlsbad village. Loved the old furniture and massive beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint and beautiful property! I love the coziness and proximity to so many restaurants and the beach! Highly highly recommend and I am definitely coming back here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute little room. Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining, 5 min to beach, provided chairs, boards, plenty of towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an anniversary celebration. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Dela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to beach, shopping and dining. Check in was easy with number lock on door… they sent code the day prior. Very cozy, felt like I was staying at a beach house instead of cookie-cutter hotel. Parking was easy and on site. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the beach, superb rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked at the Pelican cove because I wanted to stay away from the Resort that my conference was at. I loved it. Peaceful, clean and safe. I want to go back on holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Pelican Cove and we would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at Pelican Cove. The room was spacious and decorated beautifully. The fire place was a wonderful added feature to take the nip out the air at night. Two things I would change is (1) the arm chair and chase lounge. They are were filthy with holes, rips and tears. Although they were white, they appear to have never been cleaned. (2) Install a new shower hear. The shower was like trying to bath under the bathroom faucet. Other than those two issues, the facility was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sharon

We loved the location, neighborhood, charm of old school facility. The room needed rug cleaning and some things did not work (lights and fan). The fact that there is no person on site except a cleaning person is problematic. I mistakenly left some items in the armoire when we left and there is NO WAY to speak to anyone to arrange retreiving them - phone number does not answer - I submitted a note on the website “contact us” page, but no response. Very frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn has self check-in that was so easy. I was in the La Jolla room. The room is very large with lots of windows and a fan in one, a mini fridge, a sitting area for makeup outside the bathroom and two chairs for lounging. The bed was comfortable with lots of pillows. The gas fireplace kept the room warm. Someone in another review mentioned hearing trains, but I only heard one once. The room was at the front of the property facing the street and it was very quiet. I will definitely be back. I took the train from Los Angeles into Oceanside and it was a $5 Lyft ride to the inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025