Scandia Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Carlsbad State Beach

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Carlsbad State Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Lagoon
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

  • Carlsbad State Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tamarack Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carlsbad Lagoon - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gonzo Ramen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Knock Out Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Campfire - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Scandia Motel

Motel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • 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

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

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 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandia Motel on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$101.01, 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.

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. 387 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start, I stayed for 7 nights, First 4 nights no cleaning was done other than trash emptied, bed was not touched until the last two days. In the Middle of my stay I got back from work and the parking lot was roped off without notice and I called the office and they said find parking and hung up on me, I had to park on the street two blocks away and walk in the middle of the night in 45 degree weather which I was not prepared for. It was very cold at night and there was no heat and a very thin blanket so I went to Target to buy a heater. Microwave was very dirty as was the fridge. Free WiFi was horrible and rarely worked and when it did it was 1mbs. Phone reception was also non existent with T-Mobile while on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Gilbert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property needs to be renovated very dated. Also, they had a crew of people at 7 AM in the morning running machines working on the parking lot. So I did not get much sleep…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always feels like home!
Will definitely be back! Always feels like home!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for an amazing price and service!
Can’t beat the price, especially for a very well serviced hotel with great rooms and location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my favorite places with great service!
One of my favorite places to stay and the service is amazing, which keeps me coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeyad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service is why I keep coming back!
The service provided from the couple running the hotel is outstanding and keeps me coming back! 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always an amazing stay and even better service! 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Sorry for grammar - 1,500 char limit Return to motel, noticed my room door was ajar & window blinds were open. Closed/locked when I left. Then noticed my unopened food & drink items gone from fridge. Open items still there. Explained to office guy, asked hm to take look, but unwilling, rude & grumpy. Provided list of taken items & my mobile #. Told hm I had photos of rm, showing that housekeeping had clearly svc'd the rm (new towels, bathmat hung, etc.). Said he would pass to mgmt but I never got a call. When chk'g in, noticed rm door was difficult to open & had to pull hard to lock it. My guess is housekeeping left door ajar when servicing rm. Then someone entered to take items. Also, while out for walk on 1st day, noted several men milling around area. Asked one guy in park'g lot for directions to beach. Nice guy. Told me was living in vacant property next to the motel using CA homeless vouchers. Hope he was not guy who took the items, but clearly people casing the joint looking for opportunities. I booked 3 nights. After experience, told office guy was checking out and to please refund nights 2&3. Also, reimburse $35 for taken items. Never heard back. Later messaged motel via Expedia Msg'ing, providing all info above. Never heard back. That was 2-1/2 wks ago. Contacted Expedia, providing all info and photos. They contacted motel, but Scandia refused to refund for 2 unused nights or reimburse $35. So posting information as an Expedia review so others can be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Jackson Heights

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always excellent service!
One of my favorite places to stay especially due to the great service from the wonderful couple at the Front Desk. Always very professional, thoughtful and kind! This is why I come back weekly! 🙏🤗
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed!!
I was in desperate need , when I inquired their quote was a lot higher than the internet ( I’m on a tight budget ) originally she was going to charge me $30 for my service animals but after I purchased on the internet she then charged me $235 for my pets , then I had to pay $40 for late checkout( the guy didn’t even want me to stay even though it’s advertised ) . The water pressure was horrible , I had to clean the room before I brought my stuff in , they had no “ do not disturb” signs, ( the guy in office took a piece of paper and wrote do not disturb and handed it to me) the other customers were sketchy to say the least . I found drug paraphernalia in the smoking / sitting area , many dogs of other customers were off leash , hair dryer didn’t work , no coffee pot , refrigerator was off initially, no pet area and the close parks don’t allow dogs. Honestly, for the price a little over $800 for a week , it isn’t worth it !!! I could have dealt with a lot but between not feeling safe , the staff were nasty, the water pressure, and the money .. I should’ve stayed somewhere else .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
owner should invest to maintain this property! Wouldn’t take much! Why have a half ass upgraded room ? Mold on the trim, half painted walls, old nasty sheets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emilie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were incredibly rude and scammy. Didn’t return full $100 deposit and when I called they said they charge a processing fee if you use credit or debit card. Nothing wrong with the way we left the room at all. The guy also kept threatening to charge me more because my friend dropping me off had a dog in the car. I told him the dog was not staying in the room. Basically, just be weary and know they keep $8 of your security deposit for no reason unless you pay cash oven though we booked and paid through Expedia. The room was okay, what you’d expect of a super cheap motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location
The rooms are very clean very quiet over night and the location is great !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024