Here's Travel for Kids list of best family hotels for Carlsbad, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods near to Legoland and the beaches.

Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as swimming pools, breakfast is included in the room rate, suites that sleep 6, coin-operated laundry, and more. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.

• LEGOLAND California Hotel - Outdoor swimming pools, stay in LEGO-themed rooms, rooms with queen bed, and separate sleeping area with bunks and entertainment areas for kids (sleep 5); mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; buffet restaurant and cafe on-site; kids' play areas; hotel guests have early access to LEGOLAND rides, located at entrance to the park.
• MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort - Outdoor swimming pools and jacuzzis; two bedroom suites, one bedroom with king bed, second bedroom with double bed and twin bed, sofa bed in living area (sleep 5); one bedroom suites with queen bed and sofa bed (sleep 4); suites have kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, living and dining area; air conditioning; on-site restaurants; barbeque facilities; game room with ping pong, pool table; fire pit and beach volleyball; children's playground and splash zone; fee car parking; private entrance to Legoland.
• Grand Pacific Palisades Resort - Outdoor swiming pool, family swimming pool, water play park; two bedroom condo suites with two twin beds, queen bed, sofa bed (sleep 6); one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); suites have fully-equipped kitchen, living and dining area; air conditioning; game room; on-site restaurant, room service available; coin-operated laundry; barbeque facilities; fee car parking; resort is one block from Legoland.
• Ocean Palms Beach Resort – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; one bedroom and suites with king bed and sofa bed (sleep 4), two bedroom suites with two king beds and sofa bed (sleep 6), three bedroom suite with two king beds, two double beds, sofa bed (sleep 10); all rooms have fully equipped kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator) and dining area; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; barbeque facilities, fire pit, picnic area; free car parking; hotel is located across from the beach.
• Residence Inn San Diego Carlsbad - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; one bedroom suites (sleep 4), two bedroom suites (sleep 6); all suites have fully equipped kitchens with refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave; air conditioning; breakfast included in the room rate; grocery delivery service; barbeque facilities; coin-operated laundry; free car parking.
• Beach Terrace Inn - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two king, queen or double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; breakfast included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry; fee car parking; hotel is located right on the beach.
• Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant with children's menu, room service; store with juice, milk, ice cream, beach supplies; restaurant has picnic lunches to go; coin-operated laundry; outdoor kids play area; fee car parking; hotel is right across from beach.
• Tamarack Beach Hotel - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast included in the room rate; air conditioning; recreation room with pool table, ping pong tables, game room; on-site restaurant; picnic area, barbeque facilities; beach access.
• Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; two bedroom suite with queen bed, two double beds, sofa bed (sleep 7), rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 3), connecting rooms available; mini-fridge in all rooms; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry on-site; barbeque facilities; food hall next door for breakfast, snacks, casual eateries; free car parking.
• Park Hyatt Aviara - Children's pool and water playground, family pool; suites with king bed and sofa bed or rooms with two king bed beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurants, room service, children's menu, poolside cafe for kids; welcome gift at check-in, cookies at bedtime; seasonal kids activities; playroom with books, Legos, arts and crafts; game room; board games to borrow; croquet, tennis courts, sand volleyball, surfing and kayaking can be arranged; babysitting services; fee car parking.
• West Inn and Suites - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two king beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), king suites with two king beds plus sofa bed (sleep 5); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; crib, high chair, stroller available upon requestindoor and outdoor children's play areas; convenience store on-site; coin-operated laundry; located three blocks from the beach. /li>
• Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds or one bedroom suite with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), two bedroom suites with king bed, double bed, sofa bed (sleep 5); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; children's play area; game room; barbeque facilities; free car parking; hotel is next to the beach.
• La Quinta Inn Carlsbad - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds or one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed or two bunk beds (sleep 4); air conditioning; mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; coin-operated laundry; free car parking.
• Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double or queen beds or one king, one queen (sleep 4); microwave and mini fridge in all rooms; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; hotel located across from Carlsbad State Beach.
• Days Inn - Carlsbad - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), suites with king bed and two queen beds (sleep 6); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; breakfast included in the room rate; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; free car parking.