Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, Carlsbad ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, California, United States of America, 92011

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa is located on Southern California's coast, offering guests easy beach access and stunning ocean views. The resort features a blend of luxurious accommodations, diverse dining options, and a full-service spa. It is also known for its commitment to environmental sustainability and exceptional service.

Location

Cape Rey is conveniently located near popular attractions such as The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course and local beaches. The resort provides complimentary shuttle services within a five-mile radius for added convenience. Nearby Coaster Carlsbad Village and McClellan-Palomar Airport ensure easy accessibility for travelers.

Rooms

The rooms and suites offer elegant coastal retreat designs, with options like ocean-view balconies and pool-view accommodations. Guests can choose from various layouts, including one King bed or two Queen beds, each equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Suites include spacious living areas and additional comforts such as wet bars and sofa beds.

Eat & Drink

Chandler’s Oceanfront Dining provides a farm-to-table experience, highlighting local ingredients with breathtaking ocean views. The menu features fresh seafood favorites and innovative dishes suitable for any dining occasion. Guests have the option to enjoy in-room dining or poolside meals, ensuring a flexible dining experience.

Leisure & Business

The resort offers a variety of leisure activities, including complimentary bicycles for beach cruising and a heated outdoor pool area. For business events, Cape Rey features 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, complete with modern audio-visual equipment and expert event planning services. Ocean Crest Spa is available for wellness treatments and relaxation.

“The hotel is perfectly situated just across the street from the beach, making it easy to enjoy the sun and surf in no time.”view full review

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“An exceptional family-friendly hotel with outstanding amenities!” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.3)

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 12 pm

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site at USD 30 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$20 per person per day.

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets are allowed on request.

English, Spanish, Romanian, Tagalog / Filipino

Year renovated:2012

Number of rooms:215

Former name

Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room

Max:

4 persons

39 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Heating

Air conditioning

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King Room

Max:

3 persons

42 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Heating

Air conditioning

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Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

39 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Pool view

Heating

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Carlsbad 3.0 mi

Airports

McClellan-Palomar (CLD) 4.7 mi

San Diego International (SAN) 30.5 mi

Train

Coaster Carlsbad Poinsettia Station4600 ft

Coaster Carlsbad Village Station 4.8 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Onsite Dining

“The restaurant at the hotel offered a fantastic menu with fresh, delicious meals that made dining in extremely convenient for my family.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“The covered parking structure was conveniently located just across from the hotel, making it super easy to access my car whenever needed.” view full review

Immaculate Pool Area

“The pool was beautifully maintained, and I loved that showers were readily available nearby, enhancing my experience after a swim.” view full review

Soundproof Serenity

“I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent sound insulation in my room; I couldn't hear any noise from the pool or neighboring guests.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Water sports
Cycling
Sports trainer

Services

Paid shuttle service
Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Playpen
Children's menu
Children's play area
Toys

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Curtains

Location

1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, California, United States of America, 92011

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1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, California, United States of America, 92011

City landmarks

Beach

South Ponto Beach

1.0 mi

5704 Paseo del Norte

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

1.8 mi

South Carlsbad State Beach

2400 ft

Museums

Museum of Making Music

2.0 mi

Nature reserve

Batiquitos Lagoon

1.3 mi

Aquarium

Sea Life Aquarium

1.9 mi

Ponto State Beach

4800 ft

9935-9955 N Coast Hwy 101

Perfect Balance Fitness

4900 ft

1700 Neptune Ave

Grandview Surf Beach

1.5 mi

Parks

Poinsettia Park

1.3 mi

Pelican Point Special Events

1.1 mi

Mall

Costco Wholesale

1.5 mi

Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club

1.9 mi

Carlsbad

Batiquitos Lagoon Trail Parking Lot

1.4 mi

Encinitas Art Wall

1.4 mi

7380 Gabbiano Ln

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

1.9 mi

Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area

1.5 mi

Church

North Coast Calvary Chapel

1.5 mi

Garden

The Flower Fields

1.7 mi

Golf Course

Kip Puterbaugh's Aviara Golf Academy

1.6 mi

Camping

South Carlsbad State Park Campground

1.7 mi

Windmill Banquet and Catering

1.7 mi

Parks

Gardens By The Sea Nursery

1.7 mi

Legoland Theme Park

1.8 mi

Golf Course

Aviara Golf Club

1.8 mi

Aviara Golf Academy

1.9 mi

Carlsbad Boulevard

2.2 mi

Amusement & Theme Parks

Coastersaurus

2.0 mi

Paseo del Norte

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

2.0 mi

Nearby

Ampitheater

1700 ft

Restaurants

Chandler's Restaurant & Lounge

400 ft

1 Ponto Rd

Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe

4200 ft

7110 Avenida Encinas Ste 101 Suite 101

Starbucks

4200 ft

7130 Avenida Encinas #102

Primo Pizza & Pasta

4200 ft

7110 Avenida Encinas Ste 103 Ste 103

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Lively atmosphere

Limited dining options

Misleading food credit

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.3

Service

8.0

Dining

5.7

David

United States of America, April 2024

7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location was beautiful, right across from the beach with an amazing view, but the noise from kids running around in the room above me was quite bothersome. The service was exceptional on weekdays, with staff going above and beyond, but I encountered unresponsiveness from some staff who refused to take responsibility. The dining options were varied but required additional fees for parking and amenities. Overall, a stay with highs and lows.

Rooms

7.0

My room, located on the top floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean, offered a stunning view. However, it was very noisy due to kids running around in the room above me.

Service

8.0

The staff here are exceedingly friendly and so helpful. While some went above and beyond, others were unresponsive and unwilling to accept responsibility.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is simply beautiful, right across from the beach with a magnificent view of the Pacific ocean. However, it is not within walking distance of downtown Carlsbad, requiring a 10-15 minute drive.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While I appreciated the variety, the additional fees for parking and amenities were unexpected and led to some inconveniences.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel boasts impressive facilities, but the noise from the parking lot view in certain areas was a downside.

Elizabeth

United States of America, March 2024

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the coast, offering an active atmosphere but not within walking distance to downtown Carlsbad. The rooms were average with some room for improvement like trash in the trash can, and the price seemed slightly high for the quality. The staff provided a unique and friendly experience, playing reggae music throughout the day. The dining options were limited, but the presence of a welcoming and lively ceremony lawn, patio, and dining space added to the overall appeal of the location.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were in decent shape, but had some trash in the trash can which was off-putting.

Service

9.0

The staff was quite personable and extremely friendly, providing a unique touch with reggae music playing throughout the day.

Location

7.0

The location exceeded expectations with a lively atmosphere, but required a drive to downtown Carlsbad. It was a good spot for attending events like the KAABOO Music Festival, although reserving cabanas early was necessary.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was limited with only room service available for most days, and the advertised continental breakfast or food credit was misleading.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities included a ceremony lawn, a patio for cocktail hour, and a dining space for receptions with dancing, providing a festive setting.

Friendly staff

Limited dining options

John

United States of America, June 2023

7.6/10

My stay was a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the pool and hot tub were great, and I enjoyed a nice walk on the beach. However, my room wasn't ready until a bit late, around 3:00 AM. The front desk was friendly, but seemed understaffed for a busy weekend.

Rooms

8.0

My room was nice and clean, and I had a great time enjoying the pool and hot tub. The beach walk added to the experience.

Service

7.0

The service was good overall, especially thanks to Amanda and Merlot for making my weekend wonderful. The restaurant staff were friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is amazing and very close to town, offering lots of common areas perfect for family gatherings. The proximity to Chandlers restaurant was a nice touch.

Dining

6.0

I had a mixed dining experience. The service was not as welcoming initially, but improved after speaking with the manager. The meal at Chandler's restaurant was decent, but the room service delivery was a bit cold.

Facilities

The hotel provides ample common area spaces for gatherings, including oversized high top tables and seating around the firepit.