Name: Scandia Motel
Address: 2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, 92008, US

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Kevin

Urine around toilet red dirt rings around the bed... looked like a hotel in India

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Rochelle

Having a kitchenette was nice.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Marla

It would have been nice for my room to be freshend every day. I had to ask for fresh towels.
Its a decent place for 1 night. No longer ..

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Paula

You won't find a lot of frills here as it is not that type of place. The hosts are amazing and very kind, and will try and accommodate you as best as they can. The rooms are basic and clean, though brother Bob seems to be the plumber/repair person.

Don't let that stop you and save money to go shopping and out to eat! Amazing vintage location, and we will be back!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Denise

The motel is in a great location for visiting Carlsbad. You can walk to beach or into town. We visited Legoland, the mission, the beach, and Leo Carrillo Historic Park. The room was spacious. Parking was good. Full size fridge, good channels on TV. I wish that there had been Kleenex, hand soap, and conditioner. Best to bring your own stuff for this place. Bedspread had a hole and stained. Ants in the bathroom. Some of the items in the room looked old. Patches on the wall. Place probably needs to be updated.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Felicia

Great location by downtown Carlsbad and Oceanside. Can hear traffic noise if noisy car drives by and next door neighbor if they're noisy but otherwise is quiet. Good price for the location. Single story worked out since we had bikes. No sink in kitchen area so used nearby bathroom sink but nice having fridge and microwave. Bathroom only has toilet and shower. Will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Alfred

Love the owners of this place

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Alfred

Favorite place

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Alfred

Nothing can beat this Motels price or their pleasant friendly and very helpful staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Alfred

Favorite Motel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Alfred

Yo, the wife and husband who work the front desk are by far the most pleasant people to work with when checking into a motel and make it very fast very easy and you're in and out of their office really quick and on to your room for a wonderful stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Alfred

YOU PROBABLY WILL NOTICE BY ALL MY REVIEWS THAT SCANDIA MOTEL IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY IN CARLSBAD

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Alfred

My favorite place to stay in all Carlsbad

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Magdalena

A decent stay, close to the beach and downtown, at affordable price. Helpful staff. Will stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Peter

Always great staying here. Clean, and a great location!

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Jonathan

Dont trust pictures
One of the worst places u could ever stay dont save on this one

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Stephen

The hotel was very accommodating and the staff were friendly and helpful

Self

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Thomas

The owner and family live there and are not nice people

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

jana

For an inexpensive hotel located on the expensive California coast, Scandia is a deal. It’s pretty much no frills and kind of old school, but the owners take pride and keeping up the grounds and they have somewhat modernize the rooms.
Speaking of the rooms, they are decent size with plenty of room to spread out.
As for amenities, the refrigerator and microwave worked perfectly; the TV worked fine and offered a wide variety of channels; ice machine provided outside, which was handy.
The shower is large upgraded, and offering plenty of hot water.
I check in was easy and the owners are very friendly and welcoming.

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

David

Upon entering the room, it was clear that the floors were dirty. The kind of dirty that forces you to wear shoes whenever you weren’t in bed. We presented our concerns to the front desk and they were apologetic and scheduled a “Full Service” cleaning for that day. We also asked for two additional towels as there were only two in the room. We were instructed to find one of the cleaning staff and ask them for more towels. Off to the beach we went for the day and when we returned, NOTHING had been done. Bed was not made, nothing in the bathroom appeared to have been cleaned and the floor hadn’t been touched. AGAIN, we brought this to their attention. 5 minutes later, the young lady working the front desk, NOT a member of the cleaning crew, shows up with a broom to sweep (not mop) the floors. Then, realizing that only one roll of toilet paper was left in the room, I again made a trip to the front desk asking for an additional roll and AGAIN, I was told to find a member of the cleaning staff to ask for an additional roll. Why am I the one having to hunt this stuff down? Now listen, my gal and I are not some bougie cosmopolitans that violently recoil at the sign of dust, a dirty remote control or a skid mark in the toilet. If they had advertised that basic amenities were in fact “self-serve” at least we would’ve been prepared and could’ve made our decision to stay there with that in mind. All this and I still haven’t mentioned the broken bed that I fell out of. Yep, true story.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Jake

Great location but little towels super thin and bot enough

Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Julie

Unfortunately, the room itself was very disappointing. The bedding had multiple holes, and the bath towels also had holes, which made the room feel poorly maintained. The motel is located right next to the train tracks, and trains ran throughout the night, making it very difficult to get any sleep.

The only positive about this motel is the location. It’s within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and shops, which is why we booked it.

For the price we paid, I expected much better quality and upkeep. While the location is convenient, I would not stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Keith

Its an older property it has its issues
The staff were nice & inviting
The cheapest place around

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Jessica

Good service. Clean property and the location is amazing. A short walk to the beach. Will definitely be back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

LINDA

It was clean and close to beach

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

kevin

The towels were stained. I told the hotel desk and they were willing to replace them. The television did not work in the morning. The bed was old and needs to be replaced. The staff was nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Dave

The staff are always very friendly and helpful. One of my favorite places to stay at in California. Dog friendly and close to beach for walks and enjoying the ocean breeze at night

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Alonzo

its a motel, a little worn down.

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Colbie

Very old property with hardly any updates. Linens were awful. What were supposed to be white pillow cases had stains all over them and were yellowish/brown. Blankets on beds had burn marks in them. White towels were the same, no longer white and appeared very old. Was surprised they still used any of the linens as all NEED to be replaced. Beds were in very old rusty frames that made loud noises with ANY movement. They give you one blank card for the room and hand you a remote with no back and tapped in batteries. No amenities and no breakfast.

Only plus is location. Close to both Carlsbad Village and the beach.

Can not reccomend.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Fernando

Excellent stay

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Natali

Very dirty and stinky room. Looks like walls and doors in restroom never been cleaned or painted. Room was very stinky. This kind of amenity should not cost more then $50 per night. I paid $160!!! Don’t save on this one. For $40 more you can book a way nicer room in that town and they will have breakfast included. This one didn’t even have bad coffee.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Kyla

Very nice people willing to give you a comfortable spaacds feels like homen!

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

tim

Stay was just ok. Just a very dated property with no sound insulation. Staff was great, very helpful. Internet was too slow for me to work from my room. Bedding had stains and holes in the sheets and comforter. TV worked but had a large dead line in the middle. If price is your main factor then the room works just fine.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

jamie

Scandia is a great place. The people who run it are fun and nice! I always sleep well on the mattress there and I have a spine issue which is saying a lot.
The location offers easy access to the village, neighboring Oceanside and the freeways about 2 miles away. The venue is next to a preparatory school which has a lovely campus with old trees. It is bookended on the North side by the enchanting Buena Vista lagoon. There are walking paths everywhere so if you decide to forego driving to a restaurant or what have you, you can enjoy a stroll.
The housekeeping staff is wonderful, timely and always there during their shift to assist.
The Amtrak or an occasional freight train passes at the backside of the property but unless you are hyper-sensitive to the sound of a train, it really is quick and actually adds to the ambiance of the village atmosphere.
I love the shutters on the windows so you can adjust the light and breeze coming in. The ac/heater works like a charm so you can be cozy.
The traffic that goes by at the front of the property consists of slow residential speed vehicles well-regulated by a traffic circle at the North end.
The area is very very safe and walking at night is great and relaxing. There is every type of cuisine from Indian to Mexican and Italian a block away and many ice cream/dessert cafes.
I love Scandia and I always return, as I am currently caring for my mother. ‘Tis fun to get to know the staff, some of the nice guests and daily birds!:)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Cory

A great no frills, clean and well kept motel in walking distance to the beach.

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

David

Rooms are very dated. Tv had lines through it, AC either blast cold air directly on the bed or was off, light outside room was flickering al night long, towels were stained. Not worth it at all.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Todd

Just need to be a bit cleaner inside the room. Mattress is older and has clear stains on in. No toilet paper dispenser in bathroom. Water takes 3-5 minutes to get warm after you begin running it.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Nelson

Room smells bad it looks like they don’t clean it too often not coming back for sure

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

jamie

Scandia is a good place. The room is very comfortable and the people who run it are nice. The parking is good; you can be very close to your room. The location is pleasant, close to everything with lots of choices of things to do around you in Carlsbad Village or neighboring Oceanside. There is an occasional freight train or Amtrack that goes by but it adds to the charm of the village. There is a historic prep school, Army Navy Academy that has a beautiful campus with lots of old trees. The campus is right next door on the south end and Scandia has the Buena Vista lagoon on the north end. Across the street are residential properties so the hotel is just outside the commercial zone and quiet. There is a traffic circle on the north end so passersby don’t drive fast and there is hardly any vehicle noise. The room has a cozy feel with a spacious shower and nice sink area. The heater is also wonderful. It’s nice to read at night with the ocean air coming through the window. Also there are nice window shutters. The housekeeping staff is great and you can find so many places to explore and walk. I also enjoy the little birds that fly around the property!:). As with any well-run property, if you follow the rules, are polite and courteous to other guests you will have a great stay at Scandia!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Kevin

It was a pleasure to CJ there he is just really a friendly face that makes you wanna come back to a place like that he takes care. They are on the spot they make it clean. It is nice. I would definitely recommend 500% to come rent a room for this place five stars I could give six I would.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Jamie

Scandia is a great property. The people who run it are very nice and get to know you. I have enjoyed my time here. There is easy access to everything; close to Carlsbad Village, the neighboring city of Oceanside, beaches, parks. What is really nice: it is off the main road but there is never heavy traffic. A car goes by here and there but since it is a quiet village, you don’t hear the noise of cars. There is an occasional Amtrack or freight train that goes by but it is brief and charming like quaint background music. For me it adds to the village/beach feel. The housekeeping ladies are wonderful, helpful and friendly. Restaurants are plentiful in both adjacent cities (Carlsbad and Oceanside) and there are fun local boutiques, independent coffee shops as well as a larger shopping mall about 6 minutes away. For theatre enthusiasts there is New Village Arts Theatre in the heart of Carlsbad Village known for its quality productions. There are refrigerators and microwave in the rooms, comfortable bed and spacious shower. People traveling through are from all over the US, visitors driving up the coast, etc.. Like any well-run place, there is an expectation to be courteous to other guests adjacent to you. If you follow the rules of the property you will have a pleasant stay at Scandia. What’s fun is you can take a leisurely stroll into the village past giant old eucalyptus and pine trees in the evening and walk back to your room for some fresh air and exercise!:)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Manuel

good

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Althea

It took me a while to submit this review because this used to be my favorite motel get away.

ROACHES in the refrigerator blew it for me. I noticed them the second day in the morning. I bought roach spray, sprayed and waited 4 hours for the room to air out. They were back as soon as I started preparing my dinner. I let the manager know and she offered my roach spray.

Turns out they were living in the refrigerator door. I let then know on my way out. I had no choice but to start the full 3 days in that room because I couldn't get a refund.

When I showed the manager the video of the roaches in the refrigerator door he said \"Yeah, yeah, just give us a good review and I'll take care of that\".

I finally decided to submit this review because no one should rent a room and have to deal with roaches.

So, if you book with The Scandia Motel, take a can a Raid just in case.

On top of that a passion in the room 2 doors down walked in and out about 15 times an hour. So, it wasn't even quiet and peaceful like usual. I noticed a not change in clientele.

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Francesco

Bedspreads had holes in them, and I ran out of toilet paper in 2 days--no other roll was provided. Clearly that wasn't checked when they came to clean the bathroom (though it was obviously running low when I check in). Staff was super duper nice though!

Self

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Raegan

Stayed here this weekend. Overall it was ok but I would not recommend if you aren’t comfortable with an unclean environment. Me and my partner didn’t stay in the room other than to sleep so we dealt with it, but I probably wouldn’t recommend if you plan on spending a lot of time there. One of the towels they provided had a bunch of black spots all over it and when I brought it up to the front desk they seemed annoyed that I was requesting a new one and wouldn’t even grab it with their own hands. The comforters had multiple holes on it, and the surfaces didn’t seem to be properly wiped down as there was sticky residue on the table and dirty/dusty surfaces. Obviously I went into this stay knowing it wasn’t going to be the nicest place for a last minute stay that’s walking distance to the beach, but for $150 a night I thought it would be slightly better. Overall, I’d say only stay here if you are comfortable with a little grime lol. The shower and faucet worked great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Ben

I love this hotel the staff is great the property is well maintained the rooms are clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Lindsey

Staff was so friendly and helpful. Great rate when I needed to book a room and needed to save $. Would book again -- Thank you!

Self

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Susan

I specifically asked if the room was going to be noisy the woman at desk assured me that it would not be noisy. The room was supposed to be a non smoking room but the cigarette smell was so prominent that I had a headache and couldn’t sleep. So between the cigarette smell and the noise from the street, I give this hotel 1 star.
I know that it has a 2 star rating but that should not justify being lied to.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Colleen

So I really love this property as it is very close to both the beach and Carlsbad Village. Scandia Motel is cute but could use some upgrades and a thorough cleaning. I have stayed here twice (due to location and price) however it needs to be painted and cleaned. The floors are filthy (do not go barefoot) and the shower was not clean at all and had long hairs all over the place. That said, the.price is right, the location is excellent, and the family who runs it is very nice and welcoming. I will stay here every time I come.to Carlsbad.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Joyce

My favorite place to be in Carlsbad

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Joyce

I love this place. Rates are great and I love the fact that there is only one level with easy access to my vehicle.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Joyce

Everything was perfect always

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Joyce

Location is perfect, short walking distance to the beach, and the Village. Parking is very convenient with easy access to your room. I stay quite often and the staff is wonderful. I highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

jamie

I like Scandia; peaceful place. If you are a respectful guest and follow the rules of the property you will have a good stay. Be mindful of noise and remember others paid to be at the motel too. The management is kind and appreciates good guests. Scandia gives you the best of 2 areas. Located on the Northern tip of Carlsbad Village, it is surrounded by parks, a private school (historic Army/Navy Academy, love their chimes at night!) and the Buena Vista lagoon (first ecological reserve in Ca.). The moon over the lagoon at night is mesmerizing and beautiful. Lots of birds. The train runs at the back of the motel but it just becomes background with an occasional slow freight train or a quick Amtrak going by, not noisy. It’s the best of Carlsbad and neighboring Oceanside as it is on the border. Oceanside has a booming restaurant scene emerging with an interesting vast array of cuisine choices. Oceanside is a little more funky and Carlsbad has history and architecture. You can walk into Oceanside from Scandia as the area is pedestrian-friendly. The surrounding eucalyptus/pine trees are very old and tell their own story of the area. The room is cozy, has all you need. Free parking near your room, microwave, fridge, heater/fan, nice bathroom/shower. Place is very well run and organized. Good housekeeping staff! You can walk a few minutes to the sand and waves. I have all good things to say of Scandia. Well-lit and security cameras, safe for the solo traveller.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Robert

Room was clean. Plenty of hot water.

Self

4/10

Poor

06 May 2026

Douglas Holyoke

Recently remodeled, walking distance to the beach, downtown and free on-site parking, but the rest- not so good! The room was not clean - hair balls and dust everywhere, makeup stains and cheap perfume smell. The kitchenette sink was filthy. Rotting fruit had been left in the (new) refrigerator. No coffee within three blocks. Full kitchen but no utensils, pots, or plates. No iron to press clothes. TV didn't work. Shower head spraying water all over the wall. Luggage had to be hauled up the 16 steps to the room. Housekeeping didn't show up for three days and they didn't or couldn't drag a vacuum cleaner up the steps. Fruit flies and what I suspect were bedbugs in the room. I'm not too picky about a motel room, but this place was a hot mess.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

sarah

Pleasantly surprised ! Loved everything about the location and great staff !

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Daniel

Tiny tiny room where you had to duck past the TV. No coffee maker or an extra pillow when requested. Burn holes in the bed spread. Pretty low end
Bed was comfortable enough, had TV, fridge, microwave. shower supplies.
Fine cheap place to crash for the night but not more then 1.
Parking was free off street, and very close to town.
Staff not very friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Joyce

I stay here often and my stay is always perfect.

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2026

Sharee

The stay was disappointing overall due to basic cleanliness and preparation issues. The room appeared unfinished, with areas that clearly needed fresh paint, which made the space feel neglected rather than maintained. Upon arrival, there were not enough towels provided for two guests, which is a simple detail that should be standard.
More concerning was the lack of proper cleaning. There was leftover trash from previous guests found behind the mattress, which raises questions about how thoroughly the room is cleaned between stays. That’s not something guests should have to deal with.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Marc

Great location, room was big and comfortable, clean and clean he staff were friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

jamie

Scandia is quiet, you can walk wherever you wish, to the lagoon, beach, the village.
The people who run Scandia are awesome! My mother has been in the hospital and I drive everyday to La Jolla to visit her. This place has been a blessing. When I return every day I can grab a delicious sandwich at the local health food store up the street, take a walk to the parks. There is historic Victorian McGee park across the road or another one behind the motel on the next street. Being an only-child helping my mother, Scandia has been a sanctuary for me after a day of responsibility. Walk the Buena Vista lagoon trail up the street (California’s first ecological preserve) or there are fun vintage and thrift stores about 5 blocks North alongside boutique coffee roasters. I am vegetarian, found a restaurant, The Plot, up the street on Pacific Coast Hwy, makes everything from scratch and grows their own vegetables/herbs on their onsite garden. If you want ice cream, there is Handel’s (an institution here) or authentic Italian gelato family-run in the village. Tons of Mexican food (Fidel’s is great 40 years running!). At Scandia you are surrounded by beach, palms and next to the historic Army/Navy Academy (prep school) where lovely bell tower chimes sing at night. The trees on the premises next door, at least 75 years old, eucalyptus/pine, stunning. Love Scandia. Generous refrigerator/microwave, housekeeping ladies are so kind! Wonderful! Salt air + wood scent nightly! Ah!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Ariel

This is probably my 20th time staying here. I usually go there for work with my dad when we have clients to see in Carlsbad or San Diego area. Comfortable rooms great location always a lot of fun.

Business

2/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Krista

This place was dirty, loud and the owners could careless

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Linda

Felt very safe. Nicely updated. Kind staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Lori

Good location, walking distance to downtown Carlsbad. The room was clean. The parking lot is small, but I have never had any issues with finding a spot. Friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Sam

Property is dated, would greatly benefit from extensive remodeling; but room was clean, and each member of the staff was courteous and friendly. Greatest jewel of this property is its proximity to Carlsbad's attractions.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Michael

Parking was safe and easy front desk was courteous and helpful. Great overnight stay

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

William

No pillows or towels...we had to ask. We went to Marshall's to buy blankets and pillows. Dirty room. Actually filthy. Needs deep cleaning. Remote was gross. $50/night would be too much. We paid near $200.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Ariel

Beds were very comfortable nice shower and convenient location near the beach

Business

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Ciara

Terrible nasty Unsanitary, not a working tv

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Hector

Clean room

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Christina

We stayed for only one night. TV wouldn’t turn off without unplugging it so may need some attention. Place was clean overall except the floors had not been mopped in a while. We got the room with the kitchenette. It was a good price for the amenities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Joseph

What and awesome place to stay. I would recommend any traveler to stay here. The front desk lady was extremely nice, very kind. I had a great conversation with her. The room was duper nice and very clean. Walking distance to the beach.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Ariel

I always come here when I have to do business in Carlsbad. Great location close to the village. Only a few blocks from the beach convenient parking. Couldn’t ask for more.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

David

Friendly staff and close to the beach.

Self

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Susan

It was disgustingly dirty! The shower curtain had a big brown stain, the floor was dirty, the toilet paper holder was completely rusted, no fitted sheet, a flat sheet on the bottom of a stained mattress pad. It was gross and icky.

The site says you can check in until 12 midnight but I received a call from the property the day of my arrival and they insisted I check in earlier.

If I had time to figure out how to get my money back - I would. It was GROSS!!!

Self

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

Bill

Staff was nice, property was near beach. Shower was nice and hot.
The beds were noisy as the box springs were audible from outside. The blanket had what may have been cigarette burns. All towels and bed sheets looked like it had been used to detail a Mac truck engine. We can hear the adjacent room guest breathing.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Joyce

Perfect location and great staff. I come back over and over. I love the location, the staff, the rates and the comfort. Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Jamie

The people who run the Scandia are very nice. It is quiet and comfortable and the housekeeping ladies are wonderful. It is in a unique location that feels special. You hear the chimes of the Army/Navy Academy and an occasional freight train. If you are respectful of your neighbors and the property you will have a peaceful stay at Scandia. You can walk to the pretty parks nearby or to the Farmer’s Market on Wednesday in the Downtown. For me, I love the serenity here and it is fun to meet and talk to other nice people staying here. The shower is spacious and nice and I love the decent-sized refrigerator. The room has everything you need and I have slept very well here. The parking is also very nice close to your room. I have been very happy here. My mother is getting a lung transplant which is stressful but the people here and sense of community this motel projects has made it a lot lighter for me. At the end of the day driving to and from Scripps La Jolla I look forward to coming back to Scandia to relax, open the windows and enjoy fresh ocean air and a plush comfortable room. This has been one of the most memorable places I’ve ever stayed simply because of the staff and that it is not your typical motel. It has charm.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Ernest

clean room nice staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Khudhur

Easy to reach the beach 🏖️.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Leslie

Great price and friendly.

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

wilson

Great location. Walking distance to beach and restaurants. But with old stained towels and sheets. Next to noisy busy street, loud ac unit and ice machine.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Tammy

There's bugs in bed n on floors/ bathroom. Bedding was not clean looked like some one did nasty on them& they just made the bed up [did not see until i unmade the bed in front of the lady who works there], lots of hair on sheets. Ect. Showed the lady & asked for my money back. They refused to refund my money & i just checked in. This place is so nasty & dirty. Do not recommend to anyone. Staff are rude & don't care they laugh in your face. Lost all that money. They refused to give me a receipt. They charged my card fast to take my money. This place is a health hazard.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Lisa

Very clean room and great staff. A bit of train noise but that goes away at night. For the price and the location, this is a great find. Felt super safe traveling alone and great value for the price.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Ana

Good location. Small room close walk to town. TV requires programming authorization with front desk. You heard that right. They issue the control along with your room key card. Since so many small rooms and thin walls they fixed the volume to #5 blamed it on Direct TV but once I insisted a check the clerk took 90 minutes and with attitude had to manually increased the volume, as I complained I’m 70 and hard of hearing. Violation of ADA

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Justin

This is a budget hotel with little to no amenities, sheets looked like they were in a sand storm. Floors were sticky, and the room smelled stale.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

David

Flexibility

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Razvan

Nancy was nice. The other guy in front office (Jay-C, not sure of the spelling) he really needs to work on his attitude and customer service attributes... We stayed there 2 times before but... this time was just terrible. Initial room was beyond terrible. 2nd room, better but next day after check-in noticed a couple of dirty towels, the TV remote was falling apart and you can't turn on/off the TVs unless you go to the TV and press the button (we're in 2026, not 1980s! Don't be that cheap!)
Also, the only sink in the room wouldn't drain and the microwave, on the inside, was rusted and warped/damaged. I went to the front desk to let them know, very politely, and JayC started raising his voice and arguing with me saying that I'm looking for \"problems\" and \"what do I want him to do?\". Just an absolute ridiculously trashy attitude. I told him we'll go somewhere else and I want the rest of our stay refunded. As we were inconvenienced with this during our vacation, packing our belongings, Nancy came and offered to move us from room 20 to room 17, which was nicer, the sink wasn't clogged (as JayC lied to my face saying that all sinks in that building drain extremely slow- again. BLATANT LIE!) and the microwave was acceptable. He also said that room wouldn't be available when it was obviously!
Anyways, they charge you $100 as a security deposit which you'll get back at checkout. Bring cash because if you put it on a card you'll get back ninety something dollars, another scammy tactic

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Aleis

Room was clean although extremely small. Train horn was startling as it blew directly behind the motel. Online reservations does not allow motel to choose guests so many younger guests returning after the bars. All in all, a decent stay.

Self

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

James

I showed up at 2pm and they wanted $20 extra to check in. Then I had to air the room out for over an hour to get rid of disinfectant smell even though It didn't look clean. Then I really learned my lesson that night when there was no heat and no blankets so I basically froze all night and had to sleep in all of my clothes.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

tracy

Room was clean, small kitchenette, fridge, microwave. Comfortable, and amazing location. You can walk to all the best parts of Carlsbad village. Room was freezing though , had ac for hotter days but only a small space heater for cold times

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Robert

Had to force tge doir open.
Smelled like bleach when we arrived but the floor left my skeeping socks dirty. Gair in the shower, ick!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

David

It was clean and nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Alexei

The room was clean. Friendly staff at the reception. Honestly I didn't expect all this for the money I paid.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2026

Sandra

It was in a good location, however,
there were not enough pillows, the towels had stains, the sink was slow to drain

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

David

Being a prior guest I asked for a flat sheet to put over the comforter on top of the bed and was told that they don't have a key to the laundry room when they're the owners of the hotel that pissed me off given I've stayed there before and late nice tips so I'll take my business elsewhere

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

John

The shower had hair on shower floor and soap dish and other stains.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2026

Vonisha

The receptionist was very rude.