Scandia Motel

United States , San Diego - CA
CARLSBAD, 2550 Carlsbad Blvd
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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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Daniel

The room was ok.not that bad,very big rooms

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

28 Jan 2026

Sean

Roaches on the floor. Vomit under an end table. Tv remote didn’t work and when I approached the front desk, was asked “why didn’t you bring this up earlier. When did you check in?” Expedia would not refund, so stayed through the night but left at sunrise the next morning. Worst hotel experience of my life.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Christy

Great location.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Althea

Within walking distance to many different types of shops, from food to massages.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Roger

Yes room was great

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Roger

Great cozy rooms very quiet close to store restaurants and the beach all walking distance I highly recommend

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2026

David

Always helpful staff and improvements not always are improvements; my room had LED ceiling light and none at bedside or desk side made room lighting terrible! And remove door to bathroom and replace with curtain. What a pain the butt door configuration. Otherwise, great location, clean grounds and room!

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Jan 2026

Veronica

Bugs, diry place to be.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2026

Serhii

This is the cheapest motel, but + it is close to the ocean.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2026

Joe

No kitchen

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Roger

Nice room

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

Andrei

Floors rugs missing, towels old amd few, coffee maker missing. Clothing racks not provided, huge fail.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Veronica

Bugs, dirty

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Amber

Love this little place. Great staff and rooms perfect for the price

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2025

Dr. William

Actually, the “kitchenettes” — that available in some of the rooms — could be described as a limited “food prep” area, with nothing other than a counter, a “mini-microwave oven,” a smaller cubic sized “mini-refrig/freezer. For cleanup, your bathroom sink will have to do “double duty,” of handling your assorted cookware, yet also your personal ablutions!

Bottomline, I’d suggest an “extended stay” property if, you’re even slightly serious about “exercising your inner-Chef!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Peter

Nice room, friendly staff!

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Nicola

The hotel is a little run down but the staff was very nice and you really can’t beat it for the price.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Dave

Great place to stay at

4/10

Poor

20 Dec 2025

Jean

Tv remote was disgustingly cruddy and broke as was the TV. No electricity in the vanity area and bathroom therefore no hairdryer and no lighting in either the toilet/shower or sink. Bed covers were not adequately cleaned and the occupants next door had a dog that barked incessantly - whose owners bounced a ball against the wall most of the night for the dog’s entertainment. I recommend earplugs and a flashlight and maybe some pepper spray.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Roger

Room was ok

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Roger

Great hotel service and room

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Gary

Excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Eric

Good service clean rooms

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2025

Manuel

Air Conditioner Doesn't Work

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2025

john

The best thing about this motel is that it is located just several blocks from Carlsbad village, has ample parking, and is a low cost alternative. This is a motel that has good size rooms, nice tv, microwave, table and refrigerator. Condition is a bit worn but acceptable for the price paid. The Carlsbad train station is very close so there is noise from passing trains sometimes loud at night.

Self

2/10

Poor

10 Dec 2025

Kenny

Bugs in the room and a bad smell coming from the shower drain. Rusted toilet paper holder. During my stay they were reroofing and banging noise all day!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Amar

Room was clean and looked just like the pictures. Shower took a while to heat up but once it did, was able to remain hot. Decent water pressure. Towels were a bit scratchy and thin but are adequate.
TV is not a smart TV and the bed is old box spring style but I suppose that's to be expected for room rate.

Heater was a bit loud but worked fine (didnt use AC). Fridge and microwave also worked fine. Parking lot can get full so keep that in mind depending when you arrive. I was able to find street parking though. .
All in all, a decent stay for the price

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Roger

Good service

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2025

Dave

Great location. Buildings and room seemed a little run down.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Dominique

My room was clean and the staff was polite to me I had no issues at all

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Carmella

If you dont mind the train sounds it's a great find.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Craig

Your near the beach so there's plenty of dining options nearby.
The room was very nice plus I found the bed comfortable.
The room even had a 4 burner stove that I didn't use.
Sadly, it rained so I glad my room was enjoyable.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2025

Latasha

Cheap price for a cheap looking room.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

wendie

Easy parking and check in

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Dr. William

The Proprietors and Staff are — without a doubt — incredibly individuals whose priority is to ensure their guests have the best possible experience while visiting.

A suggestion, if and when you have the opportunity to become guests at the Scandia Motel, take the time to actually introduce yourselves to the Proprietors, and you’ll not regret it!

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Leslie

courteous and honest.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Jessa

For being a motel, if you are not expecting a resort, this cute little place will exceed your expectations for the price! And can't beat the location! Walking distance to beach, shopping, and best restaurants in Carlsbad! Super friendly staff and attentive housekeeping.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Mark

Good location room was clean

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

YAJAIRA

Excelente servicio son bien complacientes con los huospedes

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

David L.

Ref did not function

Business Self

2/10

Poor

13 Nov 2025

Malia

The

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2025

Richard

Great location. Decent rooms. No closet or hangers for clothes. Shower water pressure really low and takes a while to turn hot. If you just want a great location and not a nice room, it’s for you

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

Luis D

staff was friendly,
location very good nice and quiet area but still very close to the beach and restorants,coffee shops
our room was clean all over ...
parking : NO problem... plenty of space

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

david

Friendy and courteous staff. The room was clean and cozy.

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

teresa

Upon arrival I could tell this was not going to be the Ritz Carlton but I thought I’d still give it a try. When I checked in I was handed a filthy damaged and taped remote for the tv was told my room was at the street. I opened the door and saw that it looked nothing like the bright clean room on the site. It was dingy and gross. The bed had hair on it and looked nasty. The sofa was stained like someone peed on it. The wall between the beds was damaged and had been repaired and not repainted the gross orange brown of the room. I told the clerk I was not staying. She said she could not refund my payment but offered me a different room which also was not something I wanted to sleep in. I was disappointed because it is in a prime location. I understand that this wasn’t a 5 star resort but I do believe at minimum the room should be clean and the linens should be as well. I tried to get a refund from the site and it was refused by the manager. I ended up having to pay for a second hotel for my stay. Would not recommend.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2025

Valerie

Room was clean however the microwave and fridge didn't work

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2025

Roger

The room fine TV not

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Patty

The room was clean,really tiny ,But it was a very quiet place if that's what your looking for ..Then that's for you. I was wanted to rent a room, So I could sit in a tub and soak. But just like my luck no bath tub. And I also thought it was in San Diego . When I rented it. and I payed for it right off the bat with out reading . There conditions So I had to drive that far just to take a bath .And when I got there ,Guess What??? No bathrooms in the whole place. So I drove a hour to do that and was disappointed when I got there. But it was a good place for the price. What stood out was how peaceful it to was

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Shanna

Great customer service. Very welcoming and inviting. ☺️

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Nora

The hotel is very old and dirty

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Inga

Great little comfy & affordable spot in carlsbad :)

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

ronald

Very clean rooms super nice staff!

Self

2/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Ladell

Got the queen bed room- price and location good other than that HORRIBLE! So tiny, old not clean. You get two thin stain towels, one hand towel and one washcloth. Stains on sheets pillow case. Toilet runs all night, not sound proof, you can hear everything. They are doing a new roof, no mention of that. Asked front desk for towels and was told maybe to now when cleaning comes in. I would not and do not recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Negar

Decent place to stay in downtown. Room was clean and safe. Have stayed here
Multiple times for business, will continue to do so.

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Roger

Noisy bad room both sides Loud

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Razvan

Great location. Basic amenities but fairly priced and clean. Staff is helpful and friendly. Stayed twice at Scandia and I will comeback. If you prioritize location over fanciness this place is for you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Patricia

We booked this knowing full and well it was a small Motel property. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The rooms are small but very clean and come with everything you'll need for a weekend stay. 5min walk from beach and just down thebstreet from Downtown Carlsbad/Carlsbad Village. I will definitely be coming back and booking with them again. Thank you for the stay. You made our trip wonderful.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Christopher

They are inclusive (kitchenette, etc) at great & fair rate. Deaf-friendly, too 😁

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

david

Beach stay

The staff are friendly and professional!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

ALTHEA

Great Escape!

The room was clean and spacious. The channel selection was amazing! I watched a few good movies. Everything in the room was nice and clean. Nice, peaceful and quiet.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Tamika

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Ariel

The location was amazing. Only a few minutes walk to beautiful beach in Carlsbad. Quick check in and plenty of parking . The rooms were clean and good size. The most affordable hotel in Carlsbad with one of the best locations

Business

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2025

Christine

The room was either too cold or too warm. But overall my stay was pleasant.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Maximilien

Yes and yes

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Lucio

It was noisy and there is a DUI checkuin front of the property!!

Business Self

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2025

Gary

Its adjacent to an active and noisy military base.Its 100 yards from train crossing and every 45 minutes the horn blasting stresses me out and prevents sleep. The room is the size of a crackerJack box. No bathtubs, floors are filthy. Wifi didn't work neither did the Heater. It's cheap for a good reason. It's a little better than staying in your car.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2025

Stacy

Dated Property in Excellent location..Onsite Mgrs/FD provide average service..Lazy Bldg maintenance on dated building but very very reasonable prices .. Sometimes..

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Kyler

Close to all the tourist attractions in Carlsbad village, as well as Carlsbad beach. The room was in decent shape for the price. There are definitely worse in north county. The motel is right next to the train track, so there is train noise. Overall though I enjoyed walking around Carlsbad from this location

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Ann

Great little motel near everything. Property is a little older, but the location is walking distance to many activities and restaurants. Even though they do not offer breakfast, it would be nice to have a coffee maker in the rooms. The family that owns the property are very nice and accommodating to requests.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Cynthia

I was pleasantly surprised. Perfect lo atjon and perfect price!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Goodman

Great place to stay!

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Andrey

Basic motel within 5 min walk to closest beach entrance , rooms got some updates and ok overall. Area feels better than where similarly priced motels near I-5 are , it, still few homeless can be seen around. With right price it can be a good deal if you don’t mind infrequent cleaning service.

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2025

David

Rooms are clean as well as frig micro and drawers. Staff was polite and accommodating. Good coffee and fresh morning tart is 30 second walk next door.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

03 Sep 2025

Donovahnn

Place was filthy. Hole in the comforter. Toilet seat was dirty. I walked in and the checked right out

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 Sep 2025

Jesse

Staff was very polite and courteous. The building and rooms definitely need some TLC. Would not recommend this location for people with young families.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

We had a pillow case that was dirty. And when I asked for a 3rd towel for our son, we were provided 2, I was told I had to come back a 9:30am for the cleaning staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Marco

Nice confort

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Craig

I was comfortable plus the room had a frig and microwave which was nice.
The tv was setup for streaming but I would rather have cable or satellite.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

James

Perfect home away from home! Always makes me feel

Loved my room got a AWSome upgrade to a even better room this place is the perfect getaway home away from home I'm so glad I made a choice to come here for a couple weeks and just relax staff here is excellent management is beyond excellent makes me feel like family very accommodating it's refreshing to know that customer service like this still exists in the hotel circuit good job Scandia motel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

Diana

We love the location although a little noisy with the school and road and train nearby Being able to walk to beach is what we like. The property is a great location we chose the room with the kitchenette having a stove and fridge and mini fridge was great,bring your utensils,pots,napkin plates salt pepper they dont provide anything. They do have a ice maker which was great

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

Ricaberta

Buena sona

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Todd

I love staying here. It’s clean, comfortable and very safe. The family who runs this motel are super friendly.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Jenell

Worst hotel experience ever! Checked in & went into our room to find it dirty & with cigarette smell, even though they claim that it’s a “non smoking room”. I couldn’t stay in those type of conditions due to me being pregnant as well as having my husband & 2 year old with me. Went back to the desk to try & get another room

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Todd

Love this place and the family who run it.