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Pelican Cove Inn

San Diego - CA · United States

320 Walnut AveView location

9.0/10Excellent271 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.6/108.6
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Pelican Cove Inn

Enjoy garden views and complimentary Wi-Fi at Pelican Cove Inn. This Carlsbad hotel offers convenient express check-in/check-out, free self-parking, and individually decorated guestrooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen TVs with cable. Relax on your private furnished balcony or patio.

Located in North Beach, you're a short drive from Carlsbad State Beach and LEGOLAND® California. Other nearby attractions include Tamarack Beach and the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information Center.

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With a stay at Pelican Cove Inn in Carlsbad (North Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Carlsbad State Beach and 9 minutes from LEGOLAND® California. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Oceanside Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Private host property Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Carlsbad State Beach 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tamarack Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
State Street Farmers Market 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
New Village Arts Theatre 1 km / 0.6 mi
Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Holiday Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Carlsbad Lagoon 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
South Oceanside Beach 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Buccaneer Beach 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Saint Malo Beach 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
South Carlsbad State Beach 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Oceanside Beach 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Carlsbad Premium Outlets 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
GIA Museum 5.4 km / 3.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 10
  • hotel
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN KING SIZE BEDTWIN • KING SIZE BEDTWN.KG

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Pelican Cove Inn

9.0
Excellent
271 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
LUPITA
Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! Besitos. ;-)
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Timothy
Young man very unhelpful. Made us directly aware you would have to get own linens.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
George
It was nice
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
suzzana
Great
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Carrie
Such a find so close to town! We walked everywhere and loved the bedroom we stayed in!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
SONDRA
This was a beautiful room with the most comfortable bed
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Mary
What a great room for the family! The grounds are pretty with unique plants. There’s no pool but it’s one street to the beach. The hotel has sand buckets and folding chairs to use. On Wed evenings there’s a street market two blocks away. Great restaurants everywhere. I loved the clean, fresh-smelling pillows and sheets.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2026
KENNETH
One night stay in the Newport room. Nice quiet property in a good location. Room was clean & comfortable. Check-in was easy & not seeing any staff was not a problem. Room was warm and a little musty smelling upon 1st entering at 8p, the provided fans were needed. Queen bed was soft and bouncier than our preference.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Clifford
Very easy check in and check out, great location, great value.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Terrance
I loved the stay here at the Pelican Cove Inn. It was so peaceful and relaxing and a 5 minute walk to the beach and Downtown Carlsbad. If you are looking for a quiet, private stay close to the beach and city fun this is the perfect location for you.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2026
Jessica
The location was excellent. It was close to walk to many plces.The room was not what we expected. There was not a balcony, it was a walkway. The fireplace did not work properly. There wasn't a place to hang clothes or a mirror that was not in the restroom.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Lorien
Great location!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
Haithem
The room was small. The train was running all day, and the room’s windows weren't good enough to block the sound.
Small tv hanged from the ceiling. The reception was terrible.
The air unit is a two-fans system, which probably moves so much dust inside. I shut it off.
The bed was squeezing every time I turned around. The sheets and pillow cases were old. There was a stain on one of the pillows.
The towels were thin and worn out.
And the door keypad is undoubtedly insane.

For the price, I will never go there.
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2026
Bruce
I never got the four digit code to get into my room
4/10
Poor
09 Apr 2026
John
The room had an odd smell. There were curtains that were nearly shear over the entry doors.
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
Maria
Room was ok
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Amanda
Great location to the beach. Loved walking to the restaurants and shopping in the mornings and evenings.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2026
Jane
Linens on the trundle bed were SOILED! We also had ants in the room, and the plumbing had some issues.
Also, coffee and tea area only available in the lobby from 7:30am - 4pm. We had the read online that each room came with a coffee machine/Keurig. Since we wake up early, we had to wait a while for a morning coffee. It was inconvenient.
The main positive is that the property is in a great location, very close to the beach and village shops. The grounds are pretty. The room had a gas fireplace, which was a nice touch.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
William M
Clean and comfortable, our room was large but all 10 rooms have their own features.
Very quiet location considering you are only three blocks from the beach or a five minute walk to the busy village area, with loads of places to shop, eat and enjoy coffee.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
29 Mar 2026
LANFENG
Very stuffy room. Bathroom shower curtain has yellow stain. Curtain can barely put down and people can see me. I am not even dare to touch the cabinets. Bedding, not sure if it is clean or not, looks old. The ceiling was empty and i can see lighting from the room next to me, and of course, I can clearly hear all kinds of noice too. When i woke up in the morning, found ants all over my luggages and clothes! Immediately packed and ran out of the property! Worst experience ever! Never come back and not recommend at all!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
William M
Very nice 10, completely individual room property, friendly caretaker, clean room, could use a bit of exterior upkeep but being only 3 blocks from the ocean, it’s understandable.
Location is perfect, five minute walk to the village but extremely quiet. Would definitely stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Gina
Fantastic location within a short walk to the beach & Carlsbad village.
2/10
Poor
22 Mar 2026
Daniel
I would never stay here again. Rooms are super outdated. Wreaked of Lysol when we checked in and saw the can sitting outside the room. Wasn’t a parking space open when we arrived. Impossible to get in contact with anyone. Room was super stuffy, no air flow or AC. The blanket is an old school blanket which is gross, wonder if it’s even changed between guests. My friend had another reservation and their room smelled like sewage and had to go somewhere else. Do NOT stay here.
4/10
Poor
21 Mar 2026
Peter
Room was far below expectations. Not clean and run down. Checked out a day early. Carlsbad is a nice area. Asked for refund but no response
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
Robert
Clean room, great welcome room/ reas, treats, etc.
Decks need some sanding and fresh paint!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Jovan
Clean room with great amenities. Your manager was so nice and accommodating
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Feb 2026
JEREMY
They didn't give us the room we booked on Expedia. The room itself was dated and okay clean. They never responded to any of our texts and there's no front desk support. Grab some toilet paper and tissues from the Supply Closet early as they're not always there. The room we were in needed a second nightstand and a towel ring for the handout in the bathroom. The hot water was also extremely hot. Bed was okay but there was only one table chair to sit in.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Feb 2026
Amy
The room could have been a little cleaner. Window shades need to be replaced. Pictures could be hung in a more symmetrical way. TV was not operable.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 Jan 2026
David
We arrived from out of state to check in. There’s no one there to assist us. A text message indicates you contact them via a provided thread however no one responded. There’s a phone number but I attempted several times to contact them. No one answers the phone and you can’t leave a message. This place runs on auto pilot and there is no service. Our room smelled of mildew and the carpet has many obvious stains. If your idea of Bed and Breakfast is a granola bar and a cup of coffee from the kurig you will be pleased.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
MITCH
I love the eclectic nature of the Pelican Inn
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Susan
I would have to say the on-site manager he is great he is helpful the room is always clean he's always there for you I love their different rooms they have I can't wait to come back I stared there at least once or twice a week and I live in the village it just feels so European I cannot wait to come back God I have so much fun there it's a great place to be
Business Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Dec 2025
Christa
not clean at all
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
Susan
Parking was easy with on site spaces and the dining options very easy to walk to. The beach was just two blocks away and our room was cozy and warm.
2/10
Poor
25 Nov 2025
Veronica
The room felt completely neglected. The bed and sheets were stained. The blinds were dirty/Black/dusty. There were stains all over the carpet. There was a dead roach in the tub. There was no one on the premise to help or check in with. The communication between the host and I was awful. We were completely mislead and the pics of the listing were false advertisement.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
John
The room was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully furnished.The gas fireplace was a nice touch on a chilly night. The location was excellent - near the beach and dining/coffee/shopping area. This was our first stay and we expect to go back.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Nov 2025
Mark
Staff was helpful, bed needed some updating. Room needs a table and 2 chairs. Get rid of the lounger. Room needs TLC as well.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Rebecca
Overall a very good stay.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Lukas
Cozy room with everything you need. Free coffee and snack bars for breakfast. Great and quiet location with only 2 blocks to the beach.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Kaitlyn
We loved the fireplace in the room. The room was secure and safe. It allowed great privacy
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
Lisa
Easy check in, clean, safe, spacious, walkable ! Loved the snacks and Keurig with coffee and tea in lobby!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Lynn
Nice quiet place, with nice sun decks. Just 2 short blocks to perfect beach access. Friendly staff. Great accommodations!!!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Tamara
A fireplace and jacuzzi tub in room, with a lovely deck to relax on. Beautiful garden sitting area. All cozy and quiet. But a quick walk to the ocean front or to Carlsbad Village for dining, beach activities and nightlife. The Inn is a perfect retreat.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
MITCH
I'm going back.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Leslie
I got the pacific room and it was wonderful !!’
Love staying there
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Joe
Excellent
2/10
Poor
06 Sep 2025
Yvonne
The room assigned to me was occupied with someoneelse. I was shocked.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2025
Yolanda
The skylight needs to be cleaned Full of spider webs😱
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2025
DAVID
Room was 85 inside and no AC. No private patio as listing says all rooms have private furnished patio.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Elena
Lovely place to have a gateway
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Aug 2025
Michael
Quiet , but needs renovation
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2025
Kim
Property well kept. Area was quiet and peaceful.
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2025
Steve
Pros: I liked the contactless check-in. All went smoothly. Easy and available free parking. Water and snacks provided in the lobby. Loved the quiet residential location of the hotel, convenient to Carlsbad Village. The inn is quaint and picturesque. The corner room was bright and cozy with a comfortable bed and clean bathroom. Great shower pressure.
Con: While the room was clean and comfortable, there were many stains on the carpet. The carpet needed to be thoroughly cleaned or replaced. There was a dent in the wall that needs to be repaired. This lapse in maintenance/upkeep doesn’t reflect well on a hotel that has much going for it.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Elizabeth
Great location near the beach with an easy walk to great cafes and restaurants
2/10
Poor
31 Jul 2025
Sumari
The hotel was so dirty I checked out. I called Expedia to no avail. I will never use Expedia or stay at that hotel!
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Jen
Such an amazing location and love that the parking is free. A place with a lot of charm and cool vibes. Comfortable beds and hot showers.
Walking distance to good coffee and breakfast, lunch, dinner, beach, etc. Will definitely be back!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Brittany
Not a fancy, upscale resort but a unique little Inn decorated with cute antiques and cozy furnishings…which we loved! Great location!…just a short walk to the beach or Carlsbad Village. We would definitely stay here again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
Piaf
Beautiful property/area! 5 min walk from beach and 5-10 min to shops/restaurants! Quiet, peaceful, great amenities and lovely rooftop balcony sitting area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Evangelen
I would definitely stay at this property again we had the Newport room which was right in front and it was amazing. The room was clean, and you could walk to the village in 3 mins. Highly recommended!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2025
Jennifer
What a charming property with kind service, free parking & safe quiet street. A perk is beach chairs, umbrellas, soft cooler & beach towels. Coffee, tea, ice & water available 24/7.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2025
Jasmine
Good location. It was humid and hot with no AC in the room. I got bug bites since i had to leave windows open all nights. But everything else was good.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
Carolyn
Comfortable, Quiet & Close 2 Beach & downtown. Beautiful Flowers + Coffee in the lobby. Onsite staff man is tremendously helpful!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025
Paul
Nice
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2025
Lisa
I loved that I could walk one minute to the beach or the village. Awesome location! It was also nice to have the coffee and snacks available.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Terrance
What an amazing surprise. Beautiful property, comfortable cozy room, more than enough space for mom dad and 2 young daughters, and just a 5 minute walk from one of the most beautiful So Cal beaches. Cant wait to return 10/10.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Ralph
I loved loved the property! What an amazing GEM! I was hesitant at first not knowing the area BUT what a wonderful surprise! The gentleman at the property was so kind and helpful! The room was absolutely PERFECT! Quiet area! The beach was right there! Down the street is the Village Area. I can't speak highly enough about the property! What a wonderful experience.
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Jeffrey
Beautiful
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Darrick
Pacific Room: Large room, big bathroom with extra amenities like a fireplace, whirlpool, ceiling fan & plenty of ocean decor. The value is very good & worth every penny. There are some small imperfections like the shower is smallish & two of the jacuzzi jets are too high up, but everything else has better than expected. It’s not modern for (like) teenager’s taste, but for middle aged adults & up, it feels like home.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Cherise
What a gem!!!! Cute little property across from beach and walkable to Carlsbad village
Had a delightful time
So glad I found this place and will be returning
Beds are so comfortable
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
Brittany
This place is wonderful! Quiet and very comfortable. Rooms are spacious and it’s super close and walking distance to many restaurants and the village. Alfredo is very friendly and nice! He does a great job taking care of everything and made us feel like we were right at home.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Alejandro
It was a wonderful experience and the most important thing it was super clean. Recommended.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
David
Excellent Value.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2025
Jay
This was a great property for the money and is exceptional value. Comfortable, cosy and only a short walk to central Carlsbad. Slight issue with getting the door code from the booking company but the manager was a great help, would definitely stay again.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Kara
Beautiful rooms, easy check in and perfect location!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Joshua
Great place
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Jill
Nice, quiet and clean
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
DeaZhan
Best place we have been in California.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Erik
Good place
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2025
sharon
We loved the location, neighborhood, charm of old school facility. The room needed rug cleaning and some things did not work (lights and fan). The fact that there is no person on site except a cleaning person is problematic. I mistakenly left some items in the armoire when we left and there is NO WAY to speak to anyone to arrange retreiving them - phone number does not answer - I submitted a note on the website “contact us” page, but no response.
Very frustrating.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2025
Sam
We had a very nice stay at Pelican Cove. The room was spacious and decorated beautifully. The fire place was a wonderful added feature to take the nip out the air at night. Two things I would change is (1) the arm chair and chase lounge. They are were filthy with holes, rips and tears. Although they were white, they appear to have never been cleaned. (2) Install a new shower hear. The shower was like trying to bath under the bathroom faucet. Other than those two issues, the facility was amazing.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2025
Juliette
The inn has self check-in that was so easy. I was in the La Jolla room. The room is very large with lots of windows and a fan in one, a mini fridge, a sitting area for makeup outside the bathroom and two chairs for lounging. The bed was comfortable with lots of pillows. The gas fireplace kept the room warm.
Someone in another review mentioned hearing trains, but I only heard one once. The room was at the front of the property facing the street and it was very quiet. I will definitely be back. I took the train from Los Angeles into Oceanside and it was a $5 Lyft ride to the inn.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Robin M
Such a quaint and beautiful property! I love the coziness and proximity to so many restaurants and the beach! Highly highly recommend and I am definitely coming back here!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Duncan
Charming, old school hotel. Great location for both beach and Carlsbad village. Loved the old furniture and massive beds.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024
Sergio
Good
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2024
Nicole
It was a cute little room. Perfect for what we needed!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Ana
I booked at the Pelican cove because I wanted to stay away from the Resort that my conference was at. I loved it. Peaceful, clean and safe. I want to go back on holiday.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Anneli
Very comfortable bed, nice walking distance to everything you’d want to see and do. Spacious, clean and quiet. Recommend and would definitely stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Madelene
Perfect for an anniversary celebration. Thanks so much.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Larry
Perfect location to beach, shopping and dining. Check in was easy with number lock on door… they sent code the day prior. Very cozy, felt like I was staying at a beach house instead of cookie-cutter hotel. Parking was easy and on site. I would definitely stay there again.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Robert
Close to dining, 5 min to beach, provided chairs, boards, plenty of towels.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
MITCH
Very unique property. I'll be back. Easy in and easy out.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
kris
I recently stayed at Pelican cove inn and had an overall pleasant experience.The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with comfortable bed and the space feel welcoming.
I
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2024
Dawn
The Inn was quite nice. We liked that it was two blocks to the beach and close to downtown. We were a little surprised that there was no air conditioning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Ryan
Amazing location and great staff
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
Nathan
Super cozy! I felt like i was back at my grandparents beautiful home back in Massachusetts... it was so nice, and an amazing Bistro Dini's is down two blocks at the end of the street in walking distance perfect stay thanks for everything!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2024
Maribel
Very nice property!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
Umberto
Nice place!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
David
Close to restaurants and beach
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
William
This property is a gem.

It is very nice, safe, and quiet at night. We slept wth our windows open and the temperature was perfect.

The only caveat is it is not far from the train track (which is true of the sll of the beach towns in this part of CA), so if you leave your windows open, you will hear the trains.

This however is also a feature due to it is easily walkable from the coastal express train.

Restaurants, 7 eleven, and the beach are all within a 2-5 minute walk.



I give it 5 stars.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Larry
Second to none…
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Vern
Wonderful. The best place to relax in luxury close to the beach in Carlsbad.

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Pelican Cove Inn
320 Walnut Ave, Carlsbad, United States

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