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Scandia Motel

San Diego, California

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.3 km to Carlsbad State Beach

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 516 m to Carlsbad Village Station and 4.8 km to Oceanside Transit Center

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3.7/5

GoodFrom 100 reviews

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Alfred • Trip with Friends

Love the owners of this place

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Alfred • Trip with Friends

Favorite place

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Alfred • Trip with Friends

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

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Alfred • Couple Trip

Favorite Motel

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Alfred • Couple Trip

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

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Alfred • Couple Trip

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

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Alfred • Couple Trip

My favorite place to stay in all Carlsbad

5.0/59 Jul 2026

Magdalena

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

5.0/58 Jul 2026

Peter • Solo Trip

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

5.0/52 Jul 2026

jana • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/524 Jun 2026

Jessica • Family Trip

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

5.0/524 Jun 2026

LINDA • Family Trip

It was clean and close to beach

5.0/523 Jun 2026

Dave • Others

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

5.0/519 Jun 2026

Fernando

Excellent stay

5.0/513 Jun 2026

Kyla • Couple Trip

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

5.0/513 Jun 2026

jamie • Solo Trip

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!:)

5.0/511 Jun 2026

Cory • Solo Trip

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

5.0/56 Jun 2026

jamie • Solo Trip

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!

5.0/55 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.

5.0/54 Jun 2026

Jamie • Solo Trip

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!:)

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2550 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, California, US

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Accommodation Rules

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Pets are allowed for an additional charge of USD 30 subjected to taxes to be paid to the property directly.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-midnight

Check-out11:00

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

About Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel Location
A stay at Scandia Motel places you in the heart of Carlsbad, within a 5-minute walk of Magee Park and Carlsbad State Beach. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from New Village Arts Theatre.

Scandia Motel Facility and Service
This motel offers designated smoking areas.

Scandia Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).

Room Type and Price

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - Thu, 29 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children