Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Near Legoland

Family and I stayed here for a night before heading to Legoland in the morning.
Pros– decent price for a hotel in close proximity to Legoland. It is located one freeway exit over and is only a 5 minute drive away.
Close to freeway, restaurants, and stores.
Decent space in the room, the beds were comfortable enough, there was a small table for the kids to eat at, and a little fridge to store our drinks.
Cons– when entering the room there was a strong smell of cleaning supplies. It’s nice to know that they cleaned but the smell was a bit overpowering.
The road noise from the 5 freeway was a bit louder than what I expected. It did make it a bit difficult to fall asleep, but once I was asleep it wasn’t a huge deal.
There was a sign on the door saying «For your protection when in room engage deadbolt and security latch.» Funny part was that the security latch was missing. To top that off the door to our room did not shut all the way unless you either slammed the door or pulled it tightly shut til you heard a click.
Overall we had a decent stay. If I wanted to save a buck I’d probably give them another try.

Stayed here since my roomies and I were going to Legoland for a day. It’s not going to be the fanciest hotel but for $ 100/​night it’s worth it.
The room was pretty large. Two queen beds, fridge, microwave, and continental breakfast. No eggs, just make your own waffle, cereal, oranges, apples, and danishes. Breakfast is at room 120 or something like that. Converted hotel room made into a breakfast room.
The beds were pretty comfy. No lumps, clean sheets and towels. The hotel is right next to the freeway but we were in the back rooms so we couldn’t hear anything.

Truly a great hotel option close to Legoland! We came here via Anaheim and before visiting San Deigo mid October 2015. We stayed 2 nights (myself and two children).
Huge room, great amenities, kids used the pool but said it was very cold but they still enjoyed themselves! Breakfast was free and perfectly fine. It was clean and comfortable. Outlets and LEGOLAND were an approx. $ 12 taxi ride away, we visited both. Also walking distance from a grocery store.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. only small problem we had was a LOT of ants visited us on our last morning there — all around the kitchen/​sink area. We asked for bug spray which worked well — and I dare say the ants were our own fault for leaving food scraps in the bin in the room. ooops. Aside from this we had a great stay here! Not crowded at all and I HIGHLY recommend this place! SOOOOO much cheaper than staying onsite at Legoland!
As mentioned by other people, there is a strong curry smell in the reception area, but not in the rooms themselves.

I feel if paying over $ 100 I shouldn’t have to sleep or bath with Ants or any bugs for that matter. So far in bathroom seen 4 ants crawling up the shower wall.

Price was very reasonable. Room was very comfortable. It has a VERY STRONG smell of cleaning chemicals in the room!

We stayed here on a recent trip to Legoland. It’s a good place to spend the night without having to pay too much. We stayed in July and paid $ 139 for a king bed and a small sofa bed. The sofa bed was actually a love seat, good for one person or for two small children. We found the room very clean. They provide soap, shampoo, and lotion. As others have said, the breakfast is very plain. It had bread, a few raisin pastries, a waffle-​maker, hard-​boil eggs, apples/​oranges, cereal, coffee, juice and milk. At this rate, I think they should provide better quality food.

Lovely hotel. Rooms clean. Rooms big! 4 big towels. Nice man behind counter. Wish it had cable/​on demand to order a movie. Felt safe. Well lit, family place.

Says Suites in their name but I was told the largest room only accommodates a family of 4. (2 Queens) My search continues…

Booked this room off of trip adviser had pretty good prices 109 a night. When we arrived it was very nice not to crowded, we had gotten a non smoking room when we got into to the room it smelled like stale cigarettes went down to front desk they moved us into another room right away. Second room was much better comfy beds nice size room the only thing about the room I didn’t like were the towels, they where a little dingy and the fridge did not stay cold. Loved the pool very nice had free breakfast and free wifi. Was right up the street from lego land it was nice.

Pro: affordable, clean and spacious. Near the freeway, grocery store and gas stations. Shopping mall close by. Rooms are cozy and clean.
Con: parking lot is small, space is limited

tStayed 7 nights did NOT have 1 problem! Very safe… clean…plenty of SAFE parking (pulled in at 1230 am on a saturday night and found a spot)… freeway noise NOT a problem awsome being so close… ALWAYS had hot hot water… very kind couple running the place. Loved the laundry room!
If you need a clean safe affordable place to stay you cannot go wrong here I say BOOK IT!!!
Mother of 2
Stacey

Great customer service and rates! This place is a hidden gem close to the beach. Our room was very clean and super friendly staff! It’s a must if staying in Carlsbad.

We had a great stay over the Valentines Weekend! Nice area and very nice hotel ! Customer Service was great and so was the room! We had no problems at all and enjoyed it all. Breakfast was good and parking was okay. Each night we had parking. It was quiet and relaxing. Lots of space, Hot water, cold AC, working TV and a great price!

Quite possibly the nicest «cheap» hotel we’ve stayed at. We were in room 208 which was very spacious. Everything seemed clean.
The breakfast was mediocre, but about what you would expect. The only really negative was the cereal which was labeled as name brand but quite clearly filled with off brand (and much worse tasting).

The room was spacious and clean. AC worked well. Fridge & Microwave are a plus. I like the fact that it was near the freeway and downtown.
A great pizza place not far from here (driving): Pizza Port
Reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5:
1 pillow doesn’t do justice, the bed backboard or wall décor whatever that’s suppose to be does not make it comfortable to try to sit on the bed, and the strong curry smell in the lobby needs to go.

OK, so I leave LA heading to Carlsbad for a quick get away thinking I’d just grab a room when I get there… Nothing to be found till I called here.
I was able to get a room and I was very surprised in a good way at how friendly this family ran place was and more so the rooms.
It’s a block east of the I-​5, but not a big deal and I’ve stayed in Carlsbad many times.
One room, near the beach was $ 374 = NOT! I’ll drive the 2 ½ miles and save $ 250.
Check this place out. It’s a keeper.
To the owners – thanks for letting me use your phone charger!

Very clean! Bed was very comfy. I liked the shower head. Weird to say but a good shower head is important: p
Room service came knocking a few hours after we arrived which was strange but we just assumed the girl was new and learning her way. The stay was overall very relaxing and we were content.

Really bad customer service here, if you have a concern they just sigh and make some excuse which is a one star treatment.
The HDTVs are all hooked up to standard cable and the picture in my room was super messed up. Don’t expect to watch a pay per view movie here.
I called in to book a room gave credit info and supposedly booked a room but when I got there, they had no recollection of it and I had to give my information again.
Free Internet is advertised but the whole time I was there it was down. I told the front desk and they replied by saying it was fine in the office. Thats a super big customer service no-​no to argue with a customer. The owner I think was in the office while this was being discussed and said they had other complaints about it. Worse, they didn’t offer any solution like have someone check it out or give me a discount. It was $ 80 for one night in a two queen room.
The room itself was pretty nice but the sheets on one of the beds had holes in them! Maids make the beds and see this every day so clearly they are trying to save money by leaving tattered sheets on the bed. The queen beds each had one small pillow on them. Again skimping.
And yes the lobby smelled of Indian food.

Solid 4 for an economy motel.
I recommend air freshener for the lobby. Not good to smell pungent curry when you check in.
The room was fine. Good air conditioning and the fridge and microwave is a big plus in my book. I liked the full-​length mirror given I was going on a job interview the next day. Nice king-​sized comfy bed with 4 fluffy pillows filled the bill.
Very convenient parking and close to the freeway. If you run the air, you won’t hear the outside world including freeway noise. Close-​by Vons and Rite-​Aid if you need something in a pinch.
If you want to take a dip in the pool or lounge by the pool, bring you own beach towel.
I haven’t had the breakfast but I’m sure it will only be coffee and a Danish for me. That’s okay; the price for the room was right.
I’d stay here again. For sure.

I just stayed here last week for my 3^rd year in a row.
The first was 3 years ago because my wife, my then 2 year old son and I spent a weekend at Legoland. We all stayed here last April 2012 because my family from Reno, Nevada started a family reunion get together in Carlsabad every April. We stayed here last week for the 3^rd time because of the April get together and we love Econolodge. My family stays at the Carlsbad Inn Resort, which is really nice, but also pretty expensive.
So heres my review:
We really love the Econolodge, the price is very reasonable and the grounds are really pretty. We really like their breakfast they serve every morning too. We have always dealt with Hanna and she is friendly and this last visit, she remembered us from the previous years.
We recommend it to anyone going to Carlsbad. Last year and this year Hanna even upgraded us to a suite which has a couch and its alittle larger. That was really cool of her. As long as my family keeps getting together every April… we will continue to stay here.