At Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel, start your day with a breakfast buffet and take advantage of the gym to get moving. Connect to in-room WiFi or meet up with colleagues at the business center. With an indoor pool, free self parking, and multilingual staff on hand to help.
Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Carlsbad Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 9 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Tokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Buffalo Wild Wings - 9 min walk
Carniceria San Juan De Los Lagos - 3 min walk
Yellow Brix Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
Enjoy your visit to Carlsbad with a stay at Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6 AM to 11 PM
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
Carlsbad Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad Hotel
Inn Express Carlsbad Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6 AM to 11 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG is a short 13-minute walk from Pecos River Flume and 14 minutes' walk from Eddy House.
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Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Amenities
Location
Restaurant
Coffee
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with many options and a highlight of the stay. (14 reviews)
The pool was clean, clear, and great, with some reviewers also enjoying the hot tub. (6 reviews)
The hot tub was excellent and very clean. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
A step above
The staff reached out the day before to ask if there's anything we need as well as brought us extra linens; super helpful.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Very clean and very friendly staff!
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
We will stay here again!
Our room was clean and the beds are super comfortable. We went to the pool and spa and it was clean too. My family and I will definitely stay here again!
Haydee
Haydee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
A very well kept facility! Staff are friendly and helpful. A good breakfast and plenty of parking. Nice job!
Dennis
Dennis, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
It was a nice stay
Aimee
Aimee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
We enjoyed our stay.
Pleased with appearance, quality of food above average.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Everything was pretty clean
martin
martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
Everything went great
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
Very nice stay
Very clean. Met expectations. Beds/pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was very good with lots of options.
Alissa
Alissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2024
Everything was great, great place to stay.
Martin and Nancy
Martin and Nancy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
It was really nice but the sheets were stained and looked dirty and the floors were dirty and sticky my sandals kept making sticky noises while I walking around but I did like that they provided full big bottles of all hygiene stuff like lotion body wash and shampoo and conditioner
Jasmine
Jasmine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2022
Excellent place to stay
Raul
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Clean, quiet, and friendly! Would recommend!
Moret
Moret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Great service
I slept great. Great service
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Great service
I slept great ! Bed was comfortable. Great service
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Good deal!
Nice, quiet hotel. Good location.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2025
Staff was nice and helpful, room was clean. But our room was on the side of the building that was close to a busy street. A traffic light was next to the hotel entrance. Cars revving up when the light turned green made our stayvery noisy, all night.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
Happy Campers
We are doing a road trip and Carlsbad was a stop, the hotel was amazing and staff very courteous, I would definitely stay their again
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2023
The hotel was clean the staff is nice and the breakfast was good The pool was great
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2024
Very clean breakfast was great
Glenda
Glenda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2023
Friendly staff clean room comfy bed.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Great family suite!
Enjoyed the stay. Love our suite for the family. Little disappointed that the “hot tub” was room temperature at best.
But the shower/bath in the room was nice and hot!
Good breakfast and service!
Cassandra
Cassandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2023
Great hotel
Stay was great. We enjoyed the breakfast, the pool and hot tub, and the shopping nearby.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2023
Very friendly staff, everything was great
AnnaLee
AnnaLee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was helpful and kind.