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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio area, and a tower-like structure.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining tables, and a fireplace.

1. West Inn & Suites

City Center, 1.3 km from GIA Museum

Juan

SAR 485

SAR 628 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 2.9 km from GIA Museum

Mauro

SAR 536

SAR 600 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A poolside area with stone fire pit seating and lounge chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott Residence Inn.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 3.1 km from GIA Museum

Christopher

SAR 698

SAR 783 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel reception area with a Pepsi refrigerator, a large mosaic wall, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a large screen displaying content.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 2.9 km from GIA Museum

Andrew

SAR 492

SAR 557 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Grand Pacific Palisades

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Victor

SAR 588

SAR 806 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A poolside area with a circular fire pit surrounded by a curved seating area with striped cushions.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a landscaped garden.

6. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.6 km from GIA Museum

Evelyn

SAR 532

SAR 596 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.

A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

7. LEGOLAND California Hotel

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Brendon

SAR 769

SAR 1,057 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious indoor venue with large windows, tables set for dining, and decorative floral arrangements.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

8. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

South Beach, 2.2 km from GIA Museum

tracy

SAR 612

SAR 832 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and decorative hanging lights.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach, 1.4 km from GIA Museum

TEJU

SAR 519

SAR 587 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wicker basket, and a red hat on a cushioned bench.

A lobby with a glass door entrance, wicker chairs with cushions, and a modern ceiling design.

A covered outdoor seating area with multiple lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.

A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and a large window with decorative ironwork.

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.9 km from GIA Museum

Patricia

SAR 666

SAR 847 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.8 km from GIA Museum

Robert

SAR 672

SAR 912 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with balconies in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Olde Carlsbad, 3.2 km from GIA Museum

Jim

SAR 287

SAR 322 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio with fire pits, wicker furniture, and hanging lights.

A modern building with a large entrance, a landscaped area with planters, and a clear sky.

An outdoor bar area with a sofa and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of palm trees.

A pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

13. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Carlsbad Ranch, 0.7 km from GIA Museum

Jessica

SAR 773

SAR 1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a nightstand with a lamp.

14. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 2.8 km from GIA Museum

Raquel

SAR 380

SAR 426 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a building with a covered gazebo, surrounded by mature trees and well-maintained lawns.

A gazebo surrounded by trees on a well-maintained lawn.

An aerial view of a large building with multiple roofs, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

15. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

City Center, 1 km from GIA Museum

Kenneth

SAR 490

SAR 634 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

South Beach, 2.8 km from GIA Museum

Christine

SAR 386

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 3.1 km from GIA Museum

robert

SAR 402

SAR 451 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a clock on the wall.

A pool area with a blue pool, white chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a bulletin board with informational posters, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

City Center, 1.3 km from GIA Museum

Shane

SAR 244

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A bathroom with a round white sink, a mirror, and a window.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

South Beach, 3 km from GIA Museum

Sitlali

SAR 216

SAR 249 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

20. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

8.8 km from GIA Museum

Phu

SAR 524

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
West Inn & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,068 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Grand Pacific Palisades	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top GIA Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed walking into a vibrant inviting lobby right across the beach. I do however think their (HGI) policy should change in that we walked in looking to book a room for two nights and the front desk clerk said he couldn’t book us and that we had to go online. Weird that we were right in front of him and he was looking at a monitor and we wanted to spend our money with HGI (over $1000 for two nights for a basic two bed room) and he couldn’t help us. My phone was almost dead and reception in the lobby was terrible. We barely managed to book it. Since when does face to face customer service get pushed to online when you’re right on the property? I will think twice before booking with HGI due to this lack of assistance. It’s not the clerks fault but rather their policy. Poor policy."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

8/10 Good

"Checking in later than usual, but Charles was so very attentive and helpful."

Villa Bahia Your Waterfront Private Beach Retreat in Beautiful Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"The hosts were incredibly helpful, they even asked if we were visiting for a special occasion, and curated a wonderful gift basket full of games and treats. The house itself is amazing, the children enjoyed the playroom as much as the pool. There was plenty of space for everyone and so many things to do."

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. The one exception was the bath tub had only 1 grab bar, and it was at the end of the tub. I did slip in the tub and skinned my knee. Not serious, but some bleeding."

West Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"All is excellent except it is kinda far from everything except if u want to go to legoland which would be perfect."

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property! For our mid-week sales retreat, we really couldn't have asked for more: amazing location, room to gather as well as room to spread out, all amenities we needed and some (white board was a unexpected bonus)."

Other attractions near GIA Museum

A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.

LEGOLAND® California

9.0/10 (3,395 reviews)

Enjoy the rides and games at LEGOLAND® California and see why people love this amusement park in Carlsbad. Stroll along the seaside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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A field of colorful flowers with a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

9.0/10 (922 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Carlsbad Premium Outlets

8.8/10 (2,412 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carlsbad Premium Outlets during your visit to Carlsbad. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Museum of Making Music

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its surfing spots.

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SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

8.8/10 (327 reviews)

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium during your trip to Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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The Crossings at Carlsbad

8.6/10 (411 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Carlsbad at The Crossings at Carlsbad, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation in Carlsbad. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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North Ponto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Ponto Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around GIA Museum?

GIA Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Carlsbad known for its beautiful beaches and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 137 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to GIA Museum?

LEGOLAND California Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from GIA Museum. Other good options close by include Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland and Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.

How many hotels will I find near GIA Museum?

Expedia has 137 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from GIA Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near GIA Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near GIA Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near GIA Museum?

For more details about updating your stay near GIA Museum or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near GIA Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Making Music and Craftsmanship Museum. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and Poinsettia Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carlsbad Lagoon, Tamarack Beach, and South Carlsbad State Beach.

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Our top choices for GIA Museum hotels

1. West Inn & Suites

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

5. Grand Pacific Palisades

6. MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort

7. LEGOLAND California Hotel

8. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

9. Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

10. The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

13. Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

14. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

15. Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Carlsbad, Series By Marriott

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

20. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

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Top GIA Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Villa Bahia Your Waterfront Private Beach Retreat in Beautiful Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

West Inn & Suites

Ocean Front+ Theater Room +Hot Tub + Game Room

Other attractions near GIA Museum

LEGOLAND® California

Flower Fields of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Museum of Making Music

SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

North Ponto Beach

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