Scandia Motel
3.3
Average(701 Reviews)Motel in Carlsbad, CA
1 queen bed
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this motel
Located five minutes' walk from the beach, the Scandia Motel is located in the coastal town of Carlsbad, 12 minutes’ drive from LEGOLAND. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Carlsbad, CA
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 204 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Queen • 301 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Queen • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
2 Queen • 301 ft²
Sleeps 4
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Queen • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
3.3
Average(701 Reviews)100% verified reviews
3.3
Clean, beds comfy, location, parking, lighting, icemaker, refrigerator in room, AC worked fine, staff clearly work hard and care about the business and their duties, ( this is hard to find please keep, develop their skills, pay them, and keep them.) Some small improvements in customer service skills could really do wonders for repeat business. Things like "thank you" whenever possible is so important. Also asking if there are any other needs or assistance when people check in is a great thing to do. little added things like "Ok here is you room key and Wi-Fi information (explaining that as usual) now the ice maker is across the parking lot and there is a refrigerator and ice bucket in your room. The beach is very close and lots of shopping and restaurants nearby if you need any suggestions on where to go let me know" Also offering to tell guests how the beaches and parking work is great, we didn't know you have to pay to park at the beach down the street and or that the beach with parking (Tamarack) was just a minute up the road. We didnt pay the fee the first day so we might get a fine in the mail. It did not show up when I looked online, and mom can't go up and down steps. She is disabled. Other free or cheap things is to have plastic silverware in the room, offer free small cold-water bottles for travelers when they arrive, smile and be engaging, when folks check out say a little more than "ok you're good to go" Add much more like " Was your stay to your liking? We enjoyed having you with us. Thank you so much for staying with us! We appreciate your business, and we hope to see you again! We wish you a safe and quick journey onward!" These little improvements can help keep the rooms full and the prices low. I am a business major, and I have worked in hospitality and customer service for 21 years, so I hope this is of use to you. I would love to come back next year and see Scandia thriving even more!
Water pressure very low except for the sink which was too high and sprays you. drains old and need to be replaced as the shower drain could cut someone's foot. Pillows a little flat and an extra blanket or two would be great. No plastic silverware or plates.
Wi-Fi did not work except for small intervals which made watching movies online, gaming, working, or studying not possible.
There are people renting the rooms long-term which isn't bad except those folks are constantly outside of their rooms watching everyone and chain smoking. They argue/ yell loudly on the phone daily and due to improper insolation in the walls, every profanity and aggressive/scary thing is heard. They were also observed asking guests for rides and cigarettes. This made mom feel uncomfortable and stressed. We did not feel necessarily unsafe however it was uncomfortable and obnoxious.
There was no security nor notice of surveillance. Regardless of whether or not there really is, if notices of it were posted, it would add a feeling of safety at night. I recommend posting these notices as a deterrent to mischief and to prevent issues.
Vending machines did not work.
Office was cluttered.
Customer service was not bad but not great.
3.3
Quiet clean and comfortable
Nothing
3.3
Guy running the place super rude when I asked for a different tv remote, he said people like me steal batteries, I’m a Operating engineer , make really good money and have no need to steal batteries, guy should be fired for profiling people !
3.3
Nothing
Hi I was supposed to stay here in room 130 The floor was black where you can see it needs to be mopped there are bugs flying in the bathroom and two cockroaches came out from underneath the tub it was horrible I had to sleep in my truck it is unlivable
3.3
I liked the fast check-in. The room was nice and clean. You're able to park right outside your motel room. The room had 2 queen beds, a fridge, a microwave, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, and tolietries. The bed linen and towels were very clean. Lastly, you're given a remote when you check in to watch TV. There's cable and HBO to watch.
I didn't like the train sounding his horn throughout the night. This motel is close to train tracks.
3.3
The price you can’t beat. We have stayed at this property 2 times. The front desk couple are very friendly.
3.3
Close to beach
Parking
3.3
Location
The smell of weed in the rooms
3.3
Close to the beach, walking distance to stores and restaurants.
Mold growing around the sink and the bed squeeked every time you moved.
3.3
Well priced, good location close to beach and downtown
3.3
Great location
My room.was right next to a busy street.
3.3
Close to everything I need
Nice managers.
Fair prices.
There was nothing I didn't like about this motel
3.3
Comfortable room. Great TV, nice decor
There was a Coffee maker but no complimentary coffee bags or sugar or cups. I was pleasantly surprised had a kitchen
3.3
Our room at the very end so it made us comfortable
Everything was perfect
3.3
great location
3.3
Location
The beds were uncomfortable and metal frame was noisy.
3.3
room is clean
i stay 3 nights, my shower is not hot at first night i told them in the morning bec i dont have time and at night i see they dont fix it and all other days they dont fix it as i told them every morning
3.3
location and friendly staff
There was a woman going around shining her flashlight in cars and a lot of questionable activity throughout the night. the COLD water didn’t work in the sink. The faucet leaked all over the floor. One washcloth for a room that sleeps four?! couldn’t get the TV to work (might’ve been user error). Hair on the towel. Cigarette burn in the comforter. Booked a queen with a kitchenette, I thought. Got a double. When I asked to move, they said they were booked.
3.3
I liked the closeness to the beach and the restaurants and shopping in the area.
When I checked in they messed up and charged me in full again for my reservation which was prepaid. I was not given the room I booked, seems like they double booked, then lied to me about why and said the room was out of service, but people were in it. The refrigerator didn't keep things cool, the hairdryer didn't work, the shower curtain kept falling down, and when it rained the roof in the bathroom had a bad leak with paint peeling off and water pooling.
3.3
😊🥰
3.3
great location close to the beach
the man running the front desk when we checked out was raising his voice at me / very rude
3.3
There was absolutely nothing exceptional and not even fair as far as cleanliness goes.
The fact that there are signs posted every 3 ft stating "no smoking within 15 ft of building but yet the person in the room next door parked outside my door was up all night every 2hrs smoking her weed and cigarettes about 4ft from building in her noisy ass car, window down with her car running for 20-30 mins at a time. I asked if she could please turn the car off and she said nobody else had ever complained so I assume she is a regular/ permanent renter there and continued all night long. I finally had to leave at 4am just to maybe get a few hours of sleep in my car away from there.
3.3
staff was very nice and room was well equipped
the shower water pressure was very low
3.3
Not much, our room was by the street and was very noisy. The shower was decent and clean.
The picture online did not match the room. No parking near the room we had. No place to hang clothes either.
3.3
Man at front desk if very rude and inhospitable.
3.3
No Comment.
Well while I was at work things magically disappeared from my room and after my car was hit in their parking lot none of the 100 cameras on the property caught the footage. There are so many better places to stay in Carlsbad at the same price. Save the headache of dealing with this drug and cockroach infested location.
3.3
I stay here often and I booked 2 nights and three day and on the 3rd day I decided to stay another night
The room was clean. I had everything I needed. Although this trip here this time the amount of the deposit went from 50.00 to 100.00 I paid them my deposit of a 100.00. On my debit card when I checked out today they refunded the 100.00 however it will not hit my card for another 3 to5 days. I am a bit disappointed. Although the Scandia is I'm a good part of town I do feel safe here next time I will be bringing cash for the deposit. I did call my card company and because the Scandia refunded my deposit as credit my card company was unable to pay me today. I guess I'll just have to wait... live and learn I hope my mistake will help someone else. Thank youn
3.3
the staff are incompetent and rude.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Carlsbad?
The average price for a rental in Carlsbad is $308 per night. This rental is $137 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Scandia Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Scandia Motel pet friendly?
Yes! This motel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Scandia Motel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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