Ocean Palms Beach Resort

“Beautiful Family Friendly Resort”

We are a retired couple from the UK and stayed with our son and his family who travelled from New Zealand. We had both chosen this resort as it appeared to be a family friendly small resort with a lovely pool for the children, aged 5 and 8. It was also opposite the ocean and had easy access to the … more

We are a retired couple from the UK and stayed with our son and his family who travelled from New Zealand. We had both chosen this resort as it appeared to be a family friendly small resort with a lovely pool for the children, aged 5 and 8. It was also opposite the ocean and had easy access to the lovely town of Carlsbad. Everything was in walking distance. The photographs simply do not do justice to this beautiful resort. The grounds are magnificently landscaped with abundant palm trees and brightly coloured masses of flowers arranged in pots throughout the grounds. Lots of little resting areas with bbq's and comfortable seating and fire pits are set all around. We even discovered a private garden where the flares are lit each night at dusk. It was magical! There is a pantry for free breakfast items - our grandson loved the little chocolate doughnuts! The staff work very hard both in the apartments - room service every day and also in the grounds, watering those flower pots early every morning. The pool was just the right size and our grandchildren made good use of it and loved the hot tub too. They made many friends and we all had a wonderful holiday. The town of Carlsbad is very compact, scrupulously clean and full of restaurants. We all loved The Coyote bar and enjoyed the fire pits and relaxed atmosphere, including the Karaoke night which was held on Monday evenings. The Carlsbad 5k race was run on Sunday 12th April. The town was full of happy runners despite the rain. The roads were closed and the police organised road blocks etc. The town was clean and fresh within hours of the race ending despite about 5,000 visitors. Lastly a special mention of Beau who was so helpful when I could not use the App for the washing machines and dryer. The only addition to the site that would make it tip top would be the addition of a rest room within the grounds, possibly near the swimming pool to save that run to the apartment! Thanks to Ocean Palms Beach Resprt for a truly memorable holiday.

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“Great place! Close to everything!”

Perfect location! Close to beach, restaurants and shopping! Great staff, cute accommodations! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

“Great Experience”

Our stay at Ocean Palms Beach Resort was truly memorable. From the moment we arrived, Andrey at the front desk made everything smooth and pleasant with his professional and cordial demeanor. He helped us from the very beginning and set the tone for a great visit. We loved watching the sun set into … more

Our stay at Ocean Palms Beach Resort was truly memorable. From the moment we arrived, Andrey at the front desk made everything smooth and pleasant with his professional and cordial demeanor. He helped us from the very beginning and set the tone for a great visit. We loved watching the sun set into the ocean right from our room, an experience that made evening feel special. Bo was also kind and helpful in the evenings, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. With great restaurants just a short walk away, the location couldn’t be better. Highly recommended.... Moe.

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“Perfect location, friendly check-in, fabulous room with good facilities, at a decent price”

We only stayed here one night as part of a road trip, but wish it could've been a week! It was easy to find, and we managed to get a parking space on the street outside to check in (and then one inside the small courtyard once we'd found out where our room was). I can imagine at peak times, it may… more

We only stayed here one night as part of a road trip, but wish it could've been a week! It was easy to find, and we managed to get a parking space on the street outside to check in (and then one inside the small courtyard once we'd found out where our room was). I can imagine at peak times, it may be a bit tricky to get a close parking spot, but that's to be expected in a smaller hotel in a residential area of a busy beach town. The chap on check-in was fab, and very helpful. We felt welcomed (which I have to say on this first road-tip post-covid wasn't the standard in a lot of places we stayed this time unfortunately). Our room was right on the courtyard by the parking lot and on the ground floor. We were really pleased with the space, cleanliness and facilities it offered, and only wished we were staying longer to be able to take advantage of the self-catering cooking facilities that were a bonus to the room. Another plus to this hotel is the proximity to the beach, and with easy access to the steps across the street, combined with the option to take beach chairs and umbrellas provided at reception, it was perfect to enjoy an afternoon on the glorious sandy shore! The pool area was also lovely, small but with plenty of loungers and the same lush tropical vibe that the hotel has gone for in it's decor and styling throughout the rooms and grounds. There's tons of seating areas and tables/chairs dotted about the grounds for chilling out in the sunshine, and lots of nice shady spots too. We can't wait to come back here (once things have 'settled down' in the US in the next few years) and this place will be on our 'must return' list for a few days this time.

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