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A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

1. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 6.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Heather

Rp2.453.277 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center, 6.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Mauro

Rp2.883.166 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance area and multiple balconies.

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 6.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Angelica

Rp2.757.825 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

4. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

7.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Phu

Rp2.771.146 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

City Center, 6.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Andrew

Rp2.675.913 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a building with large windows in the background.

6. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch, 6.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Scott

Rp2.730.427 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a central island with bar stools.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara, 6.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Camille

Rp3.077.293 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

8. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

4.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Antonio

Rp2.899.643 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A snack and beverage area with a 'Treats' sign, shelves stocked with snacks, and a beverage dispenser.

9. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

5.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Sylwia A

Rp2.848.537 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.

10. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

7.6 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Jonathan

Rp2.185.133 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

11. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach, 6.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Allison

Rp3.366.139 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

City Center, 7.7 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Christopher

Rp3.762.125 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, black pillars, and a wooden bench.

13. Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

Bressi Ranch, 6.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Vitaliy

Rp3.721.472 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

14. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

South Beach, 6.8 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Raquel

Rp2.045.798 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

4.8 km from Rancho Ponderosa

margaret

Rp1.766.826 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

16. Lakehouse Resort

7.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Nicole

Rp2.498.542 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

South Beach, 6.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Christine

Rp2.082.406 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

18. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

4.6 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Steven

Rp2.141.608 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

South Beach, 6.6 km from Rancho Ponderosa

robert

Rp2.164.117 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

20. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

4.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa

Jessica

Rp1.691.383 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Where to stay in Rancho Ponderosa

Find the best Rancho Ponderosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A rocky beach with large boulders and pebbles, a clear sky, and distant hills.

North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

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A street intersection with a sign reading "CARLSBAD" and palm trees in the background.

City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal road with a bridge over water, surrounded by snow-covered land and a sunset sky.

South Beach

If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A field of vibrant pink flowers, likely poppies, arranged in neat rows.

Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

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Top Rancho Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. The views were beautiful. Enjoyed the comped and discounted add ons. Pool and hot tub were great. Very relaxing stay."

Pleasant Inn

8/10 Good

"The room was spotless and quite big, with a separate table for two as well as a desk. The bed and pillows were comfy. Staff at check in were lovely. This is a basic motel, with no pool, gym, or vending machines, at least that I found. But things were very clean, the floor was not carpeted (so clean), and very comfortable, with free parking. About 10-15 minutes drive from UCSD, so a good option when hotels nearby are booked or over priced. Walmarts, 99 Ranch, and Starbucks are less than a mile away though driving is recommended as traffic moves quickly."

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

8/10 Good

"It’s a great location at a good price that comes with free breakfast. You can tell the hotel is old once you enter your room. Cracks in the walls and a musky smell that lingers in the room. Overall all, great place for the price. If you want something nicer, go pay for it but if you want something decent and affordable, this is the place. We definitely stay again if we are ever back out that way. Great staff."

Frequently asked questions

What is Rancho Ponderosa like?

Travellers to the Rancho Ponderosa neighbourhood in Carlsbad will be sure to enjoy their stay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rancho Ponderosa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Rancho Ponderosa.

What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?

Stagecoach Park, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and La Costa Golf Courses - North and South are just a few of the places to visit in and around Rancho Ponderosa. While you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad, make sure that you visit other sights such as Soul of Yoga or Batiquitos Lagoon.

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1. Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

4. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

6. Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

8. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

9. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

10. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

11. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

13. Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

14. Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

15. Leucadia Beach Inn

16. Lakehouse Resort

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

18. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

20. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Where to stay in Rancho Ponderosa

Carlsbad Village

North Beach

City Center

South Beach

Olde Carlsbad

Top Rancho Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

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