Carlsbad Hotel Guide. Hotels in Rancho Ponderosa, Carlsbad, United States of America

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Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4.0 star property
22.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Check in was great, employees were so nice"
United States
Noel
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4.0 star property
15.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1923)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Xiaoyang
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
20.7 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1556)
"Great place to stay, a lot of activities to do as well "
United States
Ana
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1307)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nicola
Lakehouse Resort

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 star property
30 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1888)
"Clean room and staff was very nice. "
United States
Jerry
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 star property
7.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1938)
"Comfortable accommodations at a decent price. Location is perfect for us as our family is close by."
United States
Stephen
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
30.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (811)
"Good location, good basic breakfast, good parking, recommended. "
United States
Leyla
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch, 6.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Always a great place to stay we love here "
United States
Luis
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Shoal La Jolla Beach
2.5 star property
26.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Very clean, really polite and helpful staff."
United States
Belinda
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
The Shoal La Jolla Beach

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
25.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1756)
"The room was great, staff was nice and helpful. The area is AWESOME for a weekend getaway"
United States
Durran
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1296)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Edith
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
Carlsbad Ranch, 8.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"We loved the hotel and amenities. The rooms were a perfect set up for families. "
United States
Brandi
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
City Center, 10.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1083)
"Great place!"
United States
Adam
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
West Inn & Suites

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
4.0 star property
10.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Decent place"
United States
Joseph
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3.0 star property
City Center, 8.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1768)
"Very kind staff, comfortable room, and an amazing heated pool! It was an amazing place to stay :) "
United States
Haley
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar

Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1077)
"Another great stay 😇👍"
United States
Dan
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn San Diego Miramar

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
4.0 star property
18.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great place "
United States
Muntasser
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1113)
"It was a great stay "
United States
Cherie
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
2.5 star property
City Center, 6.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Nice and close to Legoland "
United States
Perla
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
30 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1439)
"our stay was great and staff was supportive..."
United States
Ramesh
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
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Where to stay in Rancho Ponderosa

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

Carlsbad Village

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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.

North Beach

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

Aviara

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South Beach

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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 Encinitas Surfboards or Beacon Beach.