LEGOLAND® Hotel California

4.2
1116 reviews

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Let your imagination run wild at the LEGOLAND® Hotel California, one of the best places to stay near LEGOLAND® California and a top family-friendly hotel in San Diego. With build-and-play opportunities at every turn, enjoy adventures like playing knights and princesses at the castle in the lobby, sailing for treasure in pirate-themed rooms, or dancing in the Disco Dance Party Elevator. Plan the ultimate vacation with LEGOLAND® Hotel California, access to thrilling rides and the water park, and exclusive LEGOLAND® Hotel California deals and vacation packages, the perfect getaway for kids and kids at heart! With interactive LEGO® features, FREE buffet breakfast, nightly children's entertainment, and in-room treasure hunt with LEGO surprises!

Location

LEGOLAND® Hotel California
1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA
92008, United States

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Reviews

4.2
1,116 reviews
5 stars
702
4 stars
188
3 stars
78
2 stars
42
1 star
106

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Staff were generally friendly and accommodating, with many positive mentions of helpfulness and quick responses.

Room Condition

Rooms were often described as clean but dated, with some complaints about maintenance issues and lack of privacy in bathroom designs.

Dining Experience

The breakfast buffet received positive feedback for variety and quality, but other dining options were criticized for being subpar.

Family-Friendly Activities

The hotel offers numerous activities for children, including themed rooms and scavenger hunts, which were well-received by families.

Location Convenience

The hotel's proximity to Legoland was frequently highlighted as a major advantage, making it easy for families to access the park.
  • KK
    Katama Kat
    2 days ago
    5.0
    If you go during the week, you could probably get on every ride twice. It’s worth it to go on a non-busy day & a lot less stressful. Spring break is super busy. Bring a towel & a bathing suit because even if you don’t go to the waterpark, there is a water feature area in the main park to the left that your toddler could spend all day at & you want them to have dry clothes for the evening. Be extra sure to stop & have the APPLE FRIES. They are the best thing ever in the entire park. If you have a kid who’s going to be napping, take them to the climb park where there are climbing ropes & other things to wear them out (before or after lunch) so they’ll wake up & be refreshed. After lunch, go into the Lego store, souvenir & gift shops & pick out what your child wants & put it in the car because the gift shops are jampacked, impossible & stressful when the park is closing. If you change your mind during the later part of the day, you could go to the car, get your receipt & exchange it. But just make your purchases & put them in the car so you could leave your stroller worry free at rides and/or not have to carry weight around in a backpack( also you’ll stroll past the chaos at the end of the night) Trust me. I took my son here when he was 5 in the 90’s and it was within a few months of their official grand opening. We have been coming here countless times ever since with his brothers & now about to take my grandchild. Lastly: Stay at the park until it closes because most the crowds will have left (or stuck in the shops ) then you can enjoy shorter lines as the crowds thin out. Have FUN & be playful!! I have the BEST memories here with my boys. OH & Be careful if you have a young child who wants to climb in the top bunk. To be safe, keep them on the bottom bunk. Allow time at the end of the day for the movie in the pool and activities in the lobby
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    Courtney Hall
    2 days ago
    5.0
    First thing right off the bat. The hotel smells AMAZING. Idk how they do it but it smells amazing in there. It’s gorgeous and the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Not a spec of dust to be found. The room was so clean and cool!! Very happy and impressed. 10/10 would recommend!(:
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    aleks dude
    Nov 15, 2025
    4.0
    I went here recently for my kids birthday. Check in and parking are easy. Arrived around 11 something and dropped off luggage and checked in. Then we went into Lego land and enjoyed the park before coming back into the park at 3pm to officially get keys and checked the room. Plenty of space for a family of 6. They had a couch that folded out into a bed , bunk bed with trundle, and there was the main bedroom. The decorations were great. The bathroom was adequate. Maybe it could have been designed to fit 2 people. We ate dinner here for buffet and that went well. The food was decent. Just a long wait even with reservation. Still I love the convenience of being able to go to the park and take break in your room. Parking is so close to the hotel as well as so close to the park. Convenient.
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    Madison Christensen
    Nov 11, 2025
    4.0
    My kids love this hotel. Every time we go to Legoland we stay here and they have the best time. They have activities throughout the week, free breakfast and a fun treasure hunt for the safe in your room. My kids love all of the Lego animals and decorations in the rooms and they LOVE the disco elevator and disco club dancing at night. Highly recommend for little kids.
  • MV
    Michelle Vater
    Oct 29, 2025
    5.0
    Have been here several times in the last few years. Customer service is always great. We love the disco elevator. We were sad the whoopie cushion was removed this year because new flooring was installed. The boogie nights are always a good time for the kids. Love that you can explore both hotels and take advantage of the amenities at each one. Rooms: beds are comfortable. Love that Legos bricks are provided so kids can play. Not a fan of the bathroom doors that are more like farm doors and don't close all the way. I much prefer the Castle rooms because of the closing and locking doors. Decor is fun, bunk beds and night lights are always helpful in the kids room area. Scavenger hunt for the LEGO treasure chest was always a hit. So sad they made a recent change after May 2025 to only offer it the first night. Kids were super disappointed. With the amount being spent on in rooms each night, I don't see why a $5-$8 Lego kit can't be provided each day for the kids to build. I was told the change was to be consistent with other Lego resorts but honestly they should've followed this resorts method. The Castle hotel offers a big playground and an outside movie screen which is nice. The Castle pool is also a little better than the hotel California pool, in my opinion.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEGOLAND® Hotel California

Does the LEGOLAND® Hotel California have a bar on-site?

Yes, the LEGOLAND® Hotel California has a bar available for guests.

Is breakfast included at the LEGOLAND® Hotel California?

Yes, a free breakfast buffet is available for guests each morning.