The hotel offers a variety of room types including Standard Double or Twin Rooms with 1 Twin bed and 1 Double bed, King Rooms with disability access and King size beds, Twin Rooms with mobility access and 2 Twin beds, Queen Rooms with Two Queen beds and disability access, King Rooms with mobility and hearing accessibility, Two Queen Beds rooms with ADA tub, Executive King Rooms, and Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds and tub. All rooms are non-smoking. Most rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, while some rooms accommodate 4 adults and 3 children. The room size for all rooms is 323 sqft.

Guests at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax in the hot tub/jacuzzi. Guests who enjoy golf can play a round on the hotel's golf course. For a fun and family-friendly activity, guests can play mini-golf.

There is also a fitness center available for guests who want to stay active during their stay.

In terms of dining options, guests can visit Stratus Restaurant & Bar, which offers American cuisine and has a family-friendly ambiance.

For outdoor activities, guests can rent bicycles to explore the area or gather around the outdoor fireplace. There are also BBQ facilities available for guests who want to enjoy a cookout.

Board games and puzzles are provided for guests who want to relax and have some indoor fun.

Overall, guests have plenty of options to enjoy their time at the hotel.

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Holiday Inn Carlsbad/San Diego, an IHG Hotel. However, the hotel accepts a variety of credit cards including American Express, Visa, Discover, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay.