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“Very Good B&B”

Pelican Cove Inn

4 of 5 stars
MMorrisSantaRosa_CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Mar 10, 2008

Pelican Cove Inn is very nice with some very interesting rooms. Hosts were very pleasant, breakfast was excellent. We had a bit of a noisy neighbor with a loud TV, but things settled down early enough to sleep well. The location is a couple of blocks away from the water in a residential area, and it is a bit of a hike right to the center of Carlsbad, but the beach is close and we thought the location worked out just fine. I probably would not stay there if your main activities will be in San Diego, because the traffic is heavy and you'll spend a lot of time on the road. If you are going to be spending most of your time in Carlsbad area, then this is a great base.

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MMorrisSantaRosa_CA's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: March 07, 2005
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“Awesome B&B”

Pelican Cove Inn

5 of 5 stars
Lucasand
Toronto, Canada
Feb 24, 2008

Pelican Cove is one of the best B&B's at which we have stayed in 28 years of travel. Owner Nancy prepared and served delicious hot breakfasts over the five days of our stay. She provided excellent travel advice and suggestions about local restaurants. The room (Balboa) was comfortable and exceptionally clean. The Inn's location was ideal for roaming up and down the Pacific coast and close enough to walk safely to any of the recommended restaurants downtown or to the beach. We will recommend Nancy and her Pelican Inn to all of our travelling friends.
Jan & Peter Sanderson, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Service, location, comfort, cleanliness
    • Disliked — Stairs
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Lucasand's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 24, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“A wonderful experience at Pelican Cove Inn”

Pelican Cove Inn

5 of 5 stars
possumpal
Brisbane Australia
Nov 29, 2007

We had three nights at the the Pelican Cove Inn staying in the Carlsbad room with its magnificent Captain's bed. (It has to be seen to be believed).
Having not stayed in a b&b before I was not sure if I would feel comfortable but we had a wonderful time. Every room has its own entrance so you are not walking through somebody's home all the time.
It is in a good position a block from the beach and a short walk to shops and restaurants. It is well maintained , perfectly clean and cosy.
The owner Nancy with help from her two dogs (Lucy & Ricky) does a fantastic job of advising on places to visit , directions etc. Nothing is too much trouble. Her breakfasts are fabulous.
So if you are looking for something a little different than the standard boring old hotel try visiting Pelican Cove Inn, Carlsbad.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Comfortable, homey feel to the place
    • Disliked — leaving
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
possumpal's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 27, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Perfect innkeeper, perfect location”

Pelican Cove Inn

5 of 5 stars
shebiba
San diego
Sep 29, 2007

Perfect location for watching the sunset beachside. Nancy (the innkeeper) had lots of ideas about where to eat or where to go for the best sunset views while sipping a glass of wine. Very clean accomodations. Great breakfast. Friendly, comfortable, relaxing. Great getaway.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the innkeeper, the location, the breakfast
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
shebiba's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 29, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Close to the Beach and Center of Town”

Pelican Cove Inn

5 of 5 stars
Jay_Scott
So. Cal.
Jul 16, 2007

My wife and I needed a vacation and wanted to stay in Carlsbad right near the beach. We found Pelican Cove Inn listed here on TripAdvisor so we booked for 3 nights. We can verify that the Inn is EXCELLENT. Our room was delightful and the facility / grounds are wonderful. We were able to park off street, enjoy the beach, and have a wonderful vacation! Being just 3 blocks from the ocean or the center of town was perfect. We even took the "Coaster" down to San Diego and back!

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Jay_Scott's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Member since: October 08, 2004
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