This wonderful gem of a hotel proudly displays its awards in the lobby, and they are well deserved. From the moment your family enters this family-owned boutique hotel, you are greeted by an enthusiastic and helpful staff. From the lovely lobby to the comfortable and stylish hotel rooms to the inn’s living room with oversized fireplace and games, your family will feel right at home when settling into the West Inn & Suites.

Located just off of the highway, the hotel’s triple-paned windows shut out all noise and you’d never guess you were so close to the road that gets your family to the best attractions in Carlsbad, San Diego and Anaheim. Just minutes from Carlsbad’s beaches and LEGOLAND California, the hotel provides a free shuttle within 5 miles of the hotel, including the aforementioned family-friendly destinations. Two onsite restaurants provide breakfast, lunch and dinner options, including fine dining, casual dining, outdoor dining and in-room dining — each featuring seasonal produce from the inn’s own 3-acre farm.

The West Inn & Suites welcomes all members of your family, including pets. Pets enjoy a pet park and dog run, as well as canine cuisine — farm-to-table meals even for dogs and cats!

The boutique inn offers 86 rooms, including 36 suites. The largest rooms feature two king beds and a queen sofa bed to accommodate up to six in one room. Rooms all feature king beds (one or two), and are outfitted with down duvets and blankets, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, mini-fridges, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi.

Dog- and cat-friendly rooms are available for guests bringing pets for $75 for one night or $150 for two or more nights.

Complimentary cribs and Pack n' Plays are available upon request. Rollaway beds are $10 per night.

King Deluxe Rooms
At 245 square feet, King Deluxe Rooms are the smallest with one king bed and all of the standard amenities.

Executive King
At 282 square feet, Executive King rooms are slightly larger than the former and have a separate living space with room for cribs.

Double King Deluxe
Enjoy two king beds in Double King Deluxe Rooms, which are 304 square feet in size, and feature all of the standard amenities.

King Suites
Enjoy 390 square feet of space with one king bed and a sofa bed.

Double King Suites
At 517 square feet, Double King Suites are the largest accommodations available. With a sofa bed in the living area and two king beds, these suites can sleep up to six.

Water Fun
The West Inn & Suites features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub with ample seating for families to enjoy. The inn also provides complimentary sunscreen and swim diapers. Just minutes from the beach, the inn offers a free shuttle that will drop you off and pick you up at your requested times. The hotel's staff will even set up beach chairs, toys and umbrellas needed for a fun day at the beach.

Living Room
The inn's library, just off of the lobby, features complimentary games and books available for guests to enjoy. DVDs are available to take back to rooms, which feature DVD players.

Area Attractions
The inn's shuttle will drop your family off at any attraction within 5 miles of the inn, including LEGOLAND California, saving your family the parking fees associated with the attractions. The shuttle will also pick you up at a scheduled time that suits your family.

Evening Wine-downs
During the evenings, the inn often hosts a special complimentary wine Seasonal Pour, and provides free milk and cookies at bedtime.

The inn features two onsite restaurants with both casual and fine dining options, as well as complimentary breakfast in the main inn, and a 24-hour pantry with snacks and beverages. The inn's two restaurants both serve locally sourced produce from the West Farm, the inn's private 3-acre farm.

Complimentary Breakfast
Breakfast is available between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and until 10 a.m. on weekends. Grab-and-go breakfasts are also available, at no charge. Coffee and tea are available in the breakfast room 24 hours a day.

Bistro West
For casual indoor or outdoor dining, Bistro West is adjacent to the inn and serves lunch, dinner, to-go meals and in-room dining. The restaurant is open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. Popular with guests and locals alike, the menu features an array of traditional American and California fare. A gluten-free menu is also available.

West Steak and Seafood
The inn's fine-dining restaurant, located in front of the inn and popular with locals, also serves a menu complete with locally sourced ingredients from the West Farm. Zagat-rated and a winner of a number of awards, the dinner-only steak and seafood restaurant is open daily at 5 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. on Sundays and Monday, 10 p.m. on weekends, and 9:30 p.m. on the remaining weeknights.

All About the Extras
Completely family-friendly, it's the small touches that make the inn feel like home. Step stools in the bathrooms for children to reach the sink, bathroom scales to watch vacation weight, free bottled water, pet play areas, covered parking -- at every turn there is a little surprise.

No Resort Fees
The West Inn & Suites prides itself on not having any additional fees or charges. Guests receive free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free coffee and tea 24 hours a day, free parking, free evening milk and cookies and wine pours, and more.

Laundry Facilities
The inn offers onsite coin-operated laundry facilities.

Fitness Center
A small fitness center is also located at the inn.

Parking
Parking is free and a covered garage is available.

Pet-Friendly
Even pets enjoy the inn with a special pet park and dog walk located on the property.

The Art of Smart Timing
Carlsbad is just north of San Diego and features Southern California's sunny and mild year-round temperatures, making it a year-round destination. During the summer months, the area becomes busier with traveling families, so visit in the off-season if you'd prefer less crowds and more privacy.

Getting There
The inn is located just off of the San Diego Freeway (I-5) and is about 30 minutes from San Diego International Airport, 50 minutes from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, and 1.5 hours from Los Angeles International Airport.

Getting Around
The inn provides a complimentary shuttle around Carlsbad within a 5-mile limit. It can be scheduled to accommodate your family. Guests can park for free in the inn's outdoor or covered parking garage. Just two turns from the highway, guests can easily head north to Anaheim or south to San Diego for additional family attractions.

For Mom and Dad
Make time to enjoy a date at the inn's West Steak and Seafood, which features an award-winning wine list and an array of cocktails. Enjoy Martini Mondays, daily happy hour or West Garden cocktails, which are drinks using fresh ingredients from the inn's private farm.