This beach hotel is built in a Spanish style and is surrounded by tropical palms. The hotel was renovated in 2006 and its 125 guest rooms are spread over 3 floors. This air-conditioned establishment has a 24-hour check-out service and a hotel safe. Further shared amenities include a mini supermarket and a hairdressers' salon, as well as a bar, games room, TV room and conference facilities. WLAN Internet access is provided, as is a laundry service. Parking facilities are available for guests arriving by car.

This centrally located hotel is near to many major San Diego area attractions. The property is just a short walk from Carlsbad State Beach. The Carlsbad Premier Outlets are just 2 km away and it is just 3 km to Legoland. San Diego Zoo and Sea World are both about a 30-minute drive away and San Diego Airport is some 35 km from the hotel.

There is a Benihana Japanese restaurant in the hotel car park, as well as a number of restaurants within a 2 km radius.