Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. USA hotel reviews
  3. New Mexico hotel reviews
  4. Carlsbad hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

Reviews of MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

3621 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad, 88220, United States

#7 of 25 hotels in Carlsbad

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 117 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    My staying at Mainstay Hotel.8
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light on kitchen was very pale, could be better if provide an Led light. Ac too freezing, I turn it off and then room comes to Hot, there is no way to be a comfy climate inside the room, Bathroom is nice but Will be better if it would have a place to put the soap,shampoo,and wash towel inside the shower. Shower floor looks old and dirty,I washed it before taking a Shower but didn't work! It wasn't dirty, just looks dirty.!!

    Very crean, bed is comforter enough to rest. Staff very friendly and helpful. Just becouse of the staff I Will come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for extended stays and large groups.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell of cooking in the in the hallways during meal times (which is to be expected for an extended-stay hotel).

    Rooms were large and functional for extended stays (working cooktop!).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice visit to an area of the country we will probably never be back to. Very out of the way.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NO pool/spa

    Easy to get to national parks

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning was OK. Carpets could have been cleaner, the elevator was grimey, there was garbage left near the elevator that was left more than one day. One utensil in the room was still covered in food and not washed.

    The location was very good. The room size was nice. The lobby and breakfast area were fantastic, clean, nicely decorated. Front desk staff is very pleasant.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Carlsbad Caverns getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency King Suite - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast wasn’t much—cereal and toast.

    Proximity to the National parks was great. The room was large and had the things we needed for our weekend getaway to see the caverns. We were even able to grill steaks downstairs which was nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    7.0
    Great suite, perfect for a long stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe not the perfect choice for a one night stop.

    Great suite, big room with small kitchen inside.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency Suite with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet was spotted and stained in hallways

    The size of room....the kitchenette

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency King Suite - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast at 07.00 am.

    Great staff, comfortable beds, spacious quiet room with little kitchen big tv and nice shower! Short trip to National Parks!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    8.0
    Nice modern place and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Intended for longer stays so slightly $$ for a one-night stopover.

    Great staff, newer building and full-featured kitchenette rooms, good location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast offered didn’t match the price of the stay.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs more lighting especially kitchen. A tube fluorescent light can be moved around which helped but still needs a couple more standing lamps. Not enough crockery and cutlery. 1 bowl, 1 cereal spoon, no teaspoons! Was told that's all they have. Staff did find me another bowl and teaspoon! Mainstay, Buy some more! Breakfast only cold cereal, yogurt, cold hard boiled egg, toast, apples. Perhaps a couple of hot items would make a big improvement. .

    Having 24 hr coffee etc! Lovely big room. Long counter for all our bags Bed wonderful Nice outdoor area and inside lounge area.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was bland and didn’t provide tea bags.

    Great to have a full kitchen with full size refrigerator and microwave. Excellent for day trips to the National Parks.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to cut my trip shorter than originally expected. I would have like to have stayed longer.

    The staff was incredibly friendly and very helpful. They truly made you feel welcomed.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    7.0
    Nice location and rooms. Pleasant visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was just ok. A waffle maker would be nice. Would have enjoyed a pool. Carpet in hallways needs to be cleaned or replaced - covered in stains.

    Good location. Nice, spacious room. Attractive hotel.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy check in and room was big, clean and comfy

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2022

    8.0
    Clean hotel with friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been a little better with more variety.

    Clean hotel with friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2022

    9.0
    I’ve stayed there many times with no complaints well done
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Efficiency King Suite - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bookings was a little difficult. Web site shut down several times and switch to other sites. Not sure of the cause but was finally successful

    Great staff very friendly and courteous my stay was very quiet and peaceful

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very unprofessional. The lady working the front desk just asked for ID and card and after verifying she just handed us our keys. She didn’t say where our room was at or offer any other information. The lobby also smelled like cigarette smoke.

    Location and room were great.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2022

    9.0
    we enjoyed our stay here as a stop to the national park. The room is clean and with essential supplies, breakfast is goo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nope

    clean and with essential supplies

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2022

    8.0
    Good hotel for a one-night stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quiet, clean, new.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2022

    8.0
    Good hotel, but probably understaffed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The maintenance staff had used our room after housekeeping cleaned it and left dirty dishes and tools. The fire alarm went off just before 4am so we didn't have a restful night.

    The housekeeping staff was responsive and came to our room to clean up after a maintenance staff left used dishes and tools in our room prior to our arrival. I applaud the housekeeping and front desk staff as it seemed that they were under staffed - thank you!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2021

    9.0
    I great place to stay away from home.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    .

    On our first morning there they had biscuits, sausage, and boiled eggs for the hot meal. On the second morning, there were sausage patties with gravy...I thought that was weird. The taste was great.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Area didn’t feel 100% safe

    Clean and spacious

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2021

    9.0
    We would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    New and modern room with great kitchen and bathroom. Great location for going to see the Carlsbad Caverns since it is in the south side of town.

    Stayed in October 2021

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!