The Beach Terrace Inn is the only hotel located directly on the beach in Carlsbad. During the stay at this hotel, guests will have the opportunity to experience an exciting variety of dining and entertainment throughout the City of Carlsbad. On the deck are lounge chairs, mats, and table and chairs for guests use and entertainment while enjoying the pool facilities. The hotel also provides beach towels. Access from the hotel to and from the city beach is through locked security gates only. The hotel amenities include non-smoking rooms, kids activities, high-speed Internet, free local calls, free parking, a hot tub, wheelchair access, and laundry facilities. The hotel features 49 distinctive one-bedroom suites and guest rooms offering magnificent oceanfront and ocean view rooms. Each of the one-bedroom suites is equipped with a kitchenette, fireplace, and private balcony. The six studio suites include microwaves, refrigerators, and gas fireplace. The newly renovated Pool Terrace Building overlooks the refreshing beach level pool as well as the Pacific Ocean. The very spacious guest rooms have a sweeping ocean view along with a private balcony. For the more experience and adventurous traveler, there are a few smaller units without the private balconies. Each smaller unit provides a fireplace, extensive wet bar, and a lateral ocean view.

The Beach Terrace Inn is the only hotel located directly on the beach in Carlsbad.