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Carmel Mission Inn, hotel in Carmel

In close proximity to Point Lobos State Park, and short distance to Big Sur, this hotel offers relaxing activities and exploration of the California coastline.

The location was excellent for downtown Carmel by the Sea as well as for traveling Highway 1 scenic route. Having a few stores nearby, made it convenient for picking up items. The outdoor patio area was nicely, arranged, and offered both comfortable lounge seating as well as activities.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,944 reviews
Price from$194.65per night
Hofsas House Hotel, hotel in Carmel

Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city center, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

Nice staff, good view from room, ample parking, breakfast ok.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,585 reviews
Price from$215.60per night
Carmel Bay View Inn, hotel in Carmel

Just 1 mile from Pebble Beach and Carmel Mission, Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn is adjacent to exclusive shops and galleries. A seasonal outdoor pool is located on site.

Location and cleaned
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,159 reviews
Price from$194.65per night
Pine Inn - Carmel, hotel in Carmel

Centrally located in the village of Carmel, California, Pine Inn - Carmel provides guests with a delightful combination of elegance, charm and serenity within minutes of Carmel's beautiful sandy...

The hotel gave us complimentary champagne for our anniversary which was very thoughtful. Also, when we booked our stay, the immediately called me to let me know that they accidentally overbooked their rooms but because it was our anniversary, they upgraded our room to a suite. The hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Carmel By The Sea. The furniture and art decor is beautiful . It's situated In the midst of downtown Carmel where the art galleries and wine tastings are. It is only a few blocks from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath restaurant, which we highly recommend.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
1,122 reviews
Price from$219per night
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn, hotel in Carmel

The Clarion Collection hotel is in Carmel by the Sea. Carmel Beach, Pebble Beach, Cannery Row restaurants, shops and historic sites, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and whale watching and fishing at Old...

Stay was fine
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
425 reviews
Price from$126.06per night
La Playa Hotel, hotel in Carmel

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel provides a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with lounge chairs.

Excellent location, beautiful property, great outdoor terrace and bar.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
239 reviews
Price from$445per night
Hotel Carmel, hotel in Carmel

Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel serves a daily light continental breakfast. Guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub.

location
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
105 reviews
Price from$334per night
Stilwell Hotel, hotel in Carmel

Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

This property has recently been fully renovated (reopened early May 2024). Everything looks very new, clean, and modern. The bed was comfortable, ac/heat worked fine, shower was decent. The rooms had many thoughtful modern touches that I liked a lot. The location is perfect - just on the outskirts of the main downtown area. Everything was easily walkable, but it was easy driving away at the end of our stay, avoiding the constant foot traffic of the main downtown area.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
9 reviews
Price from$395per night
Carmel Beach Hotel, hotel in Carmel

Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Carmel Beach Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Breakfast was ample and very delicious. Sausages could use a little improvement, maybe pork instead of turkey.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
46 reviews
Price from$450per night
Villa Mara Carmel, hotel in Carmel

Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Cake every night when we got home! Terrific breakfast. Kind staff - went above and beyond to help us with dinner plans. Free bikes also huge perk!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
46 reviews
Price from$617.70per night
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Carmel's best hotels with breakfast

  • Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 512 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

    Great vibe as always in Carmel..Clean room positive feeling ..

  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 263 reviews

    Located in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Beautiful room - loved happy hour with wine and cheese

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 194 reviews

    Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance of the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences...

    Beautiful historical buildings with all the modern amenities.

  • Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 425 reviews

    The Clarion Collection hotel is in Carmel by the Sea. Carmel Beach, Pebble Beach, Cannery Row restaurants, shops and historic sites, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and whale watching and fishing at Old...

    The room looked good and was clean. Seemed to be updated

  • Lobos Lodge

    Lobos Lodge is located in Carmel, 2.2 mi from Point Lobos State Reserve. The property is located 984 feet from Carmel Plaza, 0.9 mi from Carmel Mission and a 5-minute walk from Carmel Beach Access.

Hotels located in the center of Carmel

  • Tradewinds Carmel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 436 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel is less than two blocks away from unique shopping, galleries and fine dining and Ocean Avenue, the main street, is just 3 blocks away.

    I loved the cleanliness and breakfast was on point!

  • Tally Ho Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 106 reviews

    Boasting panoramic ocean views, this California hotel is in walking distance of 12 wine tasting rooms. Carmel’s sandy white beaches are 4 blocks away. All elegant rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    It was ok. Prefer to be served at a table. Food was just ok.

  • Hotel Carmel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 105 reviews

    Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel serves a daily light continental breakfast. Guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub.

    The wine and cheese wwas lovely. The breakfast superb

  • Carmel Fireplace Inn
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,001 reviews

    Carmel Fireplace Inn features individually decorated accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Carmel Beach is less than 1 mile away.

    Great location, clean & quiet. Loved the fireplace.

  • Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 271 reviews

    Located in downtown Carmel, Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge is within 0.9 mi of California's coastline and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

    The staff were friendly and very close to city walk

  • Pine Inn - Carmel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,122 reviews

    Centrally located in the village of Carmel, California, Pine Inn - Carmel provides guests with a delightful combination of elegance, charm and serenity within minutes of Carmel's beautiful sandy beach...

    very tastefully decorated and very comfortable bed!

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What Guests Said About Carmel:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Carmel is an incredibly charming town surrounded by gorgeous...

    Carmel is an incredibly charming town surrounded by gorgeous nature. Great boutiques, great restaurants, and great scenery. The downside is that it can get very very crowded and it is super expensive.
    Monica
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Carmel is such an enchanting village!!

    Carmel is such an enchanting village!! The shops and art galleries are amazing! The trees and flowers that line all the streets are lush and mature- as the trajectory of the town slopes down gradually to the most beautiful white sand beach that spreads for miles along the Monterey Bay!! There are many dining options and coffee shops too. Truly a world class destination❤️
    Ann
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It is a beautiful, classy, step back in time village with a...

    It is a beautiful, classy, step back in time village with a lovely beach at the foot of Main Street. Dozens of attractive, luscious cafes and restaurants within the several block main shopping area. Great designer shops, local and International. It is expensive for a middle class traveler, but not out of reach. Such wonderful ambiance and not snooty. Across from Tiffany's is the local Drug Store with hysterical greeting cards for $3.66. BARGAIN! Not for kids - too slow. Also, it is great to be a 10 minute drive from a much cheaper and more active Monterey, with many activities for children and adults. A double dose of California at its best.
    Tom and Mary USA
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Carmel is a great beach to visit.

    Carmel is a great beach to visit. Very pretty surrounding area, white sandy beach. But water is cold! Carmel in general tends to be very rainy/cloudy. Its not necessarily "lay out and tan" kind of vibes. But more walk the beach, play fetch with your dog, find a good nook to read a book, surf if thats what you're into.
    Somer Mock
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Such a neat little town, some areas look like a fairy...

    Such a neat little town, some areas look like a fairy village according to my wife. Definitely a art town as there are a lot of art galleries. Overall it is such a cute little town with lots of cool little shops to visit and sights to see.
    D
  • 10
    Scored 10

    This is our third time coming to Carmel, and if I win the...

    This is our third time coming to Carmel, and if I win the lotto, I will buy here. It is like nothing else you can experience on the West Coast. There are so many shops, wine tasting, hundreds of wonderful restaurants, and, did I say shopping? We coordinated this trip with a concert at the Sun Set Center. If you can attend a concert there, you will not be let down. It was amazing and within walking distance.
    Jennifer
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Carmel

  • From $545.45 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 263 reviews
    Staff are excellent and very accomodating. Everthing was very clean in the room or generally all over the place. Location within Carmel by the sea is perfect. Breakfast was good. Complementary Wine and Cheese was a nice surprise. We rented their bicycles (free) which was also a nice treat to ride around the town. For a 3 star hotel this is exceptional value!
    Farshad
    United States of America
  • From $298.30 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 440 reviews
    Excellent location, with the town of Carmel less than a 10-minute walk and the beach just a little over 20 minutes on foot. The outdoor communal area at the hotel was a nice touch and we enjoyed relaxing there in the evening after wandering around the town, with comfortable seating, and fires to keep us warm when the temperature dropped off.
    Richard
    United Kingdom
  • From $412.25 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,944 reviews
    Rooms were clean . Location was perfect .., It has its own area for shopping and eating , so if you don’t want to drive to carmel by the sea You could step outside your door and have plenty of other options to choose from for shopping , eating or just a coffee run.. I would highly recommend this hotel for the location and pricing .
    Damelio
    United States of America
  • From $271.61 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 523 reviews
    It's a gem. I truly love that area the Carmel. River, There was one of the biggest gathering places for native Tribes. You're in the most perfect place. Because you can go to the beach, you can go to The Valley. You could easily go down the coast. You easily make it into Monterey. And it's really a beautiful place to stay.
    Chris
    United States of America
  • From $319.06 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,122 reviews
    A very pleasant stay. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was nice, with a comfortable bed and huge bathroom. While the hotel is old/historic the hotel is old, it is well-maintained. Some people seem to think this is not the case, but if you're looking for a brand new place, then this isn't the best choice.
    James V.
    Netherlands
  • From $482.16 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 100 reviews
    Fantastic and very kind service. The room was very big. The place is dog friendly. Dog cannot be left alone in the the room, but the breakfast can be taken to the room. Carmel Country Inn is providing a list of dog friendly restaurants. Recommended places were great and we really enjoy that list.
    Michal Matuszak
    United States of America
  • From $242.97 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,585 reviews
    Great location in Carmel. There is a swimming pool which we didn’t use but others were using. 15 min walk to Carmel beach. Bit old fashioned but suited vibe of Carmel. Tonnes of parking. There was a fridge and a microwave and little kitchen area in the room. Close to some great restaurants.
    Nicola
    United Kingdom
  • From $279.88 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 847 reviews
    The best thing about Carmel Garden Inn is the staff, particularly Curtis and Cynthia. They are very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is fantastic also, with different types of frittata every morning. Location is good and within walking distance to the main strip and Carmel beaches.
    Betty
    United States of America
  • From $294.74 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,062 reviews
    This hotel was perfect for our one night stay in Carmel to attend a concert. It was bright and cheery, very comfortable, clean and a 5 minute stroll into the middle of Carmel shopping. We would be happy to stay here again. Great value in an amazing town and county.
    Ashley
    Australia
  • From $691.04 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 46 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Nicely decorated and quiet room with all the amenities. In-room breakfast service was excellent. Fairly easy walk to downtown Carmel and beach area but there is a free hotel limousine service available when needed.
    ANDRE
    United States of America
  • From $202.75 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,354 reviews
    Cute but definitely a lot of deferred maintenance. Totally worth staying here if the price is good. The staff is nice. It is not walkable to Carmel by the sea attractions, but it is a good safe place to rest your head.
    Jessica
    United States of America
  • From $449.18 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 311 reviews
    Wonderful location in the heart of Carmel By The Sea. A large and well appointed suite. Comfortable easy chair and sofa in front of the gas fireplace. Comfortable bed. Helpful and friendly staff!
    stephen
    United States of America
  • From $558.96 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 106 reviews
    very friendly staff, small hotel with a lot of space, nice details, easy parking, great views and close to the beach as well as to the shop/ restaurant area of Carmel
    martin
    Switzerland
  • From $319.06 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,122 reviews
    The location of the hotel is great: right downtown Carmel and close to the beach. It is a charming little village with access to il Fornaio.
    Sabrina
    United States of America
  • From $214.84 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,069 reviews
    This is our "go -to" hotel in Carmel. Great location with parking. We appreciate having the system for after hours check-in.
    ERIK
    United States of America
  • From $279.88 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 847 reviews
    Small, boutique hotel, very good location and very friendly staff. Very much a "bed and breakfast" feel.
    Tully
    United States of America
  • From $238.55 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,159 reviews
    Always so clean - staff is very friendly. Also love how central this hotel is to Downtown Carmel.
    Olivia
    United States of America
  • From $412.82 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 436 reviews
    Very nice boutique hotel with Asian fusion design inspirations. Delivered breakfast is a plus.
    Rainy
    United States of America
  • From $505.37 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 218 reviews
    Staff and location were ideal. Easy to access Carmel by the sea by walking.
    D
    Debra
    United States of America
  • From $334.78 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 358 reviews
    dog friendly, free breakfast and close to the beach and town
    Cecelia
    United States of America

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