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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.

Stayed here when they moved the course for the Big Sur Marathon. Couldn't beat the location! Right across the street from the start & finish lines!!!
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,955 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.

View of the ocean and privacy!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,574 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.

The staff was kind enough to upgrade us due to roof work done during out stay. It was nice and spacious, and right next to the breakfast lounge. I liked how quiet it was, even though it was just two blocks away from center of Carmel by the Sea. It was great!
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,198 reviews
Price from$211.65per 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...

Great location near everything. Friendly staff. Excellent restaurant in the hotel. Would definitely recommend.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
1,170 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...

Very clean with comfortable beds. TV kept losing signal, but righted itself. We arrived late and had to use phone listed on front door of office to check in. They left a cooler with a continental breakfast outside our door, which we did not expect!
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
429 reviews
Price from$129.07per 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.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
244 reviews
Price from$430per 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
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
112 reviews
Price from$404per 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.

Perfect location, friendly staff and comfortable bed! Really great value overall and would stay again.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
120 reviews
Price from$499per 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.

Property was very well kept and clean and right next to the beach.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
41 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.

Breakfast was incredible! Try the quiche we promise! Bring a bottle of something and enjoy it by the fire at night after a lovely day at the beach and I promise you’ll want your stay to never end.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
44 reviews
Price from$728.20per 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
     · 527 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
     · 266 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
     · 192 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
     · 429 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...

    It was a cold breakfast but a lot of food! Enjoyed it very much.

  • 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
     · 433 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 109 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.

  • Carmel Fireplace Inn
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 984 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.

  • Pine Inn - Carmel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,170 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!

  • Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 273 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

  • Stilwell Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 120 reviews

    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.

    Location is exceptional. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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What Guests Said About Carmel:

  • 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
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Carmel is a wonderful place to visit, we were lucky that the...

    Carmel is a wonderful place to visit, we were lucky that the weather was so GOOD. The town has many great shops, restaurants and art galleries. It is a wonderful pace to celebrate a special occasion and there is Pebble Beach and the 17 mile drive!!
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Carmel is a cute, charming seaside town with plenty of...

    Carmel is a cute, charming seaside town with plenty of shopping and restaurants. Mostly all parking is on-street parallel parking. The Adobe Inn, where we stayed, is located within a block of all the restaurants and shops and even has its own parking garage located below the Inn. At night the town pretty much clears out after 9 or 10, but walking back to the Inn felt safe. The town is also a great base if you are planning on visiting Monterey, 17 Mile Drive, or Big Sur.
    Marietta
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Carmel is the jewel in the PCH crown.

    Carmel is the jewel in the PCH crown. A beautiful spot with its own personality. The cutest shops, amazing food and outstanding beaches. Super close to Big Sur and also the 17 Mile Drive - make sure you visit Peeble Beach Golf Club!
    julie
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The morning and afternoon is the best time to spend it in...

    The morning and afternoon is the best time to spend it in Carmel. During night time it’s not lit up as you think it would be. But during the day it’s absolutely amazing. All the shops, cafes, restaurants. The walking. Everything is near by. The beach to the town is like 10 min walk. We stayed for 3 nights and 4 days
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Although a little crowded before Christmas, we loved Carmel.

    Although a little crowded before Christmas, we loved Carmel. A lot of good restaurants to eat, not cheap, but a long list of great places. Friendly people. Great beach and other beaches near by. You can visit Monterey, close by.
    Inna Glazman
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Carmel

  • From $1,080.55 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 244 reviews
    Hotel Playa Carmel is quintessential California quaint. As we stroll through the town and down to the beach it was obvious there was nowhere else we want to stay in Carmel. The staff was excellent always happy and ready to assist. From beautiful breakfast buffets, coffee/tea service early each am (for east coasters!) to excellent cappuccinos upon request-All included in the hotel cost. Although everything in town is walkable the hotel offers a shuttle service at night for when you want to dress up/drink.
    John
    United States of America
  • From $243.93 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 496 reviews
    First thing if you do get a room in the block of rooms they have such the best view of Carmel River and all the animal life that goes up and down woke up to a blue heron probably 150 ft from my window fishing line on the river I don't know if you ever seen the movie vacation with Chevy Chase will in the beginning of the movie they show they traveled through Big Sur so I could truly say if the griswalts were going through they would have stayed at the River Inn:-)
    Chris
    United States of America
  • From $228.49 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 780 reviews
    The rooms were renovated, very clean and comfortable. The breakfast is not very diversified (no eggs, cheese, cold meets, ...) but has the essential coffee, some pastries, cereals and a waffle machine :) The location is central to most shops and restaurants even though a bit further from the beach, however walkable. Considering it is Carmel by the Sea the price we had was excellent considering the quality of the Inn.
    Tiago
    Portugal
  • From $242.97 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,574 reviews
    Really well kept and clean hotel in Carmel. It has its specific style, but definitely well mantained and extremely clean. Traveled in November, thus didn't use the pool, but that's a nice touch. Location is just perfect, everything at walking distance. The only hotel found in the trip in the US with a nice heating sytem that isn't noisy and keep temperature always stable in the room.
    Eddie0025
    Italy
  • From $511.79 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 266 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 $280.88 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 315 reviews
    We had the downstairs room that was adjacent to the street. Surprisingly very little traffic noise. The galley kitchen and separate lounge were very useful during our stay. The location was exceptional. Right in the heart of Carmel. Shops, restaurants and beach all within easy walking distance.
    Marian
    United Kingdom
  • From $280.88 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 783 reviews
    This hotel has ample site parking, has water filter fountain,complimentary bottles water, cookies n coffee, hot water for tea, infused lemon n cucumber water. Location is walkable to beach n stores n restaurant. I will stay again in this hotel if I happened to visit Carmel.
    Mery
    United States of America
  • From $465 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 473 reviews
    Great location to the main area of Carmel by the Sea and the beaches. Staff is very friendly. They have fresh baked cookies at check in and checkout. They were very helpful mailing me my AirPods when I accidentally left it in the room. Highly recommend for a quick visit
    Acquaah
    United States of America
  • From $143.03 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,346 reviews
    This property is in Carmel and is very affordable. The bed was comfortable and the room was reasonably sized. The wifi worked. It was nice not to have anyone over top of us in our room. They are dog friendly for a reasonable rate.
    Grace
    United States of America
  • From $267.86 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 984 reviews
    The hotel was really well positioned for exploring Carmel and having the car park and free nearby roadside parking was an added bonus. Across our 3 day stay we always got a space. The bedroom was really spacious.
    Dominique
    United Kingdom
  • From $277.44 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,955 reviews
    Location, close to shops and restaurants - not far to drive to the beach, swimming pool and general feel of the hotel. Nice bar and restaurant, quiet even though close to a main road, you don't hear much noise
    Nerene
    United Kingdom
  • From $319.06 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,170 reviews
    The beds, this was the best nights sleep I’d had in a hotel ever, so comfortable. Location was right in the heart of Carmel and an easy drive to Monterey. Historic and clean.
    Paula
    United Kingdom
  • From $376.87 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 459 reviews
    Everything! The location is spot on, parking is easy, and the staff were wonderful. The little extras that are included make this hotel have a boutique feel. We loved it.
    abby
    United Kingdom
  • From $325.36 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 536 reviews
    In the center of Carmel, close to everything, Free parking, the rooms are spacious and , overall it is very good value for money. I would come again to this hotel.
    Vlatko Milosevski
    Netherlands
  • From $177.90 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 450 reviews
    Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of my favorite locations! Hotel in a central location, near restaurants and close to beautiful beaches and 17-mile drive. Felt safe.
    Cheryl
    United States of America
  • From $280.88 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 315 reviews
    No breakfast. Cookies in afternoon delicious. Great location in Carmel by the sea Would have liked room with little area with couch and dinette area.
    R
    Rosemary
    United States of America
  • From $143.03 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,346 reviews
    Wonderful convenient location. Very quaint looking environment in carmel by the Sea. Spacious rooms and common space. Fast response to requests.
    maria
    Canada
  • From $277.44 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,955 reviews
    The hotel was modern and clean. It was in a good location to get to Big Sur or Carmel Valley and the village.
    Diane
    United States of America
  • From $336.38 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 453 reviews
    Great location...right in the smack of downtown Carmel by the Sea so great value for the location
    Peter
    United States of America
  • From $628.81 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 210 reviews
    Staff and location were ideal. Easy to access Carmel by the sea by walking.
    D
    Debra
    United States of America

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