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.
Simon
United Kingdom
Very clean and comfortable.
Excellent and super helpful staff at reception.
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.
Sian
United Kingdom
The property was well laid out with parking right by the rooms etc. The balcony we had overlooked the pool which was lovely.
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...
Jennifer
United States
The hotel's location is amazing. It's easy to walk to the beach. The hotel is Old Charm for Carmel with wonderful staff. There are so many places to eat here, but the hotel is also great. It has an amazing happy hour.
The Clarion Collection hotel is situated in Carmel by the Sea. Carmel Beach, Pebble Beach, Cannery Row restaurants, shops and historical sites, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and whale watching and fishing...
Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers.
marie-laure
France
Beautiful venue overseeing the see and very close to the center of the town. a good balance between the comfort of a grand hotel and the cosiness of a medium size hotel. Staff really incredibly kind and willing to make you enjoy the place. We loved it !
Stilwell Hotel set amidst upscale shopping and dining in the city centre, is less than 1 km from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.
Located in Carmel, 100 metres from Carmel Beach, Carmel Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
MARTIN
United States
the breakfast is quite possibly one of the most incredible things about this hotel. They provide it with your reservation, and it is cooked for you, offered in the room or at a beautiful outdoor courtyard on property with a fireplace. The staff was very helpful, and offered amenities like free rides up the hill to the center of town. This hotel is down by the beach, just a block away, which is why I chose to stay here vs 6 blocks up hill in the center of town. It is quiet, private, a nice sanctuary. they place a lot of emphasis on their spa and the bathrooms. Those latter are amazing, each (I believe) has a tub with bath salts, etc, plus robes, slippers. I did not try the spa, but it seemed to be a destination for many of those staying there. (We were there in the offseason, February). The hotel’s food is quite good too although we only had snacks and a couple drinks at their bar. I believe the rates are a good value, for what you receive.
Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.
Rebekah
United Kingdom
Very friendly family run hotel. Location is excellent right in the town and walking distance to shops and the beach. Staff recommended eating at Brophys Tavern and Tommys wok which were both brilliant. Pastries for breakfast were nice.
Set in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within 1 km, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.
Beautiful room - loved happy hour with wine and cheese
Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance to 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.
The Clarion Collection hotel is situated in Carmel by the Sea. Carmel Beach, Pebble Beach, Cannery Row restaurants, shops and historical sites, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and whale watching and fishing...
The room looked good and was clean. Seemed to be updated
Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.
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The Comfort Inn Carmel By the Sea offers a convenient, central location near the downtown area known as Carmel Village, featuring boutique shops, a variety of restaurants and one-of-a-kind art...
Super location.
Very friendly staff.
Great breakfast.
Lobos Lodge is situated in Carmel, 3.6 km from Point Lobos State Reserve. The property is located 300 metres from Carmel Plaza, 1.4 km from Carmel Mission and a 5-minute walk from Carmel Beach Access.
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!
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!
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
10
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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
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
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
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.
Very nice little hotel in the middle of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Very nicely decorated and furnished. The location is perfect - just about 10-15 mins’ drive from Monterey’s attractions. The 17-mile Drive is a short drive away as well. Less than 10 mins drive away heading south is the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve where you can do easy hikes overlooking the California coast. Parking at the hotel is very convenient as the lots are just outside the rooms. There are restaurants and markets within walking distance as well.
Carmel-by-the-Sea is riddled with small charming boutique style accommodations. All of them are unique, but the Tradewinds I find is the most modern and updated as far as design aesthetic goes within a reasonable nightly rate. The rooms are updated, the property is minimal with a buddha fountain and outdoor tables if you want to enjoy a glass of wine or your hotel breakfast, but a majority of your stay should be visiting the beaches and walking about the town.
Hotel opened two weeks before my stay so everything was new and modern. Free breakfast that was not traditional continental fare and complimentary champagne at check in. No resort fees or parking fees and they allow dogs for a minimal fee. Very clean property located in middle of carmel so you can walk everywhere downtown. Friendly staff. Wonderful shower, bathroom and toiletries too.
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.
We visit Carmel often. Quirky hotels abound and at this price point this exceeded our expectations. This is a well renovated hotel in a great location in the heart of Carmel by the Sea. the room was graceful, timeless, quiet and romantic with thick, lush bedding, a separate spa tub, fireplace(electris) and TV. We will return for sure.
Location of this hotel is great - close to downtown shops. Their underground parking is a huge PLUS for a Carmel hotel given that parking is such a challenge in this town. Room was clean and spacious with a view of the ocean from select rooms. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Will stay here again.
Carmel Inn is a great place! It has everything you need from a swimming pool, whirlpool, restaurant to gym! Centrally located, super close to shops and some restaurants! It was quiet, the rooms were clean and the food was good. Even though it‘s a rather big hotel, you still get an intimate feeling.
Very cute room. We were only there for one night, which was fine for the setting. The room itself is basic but has all you need for a short escape to Carmel. It was fairly close to most restaurants and the beach. It also has parking which was very helpful! I would stay there again.
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.
From the outside, it looks like your average motel, but the room was the cozier than any of the other hotels I visited in my three week trip. View on the Carmel River from the almost wall sized window, terrace with the same green view. Surely recommended!
Great location in walking distance of all the restaurants, bars and shops in Carmel. Free parking at the hotel. Good sized, well equipped room. Continental breakfast available in the lobby if you want it.
Unimpressively mediocre room for a ridiculous 5 star boutique hotel prize. I come frequently to Carmel and check out new locations to stay. This place will become one of the more unpleasant memories.
I did not have the breakfast. The location was perfect close to the beach. My daughter’s first time in Carmel by the sea. She was very impressed with our stay at Normandy Inn we both were.
One of the best hotels I stayed at. Everything is brand new, the staff were amazing, very helpful.
The breakfast was excellent too, nice gourmet dishes.
Highly recommended!
The staff was very friendly,. and having a kitchenette was very helpful. The bed was quite comfortable.
For Carmel by the Sea, the room was a good value.
Location was great, right in the heart of Carmel & it’s restaurants and shops. Ten minute walk down to the beach.
Main lobby area of hotel is visually nice.
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