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.
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...
Brieg
United Kingdom
Excellent town centre location. Very close to all restaurants and around a 10min walk from the beach. Carmel is a wonderful place.
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.
Chantelle
United Kingdom
I loved this quaint hotel which has so much style and character. It has an excellent bar and serves a great breakfast!
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.
Emmanouil
United Kingdom
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!
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.
Jeroen
Netherlands
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a very nice place. It's quite touristic but that's all in the game. Therefore you get very nice beaches and shops. The hotel rooms are quite spacious.
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
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!
Boasting panoramic ocean views, this California hotel is within 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.
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!
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.
Location is exceptional. Staff is friendly and helpful.
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.
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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
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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!!
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Anonymous
United States
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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
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
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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
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.
It was very close to town and we really enjoyed that it was an indepentently owned hotel. The room was spacious and there was a little cute courtyard with a table (it seemed it was primarily for use for the rooms directly off the courtyard, but we sat there anyway!). The fireplace warmed the place right up. It also made a big difference traveling as a family to have 1.5 bathrooms in our room. The hotel itself is a great value for the Carmel area. We would stay there again.
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:-)
L'Auberge Carmel is a very nice hotel. The bathroom has the most marvelous heated tile floor in front of the sink. With Carmel having fairly consistent 50-60's weather, that heated floor was wonderful when barefoot. The location was fantastic as well. We tried all 3 of the breakfast offerings -- healthy Chia seed pudding & juice shot, Avocado toast, and petit dejuner. All were very good. I liked the healthy breakfast the best and the Avocado toast the least.
one of few hotels in Carmel by the sea that has property for a garden and a small pool.
beautiful grounds, comfy lobby and restaurant area open to seating all day.
wine and sangria in the afternoon. wonderful breakfast included in the stay.
4 min walk to the beach and the towns restaurants. they provided a shuttle to and from town.
the staff is super friendly and accommodating.
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.
Love the entire environment of the accommodations. The place is very lovely and comfy. Located not far from the central of the city. The staffs are super nice and friendly and very helpful. Definitely would recommend the place to anyone who interested in findings a place for vacation in Carmel by the sea.
Great location in Carmel by the Sea. Walking distance to the little downtown area that’s full of shops, restaurants, bars, and the beach. The breakfast served every morning was healthy and delicious! The robes are to die for, I still am mad I didn’t buy one before we left. We’ll definitely be back!
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.
Beautiful little hotel in Carmel, with wonderful helpful and friendly hosts. Rooms have an open fireplace, ready to use which we really appreciated. Its location is perfect, close to the town centre, nature reserve and the beach.
The room was big and comfortable. There was a microwave and a refrigerator. Two TVs! Big room to relax and read and watch TV. Nice size bedroom and bed. We had a parking space and the hotel is in a great location in Carmel.
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.
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.
It was very comfortable!!! Great room / fireplace / parking/ hot tub/ quite. Breakfast was delicious. We have stayed in several other hotels in Carmel . Some much pricer. This was the best. You will see us again.
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