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Reviews of Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn 2 stars

NE 5th and Mission St., Carmel, CA 93921, United States

#36 of 39 hotels in Carmel

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 281 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 6 October 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Did not have 24 hour front desk service

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2021

    6.0
    Adequate plus
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud toilet flush, could hear voices outside and other rooms. Parking very tight.

    Nice shower,tv and bed.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was worn out

    Location was good

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom smelled, too small. Need another mirror 🪞 in the room so two people can get ready at the same time. No air circulation in the room. Windows should have opened at least a little. The ceiling fan is on a timer switch, so it only stays on for a short time, you need it to stay on while you sleep.

    The breakfast was nice, more than enough food. Mattress was comfortable. Front desk guy was very friendly.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2021

    8.0
    It was pleasant and we will be back, thanks mostly to Roger!
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was listed under pet friendly and they are in fact NOT a pet friendly hotel. We would have chose a. Different place to stay as Carmel is SUPER pet friendly. This was made aware to the staff and should be updated. We arrived at midnight to a letter that stated No Pets with two little dogs after a 4 hour drive. Was unsettling to say the least.

    Roger was so friendly and accommodating. The room was not the cleanest, but expected for the price range.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small Toilet placement was awkward

    The location

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast basket was super cute!!!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close and within walking distance to all activities in town and beach. Our room was clean and the inn keeper a very warm and friendly person.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2021

    8.0
    Cute place in the heart of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like going in the jacuzzi every night on our vacation, they don't have one and I missed it.

    The place is cute and quiet, with ample parking. The bed is comfortable and staff is friendly. Breakfast was delivered to our room which is very convenient. The place is centrally located and just a walking distance to stores, galleries and restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, clean

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2021

    8.0
    Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought it was close to the beach☹️

    Clean, quiet

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2021

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay and walked to the close main streets of Carmel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Arrived late, so unable to part at the facility

    Breakfast basket in the morning was a nice surprise!!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2021

    6.0
    Very kind, attentive staff, nice “ pandemic” breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No closet, no place to hang clothes, strange room configuration

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking not the greatest

    Walking distance to great areas

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2021

    7.0
    Missing a few components of my room, overall stay just fine
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping missed a couple things in my room for my initial stay. I didn’t have coffee packs or an ice bag, not the end of the world. But then they completely avoided cleaning my room entirely which was a bummer. I told the front desk about it, and he fix the problem immediately

    I love how close I was to downtown Carmel and a parking was included.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had some maintenance issues. Facility is quite old and likely requires constant maintenance. Bathroom sink leaked into cabinet below. Night lock (deadbolt) on entry door did not work. Rooms do not include safes. Water was hot but very little water pressure. Linens were dated but clean and functional. While minor issues for us, they kept me from rating it higher. Note for guests with mobility issues, you must have a downstairs room. There is no elevator and only 1 stairs access to upstairs rooms many accessible only through a wood deck seating area. Upstairs is Definitely not for those with disabilities.

    The location is perfect in the heart of Carmel with easy walk to all restaurants and shops and beach. Mission is about 1 mile away if that is your destination. Room itself was spacious and clean and well equipped with a nice patio view. Very nice breakfast basket was delivered to room daily. Staff was very nice. Due to Covid protocols room was made up once during 3 day stay which was sufficient.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2021

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above

    We wanted to celebrate the 4th of July with a trip to Carmel and were willing to pay post-pandemic prices ($$$) to get away from home for a few days. This hotel property is located in very close proximity to all of the town's best restaurants, art galleries, cafe's and is not too far from the beach. We walked everywhere, and left our car at the hotel, which was so helpful given the very challenging parking situation. The hotel manager was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. They provided a small picnic basket every morning with cereal, milk, yogurt, fruit, oj, and breakfast bars, which was very thoughtful and helped us keep our expenses in check during the trip. The room itself was one of the small king rooms on the 2nd floor. It was clean, and had everything we needed including a mini refrigerator, microwave, desk/chair, flat screen TV, working heat, lots of light in the room, overhead fan, usb and regular outlets in convenient locations, and a shower with hot water and good water pressure. We found it to be quiet and restful. The one negative I would share is that the bed itself was not overly comfortable (too hard) and I woke up a few times in the night due to this, but recognize this is a matter of personal preference. This was our first time staying here and we would absolutely come back. We hope prices have come down a bit by then as the world returns to normal!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drop off breakfast basket was very nice. Rooms were vary spacious. Great location for downtown Carmel

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2021

    7.0
    Excellent location for Carmel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con and the fan was on a movement sensor. Luckily it was still coolish at night, so didn’t get too hot.

    Location and ease of parking. Clean room and decent bathroom with shower.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2021

    8.0
    enjoyed the beach and sightseeing and being able to relax in the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    soundproofing in the bedroom and bathroom walls is very inadequate.

    breakfast. Location to downtown and the beach

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    "Pay at the property" was advertised by booking.com and I provided a different payment card at the location. They placed a hold on the card I used to reserve the room for more than the total amount of the hotel (over $800.00, room was $700+ for 2 nights). Until now this $800+ pending authorization is still "pending". And they had already charged my other card. They also placed a $95 pending authorization on the other card in addition to the $800+ pending hold. Another guest had a similar complaint. This was not explained to us whatsoever. Considering the price of the room, the breakfast was poor and they included yogurt that was past the best by date, they had it delivered to your door. The location was fantastic and could have been a lovely experience if not for the poor management.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    4.0
    Underwhelming
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floors dirty, bed was small and uncomfortable. Only two very small pillows, tv didn’t work, drink machine didn’t work, poor value for money

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the card access system. It took a few times to get it to work for us.

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel but disappointing breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a very very disappointing “basket” of cereal in a polystyrene pot, milk and a long life pastry. Not really good for the price we paid. I’d actually have preferred no breakfast to save on waste as this was basically inedible.

    Really comfortable bed, clean, good location, plenty of parking and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

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