8 Ford Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, United States
#4 of 7 hotels in Carmel Valley
Guests' ChoiceBased on 180 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 May 2024
Ryan
South AfricaBreakfast was very limited, but we just went to one of the restaurants in the village.
Amazing location with walking distance to the village with easy access to a ton of restaurants and bars. Scenery is spectacular. The staff are amazing and will accommodate where required. Loads of parking, facilities are great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Madeleine
United KingdomThe single use plastic cutlery and plates maybe could be swapped
Great base for exploring the local area. Friendly staff, really comfortable beds and well equipped rooms. Complimentary breakfasts. The heated outdoor pool was a real treat on chilly spring evenings
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Skye
United StatesThe grounds are beautiful and the pool / hit tub a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. The bed was THE MOST COMPORTABLE bed we’ve ever slept in. The staff is exceptionally nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Nivia
United StatesDidn’t like that breakfast was not served in real plates. The paper plates were of very poor quality.
The grounds are beautiful, the staff were very nice and the room was clean. Very pleased with the fire pit! N
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Donald
United StatesFireplace was a special nice feature.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Mervat
Saudi ArabiaLimited breakfast options
Nice comfortable and cozy
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Donna
United Statesfor the price the breakfast selection was minimal. Even though room was clean and had some nice features, The quality of the decor did not match the price I paid for the room.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Maribeth
United StatesThe bed size, the pool, the location near the Village.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Shepherd
United StatesThe room isn't airconditioned, and at night it was quite warm. They provided a fan, but it was noisy so we had to turn it off in order to sleep. The room is also extremely small and "tight" to get around. Bathroom was early 60's motel: functional, but not for the price per night. Breakfast was ok--very spartan--but we were disappointed by all the single use plastic involved. I wouldn't stay there again.
Location was fine; the place was quiet.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Laura
United KingdomDue to being at a conference, it was hard to get snacks beyond 9pm as everything at the lodge and the surrounding areas was closed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Danfromencinitas
United StatesOur room was very pleasant, but seemed under what I would expect for the price we paid. I've stayed in rooms which were $500 per night along my coast in beautiful Carlsbad CA with beaches etc, and the rooms were much nicer and everything appliances etc were new and top notch. That's my basis for assessing that the room, appliances and fixtures were below what I was expecting. Also, for the price often at places like this we are greeted with some sort of unique soaps and shampoos which can be kind of fun for a mini-spa like treat. I know I can bring my own and do, but my wife had forgotten something, and instead these things were very basic. I know that sounds silly, but for the price I kind of expected better care in that department, instead of something close to a travel lodge experience, but heck it's soap, shampoo and lotion, so I shouldn't be complaining, but just make sure you bring your own :-)
Staff was WONDERFUL! Home made breakfast on the weekends, served hot, absolutely Beautiful and Peaceful dining area, soft music with great decor. Outside dining is extremely nice too. Pool was sparkly clean and new looking. We went to a wonderful restaurant in town, Cafe Rustica, but that restaurant was fully booked, so we got food to go, and sat by the fire pit at our lodge poolside and enjoyed the sunset and fire and enjoyed the hummingbirds visiting the nice flowering plants. Our room #3 had a front patio with chairs and right next to the main part of the lodge making it convenient for breakfast, and was right next to pool, so doubly nice. Wifi worked great for us, nice TV with many channels, but we did not use it, VERY COMFORTABLE bed that my wife and I both commented on and slept great on. The owners are both artists and the art and pottery inside the lodge and the sculptures and pottery in the garden and pool areas were great. Also, the pool area had ivy on the fence which not only looks great, but turned out to be a wonderful place to take photos of our family prior to a wedding that we were all attending. Also, outside they were working on a beautiful fountain/pond which they started up for the first time while we were there, getting to see the constant improvements apparent here, and there will eventually be koi in the pond. In closing, I must emphasize again that the staff was simply WONDERFUL!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Israel
United StatesPool area good to enjoy, breakfast was good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Robert
United StatesStaff, grounds, breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Margaret
United KingdomThis is a bit inland from the Bay Area but not too far - only about 20 mins of a very pleasant drive. Hotel is very pretty - log cabin style with pretty gardens. The pool was wonderful for cooling down after the heat of the morning. Room was spacious and clean. Staff were absolutely lovely, recommending where we could go out for dinner and so on. Altogether a very enjoyable one night stop - over on our way down the coast. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Louise
United KingdomBeautiful location, lovely pool, hot tub and fire pit- would highly recommend for a family break. Breakfast was really good aswell.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Dana
United StatesThe staff. The gentleman at the front desk was very condisending and seemed "put out." He changed when another staff member walked in and he became immediately nicer. He seemed annoyed and burnt out of "tourists." He said he lives on the property and eluded to how annoyed he would be if we needed him after hours. I just steered clear of him to avoid being talked down to, like I was the stupidest person on planet earth.
Love the ambiance, fire pits, chess and pool. The gift shop was cute and well stocked. We loved the balcony that overlooked the pool! It was very lovely.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Catherine
IrelandBeautiful, big spacious room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Karrie
United Statesonly giving it a 9 due to the fact that the walls were very "thin" in our room and we could hear our neighbors
Such a beautiful property and very close to the quaint town of Carmel Valley. Their gardens are lovely, the pool and hot tub were wonderful, and the continental "plus" breakfast a real treat. The bed linens were exceptionally soft (so nice and popular, in fact, that they sell them in their gift shop). There is also a charging station for electric cars.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Molly
United KingdomIt can do with modernizing.
The staff were very friendly. The property is clean and spacious. Location is great and it’s a very relaxing place.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Steve
United KingdomBathroom ventilation was by opening a window onto a shared walkway
Fire pits were great as is was unseasonably cold. Reception staff were very helpful. Ample parking. Nice, simple breakfast
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Patricia
United Statesthe basic rooms really need updating!
After we upgraded to the casita with kitchenette, we were very happy.. nicely furnished and in the mornings cooking our own organic breakfast!🥞 🍳☕️
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 March 2023
William
United StatesBfast was good.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Mark
United StatesParking lot is small. Unable to pull out without hitting planter boxes or trees. Easy to pull in, difficult to pull out.
The fireplace was nice to have and warmed up the room significantly.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Misti
United Stateshot tub wasn't available - but it was damaged from previous storms - it happens...
breakfast was nice, the room was very clean and comfortable. They also lighted the outdoor fire-pit which was nice at night. Good location within walking distance of good restaurants. The owner and staff were very nice and accommodating. We were pretty lucky to have the place to ourselves since it wasn't a busy time of year.
Stayed in January 2023
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