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Reviews of Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave 4 stars

Junipero Street & Ocean Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, United States

#19 of 39 hotels in Carmel

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 429 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found a hair in the bed sheets

    Amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing as needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Explaining $100 per night charge against damage.

    Room decor

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We liked everything.

    Rooms are nicely appointed and furnished. Easy walk from motel to downtown businesses and Carmel beach. Hosted continental breakfast with champagne provided daily. Wine and cocktail happy hour held on Thursday-Saturday.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no soap in the room when we arrived, but other than that all the other amenities were in place.

    The location is splendid - right at the start of the main street in Carmel. It is a 15 min walk to the beach, going through wonderful cafes, shops, and galleries on the way. There are also weekly events, such as a free wine tasting we happened to arrive just in time for.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Love boutique hotels and this was a really cute and well thought out but definitely very expensive for what you get. Was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    + definitely an upgraded motel so very small for what you pay + hot water didn’t work when we were there :(

    + decor was beautiful + cute and cozy + thoughtful amenities + great location / close to all shops & restaurants

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Had a lovely stay at Petit Pali. Great location, food and service! Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor is fun and the staff was great. Complimentary glass of brut rose on arrival. Complimentary breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fire place did not work

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We absolutely loved our stay at Le Petit Pali. It was definitely worth the money we spent. Relaxing, welcoming, and comfortable. Our favorite part, which we were pleasantly surprised by, was the fantastic continental breakfast. It was simple, but the QUALITY was exceeded expectations. Fresh butter, local pastries, etc. I would come back just for the cute breakfast- lol!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Great stay cute hotel with fun decor and comfortable surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Ocean street location did have some noise at times

    Easy to find, parking available, nice breakfast, comfortable room, bikes available to borrow and bio around for a couple hours.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed the quality of the rooms, lobby, breakfast and Happy Hour items - thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loudness from sidewalk right outside our window did not make us feel safe enough to open it for fresh air. Tip request forms for Complimentary items. Need to pay to keep in-room shopping bag/potential momentous.

    The Happy Hour. Availability of bicycles. Slippers. Complimentary breakfast (factored into price). Bottled water in room. Cleanliness of property. Proximity to walking downtown Carmel. Complimentary Parking on-site.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only one small issue….the baseboard heater was very noisy at night and we could not turn it off.

    Extremely nice staff! Great breakfast! Perfect quiet setting!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was quite small, and limited parking isn't enough for all guests for park their car. We had to park on the street some of the time. For the price, I'd would have expected a bit more space in the room.

    Location and breakfast were awesome. Staff were also super helpful and friendly. Room was very cosy, although a little small.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Gorgeous rooms and lovely little gem in Carmel! Must stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    That my room was not ready when I checked in at 4PM. I wait for 30 minutes and the person at the front desk told me he would bring me the keys when my room is ready and when I noticed that the housekeepers left the room I was to occupy he was holding my key sitting at the desk. I was a bit annoyed as I was waiting in my sister's room the entire time.

    Beautiful well appointed rooms. Very spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Upscale motel in the center of Carmel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, motel feel vs resort

    Matched the description exactly. It's a redone motel made into an upscale lodging, though still a motel style - small rooms overlooking parking lot, but is fine for an overnight stay. Rooms were nicely done and refurbished. Location was great. Enjoyed the nice touches of sparkling wine upon arrival, water bottle and chocolate in the room, cookies delivered in the evening and continental breakfast with mimosas in the morning. This really made / differentiated the stay to another motel type lodging.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Charming hotel, fantastic breakfast and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room # 7 was tiny, not whta you expect acording to hotel quality and rate. The manager changed us to a great room the third night - well done.

    Breakfast was amazing and staff very friendly. Happy hour at 5 PM a must.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    pricy

    newly remodelled

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed a relaxed and pampered stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location to restaurants, bars and shopping. Very clean and nicely decorated. Wonderful continental breakfast with champagne, and warm cookies served to your room in the evening. The staff is happy and accommodating.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic weekend break for my birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was next to the ice machine, so it got noisy early. The staff were great sometimes and sometimes slow and less helpful at other times.

    Amazing location, great room, incredibly comfortable bed. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Dream location in Carmel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very low water pressure in the shower. Seems to be the standard in California but this one was extremely low.

    Very sophisticated and elegant decoration. Everything is very well thought through.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Great location, nice atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls of the property are very thin. You can hear every sound in the rooms adjacent to you. Because it is a motel style, people walk by your window to get to the stairs. So there is very little privacy if you want to keep your blinds even a little bit open. If you keep them closed, the room is very dark even with all the lights on. Water pressure in shower is on the light side.

    Great location, good service. Breakfast and evening cookies were a nice treat. Complimentary water given each day. Free parking was also appreciated.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    location service all great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    The place was cozy, friendly and retro, but the prices were high, as one would expect for Carmel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had trouble with the shower, as I flooded the bathroom floor because the shower head was turned towards the shower door, which had no gasket or seal to prevent the water from getting out around the door.

    Service was excellent, as was the continental breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    A unique place to stay with its own vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very welcoming , excellent location, great interior design , comfortable rooms , intimate almost feel home service

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night we had rooms downstairs near the stairs, and were kept up late at night and again woken at 5 am by noisy neighbors. The floors/ceiling are super thin and we heard every step. We cha ged rooms upstairs and away from the stairs which solved this issue. The rooms have very little storage for luggage. Showers in all four rooms were a more drizzle.

    Cozy, beautiful rooms in perfect location. Breakfast had limited choice, but was of good quality.

    Stayed in August 2023

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