Ocean Ave between Monteverde & Casanova St , Carmel, CA 93923, United States
#19 of 40 hotels in Carmel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 386 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 December 2021
John
United StatesWiFi (internet "slow").
Love The Normandy Inn! Staff is great! Very accommodating! Excellent location! Nice rooms... Have been staying here for years. :)
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 9 December 2021
Roy
New ZealandThe coffee maker made terrible coffee and there was no provision for making tea. There were no extras like cookies or snacks or wine as we have often had at other heritage inns. The television coverage was minimal and the Wifi coverage was variable.
The location was perfect - close to restaurants and shops but also the beach. The flower gardens are gorgeous and the architecture charming. Our room had windows on two sides with a lovely view out to the courtyard and trees. One of the reception staff was very friendly and helpful with advice on good restaurants, walks, etc. The heating was excellent and quick, the bathroom modern with an excellent shower. The linen was high quality.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 9 December 2021
Julie
United Statesgreat location in town, walk to town and beach
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 3 December 2021
Martina
GermanyNo breakfast offer. Pool not heated.
Great location, in the city, close to the beach.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 29 November 2021
Raymond
United Statesnot much on property parking so had to park on street which subjected my car to vandalism. And no AC in the room. we didn’t need it given the cool weather but could have if it was hotter
location, cleanliness, renovated room
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 24 November 2021
Liz
CanadaWe found the price was high for what you get although we recognize that it was on par for the area which is generally very expensive.
The location was wonderful, just at the end of the downtown retail strip and a few blocks up from the beach. And the rooms were modern and very clean.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 12 November 2021
Steve
United StatesParking spaces to small and hardly any spots open. Door to TV cabinet would not stay open. Phone checkout took way to long, so I had to go to the front desk to check out!
Price
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 1 November 2021
Joan
United Statesno laundry facilities
No breakfast Lovely property Great location
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 20 October 2021
Mark
United StatesBreakfast would have been nice. Listening to the neighbor above snoring at 3 am was a drag.
Location of the establishment and bed comfort were good.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 16 October 2021
William
United StatesLocation was perfect on Carmel's main street, Ocean. Quick stroll downhill to the beach and convenient to popular Carmel restaurants and shopes.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 7 October 2021
Sonya
United StatesBreakfast with the room
Wish we had breakfast with the room.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 29 September 2021
John
United StatesOur particular room had no view to speak of and could use updating. TV was too small for size of room.
Excellent location, reasonable size room with renovated bath.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 20 September 2021
Jenny
United StatesParking is very limited but apparently that is the norm for the area. No refrigerator, no A/C. We were here in mid-September and nights were mid-50’s so we left the window open and that kept it adequately cool. No breakfast due to COVID-19.
Rooms are lovely, bathrooms are excellent. Staff is wonderful. Location is walking distance from restaurants, a coffeehouse, shops, and the ocean.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 19 September 2021
Alexandra
United StatesThe carpets are old and internet was lacking, but if you’re not spending time at the hotel, then it’s not a deal breaker.
Second time staying here!! Love how close it is to everything (shops, restaurant and beach)! Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 14 September 2021
Dawn
United StatesDidn’t have a hot tub didn’t have air-conditioning didn’t have a bathtub TV was not very good quality and pretty small
Easy to walk to the shops beautiful flowery scenery very friendly employees and love that there’s a coffee pot in the room and a refrigerator
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 29 August 2021
Nadya
United StatesI wish there would be a hot tub.
The room was quaint and charming. Very spacious bathroom. Great location, right downtown. Very close to the beach and all the nice restaurants.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 28 August 2021
Matt
United StatesThe location is just great. We went to the beach everyday during our stay since it's only minutes away on foot. It's also close to many great restaurants. Everything was excellent overall.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 24 August 2021
John
United StatesParking!
Nice older property that has been completely remodeled. It’s location is great for going to the waterfront or to city shops. Parking is less than desirable, especially when all the people flock to Carmel. Overall, very comfortable.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 19 August 2021
Omar
United StatesGreat location, friendly staff and quick place to have a lovely vacation..
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 14 August 2021
Lynette
United StatesThe rooms were dated. For the price point it did not meet our expectations in this regard.
Staff was accommodating, friendly and went out of their way to meet my request for a refrigerator. Service was great!
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 11 August 2021
Cherry
United StatesThe walls between our room doesn't filter out all the noise, knowing the historical build there isn't much you can do about that . We could hear conversations from next door early in the morning. Luckily it wasn't constant.
The location of the Normandy Inn was great. It was where wanted to be, close to shopping, restaurants and the beach.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 9 August 2021
Jennifer
United StatesWe were on lower and very squeaky floors above us…. And the people above us were up EARLY. Little humid/musty too
Great location, comfortable beds, cute pool! And nice staff.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 9 August 2021
Luz
United Statesno breakfast, for the price we paid at least should offer something
close location to restaurants, beach, shops and restaurants
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 6 August 2021
Sandy
United Statesnoise transmission b/t walls and floor
Great location, updated bathroom, nice room
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 5 August 2021
Debbie
United StatesI was a bit disappointed with the tiny parking lot. We got lucky and found a spot in the street, but then didn't want to drive anywhere else in case we lost our spot. Also the swimming pool was closed😢
Such a beautiful property in a beautiful garden town. Very picturesque.
Stayed in June 2021
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