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The Quail Lodge, hotel in Carmel

Located in Carmel, California, on a top-rated golf course surrounded by fields and lakes, The Quail Lodge features an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi....

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
591 reviews
Price from$425per night
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge, hotel in Carmel

Located in downtown Carmel, Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge is within 0.9 mi of California's coastline and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
288 reviews
Price from$199.99per night
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave, hotel in Carmel

Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
537 reviews
Price from$370per night
Tradewinds Carmel, hotel in Carmel

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.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
422 reviews
Price from$358per night
Carmel Bay View Inn, hotel in Carmel

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.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,234 reviews
Price from$211.65per night
Hofsas House Hotel, hotel in Carmel

Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city center, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,545 reviews
Price from$206.80per night
Carmel Mission Inn, hotel in Carmel

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.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,946 reviews
Price from$199per night
Normandy Inn, hotel in Carmel

Located less than 5 minutes’ walk to boutiques and restaurants of Carmel Plaza, Normandy Inn is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Carmel Beach.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
454 reviews
Price from$299per night
Adobe Inn, hotel in Carmel

A short walk from Carmel City Beach Park, the Adobe Inn offers a heated year-round outdoor pool as well as a dry sauna. All luxurious guest accommodations include free WiFi.

7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
537 reviews
Price from$209per night
Stilwell Hotel, hotel in Carmel

Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
137 reviews
Price from$450per night
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Carmel's best hotels with breakfast

  • Tradewinds Carmel
    Breakfast options

    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!

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 422 reviews
  • Pine Inn - Carmel
    Breakfast options

    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!

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,194 reviews
  • Carmel Fireplace Inn
    Breakfast options

    Carmel Fireplace Inn features individually decorated accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Carmel Beach is less than 1 mile away.

    Great location, clean & quiet. Loved the fireplace.

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 966 reviews
  • Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
    Breakfast options

    Located in downtown Carmel, Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge is within 0.9 mi of California's coastline and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

    The staff were friendly and very close to city walk

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 286 reviews
  • Stilwell Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

    Location is exceptional. Staff is friendly and helpful.

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 136 reviews
  • Lobos Lodge
    Breakfast options

    Lobos Lodge is located in Carmel, 2.2 mi from Point Lobos State Reserve. The property is located 984 feet from Carmel Plaza, 0.9 mi from Carmel Mission and a 5-minute walk from Carmel Beach Access.

Budget hotels in Carmel

  • Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
    Cheap hotel

    Located 1 mile away from Carmel Beach, this hotel features a hot tub and serves a daily continental breakfast. It offers free guest parking and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi.

    Everything! Location, comfort, staff.. all amazing

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 427 reviews
  • Comfort Inn Carmel By the Sea
    Cheap hotel

    The Comfort Inn Carmel By the Sea offers a convenient, central location near the downtown area known as Carmel Village, featuring boutique shops, a variety of restaurants and one-of-a-kind art...

    Super location. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast.

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 765 reviews
  • La Playa Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel provides a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with lounge chairs.

    This town is so beautiful, and the hotel is very cute!

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 248 reviews
  • Hotel Carmel
    Cheap hotel

    Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel serves a daily light continental breakfast. Guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub.

    The wine and cheese wwas lovely. The breakfast superb

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews
  • Tally Ho Inn
    Cheap hotel

    Boasting panoramic ocean views, this California hotel is in 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.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 110 reviews
  • Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
    Cheap hotel

    Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

    Great vibe as always in Carmel..Clean room positive feeling ..

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 537 reviews
  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
    Cheap hotel

    Located in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Beautiful room - loved happy hour with wine and cheese

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
    Cheap hotel

    Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance of the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences...

    service was amazing, loved all the wonderful amenities

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 192 reviews

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What Guests Said About Carmel:

  • 8.0
    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
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Although a little crowded before Christmas, we loved Carmel.

    Although a little crowded before Christmas, we loved Carmel. A lot of good restaurants to eat, not cheap, but a long list of great places. Friendly people. Great beach and other beaches near by. You can visit Monterey, close by.
    Inna Glazman
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The little cottage like room was cute and clean, so nice to...

    The little cottage like room was cute and clean, so nice to be able to take our little dog with us, nice to have our own parking space, our door didn’t lock and a staff member fixed it right away, hoping to stay in another little cabin soon, this is our second time, our first cabin had a living room, and spacious. Had breakfast at the tuck box, the tea and scones delicious along with fluffy omelette so Yummy can’t wait to come back
    Mary
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The overall atmosphere of the city is like time slows down...

    The overall atmosphere of the city is like time slows down and you can just relax. The sounds of the beach, nature, birds and music from shops is heard throughout town instead of busy crowds or traffic. Every nook and cranny of this town has little treasures to discover, either a cute random shop or artistic detail.
    Celedon
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There is not a more enchanting, magical, romantic spot than...

    There is not a more enchanting, magical, romantic spot than Carmel. We absolutely love the beauty of this charming town and Monterey being close with more activities. Shopping, eating and relaxing is what we do here. Long walks and short strolls are a must. Enjoying the beach is an added bonus! Everything is within walking distance. The art galleries are always enjoyable. All the restaurants are excellent!
    david
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    A most attractive town with a beautiful beach and wide...

    A most attractive town with a beautiful beach and wide choice of restaurants. Lovely to be able to leave the car and walk around the town, where pedestrians have priority over cars! Worth booking restaurants as they quickly fill!
    Sue
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Carmel

  • From $257.59 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,230 reviews
    We had an ocean view king room with fireplace - the view was spectacular and the best part of the room! The hotel is a refurbished older property. The updated rooms are nice and comfortable but nothing special. The bathroom was small but functional. The location is great and walkable to downtown Carmel restaurants and the beach. Be aware that the hotel is up a hill if you are in an ocean view room and may be a difficult walk for people with mobility issues and you will need to drive. The staff is great, very friendly and accommodating.
    N
    NAZMIN
    United States of America
  • From $478.13 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 537 reviews
    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.
    WAI FOONG
    Malaysia
  • From $299.53 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,946 reviews
    We loved the heated pool and the gym. The beds were comfortable. We only discovered the shops, bars and restaurants behind the hotel on the last day. These are very close and would be great for a meal (if only the reception staff had of told us when asked could we walk to a restaurant on the first day after a long drive while waiting to check, we were told no for some strange reason!) Plenty of stores and coffee shops nearby which was great for breakfast. About 5 min drive to the town or beach.
    Triona
    Ireland
  • From $257.48 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 830 reviews
    The staff are so friendly. We arrived a little late but they were so accommodating and gave us loads of tips about where to eat and where to go for the best overall Carmel experience. It has old-fashioned charm and is a five minute walk from the town centre. They even supply little torches with your room key as Carmel has no street lighting. Definitely recommend!
    Cian
    Ireland
  • From $236 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 773 reviews
    Really friendly welcome with fresh baked cookies which were a nice touch.. The hotel is a really easy walk into downtown and close to the beach too, The person on reception was able to give us lots of suggestions for dinner with many restaurants offering discounts or complimentary food for hotel guests. Lots of parking spaces too.
    Sarah CB
    United Kingdom
  • From $243.93 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 479 reviews
    Extremely comfortable bed, best dreaming I’ve had in a while. Peaceful secluded location away from traffic and city noise, and just 10-15 mins away from Carmel and Monterey Bay. Very pet friendly, loved seeing all the dogs with neighboring cottages. My cottage had a nice fenced patio which is perfect for pets.
    Juliet
    United States of America
  • From $187.48 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 427 reviews
    The guy who works here was super nice. The hotel was in a perfect spot, only like a 10 minute walk from the beach and the shops and restaurants are just around the corner. Nightly rate was perfect for young people wanting to come to Carmel. Also the TV has hdmi so we were able to hook up the xbox.
    B
    Brooke DeLucchi
    United States of America
  • From $203.55 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    A relaxed friendly hotel with welcoming staff in an excellent position in Carmel. Our room had a large balcony looking towards the sea which was lovely for catching the early evening sun. Very good value for a hotel with swimming pool in this central but quiet position in Carmel.
    Penny
    United Kingdom
  • From $307.94 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 765 reviews
    Great Hotel, Perfectly placed in Carmel If you like walking to the downtown to shop and eat. Daily walks to the beach are wonderful and again perfect location to do this activity daily. The courtyard was lovely with tables and umbrellas to sit and enjoy the beautiful outdoors
    Suzanne
    United States of America
  • From $236 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 773 reviews
    We decided on a whim to head the Carmel for the night I looked for a hotel with high ratings, reasonably priced and walking distance to town and the beach. This hotel exceeded my expectations for the price, and the staff was so friendly. We will be returning for sure!
    Sara
    United States of America
  • From $273.46 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,194 reviews
    This is a historic property and the feel of the hotel takes you back in time to early days. A fantastic location in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea where you can walk everywhere. Boutique shops and incredible dining within steps of the hotel.
    Jackie
    United States of America
  • From $243.93 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 479 reviews
    Loved hearing she creek and birds and frogs when the door was open. The bed and room was comfortable with a nice view. Conveniently situated just driving into the Carmel area on the Cabrillo Highway and a short drive from Carmel by the Sea.
    M
    Melissa
    United States of America
  • From $189.08 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,107 reviews
    Lovely place, great deal for the money, especially in expensive Carmel!Great location, in Carmel by the Sea, walking distance to everything! Nice outdoor seating patio area, to have a meal or glass of wine. Friendly, helpful staff.
    Loren
    United States of America
  • From $227.54 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 966 reviews
    The hotel was really well positioned for exploring Carmel and having the car park and free nearby roadside parking was an added bonus. Across our 3 day stay we always got a space. The bedroom was really spacious.
    Dominique
    United Kingdom
  • From $181.26 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 450 reviews
    Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of my favorite locations! Hotel in a central location, near restaurants and close to beautiful beaches and 17-mile drive. Felt safe.
    Cheryl
    United States of America
  • From $189.08 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,107 reviews
    This is our "go -to" hotel in Carmel. Great location with parking. We appreciate having the system for after hours check-in.
    ERIK
    United States of America
  • From $336.38 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 454 reviews
    Great location...right in the smack of downtown Carmel by the Sea so great value for the location
    Peter
    United States of America
  • From $467.06 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 422 reviews
    good location just minutes walk to Center of Carmel and enough free parking in and around hotel.
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • From $521.24 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 192 reviews
    Like being in Europe in the heart of Carmel. Charming boutique hotel with a local vibe.
    Cheryl
    United States of America
  • From $257.59 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,230 reviews
    Good proximity to everything that you would need to see and do in Carmel by the sea.
    Nathan
    United States of America

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