2408 Bay View Avenue, Carmel, CA 93923, United States
#2 of 39 hotels in Carmel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 44 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.9
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Gabrielle
United StatesCake every night when we got home! Terrific breakfast. Kind staff - went above and beyond to help us with dinner plans. Free bikes also huge perk!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Donald
United StatesBreakfast was incredible! Try the quiche we promise! Bring a bottle of something and enjoy it by the fire at night after a lovely day at the beach and I promise you’ll want your stay to never end.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Lavone
United StatesNothing
Everything! The location, service, food, neighborhood … all absolutely sublime. Especially the service … it is comforting, complete, and not syrupy/over the top. The location is amazing .. every detail is on point.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
John
United StatesNo comment
We loved the location, the aesthetic, the service, the relaxing and completely accommodating attitude from everyone who worked there. It felt like luxury but far leas forced.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Lisa
United StatesOnly had one of those tabletop ironing boards, which is disappointing for a high quality property. No dedicated parking.
Very quiet location. Aesthetically pleasing. Very nice complimentary breakfast. Comfortable room and large bathroom.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Tania
United Statesloved everything!
nice villa tucked into the residential area of Carmel, w block away from the beach. Staff was amazing. Room and property were great.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Catherine
United StatesLower price
The breakfast was excellent. The staff was very helpful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Kenneth
United StatesThe instructions on the TV and how to regulate the room temperature.
It is a beautiful setting and close to the beach. A dog friendly beach! The staff is very attentive and very helpful!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2022
Kate
United StatesWe loved EVERYTHING about Villa Mara, and can't wait to come back!!! From the stunning and pitch perfect decor (think a slightly more modern Nancy Meyers meets Carmel) to the ideal setting and convenient locale (steps from the beach in Carmel Point), to the warm and welcoming staff and service (so attentive and thoughtful!), to the many thoughtful amenities and lovely breakfast (everything was TOP NOTCH...and we're a tough crowd!), we felt like Villa Mara was our home away from home and did not want to leave!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Martin
United StatesThis place was fantastic. One block from the beach, Private parking! If you have even been to the beach in Carmel, you know parking can be a challenge. If you want a romantic get away, you need to check this place out!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Rick
United StatesNot a thing!
Beyond expectations. What a great get a way boutique hotel only 1/2 block walk to Carmel beach…. Listening to the waves at night was relaxing and leaving the windows open with a very warm duvet made our night sleep wonderful. The service was extraordinaire…. Thank you George, Robert, Rocky and everyone that continually asked, “what can we do for you.” Very home like without lifting a finger. Outdoor fireplaces, 24 hour wine available and a breakfast to look forward to everyday. Planning our next visit already. Thank you to owner Dev
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Lacayo
United Statesthe pillows were the only thing that could be improved. there were two overly plump pillows and two very flat pillows. I’ve never complained about pillows before, so I am reaching for the one thing I didn’t like.
the property is impeccable and the staff is communicative and gracious. Everything was modern, comfortable, elegant, easy and delightful.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Ronald
United Statesfriendly greeting the moment we arrived to the outstanding service provided thru our last day.
impeccable service and a place that doesn't miss any details .
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 June 2022
Eddie
United StatesEverything was great.
Breakfast was perfect. The location is quiet and relaxing. We enjoy walking the ocean pathway and to the shops.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 15 June 2022
Ahmad
United Arab Emiratesnothing! everything was sublime
The attention to detail is what I loved about this property. I don’t think there is another property like this in Carmel. The rooms were amazing and bathrooms with heated floors. As well the views are sublime and within seconds to the beach!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Sammy
MonacoNot much pressure in the shower. Amazingly large shower though
Beautifully interior designed. Incredible breakfast & comfortable bed!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Nicholas
United Kingdomsoft mattress / small room with very limited clothes hanging or drawer storage and no space to store cases
location and property design and ambience / staff welcome and attentiveness/ easy parking /
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 7 August 2022
Joseph
United StatesHad to ask to be moved to the room with a view and deck that we had booked. Room was very small. Breakfast was inconsistent. One day great next day not.
Liked the location.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 June 2022
Jerry
United StatesWe could hear other guests talking in the main areas.
Location was good.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 July 2022
Anonymous
United Statesamazing service staff felt like family
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Ricardo
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Jasmine
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Maryia
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Pavan
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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