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Located in downtown Carmel, Carriage House Inn is within 10 minutes' drive from Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive. A free continental breakfast tray and newspaper are delivered to guest suites daily.

Featuring a fireplace, each elegant room provides a free snack basket, a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a mini fridge stocked with free drinks at the Carriage House Inn. Select suites feature a two-person spa bath or two fireplaces.

The location was excellent, right in the center of Carmel. We arrived by car and could safely park the car in the parking lot. We had a very nice host, the breakfast was great. The happy hours with the glass of wine was a very nice bonus.

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9.4
Superb
218 reviews
Price from
€ 405
per night

Located in downtown Carmel in a walking distance to shops, art galleries and restaurants, the Candle Light Inn features free WiFi, free off-street parking and a common area with outdoor fireplace.

A flat-screen TV, a safe and a small fridge are provided in each guest room at Candle Light Inn. A work desk is also available. Some rooms boast a spa bath and fireplace.

Good location in Carmel, nice spacious room, great to have cookies and hot drinks available in lobby.

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9
Superb
486 reviews
Price from
€ 281
per night

This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.

All rooms include an en suite bathroom, modern design and breakfast in bed daily. Sherry, coffee, free Wi-Fi and plush bathrobes are also provided in each room.

extensive breakfast menu was presented at checkin. Excellent food was delivered to our room at the time chosen. A lovely touch to have breakfast included!

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9.2
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
€ 398
per night

Stilwell Hotel set amidst upscale shopping and dining in the city centre, is less than 1 km from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

Cable TV is provided in each guest room at the Stilwell Hotel. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries.

One of the best hotels I stayed at. Everything is brand new, the staff were amazing, very helpful. The breakfast was excellent too, nice gourmet dishes. Highly recommended!

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9.6
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
€ 397
per night

Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

Each room at the Briarwood Inn has a compact or full-size refrigerator, coffee maker and private bathroom. Most rooms feature a gas fireplace, handcrafted furniture and off-street parking space. Select rooms are pet friendly.

The room was very spacious, clean and confortable, I went with a group of 4 people and we were well setled up. The location is great and the staff friendly.

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8.1
Very good
1,057 reviews
Price from
€ 193
per night

Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries. Free WiFi is included in all rooms.

Everything! The cottagecore style, the cleanliness, the silence! The view!!(we had view towards the ocean) the flower tapestry! We arrived very late and they gave us a letter with instructions and a code for our lock! Extremely convenient and secure! Also I forgot my charger and they sent it to me right away after I let them know. Worth visiting it!

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8.2
Very good
1,583 reviews
Price from
€ 225
per night

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.

High speed internet featured in all rooms and throughout the property. Outdoor Heated pool, Jacuzzi, and fitness room

Great food and coffee at the restaurant. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great pool and lovely outdoor space for games and lounging.

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8.1
Very good
1,944 reviews
Price from
€ 240
per night

Located in scenic Carmel, this B&B features rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and a wood-burning fireplace. Pebble Beach is 3 km away. Free guest parking is available.

A flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player are provided in each guest room at Carmel Garden Inn. A refrigerator is also included in each room. En suite bathrooms come equipped with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Select rooms have a garden view.

Great vibe and morning breakfast.

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8.6
Fabulous
848 reviews
Price from
€ 259
per night

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.

A 40-inch flat-screen TV is provided in each room at Horizon Inn. Guest rooms also include a gas-burning fireplace, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and a breakfast counter. Select rooms include ocean views.

We enjoyed the spa and fire pit outdoors , refillable water station was handy. Location is amazing - walking distance to all nice restaurants. Room is beautiful and overall it was a great last stop of our 3 weeks US trip! Special thanks to the lady at reception on Saturday 23/09 (sorry didn’t note the name). When we asked about early check out process the next day, she took care of our breakfast even though we didn’t specifically ask for it but she wanted to make sure we are not hungry before our early morning road trip to San Francisco :) All the cleaning ladies were very friendly as well, always smiling

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8.5
Very good
440 reviews
Price from
€ 276
per night

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi.

I loved this quaint hotel which has so much style and character. It has an excellent bar and serves a great breakfast!

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8.3
Very good
239 reviews
Price from
€ 444
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: € 514.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 514 reviews
    Attention to details, some design touches, amenities in the lobby and the room. The buffet breakfast services was good, bread was good. Free bicycles was nice but the staffs didn’t let us know until we discovered when we checked out. The location is unbeatable.
    Kevin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 251.21
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 522 reviews
    Very friendly staff. Quirky design touches. Lovely view of the river. Very comfortable bed
    Ian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 381.82
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 436 reviews
    The motel is designed with love to a „Zen Style“ with a land- and aquascape that pleases the guest.
    Arnold
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 870.13
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    Beautifully interior designed. Incredible breakfast & comfortable bed!
    Sammy KW
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 514.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 514 reviews
    Lovely good quality pastries, fruit, eggs etc at breakfast and fantastic location. Gorgeous decor. Lovely toiletries.
    Jayne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 514.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 514 reviews
    Very welcoming , excellent location, great interior design , comfortable rooms , intimate almost feel home service
    Barbara
    People with friends
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    Great space and interior design. Very pretty courtyard.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 514.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 514 reviews
    The included meals. A lovely touch having evening complimentary canapés and drinks with local vendors. Great location and beautiful design
    Thangavel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 220.63
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,161 reviews
    Unimpressively mediocre room for a ridiculous 5 star boutique hotel prize. I come frequently to Carmel and check out new locations to stay. This place will become one of the more unpleasant memories.
    Richard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 514.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 514 reviews
    great location and great design, the renovation was very well done! Overall the facility was very clean and confortable
    CELINE
    Young couple

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