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Reviews of Carmel Bay View Inn 3 stars

Junipero between 5th and 6th, Carmel, CA 93921, United States

#21 of 42 hotels in Carmel

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Review score

Based on 716 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was substandard with very little choice and paper plates, plastic cutlery. Bathroom amenities ie shampoo, conditioner not great quality and not refilled.

    Room lovely, clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed. Chilly at night even in summer so the fire was a welcome bonus. Close to restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

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

    Room was small and no ac. Not a good value for the price.

    Location is great and within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Good location, decent room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Room was dark, faced north and did not have good artificial light. In the age of led lightbulbs, this is inexcusable. I booked thru booking and could not be compensated for price difference when i got a Queen room instead of a King. Evidently all of the King rooms had shower in the tub. Also the hotel name is deceptive. Only the top two of six floors had a view of the bay.

    Staff was good, friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    An overall enjoyable stay in a lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was very basic with little choice. The room would benefit from some modernisation but had a lovely ocean and hillside view. Unfortunately an error was made with our request for a room change and, despite having received a confirmation for the new room back in February 2025, we were advised only one day before our arrival in August that the new room would not be available for the duration of our stay. Thankfully the original room we had booked was still available but was somewhat of a squeeze for 3 people.

    The location is excellent in downtown Carmel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Very comfortable hotel near to everything Carmel has to offer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Loved having the fire in the room and the bed was super comfy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not very good and there was very little room to get seated, but overall this is a minor disadvantage - the location beats everything 😁

    Location is awesome!!! The rooms are spacious and clean. The service is good and staff very nice and helpful. Nice swimming pool open 9am-7pm. Truly recommend!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A few times the wait for the 1 elevator was long. The hotel is terraced so the first floor and pool are at street level and the 4rth floor is also at street level. Parking for the 4rth and 5th floors is at the 4th floor street level, so we only needed the elevator to get to the lobby and pool.

    The building is older but very well maintained. The flower boxes show their attention to detail. The breakfast was basic but included eggs and sausage which met our needs. The pool was warm and fun to swim in. The pool bottom has some plaster separation, but maybe I just noticed it because I swam along the bottom with goggles on. Other people I was swimming with didn't notice. The location is about a block from Ocean Avenue, which has shops and ends at Carmel Beach. The hotel upgraded us from a king room with a rollaway to a double queen which was very much appreciated. The room had a large patio (table with 4 chairs and 2 lounge chairs) with a great view of the bay and ocean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast was meh

    close to beach and main shopping area

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    A cute getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a cute & well maintained Inn. Loved all the hanging flowers. Room comfy & breakfast included!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was weak. Chose to eat elsewhere. Room was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing is that they needed to keep items stocked a little better for breakfast. Other than that, we had no complainants

    The staff was great. Willing to help with whatever you need. Very clean and great location. Within walking distance of anything you would need. Breakfast was good. Would highly recommend for anyone to stay here

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress is too soft and needs to be replaced. In some places it is uneven and hurts the back.

    The room was clean and in a good location. Close to shops and restaurants

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Figuring out the a/c was confusing at first, but eventually got it. Parking was tight.

    The stay here was great. Comfy beds and very clean. The staff was really friendly at check-in and the breakfast was good for what they had. Our room had a decent view where we can see the beach.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

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

    breakfast

    Excellent, mid-range hotel with heated pool, minimal breakfast in the heart of Carmel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night

    location and easy access, close to convenience stores and and the fresh market.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell of mold and mildew coming out of the bathroom. Made it hard to sleep because the smell was strong.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a little smaller than usual Motels and the furniture a little dated

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    9.0
    As usual, a great stay close to the main shopping area of Carmel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location, convenient to Carmel Plaza. Located less than two blocks from Ocean Avenue, next to Bruno's Market.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    The Carmel Bay View Inn Exceded Expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My wife and I genuinely have no complaints.

    The property is located a few blocks from Ocean Avenue, which is the Main Street that goes through Carmel. As a result it is quiet in the evenings and the view from some of the rooms is truly incredible. The room we had also had a fireplace, coffee maker and an adequate refrigerator. The king size bed was very comfortable, and we woke up well rested. Breakfast was included, and their coffee was surprisingly good. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we couldn’t have felt more at home.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    7.0
    Good night in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast just like one at Comfort Inn or Days Inn

    Great location close to Ocean Ave.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    Great location - clean and roomy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was basic

    Great location - clean and roomy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Very happy with this hotel!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Actually it was all good.

    Great location, huge balcony with a beautiful view, really nice staff, comfortable bed with nice bedding. Overall great experience- will definitely book again!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    9.0
    Super clean and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV is located to the side of the bed making it uncomfortable to watch.

    Quiet, clean, really comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to road

    Location and amenities

    Stayed in May 2025

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