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Reviews of Forest Lodge

S.E Corner of Ocean Ave and Junipero, Carmel, CA 93921, United States

#8 of 42 hotels in Carmel

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 91 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    We will return and try a different room with bigger bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the bed in the Einstein was not easy to access as it was against the wall. The bathroom shelves were not wide enough to hold items. Should have wall air conditioning. It was hot!

    Very cute lodgeand convenient for walking distance. The grounds were kept up nicely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very nice. Staff exceptionally friendly. Great location. Assigned parking for each room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Excellent place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast is served at a sister hotel, not very convenient

    Excellent find , Will def be back

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Home-like in the heart of Carmel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good breakfast included. Wonderful staff. Very clean. I got upgraded to Lampligher INN which is very close to the Carmel beach. Loved my stay

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very difficult to find

    Cute and clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    10
    Carmel at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a safe in the room

    Super location Super clean Super facilities Great staff and at the top of Ocean Drive which is the no.1 Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect for walking.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cozy area , lodges felt very homey. Amazing location to downtown and parking on site too. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    I absolutely loved the stay and will be returning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved it was small and safe. The staff is friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Flooring could use a refresh. We do enjoy the fresh coffee with milk, hot water etc or small continental breakfast other places offer in the morning.

    Lovely outdoor seating areas. Close to Carmel Plaza and shops at top of Ocean Ave. Cute airy cottage with picture window, vaulted ceiling and wonderful, warm gas fireplace.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    8.0
    A clean, comfortable and walkable place to stay under $300 in Carmel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There wasn't really anything about the property I didn't like. The bed was pretty tight against the wall, but it was comfy enough. As I mentioned, it's definitely not a luxury property; it was kind of like glamping.

    The location is excellent - walking distance to everything, if you like to walk. It's at the top of Ocean Avenue and a nice walk through town to the beach at the end. The free parking directly next to our room was great. The room was basic but comfortable and cute -- not a luxury property, but much more affordable than the other properties in town. Like most properties in Carmel, it is dog-friendly, which is a plus. The man in the office who greeted us was SUPER nice.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    Charming historical cottage located in the heart of Carmel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had to go to another location to get breakfast. However the location was quite charming. Out door patios with covers and gas fire pits.

    Quaint historical property with garden and patios. Was nice to be in a place that had more of a local vibe. Great location. Office staff was very helpful and proactive.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    Fantastic overall. We have stayed many places in Carmel and this is one of our favorites
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed could be updated. A bit worn but all of the other good things here outweigh the bed.

    Close to shopping and restaurants. Nice windows to let in natural light. Accommodating staff. Cozy feel.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    A wonderful short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows but that’s a personal preference. I like soft pillows and they were pretty firm

    Even though you had to drive to get the breakfast having a breakfast available complementary was a nice thing.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm old, going upstairs to go to the bathroom is not always a good thing. Other than that, we had a great stay. Even the huge bumble bee in the windrow didn't bother us at all.

    Lovely room with a fireplace. The front windrow had a view of the grounds. Very nice.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and nice view

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast types and the opening hours. The lady who gets the breakfast ready was ruled

    Location is very close to the beach

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful. Excellent location. Pretty grounds!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great. Only downside is we could hear the couples conversation next door.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    The Forest Lodge is convenient, quirky, and the best place to stay in Carmel with your fur baby.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is amazing, and the rooms are comfortable and very nicely appointed.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything. Super cute, great location, comfortable, and spacious. I loved the courtyard and landscaping. This place felt very special and unique, almost like being in a cozy cabin with the fireplace.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    I loved my stay and look forward to coming back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    I liked how cozy and spacious it was. I also appreciated that it was close to the shopping area yet distant from the busy more crowded streets. I enjoyed the areas that you could sit and just enjoy the weather and fresh air.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful location, within walking distance to everything. For the price, there could be some improvements to the proper
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is older and so the walls and the windows and the doors are very thin. We heard everything going on outside and in the other rooms all night long so it wasn’t very restful. I would also have preferred they have shades on the windows instead of curtains, particularly in the bathroom. It was difficult to close the curtains fully/properly to ensure privacy. The room also had a musty smell.

    Location was fabulous, staff friendly and accommodating. And having assigned parking was great!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only two towels and staff not available on site.

    Near AW Shucks. Has breakfast available. Beautiful room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Good location uneaven surfaces
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Trip hazard in parking area. Caused fall as we were leaving. Raised round area near passenger side. Other upper occupant saw it. We were in Weston room Also no check in staff.

    Location , room

    Stayed in February 2025

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