Name: Carmel Bay View Inn
Address: Junipero between 5th and 6th, Downtown Carmel, Carmel, California, United States of America, Carmel, Monterey County, US
Price range: $191–$287 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Carmel Bay View Inn earns praise for its walkable, central location and clean, comfortable rooms, with many enjoying fireplaces and bay views, while repeated comments highlight basic breakfast, thin walls and plumbing noise, and a lack of air conditioning.

Service is generally friendly and helpful, though housekeeping is often by request. On-site perks like a heated pool and free parking are appreciated, but spaces can be tight and some street-facing rooms pick up early-morning noise. Expect a clean, convenient base in Carmel with simple amenities and a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

Heated pool and free on-site parking are consistent positives; spaces can be tight, and there is an elevator.

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10

Lihwa

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is well kept with very comfortable bed. Great location and space for free parking. Location can’t be beat, you are in the downtown area with walking distance to restaurants.

8

Karla

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved our stay here. Had top floor room so a view of the ocean. Parking was relatively tight. Layout was a bit confusing. Our 1st night there, as we were nearby eating dinner, elevator died. We didn’t know how to get back up to room so we walked around building; that was correct of course. Luckily elevator fixed by about 11 am. Breakfast was good. Wish door would’ve remained unlocked for microwave use; I asked & was told it would be but it wasn’t. Great location. I would stay here again.

10

Isabel

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Truly a gem in Carmel by the Sea! Beautiful place with large rooms, comfy bed, comfy pillows. Nice fireplace in room however no A/C. Even for August, it was OK. We left our window open and the room was quite comfortable. Surprisingly as we cannot sleep well without AC. The staff was above and beyond, from the front desk (thanks Luis) to the breakfast room staff to the housekeeping staff. Helpful and great service. The free breakfast was great. Scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, bread, bagels, Danish, muffins, yogurt, fruit, juices, cereal and more. Varied each day, fresh and delicious. Nice strong coffee too! Nice heated pool, plenty of free parking on site. Exceptional cleanliness throughout the property. Added bonus, local grocery/deli, Bruno's, right next door including a huge wine selection! Walkable area with plenty of shops, restaurants, pharmacy. Such a wonderful experience. Cannot wait to go back!!

10

Jeannine

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Anniversary trip to California. One night in Carmel. Beautiful area and we felt very safe walking around the city at night. Very nice room with fireplace and a good breakfast. Limited parking but we were able to park close on the street. I would stay here again!

10

Carlos

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I definitely stay here again, everything clean, downtown 5 minutes walk, 17 mile drive also near by.

10

Donald

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location handy to Carmel downtown. Parking on site.

10

Erin

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Clean room and the parking was huge for us since Carmel is usually a 2 hour parking city

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Amy

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay here was ok but not sure how it compares to alternative options. The room was clean, the location was great, check in service was easy, though the woman conducting the check in process was not very hospitable. The included breakfast is very skimpy and comparable to something you would expect from a low-fair chain hotel on the side of the highway. Having read previous reviews, I did not have high expectations, so ultimately, I was not disappointed. Parking is very tight, and I did end up scraping my rental car on a cement pole attempting to squeeze into a covered spot (and last spot) near my room - then moved to an alternative spot on the other side of the Inn - far from my room. I chose this Inn for its location and cost - as it was booked somewhat last minute. It was ok for a 1 night stay, but wouldn't give a high recommendation for a multiple day stay - as I would assume there are better alternatives.

10

Joseph

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room on 4th floor. View of the ocean. Had an elevator.

10

Martin

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was easy and secure. Shops and restaurants a few steps away. A spacious and comfortable breakfast room with an excellent breakfast. We come to Carmel every 3-5 years. This was our very favorite place.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and grounds. A few note odors, pests, or musty smells as isolated issues.

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Frederick

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Smelled like smoke upon entering. Due to the carpet perhaps.

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Ginger

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay! Room was very clean, quiet and had all the amenities we needed. The location was super, steps away from downtown Carmel and the price was great too, considering how close it was to everything. Staff were friendly and nice too. We will be back!

6

Sally

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The best thing about this hotel is the location, so close to downtown, lots of restaurants and shops just steps away. The room was comfortable although there were almost no amenities. The room was clean although the odor of cleaning fluids was so overwhelming that we had to leave the door open for at least 30 minutes to get rid of it. There is a little refrigerator and coffe maker but no safe or lotion. The staff was efficient and friendly.

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Clarissa

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was seamless and service was great! The room itself was very clean and spacious. Location was also perfect, close to downtown Carmel. The breakfast included was standard, but pretty good as well. No complaints and would definitely stay here again.

6

Alejandro

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hello, I wanted to let you know that my stay was uncomfortable because while I was sleeping, I felt small bites on my body. This made it difficult to rest. Please have the room inspected to make sure it is clean and safe for future guests.”

10

Shannon

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, large room. Walking distance from many shops and restaurants. Free parking. Helpful staff.

10

Michelle

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean, nice staff, perfect location

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Ajay

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a room on the 4th floor and had a nice view of the downtown and ocean! Room was clean, but there were some ants in the bathroom and we’d occasionally spot one or two near the furniture near the patio.

10

Naomi

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an older property but very well maintained and clean. Very convenient location and for the area, a great deal.

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Susan

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We always love staying here! It’s so convenient to everything!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, many with gas fireplaces and balconies offering bay views from upper floors. Common drawbacks include no air conditioning, thin walls and noisy plumbing/heaters, and occasional dated elements or hot water fluctuations.

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Leticia

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A little old, but clean and well maintained. Heating and piping were noisy, you could tell when people were taking showers

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Ismael

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable room, firm mattress, very noisy shower ( sounds like a freight train coming at you) great parking and easy walk yo downtown. Breakfast is a bit poor.

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Diane

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice refurbished motel with a gas fireplace in the room. Comfortable King bed. Breakfast was very nice. If you can get in the upper floors above second floor you would have a nice view of Carmel Bay. We would definitely stay there when we go back to the area.

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Jinghuan

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room close to the street is noisy

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Michelle

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The view from room 502 looking south to the ocean was nice. The heater was very noisy and kept waking us up when it kicked on in the night.

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Judy Thomley

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice and spacious hotel room! We had a fireplace in our room, though we didn’t need it. There’s no air conditioner, so we did have to open the bathroom window to cool it off at the end of the day. It’s an older hotel but it was, hands down, the cleanest hotel I’ve ever seen in my life! Very well kept property and the staff were amazing!

10

Christina

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a corner room in the building on the street behind the main property. There was a large patio with amazing views of the town and the ocean. Even though it was January, we still sat outside to watch the sunset. On a chillier evening, we lit the fireplace for a cozy winter evening. The location is terrific - walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping in the town of Carmel. Typical free breakfast, but good enough to get a start on the day. The room was clean and quiet. I do wish the chairs, both at the table outside and the table inside, had been more comfortable.

10

Andrew

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Walking distance to everything. Nice rooms. Clean. Friendly staff. Only cons were, like most places in Carmel, there is no ac and the walls are very thin. The room gets very warm if the weather is warm. You can open the windows but you will hear everything from the parking lot. You can hear everyone’s water running, doors slamming, and loud talking. The pros far out weigh the cons and I’d definitely stay here again. Cooler times of year and bring ear plugs

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Trenton

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was friendly. Location is great. Room is clean. Room could use an update as the color is old. Hot water in shower was affected by others using theirs. Temp and flow changed several times in a few minutes.

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Lauren

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. Much more spacious than the images online. There was a good size table with two chairs, two nightstands, each with two outlets attached to the lamp. Fluffy pillows, tall comfy bed, fireplace which we used, and clean bathroom. Walls are a bit thin as we could hear the bath shower sounds of the next room which are behind the wall where our bed is located.

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Service

Front-desk teams are widely described as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with several shout-outs by name. Housekeeping is typically by request and a few guests reported rude interactions or slow follow-through.

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Melanie

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Luis checked me in and was basically my main point of contact throughout my stay. Our room unfortunately had an issue during the second night of our stay but Luis was quick to resolve the issue by getting us into another room with the similar amenities we booked for. Thank you Luis for your amazing customer service. My boyfriend and I stayed here as a small getaway for my birthday. Rooms are spacious and very clean. Overall, our stay was quiet and relaxing. I would definitely stay here again. Great property in a convenient location with walkable food and shopping options. Staff is also great!

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Cin Ji

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Toilet was clogged and overflowed, all they did was send up a plunger for us to unclog the toilet with. All the rooms were fully booked so we couldn’t move to another room, but they did not clean or mop the floors.

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Isabel

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Truly a gem in Carmel by the Sea! Beautiful place with large rooms, comfy bed, comfy pillows. Nice fireplace in room however no A/C. Even for August, it was OK. We left our window open and the room was quite comfortable. Surprisingly as we cannot sleep well without AC. The staff was above and beyond, from the front desk (thanks Luis) to the breakfast room staff to the housekeeping staff. Helpful and great service. The free breakfast was great. Scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, bread, bagels, Danish, muffins, yogurt, fruit, juices, cereal and more. Varied each day, fresh and delicious. Nice strong coffee too! Nice heated pool, plenty of free parking on site. Exceptional cleanliness throughout the property. Added bonus, local grocery/deli, Bruno's, right next door including a huge wine selection! Walkable area with plenty of shops, restaurants, pharmacy. Such a wonderful experience. Cannot wait to go back!!

10

Patrice

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay. Service was impeccable. Front desk crew were helpful and genuinely cared about making sure everything was to our satisfaction. The fireplace in the room was a nice surprise. Morning breakfast had quality ingredients. Perfectly located. Exceeded our expectations in every way!

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Shirley

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Carla provided excellent customer service!

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Erin

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Clean room and the parking was huge for us since Carmel is usually a 2 hour parking city

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Kim

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay. The Louis and Mike were sweet and personable. I was a little suprised that it didn't have AC but it was the middle of July and the temp never went above 65 degrees, never needed one. Enjoyed my stay.

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Amy

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay here was ok but not sure how it compares to alternative options. The room was clean, the location was great, check in service was easy, though the woman conducting the check in process was not very hospitable. The included breakfast is very skimpy and comparable to something you would expect from a low-fair chain hotel on the side of the highway. Having read previous reviews, I did not have high expectations, so ultimately, I was not disappointed. Parking is very tight, and I did end up scraping my rental car on a cement pole attempting to squeeze into a covered spot (and last spot) near my room - then moved to an alternative spot on the other side of the Inn - far from my room. I chose this Inn for its location and cost - as it was booked somewhat last minute. It was ok for a 1 night stay, but wouldn't give a high recommendation for a multiple day stay - as I would assume there are better alternatives.

10

Sandra

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mike at the front desk was so helpful. Beautiful property with an ocean view and balcony had a very good price. The breakfast was delicious and the location is very walkable and beautiful Carmel by the sea.

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Michele

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel says very specifically that pets are not allowed. Yet the guests next door to our room had a dog with them; its barking woke us up one night. We informed the management. Apparently, the dog checked out. Also, housekeeping continually neglected to bring washcloths to the room. And, on the subject of housekeeping: we actually had to ASK for housekeeping every morning, by 11, or risk not having the room cleaned. Guests should not have to remind hotels to run a vacuum or make a bed. All this said, our room did indeed have a Bay view from the balcony, and for that was worth it. Once.

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Location

Central, walkable location near Ocean Avenue, shops, restaurants, and the beach is the most praised feature. Some note street or truck noise in certain rooms and uphill walks from the beach.

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Mengwen

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walkable to the busy downtown area of Carmel.

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Lauren

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay. Comfortable beds, clean rooms with beautiful views of the ocean, beautiful grounds very well taken care of, and we loved the closeness and convenience of its location to everything. We will definitely be back again!!!

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Clarissa

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was seamless and service was great! The room itself was very clean and spacious. Location was also perfect, close to downtown Carmel. The breakfast included was standard, but pretty good as well. No complaints and would definitely stay here again.

10

Tiana

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, walking distance to all the best spots in Carmel.

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Donald

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location handy to Carmel downtown. Parking on site.

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Bob

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carmel Bay View Inn was the highlight of our road trip! Quaint, extremely clean, close to Ocean Street, the main street in Carmel. We worked our car and never drove again. We definitely will come back.

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Laura

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Cute hotel, walkable to town s as nd beach.

10

Lance

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, quiet location near downtown.

10

Kristin

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location. Park the car and walk everywhere. Very relaxing. Good breakfast included.

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Corbin

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the fireplace and excellent central location. Easy check-in and checkout experience with parking. Quiet and safe location with great access to all the wonderful downtown and beach attractions.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is convenient and generally simple to decent, often including eggs and bacon. Recurring drawbacks are limited variety, disposable plates/cutlery, occasional restocking delays, or mediocre quality.

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Ismael

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable room, firm mattress, very noisy shower ( sounds like a freight train coming at you) great parking and easy walk yo downtown. Breakfast is a bit poor.

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Clarissa

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was seamless and service was great! The room itself was very clean and spacious. Location was also perfect, close to downtown Carmel. The breakfast included was standard, but pretty good as well. No complaints and would definitely stay here again.

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Jeneen

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Affordable hotel for Carmel, in a great location, very clean room, and free parking was a plus. Room could have come with extra blankets, I got pretty cold in the middle of the night as we were there in Nov. Continental breakfast was as expected, pretty basic. Overall, a nice stay and good bang for your buck.

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Adam

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We've stayed here a couple of times, and it's a solid choice though nothing exceptional. Hotels in Carmel are expensive because it's a major tourist destination; don't think that paying $250/night or $300 for a view room will get you luxury accommodations. Location is top notch. The views are fantastic as the hotel is on the northeast and highest part of town. There's easy access (3-minute walk) into town. Rooms are comfortable and spacious and have both indoor in outdoor seating. It's amazing to watch the sun set from your balcony if the weather cooperates. If you're in town on Thursday, the farmer's market is 2 minutes away. A few downsides. Breakfast is provided, though it's rather simple -- bagels, pastries, a couple cereal options, juice, coffee and tea. They offered the same scrambled eggs and sausages all three days we were there, a nice upgrade but would be nice to have some variety or a self serve waffle station. I've seen better breakfast buffets in very modest 2-3 star hotels. They have coffee and tea available in the lobby 24 hours/day which is a nice touch but not cold water or water bottles to take with you around town. Years after the pandemic, they don't provide daily housekeeping unless you request it. These are all minor, and we'd stay there again, but they keep the property from being 5*.

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Coleen

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a great location. In walking distance to all of the shops in Carmel. Nice room and very "homey". The breakfast was not very good though.

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Amy

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay here was ok but not sure how it compares to alternative options. The room was clean, the location was great, check in service was easy, though the woman conducting the check in process was not very hospitable. The included breakfast is very skimpy and comparable to something you would expect from a low-fair chain hotel on the side of the highway. Having read previous reviews, I did not have high expectations, so ultimately, I was not disappointed. Parking is very tight, and I did end up scraping my rental car on a cement pole attempting to squeeze into a covered spot (and last spot) near my room - then moved to an alternative spot on the other side of the Inn - far from my room. I chose this Inn for its location and cost - as it was booked somewhat last minute. It was ok for a 1 night stay, but wouldn't give a high recommendation for a multiple day stay - as I would assume there are better alternatives.

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Stuart

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room , lovely view from balcony. Nice hotel let down by breakfast. Paper plates, plastic cutlery. staff at breakfast miserable & unwelcoming, slow to replenish breakfast items.

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Michele

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent all round value. Good breakfast options

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Martin

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was easy and secure. Shops and restaurants a few steps away. A spacious and comfortable breakfast room with an excellent breakfast. We come to Carmel every 3-5 years. This was our very favorite place.

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Nancy

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good price, good location, and clean. Walkable to nearby shops and restaurants. The only small problem was that breakfast was late.

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Month	Average price
January	$135
February	$187
March	$179
April	$219
May	$218
June	$224
July	$262
August	$320
September	$223
October	$210
November	$166
December	$160

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $248	15 $212	16 $236	17 $244	18	19
20 $244	21 $243	22 $245	23 $245	24 $274	25	26
27 $287	28 $233	29 $241	30 $243

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4 $212	5	6	7 $207	8 $241	9	10
11	12	13 $243	14 $212	15	16	17
18 $237	19 $209	20 $225	21 $192	22 $191	23	24
25 $191	26 $203	27 $204	28 $209	29 $198	30 $225	31

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