Name: Carmel Resort Inn
Address: Carpenter Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue, Northeast Carmel, Carmel, California, United States of America, Carmel, Monterey County, US
Price range: US$132–US$485 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At Carmel Resort Inn, guests like the quiet, cottage-style units with parking by the door and a convenient neighborhood location near downtown, while many also praise friendly staff and generally clean, budget-friendly stays that feel private.

Common drawbacks are dated interiors and wear, uneven outdoor paving, and intermittent Wi‑Fi with limited cell service. Some guests note a lack of air conditioning and occasional issues such as hard or noisy beds, thin walls, or minor maintenance and bathroom quirks. Overall, expect simple, older cottages with basic comforts and good value near Carmel.

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Facilities

Standalone cottages offer privacy and an assigned parking space by your door; the grounds are quiet and pet friendly. Exterior areas and on‑site paving show wear, with some uneven surfaces and tight parking.

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10

Steven

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient, comfortable and affordable. Pavement on the property is in terrible condition. The road on the property is narrow and challenging to drive/park.

10

Charis

23 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet cottages without shared walls. Even though older building, fits into the quaint neighborhood well. We had a 2 Bdrm which worked well. Would easily stay here again. Has what you need without high price tag

10

Madison

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that we got our own little cabin, and the parking was right in front of the room! How convenient!

10

Jeff

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience, dog friendly

10

Marcia

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were very cute cabins with there own parking space and the layout and landscaping around the property was unique.

10

Jacqueline

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute little inn close to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Love that it's dog friendly! I will stay here again... the only thing that could improve is either having a water refill station or a vending machine to purchase water.

6

Ranzey Ann Denice

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is a little old but still charming place. Clean and comfortable. Tight parking but it’s given to be in Carmel.

10

David

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a charming resort. Most are individual cottages--some with a common wall. Easy parking. Very private and quiet. Very convenient with fridge, microwave and table with two chairs. Good Internet (no cell service). I'd stay here again.

10

Jose

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cosy cabins are a great hideaway.

6

Dennis

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is old and the pavement is uneven.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean and tidy, though a number report issues such as mold, odors, stains, or inconsistent housekeeping and bathroom upkeep.

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6

Les

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the price. Room was neat and clean. Shower needed cleaning. Did it myself. Inconvenient parking arrangements.

2

Joe

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible bugs in the room on the bed don’t recommend

6

Liliya

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot needs better pavement. Molds in bathroom, laminate is torn down.

10

trinh

24 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean!

10

Thu

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable. Beautiful quiet Carmel neighborhood. Walkable to parks and downtown Carmel.

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Katherine

27 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was disgusting not clean, sheets had hairs and bugs in them, staff was rude and unprofessional. We ended up getting our money back and going to another hotel around the corner.

10

Deborah

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was spacious & clean

10

Lilian

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious, clean, and well priced. Very comfortable and great location.

10

Gopi

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, clean cottages. Half a mile from downtown.

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Kris

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place was quiet. Other than the room was very small about the size of hotel bathrooms, Bathroom smelled of mold and shower needed attention, Bed was squeaky, Door was warped and didn’t close all the way, Windows were open when we arrived after 9pm so the room was very cold. The only heat source was a plug in heater which didn’t heat the room very well. Everything was outdated except the Tv. Very disappointed in paying over $300 for the night its a complete rip off.

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Rooms

Standalone cottages are generally spacious and cozy, but interiors are dated. Many note no air conditioning (fans provided), mixed bed comfort, some thin walls, and unreliable Wi‑Fi, with a few heater or fireplace quirks.

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Bill

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight adventure in Carmel. Room was as expected. Bedframe was noisy. Could hear others in attached room. Accommodations were great.

8

Jay

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was OK, but the BED was noisy and uncomfortable

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Jennifer

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in the Ocean House. Spacious with good amenities including flat screen TV, microwave, mini fridge and in room coffee. The bed frame was squeaky and we couldn't get the heater to work. Otherwise, very quiet and peaceful.

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Jennifer

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed the stay and would stay again but in a different room. The room walls were a bit thin as we could hear the neighbors conversations pretty clearly and we found the motion sensor bathroom lights/exhaust fan a bit obnoxious but overall it was a good room with comfy bedding and a good amount of amenities. You get a designated parking spot which was great. The fountain/pond area was nice at night but be aware there’s quite a few critters roaming around, they weren’t an issue but it’s worth noting.

8

Harold

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room felt like a cabin. Which we didnt expect but were pleased. We stayed in 129 which was in the far corner away from the other rooms. Which was nice and had direct access to Guadalupe street making it easy to come and go. Room was a little odd, but everything we needed was there. I did panick when I realized there was no AC, but found a room fan in the closet that really helped move the air. It isnt hot in carmel, but I get hot easily. Property is a 5 minute drive from downtown and the beach. I would definitely book again.

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Sharon

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The person checking me in didnt give me any additional info such as where you can get ice, the room doesn't have air conditioning but there's a fan in the closet. Room was extremely stuffy when o got there. Sat on the little porch and keep the door open to air out the cabin.

6

Cynthia

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! But my only complaint is the lack of service in the area. No cell service and the WIFI did not work. That is the only complaint for me other than that everything was clean, accessible, and affordable.

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lea

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was fine. You have parking for one car in front of your room, if you have a second car you need to find street parking. The bed/pillows weren't super comfortable, but not horrible. Thankfully there was a portable fan in the room since there is no AC. Location is nice to be close to Carmel without being right downtown

6

Anurag

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is quiet and property upkeep is okay. WiFi internet was terrible. We struggled through out our stay with the phone (hardly any cellular connection) as well as internet connectivity.

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Gail

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good. Couldn’t find a/c and room heat was on but we opened the window.

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Service

Many guests describe the staff as friendly and accommodating, with easy or early check‑in. A few report slow or unhelpful responses to issues.

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Gary

17 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff super friendly and helpful!

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Cecilia

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful they move us to another room because the sink was draining slow , the place was quite and

4

Stephanie

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cons: The room smells especially the poor sewage. We booked two rooms and both had clogged toilets. Water was leaking outside our room. Pros: Staff were attentive and helped us with late check-in.

4

Elliot

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was dirty, hairdryer was melted. Room only got cleaned once on our 3 night stay. WiFi/internet was terrible. Had to call front desk 3 times (room next door was making extreme noise at 10pm) to get them to come out and quiet them down

4

Nicholas

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First of all, there is no "real" address to find the place, and it took us 30 minutes to find it. It wasn't where our GPS told us, because it's an imprecise address. Secondly, the Internet was bad, and finding it became all but impossible without any Internet service in the area. Finally, the front desk person was unhelpful; no suggestions for places to eat, nothing. Overall, a below average experience because of the above reasons. But, the place was clean. Also, the tv was small; hard to watch a basketball game. It's as if we were prisoners there because of poor Internet/wifi.

10

Liliana

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was the best part of check in! They let me in much earlier than expected and were very fast in the process!

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Monica

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved my stay in this charming room. Cozy, peaceful, and perfectly located for exploring the area. I would stay here again! Front staff was also friendly and super quick at checkin.

10

Mohammed

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a wonferful experience here from the front desk (sorry, i didnt see his name) to the room. Very friendly staff and clean room. A would come again.

10

Joseph

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived early and the receptionist allowed early registration so that I could park on the property so I could go on a long bike ride. Also room was available well before the 4:00 p.m. check-in time.

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susan

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, convenient location, friendly and helpful staff especially Jay!

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Location

Quiet residential setting a short drive or roughly 10–15 minutes’ walk from downtown and the beach; convenient for exploring Carmel and nearby parks. A few found it hard to locate, and walking at night can be less practical.

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10

Anne

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful neighborhood. Very quiet. The beach was a mile walk downhill but going back was a bit tough. I would stay there again.

8

Charles

7 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that each room is a separate cottage. I didn’t like that the property was not really walkable to the shopping areas of town.

8

brent

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was clean. the closet was very small. it is in a great location and fun bungalows. very quiet area.

10

SPARSH

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful small cabin style hotel in Carmel. 10 minute walk to carmel downtown. Parking for each cottage is separate in front of cottage. Perfect place for long stay.

10

Thu

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable. Beautiful quiet Carmel neighborhood. Walkable to parks and downtown Carmel.

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Billy

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to locate

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Roni

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little cabin very close to downtown Carmel.

10

Denise

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Check-in was easy, room was clean and property was nestled in a neighborhood. Cons: fireplace/heater did not work, bathroom window did not close or lock and I felt like the neighbors were in my room. It is not walking distance to Carmel by the sea but a short 4 minute drive.

10

Gopi

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, clean cottages. Half a mile from downtown.

10

Minjae

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Located just 10-15mins away from downtown Carmel, it was a pleasant stay with my dog. We stayed here 2 nights and can’t really complain about anything. Reasonable pricing

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Brian

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little cabin, no ice or pop.

6

Jill

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We used to stay here in the early 2000’s because it was charming and cozy. Somewhere in the last 20 years, it lost its charm. No longer do they leave a cute basket of breakfast on your doorstep. On the plus side, there was a roomy fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker, a fireplace and a dedicated parking spot. However, the bed was like sleeping on marbles and I had bruises on my hips, the shower head was too low, even for me at 5’ 3”, and there was no place to put your clothes in the big bathroom. A couple of throw rugs, a vanity in the bathroom and a foam bed topper would go far to make it comfy again.

10

Jacqueline

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute little inn close to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Love that it's dog friendly! I will stay here again... the only thing that could improve is either having a water refill station or a vending machine to purchase water.

8

Cammille

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love the cottage style but I don’t like it because there’s no breakfast is served in it

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Month	Average price
January	US$114
February	US$134
March	US$141
April	US$179
May	US$194
June	US$184
July	US$232
August	US$280
September	US$176
October	US$168
November	US$133
December	US$127

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $182	16 $209	17 $206	18	19 $485
20 $208	21 $216	22 $216	23 $216	24 $226	25	26
27 $325	28 $185	29 $185	30 $210

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $185	2	3 $386
4 $171	5 $176	6 $172	7 $173	8 $197	9	10
11 $214	12 $171	13 $151	14 $167	15 $224	16	17
18 $147	19 $133	20 $134	21 $133	22 $132	23	24
25 $134	26 $139	27 $132	28 $132	29 $137	30	31

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Suite

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

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Very good

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