Name: Tally Ho Inn
Address: Monte Verde at 6th Street, Downtown Carmel, Carmel, California, United States of America, Carmel, Monterey County, US
Price range: US$285–US$537 per night
Rating: 8.97

What guests think

At Tally Ho Inn, travelers consistently highlight the walkable downtown Carmel location and spacious rooms, many with ocean views, balconies or patios, plus fireplaces or jetted tubs, creating a charming, boutique feel for relaxed coastal getaways.

Guests frequently praise friendly, accommodating service and overall cleanliness. Drawbacks noted across several reviews include dated decor and minor maintenance wear, limited in-room amenities like no AC, coffee maker or microwave, and occasional noise or limited views depending on room. A few experienced check-in confusion when the office was closed, though parking is available on site. Overall, expect a comfortable boutique stay in a prime spot, with some trade-offs.

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Facilities

On site and garage parking are available and convenient, and several guests liked the outdoor fire pit. Overall amenities feel modest, with a tight garage for larger vehicles and fewer extras than bigger hotels.

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10

Megan

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint little hotel right in the heart of downtown Carmel. Staff was friendly, the on-site parking is nice, and we enjoyed our stay immensely.

10

Josette

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful service. Easy check in. Very spacious. Great location. Free parking spot in garage.

8

Susan

15 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property but super clean and big beautiful rooms. Not a lot of amenities but parking garage and nice people. Beautiful place.

10

Bruce

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location and beautifully decorated rooms. Love the spacious marble bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub and glass shower and the large private balcony with ocean views. Staff very friendly and convenient parking. Already booked for next year.

10

Kevin

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenience to downtown. Every room had a deck. Fire place in room and fire pit outside were all nice amenities.

10

Chong

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel has a basement parking, plus we were on the second floor so our view could see the ocean view from the window.

10

Carla

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely spot! You are in walking distance of the beach as well as the downtown shops, bars, restaurants, but feel like you are a world away. Our room had a very private, wooded terrace that looked out at the sea, with folding doors that opened up to the whole room. There is a fireplace to keep it cozy at night, and a huge jetted tub for luxury. Outdoor areas included an always-on firepit, and another a terrace area with a view - if we'd been part of a group, these would have been terrific places to gather. We did enjoy hot brandies by the firepit the night we arrived - great welcome! The charming office also has a fireplace and coffee/tea/brandy/fruit for your drop in pleasure. Only thing we missed was a coffee maker/tea kettle in the room, as the office closed at 8 at night, so we couldn't make bedtime tea. BUT it is an easy walk to the office to grab coffee in the morning, and the folks across the way at their sister property (Il Fornaio) were happy to send us home later at night with cups of hot water. We LOVED our stay here, and will happily return.

8

Ryan

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic hotel facilities, but lovely rooms and location.

10

Julia

2 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved staying here and will absolutely come back. The location cannot be beat. We loved having 2 bathrooms and all the extra room, plus the outdoor fireplace. The best part is how walkable it is to everything in Carmel By The Sea. The only tiny complaint is the parking garage is so narrow - hard to park an SUV down there, but all the other positives far and beyond make up for that one small detail.

10

Susan

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location, which was one block off of Ocean ave (the Main Street). Thought the service was excellent. Very friendly. We enjoyed having the private deck to sit out on. Very comfortable chairs to enjoy the views.

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Cleanliness

Reviews regularly describe rooms and common areas as clean and well kept. A few note wear such as stained carpet or aging finishes.

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10

Zun-Ying

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very spacious and clean. The hotel staff was super friendly, even surprising us with a bottle of champaign for my wife's birthday. The restaurant, Il Fornaio, was an excellent restaurant with a Michelin quality menu and wonderful service. We were super impressed with servers Francisco and Kathy for each of our dining room experience. They were incredibly professional, personable, and helpful with our meal selection. We truly had a wonderful experience overall at Tally Ho.

10

Judy

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very nice staff members!! The room was very clean and beautifully!!

10

Virginia

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious, clean and comfortable and quiet. Hotel is older so a little outdated but well maintained. Like so many hotels, the bathtub lacked grab bars which is essential for so many seniors.

10

Rosalind

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. Front desk was very hospitable and accommodating. Room was great - very roomy and clean. And hotel is in a great location - close to the beach, restaurants and wine tasting rooms.

10

Claudia

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our stay! Property is super clean and staff really helpful.

8

John

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The most charming property, beautiful view and large clean tasteful room.

8

Susan

15 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property but super clean and big beautiful rooms. Not a lot of amenities but parking garage and nice people. Beautiful place.

10

Deidra

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, spacious and had a nice patio with a view of the ocean. The hotel is conveniently located midtown between the beach and the shopping plaza. On site parking was also convenient.

10

Roman

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a cute room with a nice view. Place was clean

2

Julie

25 Jun 2023

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Rude staff, outdated decor that was chipped-paint worn, stained rug. No view. Lack of air conditioning room was stuffy. Staff sarcastic when told that. Room next to trash dumpster. Company picks it up early in morning. Bathroom door warped, sticks doesn’t shut properly. Do not promise extras offered. No modern amenities: microwave, complimentary water in room. Not worth the inflated price. Please update your place.

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Rooms

Rooms are large and comfortable, many with ocean views, private decks or balconies, fireplaces, and spacious bathrooms with jetted tubs. Some feel dated, lack AC or in room appliances (microwave/coffee maker), and can be noisy or have limited views.

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Jach

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tally Ho is a wonderful boutique hotel. Charming. Large room, balcony, terrific bed, great large bathroom with a large shower. All that was wonderful, and the staff was terrific adding to the ambiance. We were for only two nights. Next time several nights.

10

Virginia

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious, clean and comfortable and quiet. Hotel is older so a little outdated but well maintained. Like so many hotels, the bathtub lacked grab bars which is essential for so many seniors.

10

Osama A.

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious! Great decor.

10

Deidra

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, spacious and had a nice patio with a view of the ocean. The hotel is conveniently located midtown between the beach and the shopping plaza. On site parking was also convenient.

10

Kevin

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenience to downtown. Every room had a deck. Fire place in room and fire pit outside were all nice amenities.

8

Marinela

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay overall. Was surprised to see there was no AC in the room and no microwave. Although the area gets pretty cool at night, spending any time in the room in the middle of the day was brutal because it was too hot.

8

Erik

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There is no microwave or kitchenette in the room or coffee maker in the room. There is a very small college dorm refrigerator. Only able to charge the phones on one night stand not both. Not enough towels were given.

10

Andrew

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely stunning view of the ocean. The bedding was extremely comfortable was able to open up the bay doors and the ocean breeze in. Well worth it. Will repeat

8

I-Ting

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The patio is a must to sightsee ocean from Carmel. The Jacuzzi tub which could fit two persons is great. The only thing i would mention is one side of the mattress was broken...I will need to sleep on sofa :(

6

Taryn

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of tally ho in is what made our stay. The hotel itself is outdated, musty, and has zero soundproofing so any movement from our upstairs or outside neighbors woke us in the night.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check ins for many stays. However, several guests reported the front office being closed at times, causing confusing check ins or curt interactions.

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10

Jach

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tally Ho is a wonderful boutique hotel. Charming. Large room, balcony, terrific bed, great large bathroom with a large shower. All that was wonderful, and the staff was terrific adding to the ambiance. We were for only two nights. Next time several nights.

8

nick

8 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel but very disappointing that when we arrived to check in at 6 o’clock no one was to be found except a note telling us to go across the street to the other hotel to get our key which was not across the street it was down an alley with no notification of where to go we wandered around for 15 minutes until we figured it out The hotel itself is OK definitely not what we expected and FAR from a 9 to 10. It’s definitely dated but clean almost seems abandoned best part is the parking that’s about all the positive we can give it hotel room does not have much there’s no robes or coffee maker, or even a bottle of water Bathroom had chinking and caulking that was falling off but overall clean the hotel is a three out of five in our opinion

10

Josette

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful service. Easy check in. Very spacious. Great location. Free parking spot in garage.

10

Cecilia

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location! Close to everything and the staff is very welcoming. Definitely found our place.

8

Chris

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we went to check in the office was closed. Another hotel guest told us to go across the street to check in. If she would have not been there we wouldn't have known what to do. Someone called us and told us that 2 people called in sick. The manager should have been there to come in to cover that hotel. Completely blown away at lack of service.

10

Chris

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tally Ho Inn is a beautiful place, the staff is wonderful truly a very enjoyable experience. The location is excellent. During our travel we had to change our reservation due to a hurricane effecting our home, Tally Ho was more than accommodating in dealing with this. I would highly recommend stay here.

2

Julie

25 Jun 2023

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Rude staff, outdated decor that was chipped-paint worn, stained rug. No view. Lack of air conditioning room was stuffy. Staff sarcastic when told that. Room next to trash dumpster. Company picks it up early in morning. Bathroom door warped, sticks doesn’t shut properly. Do not promise extras offered. No modern amenities: microwave, complimentary water in room. Not worth the inflated price. Please update your place.

6

Jonas

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and I stayed in this hotel for a couple of nights to celebrate our annyvecessary. The check in was very fast and the lady who helped us was friendly.

10

Kelly

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So happy to spend our weekend with our mom down here at Tally Ho. This older hotel is very quaint and has an amazing location right downtown. The staff was super helpful and kind. I would definitely come back!

10

Susan

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location, which was one block off of Ocean ave (the Main Street). Thought the service was excellent. Very friendly. We enjoyed having the private deck to sit out on. Very comfortable chairs to enjoy the views.

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Location

Consistently praised as central and walkable—steps to shops and restaurants and a short walk to the beach—with some rooms offering ocean outlooks. Ideal for exploring Carmel by foot.

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Bin

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

MAGNIFICENT VIEW AND CRAZILY CONVENIENT LOCATION.

10

Lee

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property in the center of Carmel. Clean, simple and quaint. The staff was helpful and courteous. Location was perfect for walking to shops, restaurants, and the beach.

10

Rajiv

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We made an excellent choice of selecting this boutique hotel. Location was great! Very upscale area with lots of nice restaurants around. Very clean,Great view of the ocean ( they upgraded us!) Thoroughly enjoy the stay! Thanks

10

Deidra

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, spacious and had a nice patio with a view of the ocean. The hotel is conveniently located midtown between the beach and the shopping plaza. On site parking was also convenient.

10

Cecilia

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location! Close to everything and the staff is very welcoming. Definitely found our place.

10

LIVIA

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near the historic center, the beach and 17-Dive miles

10

Martin

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place in a charming location!! I highly recommend staying here…rooms are huge and location is perfect!!

10

Guillermo

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing small hotel in Carmel. Very well located within a minute walk of the town shops and a three minute walk down to the beach.

10

Brittney

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is fantastic. Big nice rooms with comfortable beds and pillows

10

Marybeth

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay in Carmel. Walk to everything and enjoy the beautiful surroundings

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Dining

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10

Zun-Ying

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very spacious and clean. The hotel staff was super friendly, even surprising us with a bottle of champaign for my wife's birthday. The restaurant, Il Fornaio, was an excellent restaurant with a Michelin quality menu and wonderful service. We were super impressed with servers Francisco and Kathy for each of our dining room experience. They were incredibly professional, personable, and helpful with our meal selection. We truly had a wonderful experience overall at Tally Ho.

10

Carla

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely spot! You are in walking distance of the beach as well as the downtown shops, bars, restaurants, but feel like you are a world away. Our room had a very private, wooded terrace that looked out at the sea, with folding doors that opened up to the whole room. There is a fireplace to keep it cozy at night, and a huge jetted tub for luxury. Outdoor areas included an always-on firepit, and another a terrace area with a view - if we'd been part of a group, these would have been terrific places to gather. We did enjoy hot brandies by the firepit the night we arrived - great welcome! The charming office also has a fireplace and coffee/tea/brandy/fruit for your drop in pleasure. Only thing we missed was a coffee maker/tea kettle in the room, as the office closed at 8 at night, so we couldn't make bedtime tea. BUT it is an easy walk to the office to grab coffee in the morning, and the folks across the way at their sister property (Il Fornaio) were happy to send us home later at night with cups of hot water. We LOVED our stay here, and will happily return.

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Month	Average price
January	US$386
February	US$342
March	US$395
April	US$412
May	US$390
June	US$401
July	US$406
August	US$419
September	US$404
October	US$438
November	US$382
December	US$377

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $498	2	3
4 $307	5 $492	6	7 $490	8 $295	9	10
11	12 $516	13 $479	14 $494	15 $498	16	17
18	19 $295	20	21 $494	22 $495	23	24
25	26 $495	27 $498	28 $518	29 $510	30 $537	31 $314

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $492	17 $484	18	19
20 $305	21 $443	22	23	24	25	26
27	28 $444	29 $285	30

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