Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property does not have elevators, and guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact the property in advance. Accessible features for public areas and rooms are not specified.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Downtown Carmel, within a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. It is approximately 5.2 miles from Monterey Bay and 6.2 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Pine Inn - Carmel Hotel in Carmel, USA

Average nightly price at Pine Inn - Carmel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$231
February	$253
March	$234
April	$248
May	$243
June	$262
July	$270
August	$297
September	$301
October	$262
November	$225
December	$223

What guests think

At Pine Inn - Carmel, guests consistently love the central, walkable location and historic charm, but note dated, compact rooms with thin walls and trade-offs like no elevator, limited parking, and the absence of in-room air conditioning or coffee.

Service feedback is mixed, with many friendly, helpful interactions alongside reports of curt check-ins and slow responses to problems. Cleanliness and maintenance vary, from stained carpets, musty smells, and bathroom issues to generally tidy spaces and comfortable beds. Early-morning noise from deliveries, trash pickup, or construction affects some stays. Expect a charming, central stay with vintage quirks and practical compromises.

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Facilities

Historic property with an on-site restaurant, but there is no elevator. Parking is limited and first-come, often requiring street parking, and lobby rules restrict food and drinks.

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Kimberly

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, walk to beach or everywhere in town and more! Bed was very comfortable, hotel is old but spacious and parking can be a challenge, they have a parking lot but not enough spots for all guests so a couple of nights we were on the street but it worked out😎

8

David

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pleasant stay. I did pay to have parking and the parking lot it small. Most of the time it was full and the staff doesn’t keep eye on it much

10

Courtney

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Pine Inn is a historic hotel. For the price we paid and location of the hotel-in the heart of Carmel, it was fine but I would not recommend. Rooms did not have fridges or coffee makers and very few electrical outlets. Biggest complaint was that sheets and towels smelled like wet dog. Cleanliness of carpet at furniture also questionable. No a/c which is uncommon in Carmel but our room was stuffy. Hotel did provide fan which helped. Also, parking is nightmare especially on weekends. We arrived Saturday afternoon and had to find street parking for two hours and then keep checking back until a spot was available on hotel lot.

10

Michael

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old-English charm; beautiful lobby; conveience of Il Fornao adjoining. No drinks in the lobby, means that nobody sits there. Every time we looked, it was empty.

6

Jamie

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is beautiful and right in the middle of town. However, the parking situation is awful. They have a lot across the street from the hotel that holds maybe 15 cars for the entire hotel. So I was left to find street parking which are only 2 hour spots and hard to find surrounding the hotel. So getting my stuff in and out of the hotel was kind of a nightmare. Other then that, it was a lovely stay

6

Paul

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property and friendly staff in a great central location, but the accommodations are small, no air conditioning, no elevator, and the designated parking lot was always full, so getting luggage up and down the flights of stairs and to and from the car was a challenge. Not sure I’d return.

8

Harpal

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, those with health issues be mindful there is no elevator, they do have a bell boy that can help with luggage. Il fornio restaurant is literally attached to the hotel. Our king bed was comfortable, room was a little snug because of the chairs. We were on the 3rd floor, bathrrom was roomy with a closet and bathroom was decent size.

6

Gerald

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Location, location, location...with parking. Classic boutique hotel, great service but no elevator.

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SUNIT

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean as expected, not housekeepers fault but stain carpet, chipped toilet seat and furniture, mold around the bath tub etc. Though the website says enough parking but there was no parking?? When asked the front desk we are told to find the street parking( that we have to move every 2 hours )

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Allen

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked an ocean-view room, parking included, for one night. They forgot to mention the scaffolding covering the view side of the building. Parking is available only for the first 20 of 49 rooms, so you have to drive around to find a spot and then move every two hours. The lounge looks lovely, but you cannot relax with a drink there, no food/drinks allowed, which is NOT shown on their website photos. It's an historic building, badly restored. Please see photos... The bathroom and closet are 2-star hotel level. It was disappointing and did not reflect the rating listed. We deeply regret following your advice.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: several reviews cite stained carpets, musty odors, and occasional debris or bugs, while others found rooms generally tidy.

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Lydia

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rugs were stained and dirty when your walk into the lobby. There was hair in the bathtub in my room. They lack in Cleanliness and its outdated.

8

Diana

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Classic hotel in a convenient location close to everything there is to enjoy in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our room was comfortable and well appointed. Only complaints were that rooms don’t have coffee makers and stair carpeting in lobby off Ocean Avenue should be replaced.

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Robert

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location on Ocean Ave. We paid extra for an ocean view. The hotel lobby is wonderful. However, the room was dirty, insects in the room, hair in the bathroom, medication on the floor. The bathroom looked like an old apt in desperate need of repairs. Our windows would not stay open.

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Heidi

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a charming and unique experience in a historical inn. However, the history of the building was the only positive aspect of our stay. I was disappointed in the lack of care, attention and kindness of staff. The carpet throughout the entire inn needs attention. Our room was dirty. A pill and dirty a-tip on the floor, a candy wrapper on the chair and makeup smears on the mirror were not very welcoming as we entered the room. The bathroom door did not close all the way and there were deliveries and glass bottle noises below us right outside the window as late as 1am. Worst nights’ sleep we have had on our week long stay up the PCH. Disappointing for the price.

6

sherrie

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked pine inn because the neighborhood is wonderful, though the pine inn itself needs some updating. The property seems in poor condition. Room feels dirty very dated & worn furniture as well as brown dirty carpets and worn bedding. I paid for a ocean view which was blocked by scaffolding. Unfortunately it left me feeling taken advantage of being that I paid extra for the view. The staff seem tolerant but complacent. Parking is limited and you may have to find street parking as there is not much "free" hotel parking.

6

Leigh

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Pine Inn is in desperate need of an update. Starting with the carpet on the stairs upon arrival. Not a great first impression. When we checked in at 4:30pm, they said let me check if your room is available…really? We had a few pieces of luggage and since we were on the 3rd floor with no elevator, they offered the bell boy to assist. After waiting 15 min at the bottom of the stairs, we decided to just make two trips. It was confirmed we booked the ocean view room and that it is one of the nicest rooms. Well, I would hate to see what the others are like. It was an old, plain white room with absolutely no design or color. The very tight bathroom was in need of a coat of paint and something, anything actually! We were there for 3 nights. Thank goodness the bed was comfortable and their restaurant was excellent!

4

SUNIT

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean as expected, not housekeepers fault but stain carpet, chipped toilet seat and furniture, mold around the bath tub etc. Though the website says enough parking but there was no parking?? When asked the front desk we are told to find the street parking( that we have to move every 2 hours )

4

Dennis

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location but very old dirty carpets, windows and walls are paper thin so you hear everything outside and in your neighbors room

4

Hugh

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only positive , the bed was very comfortable. Room very noisy, thin walls, so could hear everything including an alarm going off at 12 am in the room next door. Door had a big gap, letting in light and noise. Bathroom extremely small. No counter space to place toiletries. Furniture and walls had chipped paint. Used water glasses not removed, just replaced. Lovely lobby but could not bring any food or drink into the lobby to enjoy by the fireplace. Stayed here for our anniversary. Expected more. Will not stay here again.

4

Zicong

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very outdated building with outdated room interior, dead bug on the carpet floor, strange smell although not too strong, and the floor of my room is connected to the stairs, so whenever people walks up the stairs there was a very loud noise in the room.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and dated with thin walls and noticeable noise; many lack AC, and some reported issues with windows, showers, heat, or lukewarm water, plus occasional obstructed ocean-view rooms. A few guests mentioned comfortable beds and pleasant views.

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Armin

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pin Inn has a great location on Ocean street - we loved that. The Inn itself has a beautiful old-style court yard and building. However, the stairways to our room, the lobby, and specially the rooms are old. The walls are very thin and you can hear everything and everyone. The rooms are incredibly small. What really made it difficult was the lack of hot water in the shower. The sinks had plenty hot water, but the shower just had look warm water. For that much money per night, we expected more.

6

morad

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are terribly small and old. it being old makes it cute but they are not comfortable.

6

Raquel

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very dated. The room smelled like an old man’s room. Bathrooms were clean, but I failed to read that there was no elevator or air-conditioning . Luckily the fan kept us cool but the second room we reserved had no air-conditioning and they could not sleep the windows don’t stay up. It’s so unfortunate. What a great location great restaurant Downstairs can’t they . to change the carpet at least

6

Juergen

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

big, two inch gap on the bottom of the front door allows for noise travel through the hall

8

Michelle

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is good. Can reach to some good restaurants quickly. The room facility is clean. The pity part is, the room we had stayed had pretty bad voice isolation, we can hear next door's conversation very clearly.

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david

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I go a room with a view of the ocean, but there was construction going on so I couldn’t open my window during the day because I was not comfortable with the construction going on and because of the scaffolding. And the scaffolding was in the way of the view.

6

Heather

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is in great location but a little outdated especially bathrooms. Would suggest a fan in bathroom to help with steam/mold especially when showering.

4

Dennis

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location but very old dirty carpets, windows and walls are paper thin so you hear everything outside and in your neighbors room

6

Claudia

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would not stay here again. The room was very small and everything felt very old. There is no elevator, and we arrived with 5 suitcases but the staff never offered to help. The hotel itself is in a great location and looks very nice when you walk in, but the rooms definitely need a renovation

6

Erin

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs a major update, rooms and hotel need a revamp

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Service

Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff, but others report curt front-desk interactions, lost reservations, and slow follow-up on maintenance or billing issues.

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Kelly

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Pine Inn has a great location and historic charm, but unfortunately, our check-in experience was disappointing. The front desk staff was cold and dismissive, which left a poor first impression. While the issue was later addressed and we appreciated the follow-up, that initial interaction impacted our overall stay. A warmer, more welcoming approach would have made a big difference.

6

Sahar

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property in need of major updates and maintenance. We had to hear constant maintenance sounds of hammering, trucks etc with no transparency that it would be taking place during our stay or concessions to acknowledge how much it detracted from our experience. Front desk staff appeared miserable and exhausted.

8

Autchara

Mar 29, 2025

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Although it’s located in a great location, the parking lot is across the street, so with levels and stairs, makes it not friendly for people with limited mobility. Housekeepers were sweet and kind. Wish I could say the same for front desk.

10

Thomas

Apr 25, 2023

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Had a great stay at Pine Inn! Thank you for accommodating an early check-in.

10

John

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here before, but this was our anniversary. After returning from dinner, a short while later there was a knock on the door and there stood a staff member with an ice bucket and a bottle of champagne! This place is an absolute gem. It is right in the middle of all of the art galleries, boutique shopping, and restaurants all within walking distance from the hotel. I honestly cannot say enough about this place other than this will always be our hotel whenever we visit the area! Five stars?...I wish I could give SIX!!!

10

Marlene

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was lovely, staff friendly and helpful

2

dana

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk check in process was terrible. Our reservation was lost and Jason at the front desk was combative, insulting and stated "you don't have to stay here". This was our anniversary weekend and my daughters birthday. We had reserved 2 rooms. I have never been so upset and wished that someone could be fired as much as I wish Jason could be as a result of his unprofessional behavior! It has taken me this long to get over the experience to write this review. Prior to this experience we always stayed at the Pine Inn.

10

Dannis

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Convenient to Carmel by the sea. Staff service was excellent. A bit noisey until about 9:00 pm.

10

Janice

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms near the street have trucks loading early in the morning. Avoid them at all costs. Some rooms have a smoky smell from the roof. The evening staff is very unhelpful. The day staff is very friendly.

10

ernesto

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, Great attention to care for guest's.

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Location

Excellent central location, walkable to shops, restaurants, and the beach. Early-morning noise from deliveries, trash pickup, or construction is noted in some rooms.

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Kimberly

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, walk to beach or everywhere in town and more! Bed was very comfortable, hotel is old but spacious and parking can be a challenge, they have a parking lot but not enough spots for all guests so a couple of nights we were on the street but it worked out😎

6

SEONG ILL

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's very convenient to access to stores and the beach.

10

Paul

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is great for a couples getaway. Restaurant and shopping are all walking distance We will come back again

4

Heidi

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a charming and unique experience in a historical inn. However, the history of the building was the only positive aspect of our stay. I was disappointed in the lack of care, attention and kindness of staff. The carpet throughout the entire inn needs attention. Our room was dirty. A pill and dirty a-tip on the floor, a candy wrapper on the chair and makeup smears on the mirror were not very welcoming as we entered the room. The bathroom door did not close all the way and there were deliveries and glass bottle noises below us right outside the window as late as 1am. Worst nights’ sleep we have had on our week long stay up the PCH. Disappointing for the price.

8

Nedim

Jan 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very noisy, every morning at 7 AM garbage trucks wake up everyone.

8

Michael

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to every store and restaurant

10

Carmen

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and friendly staff.

4

Dennis

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very old hotel. No elevators, so be prepared to carry your luggage up 3 flights of stairs. Bathrooms are very very small. There is no counter space in the bathroom. Basically a toilet, a sink and a shower. The sink is a stand alone sink with no counter space. There is no air-conditioning so you will sleep with the windows open. The trash pick up comes by everyday at 6:20am and is extremally loud. If you stay here, don't plan on sleeping past 6:15am.

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Kiran

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The inn is really quaint and cute and I loved the lobby. Biggest challenge was the noise. They’re having construction so we were woken up very early in the morning to the sounds of a loud truck and construction

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Arthur

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property with a great central location. However, be advised, do not rent a room that is across the street from the parking lot. If you do you will be awakened with a cacophony of sound as the morning shift empties the garbage, garbage trucks pickup, and morning deliveries arrive. Toodeloo, otherwise enjoy your stay. :)

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Dining

On-site Il Fornaio and breakfast options are frequently praised. However, coffee availability can be limited early, and food or drinks aren’t allowed in the lobby.

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mindy

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very old building, yet nice and clean. Very comfortable beds and an excellent breakfast restaurant! The staff in the Pine Inn were not friendly and we had to go in the back door to get to rooms. No elevator or help with luggage. The wait staff at the restaurant and the food was excellent!

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Denise

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a nice place to stay. Conveniently located near all the shops and restaurants. The only drawback was we couldn’t drink our wine in the sitting room by the lobby. I am not sure why as it’s the perfect location to socialize with friends & family.

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Mark

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Historic. Temperature control in the room and shower were a little tough. No coffee available in the room or in the restaurant early in the morning.

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Susan

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Pine Inn at Carmel-by-the-Sea was a wonderful experience. We had a clean and comfortable room with views to the beach. The Inn has everything to offer, great dining and shops to enjoy.

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MANOEL

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Historic place Great location Do not recommend el fornaio, the restaurant adjacent to the hotel, horrible service

10

Robert

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great time, fantastic location. On site restaurant excellent.

10

Michael

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old-English charm; beautiful lobby; conveience of Il Fornao adjoining. No drinks in the lobby, means that nobody sits there. Every time we looked, it was empty.

8

Paul

Dec 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good hotel. Excellent on sight restaurant. It's an older hotel but very well maintained. No major complaints other than room was small. Very quiet. No coffee maker in room and you have to walk across the street to the bakery which is no big deal. Unless you absolutely need coffee first thing in the morning due to your caffeine fixation. Anyway. I recommend.

10

Elsa

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice. Hotel was connected to Il Fornaio which was convenient. Location is right at the center of action, near all the restaurants and shopping

6

Mary

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved the restaurant, it was charming and had outside dining and it had great food!

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