Name: Carmel Fireplace Inn
Address: 4th and San Carlos Street, Northwest Carmel, Carmel, California, United States of America, Carmel, Monterey County, US
Price range: $191–$521 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

Carmel Fireplace Inn draws praise for its walkable location and cozy old Carmel charm, with many guests enjoying clean rooms, friendly staff, and in-room fireplaces, though recurring drawbacks include very limited parking and frequently small rooms and bathrooms.

Noise from neighbors or nearby streets is mentioned in some reviews, and a few note weak heating or needing the gas fireplace for warmth. Guests often like the garden courtyards and overall cottage feel. A good fit for travelers who value character over modern frills.

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Facilities

On-site parking is very limited, so guests often rely on or search for street parking. The property's courtyards and gardens are a pleasant highlight.

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Florabel

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the set up of the property. The units are like little apartments with different sections. Our unit is quaint and cozy with windows overlooking the courtyard. The fireplace is cute and functional especially on cold days. The courtyard has gardens filled with flower plants and greeneries. There are also tables and chairs for outdoor relaxation. The staff are pleasant. The parking is limited in the property but there are streets parking available.

8

Marie

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Should warn customers of limited parking. Looking for parking on the street is a challenge.

6

Carrie

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is horrible. They only offer approximately 6-7 spaces and it’s first come first serve. Then you have to find parking on the street. Water pressure isn’t very good in shower. The bed was surprisingly okay and comfortable. Very old complex inside and out but still cute. The price was cheap but still didn’t make up for the parking situation.

10

Gina

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very limited parking was a drag

10

Virginia

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is beautiful the rooms are small but clean parking is hard their parking lot is very small but you can find street parking

8

David

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Parking is an issue. Only eight spaces for 33 rooms…and two hour limits on street raking from 9 am to 7 pmover nightbis fine nut makesin and it during the day iffy

10

Abigail

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at the Carmel Fireplace Inn a few times now, and it has been consistently good. The gardens are always beautiful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The Inn is a nice walk away from many restaurant and shopping options in the beautiful town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

10

Vanessa

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the proximity to town and beach. Friendly staff and quaint vibe. Beds were comfortable and fireplaces made it feel homey. Only negative was-Parking was tight. A wonderful visit and I hope to be back again soon.

10

Carl

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upgraded our room spontaneously and without charge. Clean, comfortable and quaint room. Very attentive and kind staff. Only draw back is a very small parking lot.

8

Andrew

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gardens beautiful, main problem was lack of enough on site parking and surrounding area was 2hrs only, poor instructions from staff. No secure bag storage. Room pretty small. Stairs to room with no support to help with bags which would have been an issue if you were an older traveler

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally described as clean and well kept. A few reviews mention odors or wear and maintenance issues in certain rooms.

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Meghan

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Inn’s staff were helpful, kind, and attentive. The rooms were clean and bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Overall our stay was seamless and we enjoyed the fireplace in our room. There’s plenty of street parking around the Inn in case the parking lot is full. Would definitely recommend!

10

Mario

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place is older but is very nice, very clean room. The grounds are well maintained. Fireplace was a great touch for a romantic night. It’s 5 minutes walking distance to restaurants and stores downtown. The complementary toiletries were well stocked. The coffee was good. Parking is limited due to the area being busy. Overall experience was good. I would recommend it.

10

Abigail

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at the Carmel Fireplace Inn a few times now, and it has been consistently good. The gardens are always beautiful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The Inn is a nice walk away from many restaurant and shopping options in the beautiful town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

4

Terri

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The best thing is that it’s convenient and the staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was old, tired, run down and needs a major update. The room smelled like mildew, the bathroom and shower were VERY small. We were very disappointed with the condition of the hotel and will not stay there again. They need to do a major overhaul of the property and have a parking lot that can accommodate more than 7 cars. For the price - it was definitely not worth it. We have stayed at many different hotels in Carmel over the years, this is the only one that we will never return to.

6

Pavlo

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall average inn in old building, looks and feels like 2 star motel with funky smell that will stay on your clothes. Located on noisy street with lots of people traffic. Parking is rather gard, very little place for maneuvers. Room is clean, no questions here. But amenities are rather old and feels like they need renovations. Lady on reception was very friendly and welcoming.

10

Katie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had such a lovely stay at Carmel Fireplace Inn! Katie at the front desk was so kind and helped me navigate the parking situation :) My room was great - clean, spacious, and I loved the fireplace option. I can't wait to come back and stay longer than one night!

4

Miguel

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. But that doesn’t make up for the condition of the rooms. There was no door knob or handle on the door to the room! Not joking; instead there was a belt hook (like in a closet) we used to pull the door shut so we could press the electronic button to lock it. So weird. Screens were missing on 2 of the windows. Then construction started above us before we could check out- it was SO loud. Our dogs went crazy it was so loud. Blown away that they didn’t consider us before the work started. Parking was very limited. At least it was located close to food/shopping.

10

Patrice

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not fancy but cozy, clean great location. Our room had a cute little gas fireplace and kept us warm. Would stay again.

10

Mellissa

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place. Friendly staff and very clean room. Centrally located.

4

Terence

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arriving we found our bill (with others) stuck to reception door as we were in a delayed flight and reception closed at 7pm. The room was very small and tired. A wall light didn’t work and the bathroom basin didn’t have hot water. The shower was a box with it lighting and the shower head wasn’t firmly fixed so not a great experience. Tried to tell reception about these issues but closed on arrival and closed when we left (not early) on Saturday. I also went on their website to give feedback but no contact address.

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Rooms

Rooms have a cozy, older feel with working fireplaces, but many are compact and bathrooms can be very small. Some units are spacious suites, while noise and heating limitations are reported in certain rooms.

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Kimberlee

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved having a fireplace in each room

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Emily

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was wonderful, location was great and walkable to beach and restaurants! All rooms have working fireplaces which was cozy! Only con, if you're staying in a downstairs room, the floor above is very creaky and walls are thin. Other than that, great stay!!

8

Paul

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, and friendly staff. However, room was very small, and ther bathroom was extremely tiny. You could barely maneuver near the sink. And the room needed a fan to circulate the air.

6

Simone

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tiny room, lots of noise early in the morning with workers moving trash cans and doing things around the property. My room had probably the very smallest bathroom I've ever seen!

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Scott

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pros were that the bed was decent, and it was very clean inside. The cons are that the property is very dated, the windows look out onto somebody’s parked car, there’s no curtains to block out the glaring overhead outside light at night, the shades do not do a good job of blocking light. If you need a dark room, this is not your place. If you need windows open because there’s no AC – as expected for Carmel – there’s a Loud College-age Bar across the street that apparently warrants ringing a bell and screaming often.

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Alexandra

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Suite with two beds and two bathrooms was such a perfect set up for my husband and I with our two small kids. Nothing like putting the babies to sleep and then having a lovely bedroom with a couch and a fireplace to hang out together for the rest of the evening. As all parents who have traveled with kids know - putting kids to bed and then having to sit in a dark hotel room being quiet after they go to sleep is such a bummer. This hotel suite was pretty much perfect and avoided that completely! We all walked to a lovely dinner downtown and it felt safe and easy, and then came back to enjoy the fireplace Carmel cottage magic, and we will totally come back

8

Ting Ting

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stay for one night. There’s no heat. We were freezing in the mid-night. Other than that was great.

10

Xenia

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Property!! Spacious for a small family. I wish there was kitchenette. I'm glad there was a small fridge. I loved the 2 bathrooms.

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Cathy

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The heater did not work. We were told that they unit below ours also didn’t have heat so the staff gave them the only space heater they have. They then sai the electrical trips when more than one heater is used. Yea there is a fireplace but it’s gas and not for heating. The owner never came by to fix the heater. And the office was closed on Sunday. If a building has electrical issues with circuits constantly tripping better get someone out there to fix it before your lack of maintenance causes a fire. This will be reported to the city and fire department

8

itamar

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old building, small room

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with several standout mentions. However, a few guests experienced unwelcoming interactions or limited office hours and responsiveness.

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Debbie

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Check in process was easy, with friendly, informative staff. The room itself was older, but clean and with all of the amenities you need. It’s a nice, small property with beautiful landscaping. The only downside is there is limited parking but there is street parking. If you plan on walking everywhere, it’s no problem.

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Joshua

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible management. Terrible customer service. Would NOT recommend.

10

Meghan

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Inn’s staff were helpful, kind, and attentive. The rooms were clean and bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Overall our stay was seamless and we enjoyed the fireplace in our room. There’s plenty of street parking around the Inn in case the parking lot is full. Would definitely recommend!

10

Mary

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed and extremely comfortable hotel. Staff goes above and beyond

6

Jade Anne

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quaint and lovely. Lady at check in was not friendly during our experience. She was overly friendly and chatty with the person ahead of us but very dry and uninterested in engaging with my fiancé and I during check in. Would not come again due to that experience. All guests should be treated equally

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Joan

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk woman at check in was cold and didnt know the meaning of a smile. This is not what I expect nor what I want. The toilet seat had no lid & the ice bucket had no plastic liner. Both are very unsanitary. The area to hang close was childrens sized at about 3 feet off the ground at best. The room was light with wood shutters on most windows.

10

Katie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had such a lovely stay at Carmel Fireplace Inn! Katie at the front desk was so kind and helped me navigate the parking situation :) My room was great - clean, spacious, and I loved the fireplace option. I can't wait to come back and stay longer than one night!

10

Toni

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful time. Augustina was very friendly and helpful. Place was located perfect among shops, restaurants and the beach. Cute room. Will definitely go again

6

Linda

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great area, staff is very hard to get ahold of, run down accommodations but ver convenient

4

Terence

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arriving we found our bill (with others) stuck to reception door as we were in a delayed flight and reception closed at 7pm. The room was very small and tired. A wall light didn’t work and the bathroom basin didn’t have hot water. The shower was a box with it lighting and the shower head wasn’t firmly fixed so not a great experience. Tried to tell reception about these issues but closed on arrival and closed when we left (not early) on Saturday. I also went on their website to give feedback but no contact address.

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Location

Highly walkable location close to Ocean Avenue, restaurants, shops, and the beach. A few guests reported street or bar noise depending on room placement.

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Jennifer

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place offers a quaint Carmel vibe. We could conveniently walk to restaurants, galleries and the beach.

8

lionel

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located , nice staff

10

Judi

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property in the ideal location. Literally a four minute walk to Ocean Ave and all the loveliness Carmel had to offer. Stunning ocean view from the Delores II cottage.

10

Katherine

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a really nice stay! The room was big enough for 3, and it was nice to have the fireplace. Charming hotel in an ideal location.

10

Lisa

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property, location and staff. Convenient and quiet location to all Carmel has to offer.

8

Catherine

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little hotel with walkable distance to central Carmel by the Sea

10

Napoleon

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the folksy environment and the very friendly staff. Great location to lots of fun things in Carmel. Would definitely stay here again.

8

Adrienne

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This inn was conveniently located. It was an easy walk to downtown Carmel by the Sea. We could leave our car at the inn, so we didn't have to find parking or move on street car parking

10

Travel

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and nice room with fireplace

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Robert

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice staff and place to stay in Carmel. Once parked, you can just walk around town.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Judi

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Have stayed there over 20: years. No breakfast offered as before, office not open, bad housekeeping, will not stay again

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Sabrina

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We appreciated how quiet the room was! We come to Carmel often and usually the rooms are loud at hotels in the area and wakes me up. This was still a great location but off the path just enough to have it be quieter. The room could have been updated but it is expected. Free parking and ample spaces. Would have loved breakfast but only a few hotels offer that now it seems. Thanks for a fun stay!

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Month	Average price
January	$201
February	$241
March	$217
April	$268
May	$285
June	$288
July	$337
August	$481
September	$255
October	$260
November	$234
December	$228

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20 $219	21 $235	22 $226	23 $329	24 $346	25 $502	26
27 $273	28 $216	29 $218	30 $224

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $235	2	3
4 $221	5 $224	6 $229	7 $225	8 $345	9 $507	10 $521
11 $243	12 $259	13 $283	14 $429	15 $306	16 $407	17 $404
18 $200	19 $200	20 $217	21 $226	22 $236	23 $358	24 $442
25 $205	26 $213	27 $234	28 $205	29 $191	30 $230	31 $263

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Courtyard View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Classic Room, Fireplace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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Very good

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