Best Hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea with 50 stays near iconic landmarks and top boutiques for best shopping, dining and beyond.

Candle Light Inn
9.5 (122 reviews)

Candle Light Inn ★★★

📍 San Carlos St, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"Everything was great, and the oranges at the hotel were delicious! The only minor issue is that the deposit refund is taking a bit too long to process and hasn't arrived in my account yet. Usually, other hotels process it right after check-out."

Hotel Carmel
8.9 (103 reviews)

Hotel Carmel ★★★

📍 4th &, San Carlos St, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"The room was elegantly and cozy, the bedding was very comfortable, and there was a small bar where you could have coffee. The front desk staff were exceptionally welcoming and even provided some cookies, drinks, and alcoholic beverages."

Carmel Bay View Inn
9.2 (74 reviews)

Carmel Bay View Inn ★★

📍 between 5th and, Junipero Street, 6th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"Very nice,The room is very clean and well-equipped. Convenient location"

La Playa Hotel
8.8 (104 reviews)

La Playa Hotel ★★★★

📍 Camino Real &, 8th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"First off I was told like I was gonna get a garden view room. It was a room looking at the street. We paid over $600 for this room. I know it’s a nice hotel but don’t tell me a garden view and look in the street at the same thing. This I wanna make perfectly clear they charge me $200 for amenities that I thought were free and no one told us as we checked into the hotel that this is a charge for all the minutes whether we use them or not Free glass of wine, not chocolate chip cookies, not fruit not breakfast not Shuttle van not I’ve been going to hotels and traveling for a long time never ever did I see something like this before."

Carmel Inn & Suites
7.5 (106 reviews)

Carmel Inn & Suites ★★

📍 NE Junipero St &, 5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"This is just a hotel, don’t expect too much"

Best Western Carmels Town House Lodge
8.6 (124 reviews)

Best Western Carmels Town House Lodge ★★★

📍 5TH &, San Carlos St, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"Facilities: The hardware facilities are average, but the TV has a set-top box, but I can't find how to cast the screen. Hygiene: There is a sticky stain similar to juice on the button of a wall-controlled light switch. Environment: There is a swimming pool. Service: Check-out is self-service check-out, and the room card is placed in a mailbox. Breakfast: Not particularly bad, at least there are American baked eggs, meat patties, hamburgers, etc."

Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
9.0 (70 reviews)

Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge ★★

📍 Junipero St &, 3rd Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Pine Inn - Carmel
7.9 (100 reviews)

Pine Inn - Carmel ★★★

📍 Ocean Ave &, Lincoln St, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"Antique, very warm and very artistic. The bed was very comfortable. The small town wash atmosphere is very strong. The staff is very welcoming. The only drawback is that the room is too small. To put it mildly, it's warm. It's difficult to actually turn around. However, the fireplace in the lobby and the layout of the hotel are both good. Worth a stay."

Carriage House Inn
9.5 (83 reviews)

Carriage House Inn ★★★

📍 Junipero between 7th &, 8th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea

"A lovely atmosphere to relax and enjoy all Carmel has to offer."

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Candle Light Inn ★★★
"Facilities: Brand new, every detail is impeccable! Cleanliness: Exceptionally clean, incredibly clean! The best hotel I've stayed in California! Environment: Perfect, right at the end of the village, with a fire pit outside your room. The entire village is quiet and beautiful. Service: The hotel closes at 10 PM. The two thermoses in the room are complimentary for guests to take away, wash, and then fill with water or coffee at the check-in area."
★★★★★
2025-05-25
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Hotel Carmel ★★★
"The room was elegantly and cozy, the bedding was very comfortable, and there was a small bar where you could have coffee. The front desk staff were exceptionally welcoming and even provided some cookies, drinks, and alcoholic beverages."
★★★★★
2025-08-12
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Couple
Carmel Bay View Inn ★★
"Very clean, roomy, and great having a gas fireplace! Have stayed here before and will come back again."
★★★★★
2024-07-16
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Solo traveler
La Playa Hotel ★★★★
"Good location, great sunset view"
★★★★★
2024-04-16
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Other
Carmel Inn & Suites ★★
"The hotel is in a good location, quiet place in the small town of Carmel. The facilities are old. There are spider webs on the window. The mattress can hear the sound of springs when you turn over. Several are cheaper in this area. The restaurant opposite the corner is delicious."
★★★★★
2024-10-09
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Couple
Best Western Carmels Town House Lodge ★★★
"Excellent, very good value for money in Carmel-by-the-Sea."
★★★★★
2026-05-01
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Guest User

Solo traveler
Pine Inn - Carmel ★★★
"Antique, very warm and very artistic. The bed was very comfortable. The small town wash atmosphere is very strong. The staff is very welcoming. The only drawback is that the room is too small. To put it mildly, it's warm. It's difficult to actually turn around. However, the fireplace in the lobby and the layout of the hotel are both good. Worth a stay."
★★★★★
2024-06-25
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Couple
Carriage House Inn ★★★
"It wasn't worth the price, but the location in the small town was very convenient and had an American feel. The service was good, but the breakfast was terrible."
★★★★★
2024-02-12
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Aiwarin

Traveling with friends
L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux ★★★★
"#Recommendations for B&Bs in Carmel Town# L'Auberge in Camel Town Full of American country style This is a 95-year-old house that has been renovated All the furniture is full of age It feels like living in a loft when I was a kid Breakfast is also a lot of homemade stuff But this expensive B&B doesn't have air conditioning!!! On a suddenly hot night in Northern California, I can only use a fan [covering my face]"
★★★★★
2024-10-08

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Number of Reviews

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Total Properties

50

Weekday Avg. Price

US$479

Weekend Avg. Price

US$601

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