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Carmel Bay View Inn
4.4/5111 Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel-by-the-Sea|0.32km from city center
We booked this place hoping it would be one of the many, very smart independent motels you find throughout CA. Check in was painless and easy. We got a great patio as we had paid for a sea view but it did mean we were around the side of the hotel. The patio doors were surprisingly insecure - held by a small bolt. The room itself was surprisingly small (two double beds), particularly with the fireplace in one corner. The lack of a desk was a shame and we had hoped the room would be smarter/have more character. The bathroom was also relatively small. The beds were very comfortable. Remarkably when we got ready for bed we discovered that the room has no AC - not even a fan! We called reception and they said all the free-standing fans had been given out for the night. We managed to get one our second night but couldn't believe the lack of AC in California - the hotel is older but not so old as to not offer this. The pool was well located and of a good size. However, having been advertised as heated to 80 degrees I would say it was a lot colder. The pool hours (9am-7pm) were annoyingly restrictive, but not uncommon for outdoor pools and explained by the fact that some hotel rooms were right outside it! Breakfast was very poor - a grab and go bag with water, a piece of fruit and an unappetising, dry pastry - which forced us to go elsewhere. Overall given the range of choice and competition in Carmel, and the reasonably high room rate, we were left disappointed. The hotel lacked the character we had hoped for and needs to up its game where AC and breakfast are concerned. We would look to stay somewhere else if we returned to Carmel.

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Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.3/557 Reviews

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Carmel-by-the-Sea|0.5km from city center
Le Petit Pali at 8th was amazing! We celebrated my 30th here from Fort Worth, TX and had such an amazing trip. We brought our 7 month old son and had baby rental gear delivered via BabyQuip. Karen and Shaq set up the gear and moved us to a bigger room before we got there which was so sweet, we definitely felt welcomed as a family. Shaq was so helpful with recommendations and Karen was always checking in to see if we needed anything. The champagne breakfast is a fun touch and Natalie our waitress was on top of it. I always felt like staff was on top of cleanliness and our room was always so clean. Valencia the housekeeper did a great job and I loved that they were always cleaning around our time out of the room and trying to make in convenient for us. The decor of the entire place is precious and such a fun vibe and the T3 straightener, blow dryer, and clothes steamer are nice additions as well! This would be a great place for a girls trip, couple, or families. I previously read concerns on parking and the walls being thin but I will say the little amount of foot traffic I heard from the room upstairs didn’t bother us or the baby at all, and the parking during December wasn’t much of an issue either. If having a parking lot is priority then you could select the ocean ave property that Le Petit Pali has. Chris at the front desk was super helpful at checkout explaining the differences in properties so I know for next time but we would definitely come back here because of the great touches and the customer service! The room did have a mini fridge but I also needed a freezer for ice packs for my breastmilk and the front desk was happy to keep the ice packs in their freezer up front, just a note for moms traveling with milk. Thanks for an amazing 30th birthday trip! A note on the AC….most hotels in Carmel don’t have them which worried me a bit being from Texas but in December we kept a window open during the day and heater on at night and the temp was perfect.

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Big Creek Bridge

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.3/553 Reviews

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel-by-the-Sea
I can't pick words how great it is.. but I want to provide details. First and foremost. we stayed 1 night on May 18, we got room 328, this is a suite with fantastic location and it is very very quiet. I and my wife celebrated 22 years of our first date and initially we wanted to pick Ritz in Half Moon bay but we decided to give this place a try.. and oh boy - we will never go back to Ritz. 1. Hospitality. staff is awesome. reception is the most welcome and I want to say - naturally welcome. Very smiley. 2. Valley Kitchen restaurant is fantastic and I can't find another word. it is probably the best restaurant in Carmel. it has a European charm I absolutely love. We dined and had a breakfast. both were great. 3. ”Little things matter the most”. you know what I do not like? it is a extra charge for cappuccino if you take buffet breakfast. I love to run this test, we travel to Hawaii often - 90% of restaurants do it. they say ”drip coffee is included but cappuccino is not”. Valley Kitchen waiter just said ”Oh. I will bring you a cappuccino and it will be on us.” . I love it. 4. room is great by the most highest standards. it has a soaking bathtub on balcony and we spent an hour inside sipping champagne. 5. fireplace with automatic timer - fantastic. you just click ”30 min” and it will go down in 30 min. 6. large bathroom with a toilet inside separated by the extra door. 7. cocktails at the bar - they have a special in house receipts - I tried one on whiskey and my wife got a lavender one. we repeated them. both are just awesome. 8. We tried to book Spa, but it was full.. I assume it is very good because I called them for 2 days in advance and they always apologized that all is booked, and could not find a spot for facial. you should book in advance . on a scale from 1 to 10 it is 11. there is only one hotel in my life I would put on the same level of excellence - it is Four seasons on Maui.. nothing else is better. Thank you, we will return back for sure !

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Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages
3.7/5101 Reviews
Because Carmel's accommodation options are too expensive, I want to say that I chose the lighthouse in the next town. Unexpectedly great! The room looks much bigger than the photos and the facilities are very thoughtful and complete. The fireplace is really nice and warm! !! 17 days in the United States, this is the best and favorite accommodation ~ In addition to the buffet, there is another menu to choose from (there is no extra charge). Many choices are delicious. Most of the other guests are Americans who come for vacation. It's near the sea, and there are deer nearby, suitable for watching the sunset ~~
Monterey Tides
3.5/5109 Reviews
Thalia is the bomb and this place is stunning! I have been coming here for years and best trip yet. The new management company has upgraded the rooms very nicely and whatever they are doing with staff training is amazing I have not met a single person who’s been less than delightful since checking in early at 1 PM.
The Monarch Resort
3.9/5105 Reviews
This time, basically booked hotels with Trip.com on the American trip. Compared with priceline and booking and tripadviser, I found that Trip.com's quote is quite competitive and the information is basically accurate, including parking fees and whether there is meal waiting. I have rarely come back to comment before. This time, I will refer to the user comments here before I book my room. I feel that it is also about the point, so I plan to take some time to leave my personal feeling, although subjective, I hope to have a little reference. The Monarch Resort It is quite close to the entrance of 17 miles. The only hotel down the road gives a room to queen bed. If you change another room, you have to add money. If you mind, you must pay attention to this problem. The breakfast is small and the variety is monotonous. Of course, you can still eat if you don't pick it. The only bright spot was the real fireplace, fresh feeling.
Pine Inn - Carmel
3.9/5102 Reviews
The room is small and complete, this is the first hotel in the town, not open on weekends, so good luck. Twin room, the bed is a bit small, but the baby sleeps in a small bed with a sofa, just fine. Breakfast is delivered by the hotel, but the tip is not rich, but the miscellaneous fruits are pineapple, cantaloupe, cucumber and so on. Next to the hotel is lush, smelling a scent, can not help but buy. Carmel Beach should be visible across the bed.
Blu Pacific Hotel
3.8/5100 Reviews
The overall feeling of comfort inn authorized by outsourcing franchising is not very good. The room is too small, I don't know why, there will be a big difference from the quality of Comfort Inn in the past!
Monterey Marriott
4.4/5125 Reviews
Very comfortable hotel conveniently located in downtown Monterey and short distance from 17 Mile Drive. Rooms are spacious and staff is very friendly. Room amenities are: individual sized coffee pot and mini fridge as well as standard hair dryer, toiletries and iron. Microwaves can be delivered to your room by request at no additional cost. The Marriott has a bar and serves breakfast (not included in room rate) and other meals. It is connected to the Monterey Convention Center so if you are attending a conference, this is the best place to be. If you need parking, be aware, only valet parking is available at $40 per day with in and out privileges. There are a couple parking garages with hourly rates within a couple block walk, they do not have in and out privileges. Valet service takes about 10-15 minutes to get your car depending on time of day. Mornings were a little longer wait. Wifi is not free unless you are a Bonvoy Member, you can sign up on the spot. Would stay here again.

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Highest PriceUS$1,599
Lowest PriceUS$65
Number of Reviews 16,263
Number of hotels601
Average Price(Weekday Night)US$318
Average Price(Weekend Night)US$402

Monterey County Hotel Guide

Planning a trip to Monterey County? There are many discounted hotels on Trip.com. If you travel to United States, visiting Monterey County is a good choice. You can plan a one or two day trip to Monterey County.

Though there is no civilian airport, it's still easy to take a bus or train to reach Monterey County. Visitors often choose to travel to Monterey County by bus.

On Trip.com, there are 75 recommended hotels in Monterey County. Monterey County has high quality and low-priced hotels. You can spend one night at a nice hotel for only 181 USD. There are 2 five-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 1563 USD per night. There are 12 four-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 269 USD per night. There are 22 three-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 152 USD per night. There are 32 two-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 107 USD per night. Monterey County has many well-known chain hotels which are suitable for both business trips and vacations. Ramada is the top choice of many travelers in Monterey County. Those who favor Ramada can choose a hotel under its name. A popular hotel in Monterey County, Knights Inn Carmel Hill is also one of the highest rated. Many tourists also stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium.

There are quite a few famous attractions in downtown Monterey County, such as Pfeiffer Beach. You can choose attractions in Monterey County that are perfect for a weekend getaway, such as Museum of Mexican History, 17 Miles Drive. The most popular attractions for tourists in Monterey County are Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay. With a developed commercial area, visitors can head to Summit Furniture, Aficionados, Tammy’s Music Company for a great shopping experience.

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