Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Hotels
8.8 (609 reviews)
Junipero Street & Ocean Avenue , Carmel , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Hiking
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice amenities
Friendly staff
Good location
Immaculate cleanliness
Cons:
Noise from outside
Limited breakfast options
High price for an Inn

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
The room was presented beautifully and immaculately clean.
Service
9.3
The staff was wonderful, very accommodating, and responsive to needs.
Location
9.3
Fantastic location, right across from Carmel Plaza and close to main shopping street.
Room Quality
8.3
The rooms were charming, though some were noted to be small and noisy.
Amenities
8.8
Nicely decorated with good amenities like bike rentals and cookie delivery.
Value for Money
8.3
Price is considered high for an Inn, but the experience provided value.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast options were underwhelming with limited healthy choices.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall, the experience was loved, with attention to detail and charm.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:07

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave offers a range of luxurious amenities to enhance your stay. From the daily complimentary breakfast baskets to the curated Social Happy Hours, every detail is designed to provide a premium experience.

Convenient Location

Located in downtown Carmel, just a short walk from Carmel Beach, the hotel offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, and local attractions. With key landmarks like the Naval Postgraduate School and Monterey Peninsula College nearby, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave is the perfect base for exploring the area.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Traveling with your furry friend? No problem! Each guest room at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave is dog-friendly, ensuring that your four-legged companion can enjoy the luxurious amenities and comfortable accommodations alongside you.

Experience luxury, convenience, and pet-friendly hospitality at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. Book your stay now to indulge in a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

1 dog per room, up to 30 lbs., is welcome for a $150 one-time nonrefundable fee per stay. Dog must not be left alone in the room. Pet amenities include: Plush dog bed, bowl, a complimentary custom dog toy, and complimentary local Brad’s Barkery organic dog treats.

Please note that on-site parking is limited.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MRY

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 609 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Peter • couple • id
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Faye • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay!
Pros:

Gorgeous rooms! Stunning property details, champagne breakfast was amazing! Cocktail on arrival also great

Cons:

The fire pits outside wouldn’t go on which was a shame as it was a lovely area to sit but a little too cold

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Bárbara • couple • cl
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • couple • cr
6
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
7
Underwhelming motel conversion, not worth 700/night.
Pros:

Staff, breakfast..

Cons:

A motel feel, despite renovations. For 700/night not worth the price.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • us
5
I was disappointed with the customer service and expected more for what we paid.
Pros:

Great location, breakfast was wonderful, little touches at property and room were cute.

Cons:

When we arrived we noticed that the toilet was running and making noises. We told the staff and they said that they would have someone fix it. We came back in the evening and went to bed. The running water from the toilet kept us up. In the morning, we told the lady at the front and she said she had no record of this being fixed, but would send someone up to fix it. There was no apology or empathy. When I spend good money on a place, I expect better customer service. When I left the following morning, I discussed this with the gentleman at the front, who so happened to be the one that I told about the issue on the first night. He said he did tell someone etc. He apologized and said that the manager would contact me about this on Monday. I have yet to hear from them. I understand that things break, but how it was handled was not good. This is also the first time that I ever wrote a negative review and for me to do this says a lot.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
7
Nice hotel
Pros:

Location was great. Rooms and property were clean. Above all their staff was very friendly and helpful. They packed as much into their rooms as they could. Their lobby is nice with breakfast in the mornings and a nice outside patio to sit and relax.

Cons:

It is a very noisy hotel, because it is an older motel redone, there is nothing they can do about the noise I assume. You can hear everyone taking outside your room, doors slamming, cars in the parking lot, people walking around upstairs and just talking in general. Also the rooms are nicely done but again they are small and there is no counter space in the bathrooms. It is Carmel and pricey.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Meghan • couple • us
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • ca
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • ie
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • sg
8
Location at a price
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Pricey

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
6
Lovely little inn, but overpriced
Pros:

The property is really well located with great access to the town and shops. The entire space is beautifully decorated throughout. Breakfast was great - lovely fresh sourdough, Greek yoghurt, eggs, granola and pastries. Whilst initially we were allocated a ground floor room looking directly onto the car park, I was grateful to the staff member who moved us up to a 1st floor room on request. The extra touches of cookies, chocolate and water in the room were lovely and the Diptique toiletries were a nice touch.

Cons:

Unfortunately I felt the property was overall very overpriced. It is after all an inn on a busy road with all rooms facing out onto a car park…for almost £400 a night. There is a nice terrace for breakfast, but again looks to a car park. The windows are single glazed so there is a lot of street traffic, even on the upper floor. In the morning as well about 9:30am we had maintenance painting right outside our room window. It would be better to wait for people to check out before beginning maintenance overlooking the rooms, as they don’t have much privacy. The person at the desk when we checked out was not the most friendly when compared with many other places we have stayed.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Or • couple • il
1
Pros:

מיקום קרוב לרחובות המרכזיים

Cons:

המלון בנוי כמו מוטל ככה שכל החדרים עם חלון לחניה, משמע שאי אפשר לפתוח את החלון כי יש רעש, עוברים אנשים מול החלון וגם אין פרטיות
מתוך חמישה ימים, ארבעה ימים היינו בלי מפתח לחדר בשל תקלה ככה שכל פעם שרצינו לחזור לחדר היינו צריכים לבקש מהקבלה. הצוות לא היה אדיב ונחמד לגבי זה והרגשנו כאילו אשמתנו שיש תקלה.
החדרים קטנים בצורה מוגזמת

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • couple • us
9
Overall we enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed what the hotel had to offer.
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location, comfortable room, delicious morning breakfast, free parking on site, freshly baked cookies every day, luxurious toiletries

Cons:

Older building so was able to hear my upstairs neighbor take every squeaky step. barn style bathroom door made privacy difficult

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Or • couple • il
2
Pros:

החדרים מעוצבים יפה בהתאם לעיצוב של שאר המלונות ברשת

Cons:

לא היה לנו מפתח לחדר במשך שלושה לילות
כל פעם שרצינו לעלות לחדר היינו צריכים לבקש מהקבלה שיכניסו אותנו
הצוות לא היה נחמד במיוחד והיה נראה שזה מכביד עליהם באותה צורה שזה מכביד עלינו
החדריח קטנים והחלונות פונים לשאר החדרים כך שאי אפשר להיות עם וילון פתוח רוב הזמן
לא מומלץ בכלל

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • us
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Calixte • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Design

Cons:

Price

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • us
10
Excellent every time we stay at any of the locations
Pros:

Always a great experience when staying at a Petit Pali

Cons:

None

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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JAIRO ALBERTO • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

A localização é excelente.

Cons:

O café da manhã é muito fraco, não tem opção de frutas, nem ovos mexidos, e há pouco espaço para sentar.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee