Candle Light Inn

Hotels
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Independent
9.2 (140 reviews)
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, California, 93921 , Carmel , US
1-831-624-6451

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Parasailing nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Garden
Concierge service
Golfing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Fireplace in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Welcoming service
Impeccable cleanliness
Charming rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Expensive for some budgets

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
The rooms are bright, impeccably clean, and thoughtfully designed.
Service
9.6
The team at the property were welcoming and attentive.
Location
9.64
Great location, close to the action in Carmel.
Room Quality
9.09
Charming rooms; spacious with nice amenities.
Amenities
9.12
Complimentary cookies, fruit, and drinks.
Value for Money
8.58
Expensive, but not unreasonable for the location.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Great cookies and beverages.
Overall Experience
9.3
Absolutely wonderful overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 14:29

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and satellite programming for entertainment. Relax in private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free self-parking. Enjoy additional features like a lobby fireplace, vending machine, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Central Location
Stay at Candle Light Inn and be centrally located in Carmel, just a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Explore nearby attractions like Carmel Plaza, Sunset Center, and Carmel Mission Basilica.

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Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 140 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Rupanshu • friends
10
Pros:

What a wonderful little place this is! We stayed here for a weekend getaway with friends and had a very peaceful and lovely experience!

Highly recommend this place.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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shon • partner
10
Pros:

Great place to stay.. will definitely stay again

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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JAMES • partner
10
Pros:

It was in a great location. The team at the property were welcoming and attentive….. and very clean….. what more could you ask for !!

Thank you for your hospitality

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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William
10
Pros:

Great location!

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • partner
10
Pros:

Cute room, great tub, perfect location

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Olga
10
Pros:

Charming hotels tucked along a quiet street, just steps from Ocean Avenue. The rooms are bright, impeccably clean, and thoughtfully designed—with a cozy kitchenette nestled by the window.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family
10
Pros:

Great Inn to be close to the action in Carmel. Room was nice and comfortable. Complimentary cookies, fruit and drinks were great.

Expensive, but not unreasonable for the location.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

A lovely inviting hotel.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Patricia
10
Pros:

Very nice

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Victoria
10
Pros:

Great cookies and beverages and convenient location to restaurants

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Julia
8
Pros:

Our room was charming and cozy. We could even see a bit of ocean from one window. It was clean and comfortable in every way.

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine
10
Pros:

Absolutely wonderful! Spacious room, incredible shower with extremely soft towels, and nice robes. Excellent area everything within walking distance.

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • partner
10
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful! Very clean and comfortable

2025-07-22 • via Nuitee
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alicia
10
Pros:

Great spot to view

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael J
10
Great stay once again!
Pros:

Quiet, comfortable, spacious room, right in the heart of Carmel by the Sea.

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Amazing! Stay here!
Pros:

Amazing! Great hot tub, the grounds were gorgeous, the bed was very comfortable and the cookies at reception were delicious!

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Fatemeh Faith • family
8
Pros:

Beautiful location with clean rooms and nice decor. There was just too much noise and had to have window blinds closed to have privacy. Also the body wash was almost empty and not enough for two people to shower. Otherwise, nice place, close to aminoties.

2025-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Lillian
10
Pros:

Convenient location, friendly staff, a very pleasant stay.

2025-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Emily • friends
8
Pros:

Great location, service was ok, room was nice. Bathroom could have been cleaner

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Grant • family
10
Pros:

Great place to stay. Awesome location. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff and super comfy beds. Would love to come back.

2025-06-21 • via Nuitee