Hotel Carmel

Hotels
8.7 (297 reviews)
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street , Carmel , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Nice staff
Clean room
Cons:
Overpriced
Poor amenities
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
The room was clean but had a few stains on the rug; bathrooms could use upgrades.
Service
10
The staff was consistently praised for being nice and helpful.
Location
10
Great location, very central to downtown Carmel, making it easy to explore.
Room Quality
8.17
Room quality was described as substandard, with issues mentioned such as a run-down shower and thin walls.
Amenities
7.71
Amenities were described as poor, including breakfast options and pet fees.
Value for Money
7.66
Overpriced for what was offered; many reviewers felt better options existed for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Breakfast was noted as very simple, suggesting room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.15
A mixed experience overall; while some aspects were enjoyable, value and quality concerns were significant.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:10

Property Description

Central Location in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel offers a tranquil escape for guests looking to unwind and explore the charming surroundings.

Relaxation and Comfort
Indulge in the outdoor hot tub and enjoy the comfort of plush bathrobes provided in each room. Stay connected with free WiFi and unwind with a flat-screen cable TV.

Delightful Dining and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a daily light continental breakfast featuring a variety of options. With Pebble Beach Golf Course just a short drive away and Monterey within easy reach, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy.

Book your stay at Carmel Hotel now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note: California Section 4.6 section 11362.3 it is illegal for any person to smoke marijuana in a public place.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MRY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 297 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 7.71
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 9.15
D
Doug couple us
3
Terrible. Left a day early.
Cons:

No luxury. Bugs. No private patio or outdoor space as website implied. Dated. No room service. Had bare essentials. Would not return or recommend

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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kelly couple us
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Hermanus family_with_children nl
7
Erg veel geld voor wat je krijgt
Pros:

Bedden waren goed. Leuke omgeving. Schattige kamer

Cons:

Karig ontbijt. Kamer wel gedateerd.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
P
Pn041 Family
2
Book somewhere else!
Pros:

I don’t understand how this hotel can justify charging almost $700 per night for a room like this. The room felt very old, cheap, and had a strange musky odor as soon as we walked in. The hotel photos are misleading—the actual rooms are much more worn than the pictures online. The bathroom was by far the worst part. It was extremely outdated and not nice, with chipping and peeling walls, and the shower had visible mold.

I would never stay here again and regret booking this hotel for my family, even for just one night. At this price, I expected a much nicer room and experience but this fell far short of that.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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glen family_with_children gb
9
Cute rooms, friendly staff, awesome location
Pros:

superb location, very clean and spacious rooms, hard to beat for value in Carmel and the breakfast was a lovely surprise addition to the stay.

Cons:

Nothing! it was a great break in a great town

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller dk
8
Behagelig atmosfære
Pros:

Beliggenhed og morgenmad og afslappet atmosfære.

Cons:

Skimmelsvamp på badeværelset

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
K
Khalil family_with_children jo
6
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Simon couple mt
6
It was a a very overpriced Motel.
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
M
Matteo couple it
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
M
Moncayo couple us
3
Cons:

The room was dated. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. The window to the bathroom did not lock and went out to an alley?

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
T
Ted couple us
10
a wonderful stay in a wonderful location. thanks
Pros:

the room was perfect. clean comfortable with a balcony with an ocean view. breakfast was perfect, yogurt, granola, fruit and croissant.

Cons:

nothing all great

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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DENISE solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Exceptionally cute and beautiful place to stay! Friendly staff and very comfortable. Outdoor fireplace was great! High class Continental Breakfast..very delicious

Cons:

No A/C so we opened the windows. One window was stuck and didn't open. Fortunately there was a fan in the closet

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
3
302jackx Couples
2
Horrible old POS
Pros:

Horrible hotel for the money. Zero sound proof so you hear everything. For almost $500 a night imagine being woken up at 6am and hear 2 hours of what sounds like thunder and bears fighting on top of you from upstairs just pacing around. Terrible experience for the money and would not recommend this old and outdated location. Front desk staff also did absolutely nothing when mentioned

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
Y
yehoshua family_with_children il
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
G
Gary couple gb
7
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
I
Ibet solo_traveller us
5
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
L
Leslie couple us
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
C
Christian couple ar
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
M
Mike couple us
3
Booked 2 nights. Used their online check-in to confirm, provide CC, etc. All seemed well until hotel called a couple hou
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Old/worn decor and facilities

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
E
eanderson218 Friends getaway San Francisco, California
4
If you like noise, this hotel is for you.
Pros:

Just finished a memorial day stay - not going back. For and average of $750/night I would expect the hotel to be peaceful. I am fine with some noise when on the first floor, but I could hear the conversation of the people above me, their music, their snoring. It was terrible. The room was fine, but nothing special. I was given an accessible room that could not be changed becuase "it was randomly assigned to me" according to the front desk. I had to bend down to look in the mirror and use the sink in the bathroom, which had 0 counter space. I pulled a chair in to set my toiletries. The breakfast room was crowded and not comfortable. The food mediocre. And when I checked out I was charged for items I did not buy from the minibar. The only reason the hotel gets a 2 and not a 1 is because it was in a good location. That is all.

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor