Tally Ho Inn

Large suite and close to everything. Comfortable bedding

Unique & Charming Hotel. In town for husbands’ bucket list golf trip. Truly enjoyed this quaint hotel. Definitely will be back!

Era muy espacioso, tenía dos baños y las camas eran muy cómodas

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tally Ho Inn at Carmel by the Sea and would stay again when visiting Carmel.

The property was very quiet and the rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The customer service was great. Rooms were very clean. We loved all the amenities such as the jet tub, fireplace, and patio giving us ocean view. Cost was very reasonable with ocean view.

The staff was very friendly. We especially appreciated the guaranteed parking space per guest. There was easy access walking distance to the beach, shops, and restaurants in town. We liked the adjacent property IL FORNAIO with $25 food voucher each morning for breakfast for those staying at the Tally Ho Inn.

Clint & Diane Hollings

Great location with a view of distant ocean good balcony to relax.

Beautiful room with gorgeous sunsets! Great access to Carmel Bay and shopping... abundance of local restaurants!

Great Staff, Friendly and kind.
Great location very close to the beach.

Location & Views from our room were exceptional.

What a gem in Carmel by the sea. Excellent location and very very spacious rooms. We stayed at king suite with a porch overlooking the ocean. Everything was excellent. Clean and friendly staff

The view, walk to ocean and accessibility to all the stores was great. This place blew me away. Sunset as great frim this room

We had an amazing view of the ocean from our room and deck. Every morning I would walk to the little coffee shop around the corner and come back and watch the sun come up while listening to the ocean.

Location. Staff are polite and willing to help, but not very well knowledgeable about the area.

The staff was friendly. The room was cozy and warm and had a beautiful ocean view. We loved it.

Nice view, but the positives end there. I travel often and have been to Carmel a number of times. I've never written a review but felt compelled to spare other travelers from the aggravation I experienced. I paid for a premium room, but upon checking in I could clearly see the place was very tired looking. Looks like they haven't put a nickel into the place in many years.

The TV never worked properly. The fireplace that I paid extra for had a flame the size of a bic lighter. When I complained they sent someone up to work on it. They said it needed a part and they would be right back. They never came back and called me later to say that the part wouldn't be in for a few days.

Since I had no working TV or Fireplace I asked them to reduce the cost of the room to the same cost as one of their regular rooms. They said no and told me that I can re- pack all my stuff and move to a lesser room.

Extremely disappointing experience and will never go back there.

I stayed at the Tally Ho Inn with my mom and my kids, and it was exactly the kind of peaceful, coastal escape we needed. The property has this charming, upscale cottage feel tucked right into the quiet, storybook streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It’s cozy, refined, and surrounded by that beautiful mix of ocean air and coastal woods that Carmel is known for.
Our room was spacious, clean, and thoughtfully put together — comfortable beds, plenty of room for the kids, and little touches that made it feel more like a boutique retreat than a standard hotel. My mom loved how serene everything felt, and the kids had space to settle and rest without any of us feeling squeezed in.
The location couldn’t be better. We were close enough to walk to shops, restaurants, and the beach, yet tucked away enough that the property stayed peaceful and quiet. It felt like a hidden little haven in the middle of town.
The staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. Everything about the stay had this gentle charm — simple, elegant, and relaxing.
If you’re looking for a Carmel stay that blends comfort, beauty, and that luxurious coastal-cottage vibe, the Tally Ho Inn is perfect for families. We would definitely return

Ein ganz tolles Haus mit viel Charme, tolles Zimmer mit viel Platz

We stayed in Room 109, with a lovely view of the ocean from the living room and the balcony. I did not enjoy the steep iron stairs to reach the room, but the view made it worthwhile.

The room was among the nicest we've ever stayed in. It was spacious and well appointed with a large living area with a couch, swivel chairs, coffee table.ample storage, and a small fridge. A couple of enhancement to consider: a safe for a laptop and some additional charging plugs on the right side of the bed.

The bathroom was very spacious but could use drawers or shelves for storage. Housekeeping is daily and prompt. It would be great if they could add body wash for the shower and change out the little soaps.

The staff are helpful and pleasant.

We did not take advantage of the $25 breakfast voucher as it would not have paid for breakfast nor did we have the time to walk to the sister inn and sit for a served meal. (Also note that our dinner experience with the restaurant --Il Fornaio-- was poor.)

Location was superb. In addition to the aforementioned ocean view, we were able to walk all over Carmel for shopping and dining, and the hotel had a dedicated parking lot for guests --very helpful in Carmel where parking is difficult. Note: there was some early morning street noise from trash pick-up if that sort of thing bothers you.