Carmel Beach Hotel

Hotels
9 (266 reviews)
13th &, San Antonio Ave , Carmel , us

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean Hotel
Great Location
Good Amenities
Excellent Breakfast
Comfortable Beds
Cons:
High Price
Poor Service
Room Issues
Unresponsive Management

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
The hotel was very clean, but issues like a hole in the sheets were noted.
Service
8.56
Some staff were described as unhelpful or unfriendly, impacting service perception.
Location
10
Incredible location with easy access to the beach and town.
Room Quality
8.1
Comfortable but with issues like low water pressure and lack of amenities.
Amenities
9.55
Great amenities provided, including in-room breakfast and lovely linens.
Value for Money
8.08
High price for amenities and service received, leading to a perception of poor value.
Food and Beverage
9.54
Excellent breakfast noted, contributing positively to the stay.
Overall Experience
9.59
Despite issues, many guests enjoyed their stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Carmel Beach Hotel, just steps away from Carmel Beach, offers elegantly appointed rooms with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies in select rooms.

Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a fitness centre, free private parking, and a 24-hour front desk ready to assist with any needs. The hotel also features a garden and terrace for relaxation.

Nearby Attractions
Situated close to popular landmarks such as Carmel River State Beach and Carmel Mission, the hotel provides easy access to explore the beauty of Point Lobos State Reserve and the Presidio of Monterey Museum.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience in Carmel? Book your stay at Carmel Beach Hotel now!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 266 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 8.56
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.55
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 9.54
Overall Experience: 9.59
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Dilek couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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William couple us
8
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

Expensive for a small room. Not much of a view.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
P
Philippe couple us
4
Bad luck with no hot water (got a discount but took a while to get it confirmed as staff had to call owner for approval)
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No hot water (got fixed)

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
D
Daniel couple us
3
Way too high of a price for such poor service.
Pros:

The new corner room.

Cons:

The two asian staff members at the front desk were horrible. No friendliness. No EQ. Super impersonable. No personality. We paid way too much to be treated like that.

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
D
Doug couple us
9
Comfortable Getaway
Pros:

Close to beach

Cons:

20+ minutes walk to restaurants

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple us
10
Pros:

Incredible location and staff

2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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W1742OCbarbarah Couples
6
Quaint and comfy but not worth the high price
Pros:

The hotel was very clean, the bed comfortable and it was a good location one block from the beach. We could hear the ocean from our room. In-room Breakfast service was very good. Downtown Carmel is about a 15 minute walk or you can take their car service. Walking worked for us but if you are not a walker you might want to be closer to town. The room and bath were nice, with great fluffy towels, turn-down service with cookies, nice linens, but the balcony was tiny and a little dirty, and right next to balconies from other rooms with no privacy. Since we payed $800 per night, it was a surprise to find a large hole in our sheets, low water pressure in the shower, and no iron or ironing board in the room (there was a steamer). Overall it was a nice, quaint and quiet place to stay, but not worth the high price IMHO.

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
D
David
10
Pros:

Incredible visit - the staff made our whole stay in Carmel one to remember. The level of service was above and beyond.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
M
Mark
8
Pros:

Clean
20 minute walk to Ocean Blvd.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
J
Jason partner
10
Pros:

Amazing room and the ocean view was great. The only thing I would change about the room is the water pressure in the shower. Other than that, the stay was perfect.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Mary Elaine extended_group us
10
magical and romantic
Pros:

excellent breakfast on lush patio with the sound of the ocean roaring.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

great carmel cottage style hotel 1 block from.beach

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
E
encarnita partner
10
Pros:

Un lugar màgico, increíble, muy boutique, muy personalizado!!!

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
M
Michael family
10
Pros:

Great cottage type hotel near the beach. Perfect for Carmel.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Hanish
2
Sleepless night due to malfunctioning fireplace
Pros:

The fireplace in our room did not work, and every day we asked them to fix while receiving promises that it will. Never happened during the 4 nights we were there.
This was annoying as we paid extra to find a place with a fireplace.

What's worse, is that the fireplace spontaneously turned on sometime during night which woke us up due to the intense heat (~2:30am during the 2nd night there). We couldn't turn off the fireplace and there was no one available to help. We couldn't sleep with the heat and the air conditioning turned on wasn't strong enough to help.

Next day they had maintenance go in to find a way to turn it off.

The management was unresponsive to requests to correct or compensate us for the uncomfortable stay.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
A
Anne
10
Pros:

We like absolutely everything including the hospitality.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
H
Heidi
10
By the Sea and everything else too.
Pros:

Super location. Near public beach, sunsets, walk to town but still peaceful/restful. Nice surprise-serves decent food and has outdoor fireplace and sitting areas.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
J
James
10
Pros:

The staff was absolutely amazing and the location was great

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
2
21jtb Family
10
Great find
Pros:

What a gem! This is a real find, perfect location. One block from scenic road & beach, and 5 blocks from Carmel Village. The entire staff is professional & friendly and a special "shoutout" to the Asst. Manager,Raffi! He was very accommodating and made our stay extra memorable! We will definitely be back!

2025-09-05 via Tripadvisor
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W7557SPpams Couples
10
Sublime and charming hotel by the sea.
Pros:

If you are a true ocean lover then you will definitely enjoy this hotel in this location! The hotel is exactly 150 steps to one of the most stunning beaches in California. You can sit on your balcony and watch the sunset and hear waves crashing. The hotel is spotlessly clean. The bed is perfectly comfortable and cozy. The soaking tub and water pressure were exemplary. All of the employees were warm, incredibly helpful, and friendly. A courtesy car takes you to town for dinner and picks you up so that you don't have to walk. Sitting around the warmth of the firepit topped off the relaxing evening and was extra special treat. You can order whatever you want for breakfast and it is delivered to your room impressingly fresh and huge. To be honest after reading the reviews I was a bit scared but so very glad picked this hotel. It was a very beautiful and quaint experience.

2025-09-04 via Tripadvisor