Hofsas House Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1933 reviews)
4th Ave and San Carlos Street , Carmel , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Limited breakfast options
Thin walls

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Several mentions of dirty rooms and maintenance issues.
Service
9.38
Staff was described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.42
Multiple reviews praised the convenient proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms were noted to be clean and comfortable, but some reported thin walls and dated decor.
Amenities
8.4
Hotel features such as a heated pool and free parking were appreciated.
Value for Money
7.36
Some reviews indicated that the pricing felt high for the offerings.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Limited choices for breakfast; reviews indicate room for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.88
General sentiment is positive despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 19:24

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in Carmel City Center

Heated Outdoor Pool and Continental Breakfast: Start your day with a refreshing dip in the heated outdoor pool and enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

Cozy Rooms with Ocean Views: Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring fireplaces, en-suite bathrooms with free toiletries, and select rooms offering a deck with stunning ocean views.

Relaxation and Scenic Views: Unwind in the dry sauna, take in the ocean vistas from the shared patio, and explore the nearby restaurants and shops just a short walk away.

Experience the charm of Hofsas House Hotel and book your stay for a memorable getaway in Carmel city center.

Important information:

The property will charge the hotel fee upon arrival.

Pets are permitted in certain rooms only, for USD 30 per night.

Check-ins after 22:00 must call the hotel to retrieve late check-in instructions.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

8.2
Based on 1933 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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schuler couple us
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Maribel solo_traveller us
10
We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time.
Pros:

It was so cute and charming.

Cons:

Missing a spa.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Gretel extended_group us
10
Pros:

It was charming. Puts you back in time to a simpler time.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Geza solo_traveller us
8
Perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Pros:

Close to everything but not noise.

Cons:

Not easy to find parking spot.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
M
Mike family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple it
7
Posizione imbattibile e fascino d'altri tempi, ma gli interni avrebbero bisogno di un restyling L'hotel vanta u
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Un po’ datata internamente

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Fabio couple br
7
Bom custo benefício em Carmel, mas com cafe da manhã muito limitado
Pros:

Da localização, da limpeza do quarto e do estacionamento gratuito.

Cons:

Do cafe da manhã que era muito básico e sem local adequado para efetuar a refeição.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Esther family_with_children es
5
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Gregory solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The continental breakfast worked well. The parking lot design was unusual, but I had little trouble finding a spot. The staff were friendly, and the room was very clean.

Cons:

The walls can be a little thin, so you can sometimes here guests in the adjacent rooms. However, while I was there the guests were quite respectful, so this wasn't a big problem.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Paula couple pt
5
Vale pela localização
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Móveis bastante desgastados.
A luz entra pelas portadas, não permitindo escurecer totalmente o quarto.
Mau cheiro proveniente da casa de banho.
Na casa de banho estão também o frigorífico, a chaleira e a zona destinada a pendurar roupa/cabides — tudo concentrado no mesmo espaço.
Casa banho pouco limpa .

“Pequeno almoço “ , “servido “ junto ao balcão checkin ( peça fruta , iogurte , bolos embalados + café ) não tem aérea de comer - leva para onde quiser num tabuleiro .

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Jorge family_with_children es
4
Cons:

Olor a humedad, limpieza y cama incómoda.
Por $500 la noche esperaba mucho más!

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mohammad couple sa
10
Pros:

It is like minute to be in the middle of the town
And they have parking and lovely crews in the hotel

Cons:

They change the tv hahahah i love the pic for the old tv

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Mirna couple it
10
Pros:

Lo stile dell’Hotel. La posizione è comoda per raggiungere a piedi il centro..

Cons:

Qualche problema a chiudere la porta della camera

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Yael family_with_children il
8
Pros:

במיקום מעולה

Cons:

מלון קצת ישן, אבל נקי ובמיקום מצוין. מחיר קצת גבוה ביחס לזה שהחדרים לא שופצו הרבה זמן

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Fakes solo_traveller ro
4
Pros:

The staff was nice and tried to help with the problem

Cons:

The problem was the horrible smell inside the rooms
I was offered a different room but same smell
The old furniture and carpet and this hotel in general needs a serious renovation
Its extremely overpriced
Extremely uncomfortable to sleep and stay in the room
And the saddest breakfast i experienced in a hotel
Unbelievably bad
Avoid this place at all cost

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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jasper couple nl
8
Pros:

Location. Old school looks.

Cons:

A lady, who identified herself as the owner, went completely crazy, full Karen-mode, because apparently I parked on street in front of hotel in a wrong spot. In the same outburst accusing me of having scratched her car because “how else could I have parallel parked the way I did”. Must have been embarrassing for the nice front desk employee who called me to come out of my room for this encounter.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Pau family_with_children fr
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Sallie extended_group us
9
Value and location.
Pros:

The location can’t be beat. Cute cozy lobby & thoughtful to have breakfast. Other stellar options and coffee in walking distance
Staff was welcoming, and parking was easy for our large SUV.

Cons:

We had two rooms, one was spotless and had no odors. The other suite was musty but clean.
That being said, we would definitely stay here again for a night or two

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Pablo Barrios family_with_children gt
9
Amazing place, in a excellent spot to discover Carmel!
Pros:

The hotel facilities are really good. Nice and comfy beds and convenient inside parking. The staff was so kind with us!

Cons:

Could incorporate a couple more things in the breakfast to make it amazing!

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Barbara family_with_children us
3
We enjoyed being in Carmel. Great restaurants and the best beach on the California coast,
Pros:

The facility was clean, maid service well done each morning. Close to shops, restaurants and just a few blocks from the main street.

A very nice selection of breakfast items were available. However, service should begin at 7 AM.

Cons:

Unfortunately, this facility is dangerous for seniors. Only a few rooms are at street level. The rest of the facility is accessed by steep stairways. The Stairs were Horrendous, especially when wet (morning fog). There should be a "caution message" on the website warning of the stairs situation.
The shower stall was very tight and it did not drain well, standing water remained on the shower floor. (Caution for seniors.) We each only used it once during the stay.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee