Hofsas House Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1852 reviews)
4th Ave and San Carlos Street , Carmel , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1852 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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Oscar couple us
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple us
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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KayJeff&Eddy solo_traveller us
10
Great hidden gem
Pros:

Cute little pink hotel with charming artwork. Breakfast in the morning saved us time and money for adventures.

Cons:

A lot of stairs but my old chubby butt needs it!

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Iryna couple ca
8
Excellent location and very friendly, helpful staff. Nice view, though cloudy mornings limited our enjoyment of it. The
Pros:

Location and and friendly and helpful staff. View but in we had two cloudy mornings not really enjoyed that option.

Cons:

Very soft mattresses of the bed

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Bracamonte Gutierrez couple mx
8
Pros:

the big room

Cons:

there was a huge spider in my bed lol

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple us
4
It was a very average experience and expensive for what we got.
Pros:

The breakfast and the bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

The room itself was comfortable, but it was extremely noisy. The walls and ceiling were paper thin and we were on the bottom floor, so we heard everything from the room above us.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The ocean view was beautiful. It was so peaceful and quiet there, and the flowers in the landscaping are so beautiful.

Cons:

The coffee was kind of weak, but the continental breakfast was great.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Inbar family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The room was huge, like an apartment. Great location, walking distance to downtown restaurants and shops. Breakfast can be taken to your room in the morning.

Cons:

A little outdated, breakfast didn't have much variety

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Polly family_with_children us
8
We could walk to Carmel by the sea downtown and beach. Rooms are old but very charming and clean.
Pros:

Location is great with free parking. The rooms are charming and clean. Staff is friendly and breakfast and coffee is convenient.

Cons:

Nothing that we didn't like.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Sumaya couple eg
9
A quick pleasant stay
Pros:

The design , location, aesthetics and the sweet lady owner Kerry with her smile, hospitality & lovely suggestions.. breakfast is nice especially in their reception room that is beautifully designed ❤️
The staff are decent .. I noticed something in the sauna came next day & seems they fixed it

Cons:

The ceiling & walls are so thin .. If you are a light sleeper forget about it .. you are sleeping & waking up with the people’s above your rooms schedule :(( I had someone above me that kept making noise from 6AM walking around for 2 hours in their room
Pool needs to be heated more specifically if the weather is windy n cold

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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YUHUA solo_traveller tw
5
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Marcy solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Was pretty outdated & shabby for the price. The 'breakfast' was scant. A few dry pastries, some small fruit, some coffee. Won't be going back for that high of a cost. I could have been happier at a Motel.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Sabrina couple us
5
Didn’t feel that clean but walkable to downtown
Pros:

Good location/walking distance to downtown

Cons:

Bed skirt was dirty, mirror not fully cleaned, shower head is short and sink was very short as well which was hard for a tall person (my husband who is 6”2)

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Makshay couple us
9
Great location and good price.
Pros:

The hotel was great! It was old but charming. The room had an ocean view (kind of). The location was fantastic as it was only a few blocks from the town center and the beach (15 mins walk). The rooms were clean and the service was good.

Cons:

The only thing that I would say that can be improved was there was no AC or fan in the room. It can get a bit warm in the afternoon (especially in summer). The slight breeze that was blowing helped but without that it would have been warm in the room. A fan would be great to have in the room (AC probably not required). Our room was on the top floor so maybe it got a little more warmer than the rooms on other floors.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Gabby couple us
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Felipe Rosante solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

A localização é ótima!

O pessoal foi muito atencioso e gentil pois tivemos que chegar muito tarde.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple pt
8
Picturesque hotel in Carmel
Pros:

Picturesque hotel in Carmel, walkable distance from centre, helpful staff

Cons:

Breakfast is very basic, grab and go pastries (better than nothing but you should be clear about what to expect)

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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DeFrenchi couple us
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Irene couple us
8
Our stay was very pleasant.
Pros:

Location was very convenient to the heart of Carmel.

Cons:

Bedding and pillows not up to standards

2026-06-12 via Nuitee