Hofsas House Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1866 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 1866 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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Silvia couple br
7
Good location!
Pros:

The local

Cons:

Very expensive for what they offer.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Stacey solo_traveller us
10
Was a great experience
Pros:

Loved everything about it .

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Heidi couple us
8
Last minute accommodation
Pros:

Great location, walking distance to downtown Carmel. Plenty of parking spaces available.

Cons:

Although there is a certain charm to the building, the rooms are a bit tired and outdated. The breakfast that is included can hardly be called a breakfast. There is a small table containing saran wrapped muffins, some yogurt and brown bananas.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Preet solo_traveller us
9
Pleasant, relaxing and like the moto on the wall leisure with dignity.
Pros:

Breakfast wonderful, a great opportunity to socialize with guests staying at the property.

Cons:

5pm social with tea and coffee in the lobby OR just cookies is a good idea to speak to people and make friends.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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David couple us
5
This was a good clean place to stay overnight to see Carmel, but it desperately needs an update!!!
Pros:

The location is great and the staff members were pleasant. The bed was comfy, the room and bathroom were absolutely sparkling clean. But the decor and the fixtures were very dated; literally had not had a facelift since the early 80’s. The shower was hot and the water pressure excellent, but it too was very dated, and it was small. If I were a tall person the shower head would have been far too low and if I were a fat person the stall would have been tight. The counter space was low even for me, but I thought it might have been done with kids in mind. There were no usb ports, and only 1 accessible outlet in the bedroom, with another in the bathroom. And handicapped access is a problem because there is no elevator and scads of stairs; my husband had a bad ankle and so we ran into that.

Cons:

The breakfast was inadequate. I understand they don’t have room for a full-on breakfast with eggs and bacon, but they could make do a lot better. There was decent coffee. But the food selection should be more than pastries, bananas and tangerines. There was yogurt, but the single variety was full of sugar so being diabetic I could not touch it. Think through a decent menu, and rearrange a bit to offer it.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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SuAnne solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great location. Easy walk to everything. Very charming hotel. Super owners!!

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Emanuela couple us
9
The staff was wonderful, I liked the location, and it was clean. .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Outdated

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Tyra couple us
9
Amazing comfort in a killer location oozing with charm serviced by professional and super friendly staff
Pros:

CHARM, STAFF, LOCATION

Cons:

The building is outdated but then again it’s all part of the charm in Carmel.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Susan couple us
8
I was happy to stay at the Hofsas House since we could easily walk around town and to the beach
Pros:

The continental breakfast was tasty with good coffee and pastries/muffins plus a piece of fruit. Almost everyone took the breakfast to their room. The people at the front desk in the morning were exceptionally nice!!
The hotel is about .6 mile walk to the beach, which we did every day.
The room was nice. My favorite part was the small table and chairs on the deck in front of the room with a view to the ocean where we had our wine and take out dinner- it was beautiful and peaceful.

Cons:

The room had a very small table with an oversized lamp that we had to put on the floor to be able to use the table. The chairs were very old and needed gluing or replacing.

2026-06-29 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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Oscar couple us
10
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