Hofsas House Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1809 reviews)
4th Ave and San Carlos Street , Carmel , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 1809 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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Shai • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • de
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • couple • ar
10
Excelente!
Pros:

La atención por la chica de la recepción fue increíble la ubicación era súper y tenía estacionamiento. Sin dudas una estancia única

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Lala • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • couple • ca
8
Pros:

A clean old fashioned hotel

Cons:

Breakfast needs work. Too sweet.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Penni • couple • us
7
Pros:

The staff was nice and helpful, the place was dog friendly, had a fireplace.

Cons:

Pretty dated decor and facilities for the price

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • gb
7
Charming hotel could do with some updates
Pros:

Locations great and I love the charm of this place, it’s very quirky

Cons:

It is very dated and breakfast is incredibly basic

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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mueller • couple • us
9
Friendly, close to town, spacious rooms.
Pros:

Dog friendly, people friendly, easy walking distance to town. Spacious rooms with balcony and ocean view. You can take a pot of fresh brewed coffee and pastries back to your room in the morning.

Cons:

It is a little old and dated, but very comfortable.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • us
1
Smell, paper thin walls and overall very old, no charm
Pros:

The photo of the facade

Cons:

Oh, where do I start. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone. In short - if you arrive in the morning, your room will smell like chemicals and bleach, if you arrive later in the day like we did, the smell of the chemicals will settle and you’ll smell something like an old antique store smells. The walls are paper thin, I’m not exaggerating, we heard full conversations of our neighbors whispering. The building and everything in it is horribly old. Parking is tiny diagonally on a hill, hence very dangerous. Breakfast area is tiny. Only good thing was the front reception staff. We booked two nights, ended up losing money and leaving right away, couldn’t stay there at all.
From other reviews it’s obvious that the owners or whoever responds to the reviews, gaslight the reviewers saying that some people “appreciate their Bavarian charm”. Well that’s bs, the charm is literally only on the front photo of the hotel.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • us
6
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Hasan • couple • us
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Gil • couple • us
8
I suspect this is one of the more enjoyable properties in town. It reflects life the Carmel way. Relax and enjoy the uni
Pros:

We would certainly stay here again, but we had conflicting feelings about this property. We loved the old world charm and the way it takes you back to the ways travel used to be. You truly feel like you could be back in the middle of the last century. We loved the convenient location and the staff.

Cons:

The old world charm is also a bit of a problem. Things in our room felt like they had not been maintained very well. For example, there were no easy to access outlets or ports for our phones. With that said, it looked like some nearby rooms were being redone, so the improvements may be gradually rolling through the property.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
7
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Bart • couple • us
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Slightly quirky but we liked it!
Pros:

We loved this slightly quirky family run hotel. Our beautifully decorated sea view room was worth the extra money. The continental breakfast was ok - if the hotel is busy you may have to take it to your room but we ate in the reception lounge. Staff are friendly and helpful. We didn't use the pool or sauna but it looked very clean and inviting. An easy walk down into town and under a mile from the beach.

Cons:

Probably not for anyone with mobility issues as there is a lot of steps! We were offered help with luggage.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Marie Christine • couple • us
9
We always come back to Hofsas House when staying in Carmel.
Pros:

The cleanliness and the room amenities. They accept dogs any size. Price is fair for the location and you can walk everywhere in charming Carmel-by-the-sea.

Cons:

The staff is efficient and professional but could me more friendly.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Maia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • pt
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee