Pine Inn

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (219 reviews)
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, California, 93921 , Carmel , US

Facilities

Express check-out
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Shopping on site
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Express check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cozy accommodations
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No air conditioning
Noise from plumbing

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Several reports of cleanliness issues, like dirty carpets and the room being only average clean.
Service
8.65
Overall positive remarks about staff responsiveness, though some experiences were negative.
Location
9.19
Multiple mentions of the excellent location for exploring Carmel.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms are described as cozy but some were very small or noisy.
Amenities
8.17
Basic amenities present but noted lack of air conditioning.
Value for Money
7.63
Concerns regarding the value due to issues like cleanliness and lack of amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Some dining options were praised, but the restaurant was noted to close early.
Overall Experience
8.35
Positive experiences overshadowed by some negative elements in specific areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:51

Property Description

Welcome to Pine Inn, your perfect getaway nestled in the heart of Carmel, just steps away from the stunning shoreline.

Unmatched Comfort
Relax in one of our 49 elegantly designed guestrooms featuring plush pillowtop beds and flat-screen televisions. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access to stay connected while indulging in your favorite cable programming.

Culinary Delights
Savor Italian specialties at our acclaimed restaurant, Il Fornaio, or unwind at our café and bar/lounge for a refreshing drink. Room service is available for those cozy night-ins, providing convenience at your fingertips.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Take advantage of our complimentary self-parking and concierge services, ensuring a seamless stay. Whether it's business or leisure, our amenities cater to all your needs.

Book your stay today and experience the charm of Pine Inn!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MRY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 219 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Denis family_with_children ru
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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haim solo_traveller il
9
the best hotel in carmel
Pros:

A charming hotel in an excellent location, near nice restaurants and cafes.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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James couple pt
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Brett solo_traveller nz
6
Great location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small bed

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Yessenia couple us
6
The area is nice, the parking situation is very inconvenient. Only one parking permit given but it doesn’t gurantee you
Pros:

It’s in a nice location surrounded by small shops and restaurants. It’s only a 10 minute walk to the beach, which is nice. The staff was lovely!

Cons:

They only give one car permit per room. The parking lot is extremely small and you can’t always find parking. I drove around for 30 minutes trying to find parking even though I was staying in the hotel. The room is very small, so was the bed.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Scott couple us
8
Pros:

Great location. Quirky parking. Friendly staff.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Christopher extended_group us
6
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Rick couple us
9
Excellent
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Jan couple us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old and outdated, musty and moldy smell in the room and closet. Uncomfortable bed. Room and bathroom was so small and cramped. No air conditioning and room gets extremely warm. Also window opens to the street where cigarette smoke from the staff or workers across the street blows in all night along with a 7am wake up for the garbage/food delivery trucks right outside the window. There are better options I promise you!

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Rodney couple au
8
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Rooms are small

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Raymond solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

location

Cons:

rather old and dated

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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patrick family_with_children fr
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Dennis couple us
2
Very very disappointed. Especially for the price
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

No elevator and our room was on the 3rd floor, bed was too high needed a stool to get in bed, chairs were way too low, was told by staff that breakfast ended at 10:30 and when I went at10 were already closed. Construction was going on whole time we were there and it was very noisy.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Michaela solo_traveller de
6
Pros:

Die Lage und Geschichte um das Hotel sind top!!!

Cons:

Dies war das kleinste Hotelzimmer, in dem ich je übernachtet habe. Es war noch nicht einmal Platz für einen Nachttisch und man musste wirklich überlegen, wie man sich bewegen und ankleiden konnte! Das Bett war klein und die Matratze durchgelegen und viel zu eeich. Auch das Badezimmer hatte schon bessere Zeiten gesehen. Wahrscheinlich war dies das frühere Dienstmädchenzimmer...
Außerdem gab es keine Parkplätze, bzw. waren sie alle belegt. Uns wurden dann Parkmöglichkeiten empfohlen - allerdings mussten wir ca. 10 Minuten laufen!
Obwohl es zu unseren teuersten Unterkünften auf unserer 3-wöchigen Reise zählte, hatte es doch einen besonderen Charme!!! ;-)

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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B.A. solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

De ligging van het Hotel. Het ligt erg centraal

Cons:

In het bed was een een kuil in het midden, waardoor we geen andere keus hadden dan dicht tegen elkaar te slapen. En er zat een kier onder de deur waardoor het licht, dat de hele nacht branden, scheen en het geluid van de feestzaal beneden goed te horen was.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller us
9
Wonderful but where's the coffee?
Pros:

I like the charm of the hotel and the amount of space we had in our two queen bed room.
I especially found the staff to be friendly and cooperative.

Cons:

We absolutely would want to have a coffee pot in our room. Hope they can find a way to provide those.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Megan family_with_children us
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, room had separate living space which was perfect for us traveling with our kids. Parking lot very convenient. Had little Andes mints on our bed after they would come and turn down our beds. Texting services to make sure we had everything we needed.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

This was our third night at the hotel. We had been in another room previously. This one had a fabulous bathroom. The room was spacious enough to be comfortable for the four of us, very clean and very charming.

Cons:

This room is located right by the entrance to the restaurant adjacent to the sitting and TV area in the room. At times, it was very noisy outside our room and distracting.

I would also add that the parking that is provided is limited. First come first serve. We were honestly afraid to take our car somewhere and lose our spot because the street parking was so jammed that we were unsure if we'd find a place to park each day. I know there's no remedy for this, (and we were told where you could have unlimited parking rather than just 2 hours), however it was a very busy weekend, so it still was a concern.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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RODRIGO couple br
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee