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1. Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,887 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,887 reviews)
"Nice stay close to restaurants and beach"
"Nice stay close to restaurants and beach"
Micah
The price is ￥21,564
￥21,564
￥26,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
2. Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,001 reviews)
"Nice location and we liked the room"
"Nice location and we liked the room"Alla
The price is ￥17,204
￥17,204
￥21,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
3. Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Inn And Suites2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(1,000 reviews)
"The King Suite was spacious and comfortable with unique quality furniture. Parking on site and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very quiet neighborhood, Polite staff, good amenities, reasonable and competitive rates."
"The King Suite was spacious and comfortable with unique quality furniture. Parking on site and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very quiet neighborhood, Polite staff, good amenities, reasonable and competitive rates."Don
The price is ￥19,256
￥19,256
￥24,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
4. The Stevenson Monterey
The Stevenson Monterey2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,136 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,136 reviews)
"Clean room, easy to find, close to everything. Friendly staff."
"Clean room, easy to find, close to everything. Friendly staff."Mayra
The price is ￥12,661
￥12,661
￥14,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
5. Victorian Inn
Victorian Inn3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,552 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,552 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay! It was clean, quiet, breakfast was good, and a great place to explore from!"
"This was a great place to stay! It was clean, quiet, breakfast was good, and a great place to explore from!"Erin
The price is ￥24,015
￥24,015
￥27,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
6. Pacific Inn
Pacific Inn2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,910 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1,910 reviews)
"Great little motel - clean & reasonable!"
"Great little motel - clean & reasonable!"Marla
The price is ￥11,839
￥11,839
￥13,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
7. Stargazer Hotel
Stargazer Hotel2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,894 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,894 reviews)
"Family Fun was had by all."
"Family Fun was had by all."Janet
The price is ￥10,800
￥10,800
￥12,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
8. The Inn at 1252
The Inn at 12522.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, shops nearby and great staff!"
"Clean room, shops nearby and great staff!"Carl
The price is ￥10,555
￥10,555
￥12,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
9. Olympia Lodge
Olympia Lodge3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,213 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,213 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was very professional"
"Room was clean and staff was very professional"Yolanda
The price is ￥17,415
￥17,415
￥19,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
10. Cannery Row Inn
Cannery Row Inn2.0 star property
New Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,380 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,380 reviews)
"my Family and I had a great time here, the good thing about this location is that is was close to everting we had plan everything was at walking distance."
"my Family and I had a great time here, the good thing about this location is that is was close to everting we had plan everything was at walking distance."Jonathan
The price is ￥13,929
￥13,929
￥15,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission InnCarmel
10/10 Excellent
The staff was great and very friendly
The staff was great and very friendly
Philip
Victorian Inn
Victorian InnNew Monterey
10/10 Excellent
Very friendly and helpful staff. Our room was cute and comfortable.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Our room was cute and comfortable.
Valerie
Pacific Inn
Pacific InnCasanova Oak Knoll
10/10 Excellent
This place deserves top marks. We stayed there three nights and were pleased with the staff, the physical condition of the buildings, the cleanliness and the price. We would definitely stay there again.
This place deserves top marks. We stayed there three nights and were pleased with the staff, the physical condition of the buildings, the cleanliness and the price. We would definitely stay there again.
Andrew
The Stevenson Monterey
The Stevenson MontereyDowntown Monterey
10/10 Excellent
Nothing but cleanliness and comfort.
Beds were comfortable, even though it’s located at a busy area, nights are pretty quiet. Close to several restaurants and even a Trader Joe’s at a walking distance.
There is no luxury here, but 100% would recommend as the room was VERY clean and had everything one can need for a quick trip.
Nothing but cleanliness and comfort.
Beds were comfortable, even though it’s located at a busy area, nights are pretty quiet. Close to several restaurants and even a Trader Joe’s at a walking distance.
There is no luxury here, but 100% would recommend as the room was VERY clean and had everything one can need for a quick trip.
Maria
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Wayfarer InnNorthwest Carmel
10/10 Excellent
The location is relatively close to downtown, the room is clean and spacious and the price is affordable
The location is relatively close to downtown, the room is clean and spacious and the price is affordable
Maria
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Bide-A-Wee InnGrove Acres
10/10 Excellent
This hotel was so cute! I loved the vibe of it. Slight view of the ocean. Very relaxing. Bathroom was upgraded and they did a fantastic job with the remodel. The only caveat is they had construction/drilling going on below me during the day. I probably just visited the wrong week. Other than that, I would definitely recommend the hotel! I found it very cozy and comfortable And perfect walking location to everything. Will definitely return!
This hotel was so cute! I loved the vibe of it. Slight view of the ocean. Very relaxing. Bathroom was upgraded and they did a fantastic job with the remodel. The only caveat is they had construction/drilling going on below me during the day. I probably just visited the wrong week. Other than that, I would definitely recommend the hotel! I found it very cozy and comfortable And perfect walking location to everything. Will definitely return!
Jansen
El Castell Hotel
El Castell HotelCasanova Oak Knoll
10/10 Excellent
Good location, clean rooms, good price
Good location, clean rooms, good price
Anonymous traveler
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Inn At Moss Landing PointMoss Landing
10/10 Excellent
Clean and modern. Nice service
Clean and modern. Nice service
Lisa
Padre Oaks
Padre OaksMonterey Vista
10/10 Excellent
Stay was very good. The rooms are compact, but efficient nicely done in modern. We were there for a week for a meeting and it worked well as it was just five minutes downtown to the venue and considerably less expensive than the big hotels. Plus city parking was only nine dollars a day so that worked.
The manager was most accommodating and polite. The room housekeeping is only every couple days so keep that in mind when you’re using your towels. Hang them up to dry.!
I would come back again...
Stay was very good. The rooms are compact, but efficient nicely done in modern. We were there for a week for a meeting and it worked well as it was just five minutes downtown to the venue and considerably less expensive than the big hotels. Plus city parking was only nine dollars a day so that worked.
The manager was most accommodating and polite. The room housekeeping is only every couple days so keep that in mind when you’re using your towels. Hang them up to dry.!
I would come back again...
Steven
Stargazer Hotel
Stargazer HotelMonterey Vista
10/10 Excellent
I love how the property was so close to everything and was walking distance and the view of the bay
I love how the property was so close to everything and was walking distance and the view of the bay
Savannah
Lone Oak Lodge
Lone Oak LodgeVilla Del Monte
10/10 Excellent
This hotel is a hidden gem! The room was so spacious, it was bigger than a lot of homes we have rented and was just perfect for what we needed! There is not an ocean view but it is just minutes from cannery row and the ocean. We needed a space big enough for a surprise trip for our mom where everyone had a bed and this place checked off all the boxes. We highly recommend this hotel, especially if you want more out of a hotel room than just 2 queen beds for multiple people.
This hotel is a hidden gem! The room was so spacious, it was bigger than a lot of homes we have rented and was just perfect for what we needed! There is not an ocean view but it is just minutes from cannery row and the ocean. We needed a space big enough for a surprise trip for our mom where everyone had a bed and this place checked off all the boxes. We highly recommend this hotel, especially if you want more out of a hotel room than just 2 queen beds for multiple people.
JASON
Deer Haven Inn
Deer Haven InnGrove Acres
10/10 Excellent
Very nice, clean and quiet. Perfect location to visit downtown or the beach! We needed extra towels and the lovely lady was more than happy to accommodate. The gentleman at the desk was also extremely helpful if we needed anything at all, restaurant suggestions, activities, he was able to assist.
Very nice, clean and quiet. Perfect location to visit downtown or the beach! We needed extra towels and the lovely lady was more than happy to accommodate. The gentleman at the desk was also extremely helpful if we needed anything at all, restaurant suggestions, activities, he was able to assist.
Ruth
The Inn at 1252
The Inn at 1252Monterey Vista
10/10 Excellent
Good
Good
ilona
Olympia Lodge
Olympia LodgeBeach Tract
10/10 Excellent
it's quiet, close to the scenic ocean trail, and also real close to the strip of restaurants on Lighthouse downtown PG. i'll be back!
it's quiet, close to the scenic ocean trail, and also real close to the strip of restaurants on Lighthouse downtown PG. i'll be back!
Tracey
Cannery Row Inn
Cannery Row InnNew Monterey
10/10 Excellent
The room was clean, had a cute fire place and was quiet. We traveled from Sacramento and checked in very late but they made it easy even though the office was closed. The staff was friendly. We walked cannery row to the aquarium and had a great time.
The room was clean, had a cute fire place and was quiet. We traveled from Sacramento and checked in very late but they made it easy even though the office was closed. The staff was friendly. We walked cannery row to the aquarium and had a great time.
Ashley
Monarch Resort
Monarch ResortGrove Acres
10/10 Excellent
Cute place
Chimney inside the room (u get one log per night) hot pool, hot tub, sauna!!
WHAAAAT!!!!
Amazing
Walking distance to beach, please wake up early morning to see deer
Cute place
Chimney inside the room (u get one log per night) hot pool, hot tub, sauna!!
WHAAAAT!!!!
Amazing
Walking distance to beach, please wake up early morning to see deer
Luis
Monterey Surf Inn
Monterey Surf InnMonterey Vista
10/10 Excellent
Really nice place. Clean and nicely set up and a very reasonable price. Nice outdoor and landscaping seating outside the rooms.
Really nice place. Clean and nicely set up and a very reasonable price. Nice outdoor and landscaping seating outside the rooms.
Heidi
Villa Franca Inn
Villa Franca InnMonterey Vista
10/10 Excellent
I enjoyed the check in process, clean property and closeness to the mall and eateries . I have been here before and I will come back.
I enjoyed the check in process, clean property and closeness to the mall and eateries . I have been here before and I will come back.
Anita
Sand Castle Inn
Sand Castle InnSeaside
10/10 Excellent
Interesting throwback to motor inns, but with updated amenities. The only thing I didn't like was the outdoor stairs. It rained during our visit and stairs required careful negotiation.
Interesting throwback to motor inns, but with updated amenities. The only thing I didn't like was the outdoor stairs. It rained during our visit and stairs required careful negotiation.
Cathy
Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Inn And SuitesDowntown Carmel
10/10 Excellent
In town for my daughters wedding. This was just for one more night because we wanted some extra time in Carmel. The room is no frills, and exactly what we expected. Perfect for the evening. Great location in town. Walking distance to shopping and dining.
In town for my daughters wedding. This was just for one more night because we wanted some extra time in Carmel. The room is no frills, and exactly what we expected. Perfect for the evening. Great location in town. Walking distance to shopping and dining.
Erin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmel like for travelers on a budget?
Carmel offers a variety of cheap accommodations and things to do, making it a great vacation choice for budget-conscious travelers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Carmel Plaza, Carmel Beach, and Carmel Mission Basilica.
What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Carmel?
Based on reviews, Carmel Mission Inn is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other choices to stay on the cheap include Carmel Wayfarer Inn and Carmel Inn And Suites.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Carmel?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Carmel, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Carmel is 20 inches.
What is there to see and do in Carmel?
Carmel draws tourists with its major shopping area and art galleries, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Check out the area's cultural spots like Carmel Mission Basilica and Sunset Center, or get outdoors at Carmel Beach.
How can I get to Carmel and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Carmel can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), situated 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away. Carmel might not have very many public transit options so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.