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Sep 17 - Sep 18
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Sep 18 - Sep 19
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Sep 18 - Sep 20
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Sep 25 - Sep 27

Our top choices for Carmel family-friendly hotels

Courtyard
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
￥29,587
￥35,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Mission Inn
Pool
Lobby
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

2. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Downtown Carmel
￥25,348
￥31,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Exterior
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
￥24,912
￥29,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Street view
Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

4. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Downtown Carmel
  • Family retreat in Carmel with beach proximity, complimentary breakfast, and kid-friendly amenities.
￥39,068
￥44,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Lobby
Food and drink
Outdoor spa tub
Deluxe Double Queen (ADA) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

5. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
￥48,137
￥54,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Food and drink
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Villa, Multiple Beds (Fairway, Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Villa, Multiple Beds (Fairway, Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

6. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
  • Family-friendly resort with a heated outdoor pool, mini golf, tennis courts, and complimentary bicycles for all ages to enjoy.
￥49,228
￥62,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Quail
Bar (on property)
55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Exterior
Library

7. Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
Carmel Point
￥100,908
￥118,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Villa Mara Carmel
Exterior
Reception
Sunset Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Balcony
Front of property

8. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
  • Family paradise meets coastal wonder with views of Point Lobos at this kid-friendly resort with outdoor pool and club.
￥64,079
￥80,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
3 outdoor pools, open 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

9. Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
  • Create a perfect escape for kids with this resort's children's pool, play areas, and guided activities for all ages.
￥82,047
￥104,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Courtyard
King Bed, Courtyard, Electric Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Deep soaking bathtub

10. The Vagabond's House

The Vagabond's House
Northwest Carmel
￥73,445
￥82,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Vagabond's House
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Carmel

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Carmel

Street view
Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Downtown Carmel
￥39,068
￥44,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby
Reception

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
￥48,137
￥54,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Bar (on property)
55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Exterior
Library

Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
Carmel Point
￥100,908
￥118,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Villa Mara Carmel
Outdoor spa tub
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
￥82,047
￥104,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Courtyard
Reception
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

The Vagabond's House

The Vagabond's House
Northwest Carmel
￥73,445
￥82,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Vagabond's House
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Carmel

Courtyard
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
￥29,587
￥35,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Mission Inn
Food and drink
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Villa, Multiple Beds (Fairway, Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Villa, Multiple Beds (Fairway, Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
￥49,228
￥62,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Quail
Exterior
Reception
Couples treatment rooms, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Front of property

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
￥64,079
￥80,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Outdoor spa tub
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
￥82,047
￥104,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Carmel Highlands
￥70,551
￥87,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Carmel

Food and drink
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Villa, Multiple Beds (Fairway, Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Villa, Multiple Beds (Fairway, Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
￥49,228
￥62,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Quail
Exterior
Reception
Couples treatment rooms, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Front of property

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
￥64,079
￥80,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Bar (on property)
55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Exterior
Library

Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
Carmel Point
￥100,908
￥118,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Villa Mara Carmel
Outdoor spa tub
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
￥82,047
￥104,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Courtyard
Reception
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

The Vagabond's House

The Vagabond's House
Northwest Carmel
￥73,445
￥82,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Vagabond's House
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Carmel Highlands
￥70,551
￥87,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

8/10 Good
"Front desk very Kurt when answering questions. Parking for 302 required reversing out of a narrow area. Breakfast was ok."
Bobbie 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Carmel Bay View Inn
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

10/10 Excellent
"地点非常好，景观漂亮，能看到太平洋和落日"
WEI LI 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"Cabin was clean, staff was super friendly, and for a place right of HWY 1, the place is quiet and calm. And you can bring your dog! Will stay here again on our next trip to the area."
Antonio 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Not enough parking. Make sure you are ok with no air conditioning. Otherwise, very friendly staff and clean room."
Janice 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pine Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

10/10 Excellent
"Me encantó el lugar. La atención, limpieza. Sin embargo, la habitación no tenía ventana, al no tener aire acondicionado, no había ventilación o brisa fresca que pudiera entrar a la habitación. Si tenía un abanico, tuvimos que usarlo. Pero hubiera sido ideal que pudiera tener alguna ventana."
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hotel Carmel
La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great boutique hotel in Carmel. Close to the main areas in Carmel. Great customer service. Lovely comfortable rooms while not huge are beautiful furnished. Great free extras provided from early morning coffee, a delicious buffet breakfast with egg station, afternoon wine and not forgetting the wonderful chocolate chip cookies in the evening. A real treat."
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
La Playa Hotel
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent
"Godd"
Knarik 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Frequently asked questions

What's Carmel like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Carmel is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The beaches and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family vacation. Arrange a flight into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is the closest airport, or Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay when traveling with kids to Carmel?
Hyatt Carmel Highlands is a resort with an outdoor pool and a kids' club, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your kid-friendly vacation include Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn and The Quail.
How many hotels that welcome families will I find in Carmel?
Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Carmel.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Carmel?
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's there to see and do with your family in Carmel?
While you are visiting Carmel, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Carmel Plaza and Sunset Center. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay.

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