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Our top choices for Carmel family-friendly hotels

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1. Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
4.0 star property
Carmel Point
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (231 reviews)
"Everything was great."
United States
Minjie
The price is ￥93,233
￥109,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Villa Mara Carmel
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

2. Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel
4.0 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (715 reviews)
"Best place we’ve stayed in Carmel."
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥61,903
￥69,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stilwell Hotel
An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, potted plants, and a fire feature.

3. The Vagabond's House

The Vagabond's House
4.0 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Amazing stay - kids made us promise we will be back !"
United States
Ioana
The price is ￥74,047
￥83,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Vagabond's House
A bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a bench with pillows, a view through the window, and a round mirror on the wall.

4. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (520 reviews)
"Lovely room, warm staff."
United States
Alexander
The price is ￥56,579
￥63,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carriage House Inn
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

5. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Golden Rectangle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (535 reviews)
"Ideal location for visiting Carmel by the Sea. A short block off the beach. Walk into town for shops and restaurants. Very easy to park. We'd definitely stay here again!"
United States
Ann
The price is ￥34,948
￥46,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Carmel Beach Hotel
A hotel with a stone waterfall, wooden steps, and lush greenery.

6. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and staff and breakfast. Lovely amenities too."
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥38,262
￥43,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Tradewinds Carmel
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.

7. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
3.5 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (143 reviews)
"The Inn was charming, breakfast was delicious and varied, parking good and location terrific!"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥47,110
￥53,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Carmel Country Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

8. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was beautiful, clean rooms, comfortable bed, helpful staff, and we loved the large jetted tub. Will definitely stay there again if given the oppurtunity."
United States
Shawn
The price is ￥39,563
￥44,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Candle Light Inn
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

9. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,843 reviews)
"Great breakfast and nice location."
United States
Chienyuan
The price is ￥23,559
￥26,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Carmel Bay View Inn
A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

10. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Loves our stay here it was very cozy and clean. The staff was amazing will definitely stay there again."
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥28,618
￥32,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Normandy Inn
A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.

11. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast and wine and cheese at 4:30 were both yummy. Really enjoyed the location and friendly staff."
United States
Nadia
The price is ￥32,612
￥36,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two green armchairs, a round wooden side table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We loved everything about our stay Location just perfect"
United States
Marina
The price is ￥40,982
￥46,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Wayside Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.

13. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (310 reviews)
"Can’t wait to go back! Perfect location, beautiful room with living room and 2 bathrooms."
United States
Ryan
The price is ￥45,535
￥51,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Tally Ho Inn
A table set with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a wooden board with cheese.

14. L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (600 reviews)
"The place is just great, amenities and atmosphere. The staff was above and beyond"
United States
Ishay
The price is ￥56,029
￥70,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
L Auberge Carmel
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

15. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay!"
United States
Ernesto
The price is ￥61,138
￥69,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Cypress Inn
A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

16. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Great location - very walkable to town and beach. Breakfast was super delicious and convenient."
United States
monica
The price is ￥48,844
￥55,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a swimming pool.

17. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186 reviews)
"The room was very clean. The area was quiet. We received a complimentary breakfast basket at our door each morning. From 4-6, you could go to the office for complimentary cheese and wine. We enjoyed our stay"
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥36,396
￥41,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

18. La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel
4.0 star property
Golden Rectangle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room and location , lovely breakfast"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥80,198
￥101,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
La Playa Hotel
A room with a round wooden table, a white chair, and a dog.

19. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic place, highly recommended"
United States
Giacomo
The price is ￥32,473
￥36,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A bar area with a foosball table, billiards table, and seating.

20. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
3.5 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was very clean and I had a nice view of the area."
United States
Charles
The price is ￥44,747
￥57,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Hotel Carmel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Carmel

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Carmel

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1843)
The price is ￥23,559
￥26,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Carmel Bay View Inn
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Carmel

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1843)
The price is ￥23,559
￥26,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Carmel Bay View Inn
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Carmel

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel
4.0 star property
Golden Rectangle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
The price is ￥80,198
￥101,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
La Playa Hotel
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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, quiet, comfortable."
Timothy 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

What's Carmel like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Carmel is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The beaches and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family vacation. Take to the air and fly 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 Vacation Club at Highlands Inn is a hotel 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 Carmel Highlands 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.