The Best Hotels Closest to Carmel Plaza in Carmel for 2026

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A modern house with a fire pit, potted plants, and a bench.

A wooden interior with a central archway leading to a staircase. Shelves on either side hold various decorative items and books.

A modern building with a white exterior, large windows, and a stone staircase leading to a wooden door.

1. Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point, 1.5 km from Carmel Plaza

Kelly

￥98,962

￥116,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a bench with pillows, a view through the window, and a round mirror on the wall.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

2. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 km from Carmel Plaza

Alexander

￥68,885

￥77,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

3. Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Carmel Plaza

cynthia

￥77,708

￥87,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a brick pathway, and houses with visible windows and doors.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, and a large painting above the fireplace.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view of trees, a bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a cabinet with kitchen appliances.

4. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 1.1 km from Carmel Plaza

Mona

￥62,347

￥77,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.

A group of people toasting with wine glasses around a brick fireplace with a fire, surrounded by potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

5. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Carmel Plaza

Brett

￥57,016

￥64,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.

A beach with people walking and sitting, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.

A traditional interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.

A staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

6. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 0.5 km from Carmel Plaza

Monique

￥50,813

￥57,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A bedroom with a bed, a leather chair, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

A grey door with a number plate and a white shelf with a potted plant and orchid.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a potted orchid, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel, 0.4 km from Carmel Plaza

Ioana

￥75,292

￥84,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, a window with blinds, and a fireplace.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fountain.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden vanity, and a large mirror.

8. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.3 km from Carmel Plaza

Michael

￥39,758

￥44,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.

9. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 km from Carmel Plaza

Marina

￥50,322

￥56,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.

A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.

10. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.3 km from Carmel Plaza

Tracie

￥46,301

￥52,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

A traditional living room with a piano, a clock, and a floral arrangement.

A white building with a wooden door, green window shutters, and a sign reading "LAUBERGE CARMEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT".

A hallway with a white wall, a wooden door, a brick staircase, and a chandelier.

11. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 0.3 km from Carmel Plaza

carmel

￥111,542

￥133,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, striped armchairs, a round coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.

12. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel, 0.1 km from Carmel Plaza

Bethany

￥75,101

￥91,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

A room with a wooden console table, a framed picture of a beach scene, a lamp, and a decorative shelf with books and figurines.

A cozy seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

13. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel, 0.3 km from Carmel Plaza

monica

￥79,096

￥96,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.

14. La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 0.5 km from Carmel Plaza

Derek

￥129,270

￥156,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.

15. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 2.1 km from Carmel Plaza

Lorraine

￥35,809

￥39,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

Two people walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.

16. Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel, 0.4 km from Carmel Plaza

Clara

￥64,555

￥80,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A sign for Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites, surrounded by a stone wall and landscaping.

A restaurant with a long table, chairs, and potted plants.

A dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a large plant.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

17. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 1 km from Carmel Plaza

￥22,703

￥25,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a shower area with a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.

A porch with wicker chairs, a red cushion, and a white railing.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.

18. Briarwood Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Carmel Plaza

Chris

￥26,078

￥29,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A sandy beach with a large tree and a clear view of the ocean.

A laptop on a table with a newspaper, a vase with flowers, and a view of trees through a window.

A Tudor-style building with a sign reading "Hotel Loading Zone Only."

A balcony with a glass table, a bottle of wine, and glasses.

19. Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 0.4 km from Carmel Plaza

LIUDMYLA

￥30,559

￥34,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

20. Carmel Mission Inn

2.1 km from Carmel Plaza

Ester

￥30,632

￥36,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Carmel Plaza

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Villa Mara Carmel	10.0 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Carriage House Inn	9.6 Exceptional 515 reviews	View
Stilwell Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 676 reviews	View
Carmel Beach Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 504 reviews	View
Candle Light Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Carmel Plaza Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I had absolutely great experience with this hotel. Nice, clean, beautiful. the room was spacious. The bed was super comfy, the bedlinen and towels were good quality (for me it is important). The parking was comfortable as well. And the best location where you can walk anywhere within 5-10 mins. I will be back for sure."

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

8/10 Good

"The room I was given was clean and bright. The bed was comfortable and the location was great!"

Normandy Inn

10/10 Excellent

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Cypress Inn

8/10 Good

"We had a lovely stay here. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and the location was great—convenient for exploring the area. We especially loved the cute courtyard, which made the place feel cozy and welcoming. Overall, a charming and comfortable stay!"

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"The location was convenient the rooms were clean and the staff was friendly"

Carmel Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Cleaning staff was super nice. Front desk was very helpful."

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

8/10 Good

"👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍"

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I really can't say enough about this lovely inn. Updated, spotless room, quaint atmosphere and wonderful location at Carmel-by -the - Sea for starters. Add in a fresh home cooked breakfast and a wine hour with charcuterie and let's just say it was a dellightful stay."

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Charming boutique hotel. Outstanding ambiance and service. Smaller, but beautifully decorated rooms. Breakfast service and food quality was excellent. The bar was cozy and inviting. Staff were courteous and friendly. One of our favorite hotel stays!"

Other attractions near Carmel Plaza

A wooden sign for the Forest Theater with the name "Carmel-by-the-Sea" and a no vehicles sign nearby.

Forest Theater Guild

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

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An auditorium with rows of orange chairs, a high arched ceiling, and multiple light fixtures.

Sunset Center

8.6/10 (134 reviews)

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

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The Doud Arcade

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Doud Arcade during your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Blair Estate Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

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Galante Vineyards

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its golf courses.

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Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its golf courses.

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De Tierra Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at De Tierra Vineyards during your travels to Carmel.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carmel Plaza?

Carmel Plaza is located in a scenic area of Carmel known for its beautiful beaches and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 354 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Carmel Plaza?

Adjacent to Carmel Plaza, Carmel Bay View Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Carmel Inn And Suites and Hotel Carmel.

How many hotels are there close to Carmel Plaza?

Expedia has 354 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Carmel Plaza.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carmel Plaza, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Carmel Plaza.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Carmel Plaza?

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What can I see and do near Carmel Plaza?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Carmel Mission Basilica, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, or Monterey Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Golden State Theatre, Perry House, and Tor House. You can check out the local talent at Sunset Center, Forest Theater Guild, and Golden Bough Playhouse.

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Our top choices for Carmel Plaza hotels

1. Villa Mara Carmel

2. Carriage House Inn

3. Stilwell Hotel

4. Carmel Beach Hotel

5. Candle Light Inn

6. Tradewinds Carmel

7. The Vagabond's House

8. Normandy Inn

9. Wayside Inn

10. Tally Ho Inn

11. L Auberge Carmel

12. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

13. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

14. La Playa Hotel

15. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

16. Hotel Carmel

17. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

18. Briarwood Inn

19. Hofsas House Hotel

20. Carmel Mission Inn

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Top Carmel Plaza Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Normandy Inn

Cypress Inn

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Carmel Inn And Suites

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

La Playa Hotel

Other attractions near Carmel Plaza

Forest Theater Guild

Sunset Center

The Doud Arcade

Wrath Winery

Blair Estate Tasting Room

Galante Vineyards

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

De Tierra Vineyards

Frequently asked questions