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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

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Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (366)
"Great staff and atmosphere"
United States
Travis
The price is ￥33,534
￥44,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Balcony
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1452)
"Great staff,, clean comfy rooms and wonderful location, will definitely be back!"
United States
yvonne
The price is ￥21,580
￥24,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (271)
"Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff, lovely room, beautiful views"
United States
Joanne
The price is ￥45,075
￥50,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Tally Ho Inn
Exterior
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean and near the beach, shopping and dining "
United States
Jesse
Normandy Inn
Lobby sitting area
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (163)
"Amazing room and amenities "
United States
Anna
The price is ￥31,198
￥42,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Front of property
Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (640)
"Wonderful accommodations! Perfect location for shopping and beach access. "
United States
Jill
The price is ￥31,038
￥35,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Monte Verde Inn
Family Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (624)
"Location. Friendly staff. Coffee was really good."
United States
Surendar
The price is ￥23,113
￥26,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
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Pine Inn

Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Hotel is nice."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥35,003
￥40,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Pine Inn
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (477)
"Large room. Great location"
United States
Milfred
The price is ￥54,107
￥60,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2026
Carriage House Inn
Exterior
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (997)
"Great quiet place, perfect for a fun weekend to get out and walk around."
United States
Stradley
The price is ￥15,776
￥20,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Vending machine
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Location good for upper part of town for shopping and restaurants. Parking tight but was plentiful."
United States
Steve
The price is ￥18,786
￥24,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Carmel Inn And Suites
Outdoor spa tub
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Highly recommend place. Clean m, friendly and in the heart of all amazing attractions.. "
United States
Merima
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Property grounds
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (146)
"Room was comfortable with a beautiful view of the ocean. Also enjoy the 4 PM happy hour with wine and cheese by the fireplace in hot tub. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, a good value for a stay in Carmel."
United States
James
The price is ￥36,029
￥40,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
Courtyard
L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (558)
"Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend. Very kind and accommodating staff!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥78,190
￥95,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
L Auberge Carmel
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Everything was wonderful"
United States
RICHARD
The price is ￥39,267
￥44,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Wayside Inn
Exterior
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
5.9 km from Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1506)
"Best hotel in the area"
United States
Adrian
The price is ￥26,359
￥36,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Exterior
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
4.5 star property
7.1 km from Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1067)
"Perfect place to stay and location is a plus right by the water "
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥33,153
￥38,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Lobby
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
5.7 km from Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2856)
"Great hotel, location, facilities and staff."
United States
Deepa
The price is ￥31,200
￥37,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Dinner served, Spanish cuisine
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1677)
"Clean rooms and great staff"
United States
Dianne Marie
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
2.5 star property
8.1 km from Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1196)
"Room very clean and comfortable, I loved the hot chocolate during night time "
United States
Miguel
The price is ￥16,689
￥18,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Point Lobos Ranch.

Carmel featuring a small town or village, signage and street scenes

Northwest Carmel

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Forest Theater Guild featuring theater scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Carmel

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"clean hotel, and staff was very friendly. "
Katelyn 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Carmel like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Carmel travel tips? Be sure to check out Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown Carmel?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Tradewinds Carmel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Carriage House Inn and Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown Carmel area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Carmel, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 56 Downtown Carmel hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Carmel, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Carmel.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Carmel?
To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Carmel, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Carmel neighborhood?
If you have some time to wander around and enjoy the activities in Downtown Carmel, you might stop by Galante Vineyards, Blair Estate Tasting Room, or Wrath Winery. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. The Carmel Business Association, Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, and De Tierra Vineyards are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. Sunset Center and Golden Bough Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.