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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

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1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,779 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is ￥31,728
￥35,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Carmel Bay View Inn
Front of property

2. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,027 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥38,533
￥43,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Normandy Inn
Street view

3. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (942 reviews)
"Better than expected! We would definitely stay here again!"
United States
stacey
The price is ￥38,146
￥42,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Exterior

4. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful interior, welcoming staff."
United States
Asmik
The price is ￥42,758
￥48,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Pine Inn
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Incredible stay! Exceeded our expectations and we loved every second there. Can't wait to go back!"
United States
Lynn
The price is ￥39,738
￥44,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Tradewinds Carmel
Front of property

6. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (692 reviews)
"Great location and a beautiful Inn."
United States
La Raye
The price is ￥42,758
￥48,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Monte Verde Inn
Pool

7. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel and easy walk to the beach."
United States
Carol
The price is ￥28,611
￥35,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Property entrance

8. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (739 reviews)
"I love the fact that all rooms are decorated differently - each one charming in its own way!"
United States
Angela
The price is ￥37,155
￥41,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Courtyard

9. L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (587 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
carmel
The price is ￥110,083
￥131,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
L Auberge Carmel
Property grounds

10. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Lovely setting and accommodations. Enjoyable but dated and still enjoyable. Received well at registration desk; Rudy was very helpful. Breakfast was totally great and lots of coffee available. Interior bath and room were very clean but tired and needs updating."
United States
Eileen
The price is ￥44,029
￥49,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
Exterior

11. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"We loved everything about our stay Location just perfect"
United States
Marina
The price is ￥49,927
￥56,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Wayside Inn
Terrace/patio

12. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (447 reviews)
"The cutest place to stay in the best location! Everything was perfect for our Carmel stay!"
United States
Bethany
The price is ￥73,912
￥90,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

13. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (512 reviews)
"Incredible stay. So comfortable and the amenities were wonderful!"
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥61,769
￥69,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Carriage House Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

14. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (300 reviews)
"This is a Beautiful Hotel. Loved the private deck and the view."
United States
Tracie
The price is ￥45,937
￥51,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tally Ho Inn
Lobby sitting area

15. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (200 reviews)
"Great location - very walkable to town and beach. Breakfast was super delicious and convenient."
United States
monica
The price is ￥73,912
￥90,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Lobby

16. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good for a price , old furniture but good location"
United States
Vladyslava
The price is ￥25,559
￥31,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Carmel Inn And Suites
Lobby

17. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay!"
United States
Ernesto
The price is ￥51,375
￥58,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cypress Inn
Concierge desk

18. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
2.5 star property
Northwest Carmel, 0.2 km from Downtown Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Front desk was helpful and friendly. She gave good travel tips for the area. Location could not be any better as we were within walking distance of the town center and just minutes from the beach. Carmel is a very charming and lovely town."
United States
Joon
The price is ￥34,967
￥39,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
Exterior

19. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Perfect location for all of the places we like to visit. The room is very clean, as usual. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. This is our Carmel go-to."
United States
Brett
The price is ￥36,646
￥41,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Candle Light Inn
Courtyard

20. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Downtown Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,865 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
The price is ￥29,183
￥34,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Mission Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
447 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
200 reviews
View
Property entrance
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
739 reviews
View
Lobby
Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
7.6
Good
1,005 reviews
View
Pool
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
7.6
Good
1,001 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

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

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

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

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

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

Jack's Peak

While visiting Jack's Peak, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park.

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good
"This hotel is beautiful & is close to everything. The rooms are spacious & nice . The breakfast was good. My only complaint was that our room was on the ground floor facing the street. I asked to change rooms if possible but staff member said no because all pet friendly rooms were on the ground floor. The 2nd floor also has street side because the hotel sits on different levels. She did not even discuss other rooms options with me. We pay an additional $50 for our pet & we don’t get other options. This isn’t right."
Monica 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Pacific

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 our traveler data, Carmel Bay View Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the area include Carmel Inn And Suites and Cypress Inn.
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 65 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. Carmel Beach, The Carmel Business Association, and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. De Tierra Vineyards and Sunset Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.