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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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,792 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is ￥34,760
￥39,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Carmel Bay View Inn
Front of property

2. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥38,777
￥43,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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, (951 reviews)
"Beautiful location, awesome coffee maker with breakfast spread and helpful staff!"
United States
Reza
The price is ￥35,901
￥40,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

4. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely stay."
United States
Monique
The price is ￥47,034
￥53,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Tradewinds Carmel
Exterior

5. 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 ￥41,991
￥47,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Pine Inn
Exterior

6. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We loved everything about our stay Location just perfect"
United States
Marina
The price is ￥53,246
￥60,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Wayside Inn
Front of property

7. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (694 reviews)
"Great location and a beautiful Inn."
United States
La Raye
The price is ￥42,034
￥47,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Monte Verde Inn
Property entrance

8. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (747 reviews)
"Great staff, cute place"
United States
Angel
The price is ￥42,696
￥48,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Terrace/patio

9. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (450 reviews)
"The cutest place to stay in the best location! Everything was perfect for our Carmel stay!"
United States
Bethany
The price is ￥73,367
￥82,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Lobby

10. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay!"
United States
Ernesto
The price is ￥52,361
￥59,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cypress Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

11. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (307 reviews)
"This is a Beautiful Hotel. Loved the private deck and the view."
United States
Tracie
The price is ￥45,159
￥50,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tally Ho Inn
Pool

12. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel and easy walk to the beach."
United States
Carol
The price is ￥22,659
￥28,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Courtyard

13. L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (592 reviews)
"Best boutique hotel to stay in Carmel. It’s in the middle of downtown Carmel. Walking distance to restaurants, art galleries, and to Carmel beach."
United States
Emerito
The price is ￥104,789
￥125,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
L Auberge Carmel
Property grounds

14. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"A charming place in Carmel. Easy to get in and out. A few blocks outside the more bustling part of the town. There are rooms on both sides of the street there. Easy check in and check out. In this town overall, don't expect brand new; that's not what this place is about. It's very nice, and we enjoyed our short stay very much here."
United States
Craig
The price is ￥36,754
￥41,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
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, (203 reviews)
"Great location - very walkable to town and beach. Breakfast was super delicious and convenient."
United States
monica
The price is ￥78,911
￥88,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Cleaning staff was super nice. Front desk was very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥18,141
￥22,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Carmel Inn And Suites
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

17. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (515 reviews)
"Lovely room, warm staff."
United States
Alexander
The price is ￥56,056
￥63,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Carriage House 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, (1,001 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 ￥29,688
￥33,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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, (1,001 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 ￥55,610
￥62,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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, (1,864 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
The price is ￥30,151
￥35,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Carmel Mission Inn
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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 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.

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 coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.

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.

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful ocean views, loved sitting by the fire pits and the complimentary s'more packet was a nice surprise. The restaurant on site was really good and worked for our group with meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. We will return!"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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 66 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, 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.