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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
￥29,077
￥34,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Mission Inn
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.

2. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
￥42,776
￥48,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Wayside Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.

3. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
chithra
￥28,400
￥33,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.
A bar with wooden chairs, shelves of liquor bottles, and framed historical photos.
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.

4. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
￥64,220
￥79,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Carmel
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.
A staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.
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.

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Lynn
￥43,237
￥48,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Tradewinds Carmel
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
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.
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.

6. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Mona
￥62,519
￥77,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carmel Beach Hotel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the ocean.

7. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Pamela
￥42,760
￥48,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Pine Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
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.
A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

8. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Carolina
￥37,625
￥41,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
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.

9. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Chris
￥32,428
￥36,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Briarwood Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
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.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.

10. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Brett
￥48,498
￥54,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Candle Light Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.
A breakfast setup on a round table with a bottle of champagne, a glass of orange juice, and a plate of fresh fruit and pastries.
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
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kristina
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A white building with green trim and a green door labeled "HULLY".
A bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a chair.

12. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Jennifer
￥39,483
￥44,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A bar area with a counter, a television screen, and a display case with pastries.

13. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
￥51,375
￥58,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cypress Inn
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 hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a chair and a table in the adjacent room.
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.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nancy
￥81,403
￥91,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Carriage House Inn
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 living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a decorative screen, and a painting on the wall.

15. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Tracie
￥45,939
￥51,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tally Ho Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
A building with a beige facade, a wooden door, and a window with a metal grill. There is a wreath hanging on the door and a small American flag. The entrance is flanked by a variety of plants and flowers.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Adobe Inn Carmel" and a "VACANCY" sign below it.
A hotel room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of trees and hills.

16. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
￥36,392
￥41,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Adobe Inn
A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."
A room with a white armchair, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a television, decorative wall art, a window with a view of trees, and a coffee maker on the dresser.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
La Raye
￥42,760
￥48,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A cottage with a wooden fence, a small garden with flowers, and a tree in front.
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a decorative rug.
A room with a wooden door, a small table with a stool, and a large window with a view of the outside.

19. Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach

Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
Carmel Woods
United States
Jordan
Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
A dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a grey armchair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A two-story house with a brick exterior, a balcony with hanging flower baskets, and a paved driveway.

20. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
Carmel Country Inn
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￥79,480
￥101,533 total
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￥77,660 total
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The Quail

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￥47,926
￥60,902 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
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Stroll the fairytale cottages and art galleries along Ocean Avenue before finding your way to the pristine white sand beach. Head to Point Lobos early for morning tide pools, or drive the scenic 17-Mile Drive when locals have it mostly to themselves.

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A coastal landscape with green hills, rocky cliffs, and clear blue waters.

Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Convinie"
Katarina 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Briarwood Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The best of all"
Viet 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Execelent place to stay. Very well maintained, close to beach, very quiet neighborhood,, very clean, staff excellent. Only one negative, it didn't have a microwave but had everything else We will definitely stay there again"
John 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Carmel Beach Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Carmel?
Travelers recommend Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. It comes with beach loungers and free internet services, and is around 0.32 kilometers east of central Carmel. Wayside Inn is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometers southeast of the downtown area, it offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding.
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Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Carmel. As well as cozy surroundings, these more economical lodgings include a host of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier experience with enhanced features such as a wellness center, indoor or outdoor pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're searching for.

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