Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive

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Carmel Bay View Inn, near Carmel Beach, offers a peaceful coastal escape. Guests enjoy free continental breakfast, dry cleaning services, and WiFi throughout. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or stay productive at the 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(260 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
93921, CA, Carmel, Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunset Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jeju Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carmel Bay View Inn

Hotel near 17-Mile Drive
Close to Carmel Beach, Carmel Bay View Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the convenient parking, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to October 31

Property is also known as

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn Hotel
Carmel Bay View
Carmel Bay View Inn Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Does Carmel Bay View Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Carmel Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carmel Bay View Inn located?

Located in Downtown Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 968 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1384 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed yet another stay at the BV Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

FELIX

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, breakfast was good and staff were very friendly, but most of all, the location of the hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Very basic breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEorgiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful made it the easiest check in ever thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hirisave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable and pleasant find in expensive Carmel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great proximity to shops, dining and beach. Spacious and clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Would stay here again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big clean room and bathroom. Comfortable bed. Very good location, not in the middle of the action but not too far from the action. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Staff is always friendly, great housekeeping, easy parking, convenient location. This was my third time staying here and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay, pool was fun to swim in great location to town,market next door breakfast was delicious I highly recommend staying here gem of gems
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for visiting Carmel Easy check in and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cheap hotel and convenient location close to big scenery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed how the beach, restaurant's, and the mission was so close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and bath. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gediminas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weimin

Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claire Fulton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, very clean - The office staff was excellent, very helpful - Altogether a very pleasant experience - Loved the view too -
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and the room was spacious and comfortable. The location is excellent! Right in town so you can walk to shops and restaurants. Breakfast is simple but very nice to have to start the day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, friendly staff, very convenient location, has a pool, and free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025