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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near 17-Mile Drive

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Warm evenings are spent strolling along the beach, with campfires and ocean views.
Traditional architecture with a charming facade, surrounded by lush greenery and well-manicured gardens.
Relax on the balcony with a view, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
Relax in a cozy room with a comfortable bed, seating area, and fireplace, offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy a unique dining experience in this restaurant with a collection of beer cans adorning the walls, comfortable booths, and a wooden floor.
Just steps from Carmel Beach, Hotel Carmel offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi, a garden to unwind, and outdoor furniture for relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage while taking advantage of helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Near the beach
  • Hot tub
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
$423 nightly
The total price is $479
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wicker chairs, and a small table.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Relax in a cozy room with a comfortable bed, seating area, and fireplace, offering a view of the outdoors.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Relax in a cozy room with a comfortable bed, seating area, and fireplace, offering a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Upper Level)

Relax in a cozy room with a comfortable bed, seating area, and fireplace, offering a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Two single beds with white linens and wooden headboards, a wicker armchair, and a small table with a glass top.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Level)

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a wicker armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wicker chairs, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wicker chairs, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Level)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wicker chairs, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a wicker armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel puts you within a 10-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1959
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Brophy's Tavern - This gastropub serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room coffee
    • Internet access (may be limited)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Dolphin Carmel
Dolphin Inn
Dolphin Inn Carmel
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Carmel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Carmel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Carmel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Carmel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Carmel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Hotel Carmel and nearby?

Hotel Carmel has a hot tub and a garden.

Does Hotel Carmel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Hotel Carmel like?

Hotel Carmel is in Northwest Carmel, a short 19-minute walk from 17-Mile Drive and 12 minutes' walk from Carmel Beach.

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Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Fireplace
Parking
Beach
Towns
Restaurant
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as healthy, lovely, great, wonderful, and light but filling with fresh options. (38 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a wonderful and great amenity at this property. (13 reviews)
  • The property is within walking distance to the beach, making it a convenient and lovely experience. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Convenient location - quaint hotel - amazing staff.
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place!!!
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent boutique hotel with nice amenities, walking distance to downtown, shops and galleries. Their pub Brophy’s serves good food and marvelous cocktails
MAURICIO, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gift for anniversary. Very nice staff and spacious room
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff very nice. Great location! The hotel is older and could use some updating, especially the bathrooms and mattress was not the most comfortable (sagging in the middle). Expensive hotel for the overall quality of the room.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location
Jorge, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had an excellent stay and really enjoyed the location, the hotel, and the easy walking distance to Carmel and the beach.
Royce, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay. Walkable to restaurants and shoppes. Clean rooms, safe area and a hot tub! Nice complimentary breakfast/sangria. Tavern below the office area is also very good
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Best place to stay in Carmel.
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Charming. Friendly staff. The best part is the location. Walking distance to everything!
Janelle, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My favorite spot to stay in Carmel.
Taylor, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Incredible experience at Hotel Carmel. Super attentive staff, wonderful room with very comfortable beds. The staff was attentive and fantastic. Thier Irish pub Brophy's has amazing food and is a fun dining experience as well. Great location as you can easily walk to Carmel Beach or the downtown shopping areas. Highly recommended.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Very nice No luggage service
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close walking distance to town and great facilities and amenities. Friendly staff and overall very clean. I would highly recommend!
Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great service and hospitality! Friendly staff and very accommodating, thanks for the dining and shopping recommendations and not too far from the beach!
Anna, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The property was quaint and sweet but due to the fog the rooms were damp inside and smelled funny. the bath tub had mold around the bottom and there was no air conditioning. The staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms need some renovating.
Gabriela, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was all lovely. The breakfast and hot tub were an added bonus! We would definitely stay again.
Rachel, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Hotel

The hotel was so cute and centrally located. My husband and I were able to walk to the restaurants, shops and beach. They also offered a nice continental breakfast.
Andrea, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good services
Dennis, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice small spot but big window that people walking by can look in the room that is small made us keep shades shutters closed took away of the nice view made the room hot no air moving was ok they had a fan in the closet but for the price just a ok spot nice person checked us in
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved Carmel

Great location and nice small hotel, very friendly.... Not sure why breakfast is crammed in reception when it could easily be held in the bar area...
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very beautiful place to stay, clean, and the most important thing for a hotel, very good location
HERNANDO, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My husband and I went to Carmel to celebrate our 40th anniversary. After looking at many hotels in the area, we chose Hotel Carmel for several reasons. One was the charm of the rooms. We loved the fireplace and the sitting area by the windows with shutters. We also loved the sitting areas outside of each room. The common outdoor area with the fireplace, fire pit and jacuzzi were great. I also appreciated the simple but quality breakfast that was provided. They have complimentary chocolate chip cookies in the afternoons. Brophy's restaurant is at the hotel and it was fantastic! We arrived later in the evening so it was nice that something was open and we didn't have to go anywhere. House keeping was fantastic! There is limited parking in the hotel lot but we were able to find street parking.
Melinda, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed a lot! Would go back again!
Cem, 2-night trip