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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Micah
CA $241
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Carmel Mission Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.
A traditional Japanese-style entrance with sliding doors, stone lion statues, and potted plants.
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.

2. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Michael
CA $402
CA $454 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tradewinds Carmel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
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.
A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
Canada
Rhonda
CA $298
CA $342 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Pine 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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Alla
CA $161
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
A narrow street lined with two-story houses, one with ivy-covered walls and the other with a brick pathway leading to a door.

5. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Angela
CA $273
CA $309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Briarwood Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Giacomo
CA $304
CA $339 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.
A crowded beach with people walking along the shore and a golf course in the background.
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".

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kelsey
CA $331
CA $373 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.
Two people walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.
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.

8. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
CA $409
CA $527 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Carmel
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, and a large painting above the fireplace.
A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a brick pathway, and houses with visible windows and doors.
A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

9. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Ann
CA $345
CA $452 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Carmel Beach Hotel
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.
A bar area with a counter, a television screen, and a display case with pastries.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

10. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
CA $456
CA $518 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Cypress Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.
A group of people toasting with wine glasses around a brick fireplace with a fire, surrounded by potted plants.

11. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United Kingdom
Jose
CA $355
CA $401 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Candle Light Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a laptop, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and lamps.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Mark
CA $349
CA $394 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Wayside Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
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 stone-walled outdoor hot tub area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a metal fence.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.

13. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nadia
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters 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 hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
A two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Alexander
CA $508
CA $572 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carriage House Inn
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a large wooden cabinet, and a fireplace.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Adobe Inn Carmel" and a "VACANCY" sign below it.
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 beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.

15. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
CA $578
CA $650 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Adobe Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a decorative screen, and a painting on the wall.
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.

16. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ronald
CA $384
CA $434 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Tally Ho 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 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.
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of trees and the ocean.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United Kingdom
Christopher
CA $380
CA $428 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a wooden stand.
A hallway with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an archway.
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
CA $488
CA $547 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
A two-story house with a brick exterior, a balcony with hanging flower baskets, and a paved driveway.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a tray of breakfast, a chair, a lamp, 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.

19. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Kathryn
CA $423
CA $476 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Carmel Country Inn
Exterior
A wooden door with a keypad lock, a view of a deck, and a small round table with a potted plant.
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 wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.

20. Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach

Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
Carmel Woods
United States
Jordan
Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
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