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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
CA $266
CA $316 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Mission Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A room with two upholstered chairs, a round wooden table with a bottle and glasses, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

2. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
CA $436
CA $492 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Wayside Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.
A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.
A beach with a sunset, clear sky, and calm sea.

3. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
chithra
CA $223
CA $266 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.
A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.
A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.
A bar with wooden chairs, shelves of liquor bottles, and framed historical photos.

4. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
CA $560
CA $695 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hotel Carmel
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.
A beach with people walking and sitting, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.
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.

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Monique
CA $442
CA $498 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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
CA $562
CA $693 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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 grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

7. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Asmik
CA $373
CA $425 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Pine 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 row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

8. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Lorraine
CA $311
CA $347 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 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.
A porch with wicker chairs, a red cushion, and a white railing.

9. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Chris
CA $226
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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 two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

10. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Brett
CA $495
CA $557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Candle Light Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.
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.

11. 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 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 crowded beach with people walking along the shore and a golf course in the background.
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
Bobbyray
CA $379
CA $427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.
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
CA $553
CA $626 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 room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed pictures 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 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 $599
CA $674 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Carriage House Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.
A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".

15. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Tracie
CA $402
CA $453 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tally Ho Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
A hotel room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of trees and hills.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Adobe Inn Carmel" and a "VACANCY" sign below it.

16. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
CA $378
CA $425 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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 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 States
La Raye
CA $373
CA $420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.
A hallway with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an archway.
A cottage with a wooden fence, a small garden with flowers, and a tree in front.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
Carmel Dolores Cottages
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.
A narrow room with a bed, a mirror, and built-in storage units.

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 two-story house with a brick exterior, a balcony with hanging flower baskets, and a paved driveway.
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.

20. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
Carmel Country Inn
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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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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

8/10 Good
"The room I was given was clean and bright. The bed was comfortable and the location was great!"
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8/10 Good
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