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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Jessica
S$265
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.
A traditional interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.
A beach with people walking and sitting, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.
A staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

2. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Michael
S$417
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tradewinds Carmel
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 hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Asmik
S$315
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Pine Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a bed, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.
A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.
A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Walter
S$192
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
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.

5. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Angela
S$253
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Giacomo
S$307
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
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 crowded beach with people walking along the shore and a golf course in the background.

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kelsey
S$358
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.
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.
A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.

8. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
S$540
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 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 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
Rebecca
S$409
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Carmel Beach Hotel
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.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.

10. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
S$596
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 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.

11. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United Kingdom
Jose
S$440
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Candle Light Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.
A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a handbag, and a hat.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
S$453
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Wayside 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 stone-walled outdoor hot tub area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a metal fence.

13. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nadia
S$371
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.
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.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Alexander
S$620
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Carriage House Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of trees and hills.
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.

15. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
S$490
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Adobe 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 living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a decorative screen, and a painting on the wall.

16. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ronald
S$417
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Tally Ho Inn
A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of trees and the ocean.
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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
La Raye
S$387
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
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.
A living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a wooden stand.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
S$494
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a tray of breakfast, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
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.

19. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
S$430
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Carmel Country Inn
Exterior
A wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.
A narrow room with a bed, a mirror, and built-in storage units.
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.

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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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 rocky cliffs, trees, and a trail.

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Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This boutique hotel is aged yet well maintained. Easy access to all the shops and restaurants. Parking is tight if room includes it. I'll be back!"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Briarwood Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely location"
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Carmel Beach Hotel
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic place, highly recommended"
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Carmel?
Travellers recommend Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. It comes with beach loungers and free internet services, and is around 0.32 kilometres east of central Carmel. Wayside Inn is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometres southeast of the downtown area, it offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding.
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