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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 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
Ester
S$277
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Carmel Mission Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.

2. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
S$450
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Wayside Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
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.

3. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
chithra
S$275
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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.
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.

4. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
S$644
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Carmel
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 traditional Japanese-style entrance with sliding doors, stone lion statues, and potted plants.

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Lynn
S$399
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 spacious living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, and a large painting above the fireplace.
A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

6. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Mona
S$631
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carmel Beach Hotel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.
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.

7. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Pamela
S$390
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Pine Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.
A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

8. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Carolina
S$337
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 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.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.

9. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Chris
S$293
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Briarwood Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
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.
A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.

10. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Brett
S$437
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Candle Light Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
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.
A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.

11. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kristina
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.
A white building with green trim and a green door labeled "HULLY".
A bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a chair.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Jennifer
S$363
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
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.

13. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
S$538
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a chair and a table in the adjacent room.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nancy
S$666
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carriage House Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.
A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".

15. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Tracie
S$414
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Tally Ho Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
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.

16. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
S$328
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Adobe Inn
A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.
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.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
La Raye
S$385
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 cottage with a wooden fence, a small garden with flowers, and a tree in front.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, fireplace, and a coffee table.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
Carmel Dolores Cottages
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.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.

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 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.
A dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.

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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A coastal landscape with green hills, rocky cliffs, and clear blue waters.

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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

8/10 Good
"Very nice stay, friendly staff, nice grounds, close to everything"
Julia 2-night trip
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Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Convinie"
Katarina 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Briarwood Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The best of all"
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Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Execelent place to stay. Very well maintained, close to beach, very quiet neighborhood,, very clean, staff excellent. Only one negative, it didn't have a microwave but had everything else We will definitely stay there again"
John 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Carmel Beach Hotel

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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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