What is Carmel Riviera like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carmel's Carmel Riviera neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Carmel Riviera area?

When you want to find places to stay in Carmel, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Carmel Riviera.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmel Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Carmel Riviera.

What are the top things to see and do in Carmel Riviera?

A few places to visit in the area around Carmel Riviera include Gravity Garden, Gibson Beach and China Cove. While you're out sightseeing, Hidden Beach and Weston Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Carmel.

Top 10 Carmel Riviera Hotels of 2026

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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

6.5 km from Carmel Riviera

Ester

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

2. Padre Oaks

11.8 km from Carmel Riviera

Navpreet

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A street sign for Ocean Street, a building with a balcony, and a parked car.

3. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel, 8 km from Carmel Riviera

Shannon

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

4. Best Western Park Crest Inn

12.3 km from Carmel Riviera

Luciana

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

5. El Castell Motel

14.1 km from Carmel Riviera

Justin

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

6. Pacific Inn

14.5 km from Carmel Riviera

Walter

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

7. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 6.2 km from Carmel Riviera

Lorraine

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

8. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel, 8 km from Carmel Riviera

Gretchen

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

9. Aura Inn Monterey

11.7 km from Carmel Riviera

Sona

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

10. Sand Castle Inn

17 km from Carmel Riviera

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

13.9 km from Carmel Riviera

Bruce

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.

12. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel, 8.2 km from Carmel Riviera

chithra

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden deck with a chair and a railing.

13. Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport

13.6 km from Carmel Riviera

Parwaiz

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and framed artwork on the walls.

14. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel, 8.1 km from Carmel Riviera

Joon

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

15. Munras Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Riviera

McKennah

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium

11.8 km from Carmel Riviera

Veronica

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

17. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 7.8 km from Carmel Riviera

Michael

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and bottled water.

18. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

14 km from Carmel Riviera

Shreyes

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

19. Stargazer Hotel

12.4 km from Carmel Riviera

Annie

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

20. The Quail

9.5 km from Carmel Riviera

William

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Where to stay in Carmel Riviera

Find the best Carmel Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

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A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

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Top Carmel Riviera Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"The room (King bed) was spacious and always clean. No problem with the parking and the hotel was full the weekend we stayed. The mini fridge worked perfectly. The microwave too. No noise from the nearby airport only a little from the Fremont blvd but if you’re tired you don’t care about it. The location is pretty close to Monterey downtown and Monterey state beach but being the hotel close to the PCH (1) you can go easily and fast to the beaches north and south of Monterey."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our two-night stay at Embassy Suites Monterey Bay–Seaside. The front desk staff were professional, courteous. The complimentary breakfast buffet was abundant and enjoyable, with a good selection of food. We especially appreciated the breakfast staff, who were helpful, welcoming, and greeted guests warmly. The hotel has an impressive and grand overall design, but the property is beginning to show its age. Some of the hotel amenities, furnishings, and room fixtures/accessories could benefit from updating. A major renovation in the near future would help restore the property to the level its attractive design deserves. The location is convenient, and being near the lake and surrounding recreational areas is a definite plus. We traveled with our senior dog, and she really enjoyed the peaceful environment and the surrounding outdoor areas. We also enjoyed the late-afternoon happy hour. It is a very nice feature of Embassy Suites. However, the experience could be even better if the bar staff were a little more welcoming and friendly."

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Our top choices for Carmel Riviera hotels

1. Carmel Mission Inn

2. Padre Oaks

3. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

4. Best Western Park Crest Inn

5. El Castell Motel

6. Pacific Inn

7. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

8. Carmel Bay View Inn

9. Aura Inn Monterey

10. Sand Castle Inn

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

12. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

13. Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport

14. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

15. Munras Inn

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium

17. Normandy Inn

18. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

19. Stargazer Hotel

20. The Quail

Where to stay in Carmel Riviera

Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

Northeast Carmel

Northwest Carmel

Southeast Carmel

Top Carmel Riviera Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

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