Hotel Carmel
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About this property
Hotel Carmel is an independent 3.5-star property located in the heart of Carmel, California. The hotel sits just a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 5 minutes from Carmel Beach, with Monterey Bay approximately 4.5 miles away. Guests consistently rate the location highly, giving it a 4.5 out of 5 based on nearly 900 reviews.
The hotel features 30 guestrooms, each appointed with a pillowtop bed, flat-screen television, and a private balcony or patio. Rooms include a refrigerator and minibar for convenience. Private bathrooms are outfitted with either a bathtub or shower, along with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.
Hotel Carmel offers a bar and lounge for evening relaxation, and a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The property includes a hot tub and garden area where guests can unwind. Additional amenities include free self parking, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry service, luggage storage, and free newspapers in the lobby. The hotel is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and LGBTQIA+ friendly. Dogs up to 40 pounds are welcome, with a maximum of two pets per room; service animals are exempt from all restrictions.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with late-night availability until midnight, and standard check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets cannot be left unattended during a stay. The property maintains no elevators, and parking is limited. With an 88.6% recommendation rate among guests, Hotel Carmel offers a well-regarded base for exploring Carmel and the surrounding Monterey Peninsula.
Location & nearby attractions
Carmel Plaza - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Galante Vineyards - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Golden Bough Playhouse - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sunset Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Carmel Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
17-Mile Drive - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Carmel Mission Basilica - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Carmel River State Beach - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Tor House - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The Barnyard - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Peter Hay Golf Course - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Munras Avenue - 4 km / 2.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 37.6 km / 23.4 mi
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 50.3 km / 31.3 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Carmel is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY).
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Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation, per night
- Pet fee: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).