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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 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.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
zoe
£150
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 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 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.

2. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Michael
£256
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 restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the ocean.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Asmik
£165
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Pine Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A dining area with a table and two chairs, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp and wine glasses.
A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.
A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a bed, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Nan
£110
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 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 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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
A porch with wicker chairs, a red cushion, and a white railing.

5. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Angela
£158
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Briarwood Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
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
£181
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 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.
A bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a chair.

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kelsey
£205
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.
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.
A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

8. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
£307
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Carmel
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
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.

9. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Rebecca
£233
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Carmel Beach Hotel
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.
A bar area with a counter, a television screen, and a display case with pastries.

10. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
£349
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cypress Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.
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.

11. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United Kingdom
Jose
£214
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 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
Mark
£222
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 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 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.

13. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nadia
£196
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 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 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.
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
£306
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 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.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Adobe Inn Carmel" and a "VACANCY" sign below it.

15. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
£290
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Adobe Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.
A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a decorative screen, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.

16. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ronald
£247
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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.
A room with a white armchair, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United Kingdom
Christopher
£229
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A living room with a grey sofa, two plaid cushions, a glass coffee table, a television on a wooden stand, and a fireplace.
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
£292
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
A dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, 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 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.

19. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
£254
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Carmel Country Inn
Exterior
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.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.

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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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

8/10 Good
"I found this cute motel for its super convenient location and walkable to everything. The beds are SO comfy! The room could use some cosmetic updates but for a nice place to sleep it worked well for us and our dog. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the courtyard. It’s a quiet,small town so there weren’t any noise issues. Parking is all around and there are a few spots in their lot but we found parking next to our door and never moved the car til we left. Thank you for a great stay! We will be back :)"
Jodi Miller 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"El staff excelente y atento, la habitación muy limpia. Tuvimos muy buen tiempo"
jesus 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Carmel Beach Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

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 0.2 mi east of central Carmel. Wayside Inn is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.2 mi southeast of the downtown area, it offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Carmel?
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