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Our top choices for Carmel motels

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1. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"We reserved a suite with king bed and the room had plebty of space and comfortable bed. Had a great stay."
United States
Greg
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carmel Resort Inn
Lobby

2. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Cleaning staff was super nice. Front desk was very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Carmel Inn And Suites
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very dog friendly"
United States
Lorraine
The price is £192
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

4. Fisherman's Cove Inn

Fisherman's Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (240 reviews)
"Very good for this price"
United States
Daniil
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Fisherman's Cove Inn
Garden view

5. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Padre Oaks
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

6. Carmel Hill Lodge

Carmel Hill Lodge
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (812 reviews)
"Lovely place, staff is great and super friendly."
United States
Elaine
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Carmel Hill Lodge
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

7. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (144 reviews)
"This is a nice motel at an economical price for a city like Monterey. I enjoyed my stay there."
United States
Denny
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Pelican Inn Monterey
Property entrance

8. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,040 reviews)
"Loved my stay, it was close to so many stores, restaurants and the beach. Room was super comfy, not too big or small, bed was comfortable, for sure I will stay here whenever I come back and visit."
United States
Humberto
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Stevenson Monterey
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (821 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice and helpful staff, plenty of parking. Walking distance to shopping."
United States
Veronica
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium
Beach nearby

10. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"A decent place good location"
United States
Misty
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Deer Haven Inn
Reception

11. Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Love the place to stay for couple days, they have amazing pool with jacuzzi. Beautiful seating area."
United States
Galina
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Monterey Bay Lodge
Exterior

12. Arbor Inn Monterey

Arbor Inn Monterey
2.5 star property
Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Basic but pleasant hotel with plenty of room for 4 of us. Ideal for a quick stay."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Arbor Inn Monterey
Indoor pool, a heated pool

13. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,865 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Annie
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stargazer Hotel
Lobby

14. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,193 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and updated."
United States
Melissa
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sand Castle Inn
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

15. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,108 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Justin
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
El Castell Motel
Property amenity

16. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to crash in the Monterey area if you're on a budget and last minute plans. It has all the basic amenities covered, rooms were clean and in great condition. We had a pleasant stay, will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Shreyes
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
Exterior

17. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,327 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Monterey Surf Inn
Outdoor pool

18. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Stage Coach is a nice quaint lodging and an easy ride to Monterrey attractions."
United States
Nils
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stage Coach Lodge
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Jetted bathtub

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2.0 star property
Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Very nice rooms. Super clean good location"
United States
Michael
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

20. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,827 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pacific Inn
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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is perfectly central to everything! Staff was super friendly & helpful and the breakfast was wonderful. 6 of of 5 stars!!! Fantastic."
Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Stilwell Hotel

Find out more about Carmel

Carmel Motels information

Number of reviews
14,339
Accommodation
3 Motels
Lowest Price
£56
Highest Price
£192

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carmel?
As you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Carmel. Not-to-be-missed sights include Carmel Beach in Carmel, as well as Monterey Bay and Cannery Row in the area.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Carmel?
Carmel River Inn & Cottages: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Carmel Inn And Suites: Free WiFi and concierge services are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as pillowtop beds. It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive.
What can I do in Carmel?
Those who've visited Carmel speak highly of its shops and seaside. While you're sightseeing, visit the area's art scene. Favourite places in and around Carmel include Carmel Beach, Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Los Padres National Forest and Carmel River State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Munras Avenue and North Fremont Street.
What's the weather like in Carmel?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Carmel to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Carmel is 496 mm.
What are my options for getting around Carmel while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Carmel to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), which is located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away from the city centre. You can also search for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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