The Best Hotels Closest to Carmel Plaza in Carmel - 2026 Updated Prices

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A wooden interior with a central archway leading to a staircase. Shelves on either side hold various decorative items and books.

A modern house with a fire pit, potted plants, and a bench.

A modern building with a white exterior, large windows, and a stone staircase leading to a wooden door.

1. Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point, 0.9 mi from Carmel Plaza

Mary

£582

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a chair and a table in the adjacent room.

2. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.1 mi from Carmel Plaza

Alexander

£374

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.

3. Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

Daniel

£397

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with sliding doors, stone lion statues, and potted plants.

4. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 0.3 mi from Carmel Plaza

Marius

£241

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

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.

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.

5. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 0.7 mi from Carmel Plaza

Rebecca

£342

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a stand.

A bedroom with a bed, a leather chair, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a potted orchid, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

Ioana

£399

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 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 two-story house with a brick exterior, a balcony with hanging flower baskets, and a paved driveway.

7. Carmel Country Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.3 mi from Carmel Plaza

Jade

£322

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fountain.

A restaurant with wooden benches and tables, a kitchen area, and decorative wall art.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden vanity, and a large mirror.

8. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

Barbara Tory

£209

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

A round wooden table with a tray of appetizers, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle of champagne in a metal bucket.

A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

9. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel, < 0.1 mi from Carmel Plaza

Bethany

£327

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 modern living room with a fireplace, a round wall clock, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a handbag, and a hat.

10. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel, < 0.1 mi from Carmel Plaza

Marina

£267

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

A room with a wooden console table, a framed picture of a beach scene, a lamp, and a decorative shelf with books and figurines.

A cozy seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

monica

£391

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with a counter, a television screen, and a display case with pastries.

A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.

12. Cypress Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

Ernesto

£332

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.

A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".

13. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

Ronald

£246

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

14. La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 0.3 mi from Carmel Plaza

Derek

£596

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

A white building with a wooden door, green window shutters, and a sign reading "LAUBERGE CARMEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT".

A hallway with a white wall, a wooden door, a brick staircase, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a long table set for four, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.

15. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

Emerito

£575

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

16. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 1.3 mi from Carmel Plaza

Giacomo

£199

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

La Raye

£229

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

18. Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel, 0.2 mi from Carmel Plaza

Clara

£323

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A sign for Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites, surrounded by a stone wall and landscaping.

A restaurant with a long table, chairs, and potted plants.

A dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a large plant.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

19. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 0.6 mi from Carmel Plaza

Michael

£108

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

20. Carmel Mission Inn

1.3 mi from Carmel Plaza

Jessica

£166

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Carmel Plaza

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Villa Mara Carmel	10.0 Exceptional 222 reviews	View
Carriage House Inn	9.6 Exceptional 517 reviews	View
Stilwell Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 692 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Carmel Beach Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 514 reviews	View

Top Carmel Plaza Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice an well kept. Perfect location, walking distance to restaurants and and shops. Staff was helpful. Very clean."

Carmel Fireplace Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean room, nice and roomy. Parking is a bit tricky"

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our visit! Everything was wonderful ❤️"

Stilwell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was exceptionally clean and breakfast was delicious and offered many options."

Hotel Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"Cute European style hotel"

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property!! Staff was friendly and very helpful. Everything very clean and well maintained. Just a 2 minute walk to the beach, and a short (10 min) walk to the center of the Village of Carmel. While that walk is largely up hill to town, it’s not bad. There’s a free hotel shuttle to/from the Village that’s available 5-10pm. We rarely used it, as the walk was nice. My adult daughter and I felt completely safe walking between town and the hotel even at 10pm when everything was dark and quiet. The complimentary breakfast is AWESOME. Definitely recommend."

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

8/10 Good

"Le Petit Pali is a charming property, well located in Carmel by the Sea. Our hotel room was comfortable and fairly well maintained. It had a charming French ambiance and offered an amazing, complimentary breakfast. We had no difficulty finding parking on the property, which can be a problem at other locations in the area. All hotel properties in Carmel by the Sea have become very expensive for the quality of the property and Le Petit Pali is no exception. All this being said I would recommend this hotel and would not hesitate to stay there again."

Briarwood Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible location, so cozy and clean!"

Tradewinds Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"Our girls trip to Carmel was great and the Tradewinds was such a nice property for us! From the zen atmosphere, to the beautiful robes, very comfy beds and the wonderful choices for our breakfast basket delivered to our doorstep. All lovely additions that made our stay memorable and comfortable."

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A wooden sign for the Forest Theater with the name "Carmel-by-the-Sea" and a no vehicles sign nearby.

Forest Theater Guild

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

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A modern building with a unique geometric design, featuring triangular roofs and beige walls.

Sunset Center

8.6/10 (134 reviews)

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

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The Doud Arcade

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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Blair Estate Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.

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Galante Vineyards

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.

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Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its golf courses.

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De Tierra Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at De Tierra Vineyards during your travels to Carmel.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carmel Plaza?

Carmel Plaza is located in a scenic area of Carmel known for its beautiful beaches and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 353 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Carmel Plaza?

Adjacent to Carmel Plaza, Carmel Bay View Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Carmel Inn And Suites and Carmel Fireplace Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Carmel Plaza?

Expedia has 353 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carmel Plaza.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carmel Plaza, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Carmel Plaza.

What can I see and do near Carmel Plaza?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Carmel Mission Basilica, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History or Monterey Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Golden State Theatre, Perry House and Tor House. You can check out the local talent at Sunset Center, Forest Theater Guild and Golden Bough Playhouse.

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Our top choices for Carmel Plaza hotels

1. Villa Mara Carmel

2. Carriage House Inn

3. Stilwell Hotel

4. Tradewinds Carmel

5. Carmel Beach Hotel

6. The Vagabond's House

7. Carmel Country Inn

8. Normandy Inn

9. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

10. Wayside Inn

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

12. Cypress Inn

13. Tally Ho Inn

14. La Playa Hotel

15. L Auberge Carmel

16. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

17. Monte Verde Inn

18. Hotel Carmel

19. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

20. Carmel Mission Inn

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Top Carmel Plaza Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Stilwell Hotel

Hotel Carmel

La Playa Hotel

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Briarwood Inn

Tradewinds Carmel

Other attractions near Carmel Plaza

Forest Theater Guild

Sunset Center

The Doud Arcade

Wrath Winery

Blair Estate Tasting Room

Galante Vineyards

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

De Tierra Vineyards

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