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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 spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
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
Micah
₹16,146
₹19,616 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 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
Melissa
₹26,742
₹30,165 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Tradewinds Carmel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the ocean.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
Canada
Rhonda
₹18,263
₹20,981 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pine Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
A coastal building with a deck extending over the water, featuring a balcony with seating.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Alla
₹11,338
₹13,809 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 porch with wicker chairs, a red cushion, and a white railing.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
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.

5. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Angela
₹18,324
₹20,720 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Briarwood Inn
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.

6. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Charles
₹26,964
₹34,833 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hotel Carmel
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a brick pathway, and houses with visible windows and doors.
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.
A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

7. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Ann
₹23,443
₹30,637 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel Beach Hotel
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 row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

8. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Giacomo
₹17,944
₹20,025 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Cypress Inn,' a staircase, and two dogs.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.
A staircase with ornate handrails and patterned tiles leading to a room with a chandelier.

9. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
₹31,683
₹35,969 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Cypress Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.
A breakfast setup on a round table with a bottle of champagne, a glass of orange juice, and a plate of fresh fruit and pastries.

10. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nadia
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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 bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a chair.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

11. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kelsey
₹19,794
₹22,369 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a fireplace, a lamp, and a mirror.
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a laptop, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and two wall-mounted lamps.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
₹24,400
₹27,537 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Wayside Inn
A hotel with a brick fireplace, outdoor seating, and a garden area.
A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

13. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Shawn
₹23,840
₹26,909 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Candle Light 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 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 room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed pictures on the wall.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Alexander
₹40,930
₹46,083 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Carriage House Inn
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 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.

15. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ronald
₹27,438
₹30,955 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Tally Ho Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a tray with fruits and a bottle.
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.
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.

16. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
₹38,814
₹43,634 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Adobe Inn
A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."
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.
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of trees and the ocean.
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
₹25,540
₹28,766 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Monte Verde Inn
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
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 dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a tray of breakfast, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Kathryn
₹28,388
₹31,956 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Carmel Country Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A hallway with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an archway.
A living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a wooden stand.
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.

19. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A wooden door with a keypad lock, a view of a deck, and a small round table with a potted plant.
Exterior
A bedroom with a bed, a round mirror, a framed picture, and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a white sink, three faucets, a mirror, and a potted plant.

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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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

8/10 Good
"The room was clean and I liked that the top half of door could be opened. It allowed for a nice breeze. Both women at the desk were helpful and pleasant. Would stay again!"
Debra 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
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10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful and quaint hotel in Carmel. Very peaceful. Close to the Ocean and downtown area. Can't wait to come again"
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Travellers recommend Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. It comes with beach loungers and free internet services, and is around 0.32 kilometres east of central Carmel. Wayside Inn is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometres southeast of the downtown area, it offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding.
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