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

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Jessica
$182 nightly
$207 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 Kingdom
Marius
$267 nightly
$300 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance and a garden with various plants and flowers.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Asmik
$229 nightly
$262 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Walter
$150 nightly
$169 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 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.
A narrow street lined with two-story houses, one with ivy-covered walls and the other with a brick pathway leading to a door.

5. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Angela
$175 nightly
$198 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Briarwood Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
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.
A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Giacomo
$239 nightly
$266 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kelsey
$298 nightly
$336 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
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 area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.
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
$323 nightly
$367 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 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 residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a brick pathway, and houses with visible windows and doors.

9. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Rebecca
$345 nightly
$394 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Beach Hotel
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.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.

10. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
$421 nightly
$477 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Cypress Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.
A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.
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
$339 nightly
$382 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Candle Light Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a round wall clock, and a potted plant.
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.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
$349 nightly
$393 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Wayside Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
A stone-walled outdoor hot tub area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a metal fence.
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.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.

13. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nadia
$314 nightly
$354 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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 room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a chair and a table in the adjacent room.
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
$479 nightly
$540 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Carriage House Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Adobe Inn Carmel" and a "VACANCY" sign below it.
A hotel room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of trees and hills.
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.

15. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
$386 nightly
$434 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
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
$289 nightly
$326 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Tally Ho 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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
La Raye
$269 nightly
$303 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
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 living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a wooden stand.
A hallway with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
$376 nightly
$421 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a tray of breakfast, a chair, a lamp, 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 dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
$379 nightly
$426 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Country Inn
Exterior
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.
A wooden door with a keypad lock, a view of a deck, and a small round table with 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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$343 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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$481 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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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 Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed with my spouse and our 11 month old baby. The staff was incredibly accommodating. We asked if there was a larger room (for our baby's pack n play) and were offered an upgrade free of charge. We actually decided we could make the space we had work bc the bathroom was so large but appreciated the generosity. This place has gorgeous grounds and updated living/ bath space. Nice touches are a welcoming drink (non alcoholic) and turn down treats; meaning they bring you a small dessert in the evening- incredible! The fire pit is awesome and on our departure day we opted for the breakfast to be brought to us. At first I thought the food prices were a little high but not when I realized it comes with a coffee. The portions and food were great. We had the breakfast sandwich, oatmeal (huge and delicious) and eggs/bacon. The hotel had refillable waters and nespresso in room. They do offer some alcohol at the little bar in the lobby. You are only one block from the beautiful beach with incredible sunset views. I think the hotel may even have e-bikes you can rent which we would've 100% done if we didn't have a baby. We will absolutely stay here again!"
Kelley 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Carmel Beach Hotel
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic place, highly recommended"
Giacomo 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Carmel

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Carmel, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Carmel, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Carmel for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Carmel near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Carmel 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Carmel?
Travelers recommend Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. It features a terrace and beach loungers, and is around 0.2 mi east of central Carmel. Wayside Inn is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.2 mi southeast of downtown, it offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Carmel?
Reserve a room at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to tidy and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee makers. These properties may also have an on-site bar and restaurant. Upgrade your Carmel getaway by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness center, 24-hour room service and upscale bathroom products, you'll experience a higher level of comfort and relaxation.

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