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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
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.
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
Ester
$190 nightly
$215 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Mission Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.
A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.

2. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
chithra
$166 nightly
$186 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.
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.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Asmik
$269 nightly
$307 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Pine Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.
A staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.
A beach with people walking and sitting, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.
A traditional interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.

4. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Monique
$302 nightly
$339 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Tradewinds Carmel
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

5. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Lorraine
$264 nightly
$294 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
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 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.

6. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Mona
$363 nightly
$414 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Beach Hotel
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.
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.
A white building with green trim and a green door labeled "HULLY".

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Angel
$269 nightly
$303 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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.
A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.
A bar with wooden chairs, shelves of liquor bottles, and framed historical photos.
Two people walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

8. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
$428 nightly
$484 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Carmel
A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.
A narrow street lined with two-story houses, one with ivy-covered walls and the other with a brick pathway leading to a door.
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.

9. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Chris
$189 nightly
$213 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Briarwood Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
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.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.

10. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Brett
$352 nightly
$397 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Candle Light Inn
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.
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.

11. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
$345 nightly
$392 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Cypress Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a television mounted on the wall.
A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
$338 nightly
$381 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 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.

13. 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 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 living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a decorative screen, and a painting on the wall.
A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".

14. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Tracie
$282 nightly
$318 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Tally Ho 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 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.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

15. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Alexander
$399 nightly
$449 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
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 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.

16. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
$386 nightly
$434 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Adobe Inn
A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."
A room with a white armchair, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
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.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
La Raye
$269 nightly
$303 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A cottage with a wooden fence, a small garden with flowers, and a tree in front.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, fireplace, and a coffee table.
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
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 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.

19. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
Carmel Country Inn
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 narrow room with a bed, a mirror, and built-in storage units.

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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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.

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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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