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Recommended hotels in Carmel

Outdoor spa tub

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (814 reviews)
"The property and staff exceeded my expectations. A lovely Hyatt property."
United States
James
$785 nightly
The price is $877
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Fireplace

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (982 reviews)
"Fantastic views. Helpful staff. Terrific restaurant. Lovely common room with two fireplaces and live music. We’ll be back!"
United States
Claire
$666 nightly
The price is $742
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,809 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Mary
$283 nightly
The price is $318
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Mission Inn
Exterior

Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Golden Rectangle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (470 reviews)
"Very quiet and quaint. Location is perfect!"
United States
Michelle
$428 nightly
The price is $488
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Beach Hotel
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"Such a cozy stay! We only stayed one night but everything from the front desk to the room, to the vibes were just amazing! Definitely will be coming back for the little cottages that were scattered throughout the property!"
United States
Chris
$305 nightly
The price is $339
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Bar (on property)

Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
4.0 star property
Carmel Point
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel a block from the beach. We were comfortable and felt cared for. Definitely worth another visit !"
United States
Micaela
$831 nightly
The price is $926
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Mara Carmel
Courtyard

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel
4.0 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (630 reviews)
"Great breakfast and great location."
United States
Tom
$527 nightly
The price is $593
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stilwell Hotel
Food and drink

The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Highly recommended, beautiful property and amazing customer service"
United States
Farah
$398 nightly
The price is $445
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Quail
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (314 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
$725 nightly
The price is $806
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Courtyard

The Vagabond's House

The Vagabond's House
4.0 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"Cozy spot in a great location"
United States
Jessica
$470 nightly
The price is $528
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
The Vagabond's House
Front of property

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location, rooms are clean and it was"
United States
Dennis
$248 nightly
The price is $280
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Normandy Inn
Courtyard view

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
3.5 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay."
United States
Ilya
$498 nightly
The price is $563
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Carmel
Property entrance

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (724 reviews)
"Great location and cute rooms."
United States
George Riley
$342 nightly
The price is $385
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Lobby

Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Love this pl"
United States
Suzanne
$383 nightly
The price is $434
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Cypress Inn
Exterior

Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
3.5 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"From the first moment we arrived the hospitality was remarkable. We were walked to our room and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great, and dogs were welcomed with their names written on a chalkboard. It was calm, quaint, and we really felt taken care of. I definitely recommend it!"
United States
Lindsay
$539 nightly
The price is $605
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Country Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (295 reviews)
"This is a Beautiful Hotel. Loved the private deck and the view."
United States
Tracie
$449 nightly
The price is $505
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Tally Ho Inn
Balcony

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,730 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay in Downtown Carmel.. easy walking distance to everything!"
United States
Michael
$270 nightly
The price is $304
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Bay View Inn
Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior

Vacation Rental Home ~ 1 Mi to Carmel Beach!

Vacation Rental Home ~ 1 Mi to Carmel Beach!
3.0 star property
Carmel Woods
Vacation Rental Home ~ 1 Mi to Carmel Beach!
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Queen Bed Cottage

Two Queen Bed Cottage
Northeast Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Great stay. "
United States
Sweeny H.
$339 nightly
The price is $374
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Two Queen Bed Cottage
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (505 reviews)
"We had an amazing trip and a fantastic stay at the Carriage House!!! Staff were incredible, location was perfect, room was fantastic and breakfast was perfect!!! Could not recommend highly enough!!!"
United States
Joseph
$512 nightly
The price is $576
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Carriage House Inn
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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

8/10 Good
"The restaurant was closed for work which was not highlighted at the time of booking."
Louise 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Find out more about Carmel

Carmel Hostels information

Number of reviews
9,637
Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
$280
Highest Price
$926

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Carmel?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Carmel accommodations, which get good reviews from our guests: Carmel Mission Inn - Located within a 20-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. Hyatt Carmel Highlands - Located within a 20-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive. Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking, and multilingual staff. The Quail - Located within a 10-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking at this hotel. Carmel Bay View Inn - Located within a 20-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt - Located within a 20-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Guests can enjoy free WiFi at this guesthouse.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Carmel?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Carmel is 20 inches.
What is there to see and do in Carmel?
Generally, Carmel is known for its beaches, flowers, and rivers. Major attractions include Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay, and Carmel Beach. Get out into nature with places like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Los Padres National Forest, and Carmel River State Beach. Cultural attractions include Carmel Mission Basilica, Sunset Center, and Golden Bough Playhouse.
What's the best way to get to and around Carmel while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Carmel in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away.

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