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Edgemere Cottages

Edgemere Cottages

3 out of 5
San Antonio Btw 13th and Santa Lucia, Carmel, CA
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4.7/5Exceptional! (95 reviews)
Peachfull

"It was located within walking distance to downtown Carmel and Mission Ranch. We walked both. Gretchen and Doug were very gracious and our cottage was amazing. We plan to return.. Ed and Dolores Sherry"…"

Reviewed on May 18, 2019

Edgemere Cottages
L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

4.5 out of 5
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA
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4.5/5Wonderful! (313 reviews)

"The hotel was LOVELY!! The only problem was that the restaurant was closed during our stay. I was hoping to enjoy their fine dining experience."…"

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2021

L Auberge Carmel
Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn

3 out of 5
7th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CA
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The price is $187 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.5/5Wonderful! (788 reviews)

"We liked the fireplace and jet tub.it would have been way better if they offered breakfast but we understand the whole covid thing going so it was fine."…"

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2021

Wayside Inn
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Carmel Bay View Inn
Great for beach vacations

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
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The price is $101 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.5/5Wonderful! (980 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...

"Location,Location,Location. This place was perfect it was clean and safe comfertable and everything was within walking distance will be coming back."…"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2021

Carmel Bay View Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA
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The price is $129 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.4/5Wonderful! (465 reviews)

"This was a cute hotel. We arrived hrs before check in and the gentlemen aT the desk let us check in. We had a lovely room with a greaT private patio. The location was great and close enough to walk everywhere. We will stay here again."…"

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2021

Hotel Carmel
Normandy Inn
Great for beach vacations

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
The price is $131 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
4.4/5Wonderful! (810 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...

"Walls are very thin. Can hear people in the next room but other than that, great location!"…"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2021

Normandy Inn
La Playa Carmel
Great for beach vacations

La Playa Carmel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
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The price is $239 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.4/5Wonderful! (978 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...

"Very relaxing ambiance,only a short blocks walk to the beach.Receptionist and staffs are very nice and accommodating,Maria was very honest to return my lost purse on the lobby ."…"

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2021

La Playa Carmel
Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn

3 out of 5
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA
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The price is $194 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.4/5Wonderful! (975 reviews)

"Great comfy place to sta, very clean and sanitized."…"

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2021

Candle Light Inn
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Great for beach vacations

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

3 out of 5
San Carlos At Seventh, Carmel, CA
The price is $168 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
4.4/5Excellent! (699 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels
Travelers say...

"The walls here are a little thin, but overall a beautiful little inn that is really going above and beyond with covid restrictions."…"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2021

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn

3.5 out of 5
Monte Verde Street, Between Ocean and 7th Avenues, Carmel, CA
The price is $129 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.3/5Excellent! (348 reviews)

"Quaint Inn in an excellent location right in the middle of beautiful Carmel accessible to the beach, ocean art galleries, restaurants and shopping."…"

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2021

Monte Verde Inn
Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea
Great for beach vacations

Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea

3.5 out of 5
13th and San Antonio, Carmel, CA
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The price is $179 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.3/5Excellent! (764 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Travelers say...

"Nice place for a high rent area. Wish it had a refrigerator, since I had an excellent dinner with leftovers at I’l Fornaio that had to be trashed, because I couldn’t put it in a refrigerator."…"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2021

Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea
Svendsgaard's Inn
Great for beach vacations

Svendsgaard's Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos St And 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
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The price is $139 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.3/5Excellent! (994 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...

"Very serene and peaceful. Enjoyed the pool (even if it didn't get much sun)."…"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2021

Svendsgaard's Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
Great for beach vacations

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
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The price is $153 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.2/5Very Good! (979 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...

"Staff was great, rooms large and clean, lots of construction."…"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2021

Carmel Mission Inn
Hofsas House Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
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The price is $128 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
4.2/5Very Good! (387 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...

"Great friendly staff, nice room, loved the walk-in shower! Only thing missing was a tub, but we were fine without it. Easy walk to downtown Carmel. We will definitely be back."…"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021

Hofsas House Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
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The price is $152 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
4.1/5Very Good! (590 reviews)

"The Pine Inn is ideally located to enjoy the town in Carmel. You can’t beat the convenience of having restaurants, galleries and shops right outside the door. Beds are comfortable. Decor is quaint. Great historical photos of Carmel in the halls. I love staying here."…"

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2021

Pine Inn
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3 out of 5
Casanova & 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA
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The price is $125 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
4.1/5Very Good! (329 reviews)

"Just stepping onto the property makes you feel like you stepped into a fairytale! I’ve stayed in a few hotels in Carmel but this is by-far my favorite because it really encapsulates the Carmel spirit with the beautiful oak trees, the cobblestone pathways, and the friendly, helpful staff! Overall, ..."…"

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2021

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave & Torres St, Carmel, CA
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The price is $90 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
4.1/5Very Good! (412 reviews)

"It was a cute little hotel walking distance to everything. We would definitely be back."…"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2021

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Carmel River Inn
Great for beach vacations

Carmel River Inn

2 out of 5
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA
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The price is $129 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
3.9/5Good! (997 reviews)
Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool
Travelers say...

"The staff was very friendly. I love the small patio area to look out the little creek."…"

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2020

Carmel River Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero, Carmel, CA
The price is $79 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
3.6/5Good! (997 reviews)

"Cozy, roomy, quiet, affordable and closed to center"…"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021

Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
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The price is $54 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
3.2/5 (982 reviews)

"Great rates for a short stay in Carmel. Great location, very nice staff, dog friendly and clean"…"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2021

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
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More Beachfront Hotels in Carmel

    Carmel Bay View Inn

    Carmel Bay View Inn

    Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
    The price is $101 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    4.5/5Wonderful! (980 reviews)
    Carmel Bay View Inn
    Hofsas House Hotel

    Hofsas House Hotel

    San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
    The price is $128 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
    4.2/5Very Good! (387 reviews)
    Hofsas House Hotel
    Adobe Inn

    Adobe Inn

    Dolores and Eighth, Carmel, CA
    The price is $152 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    4.2/5Excellent! (363 reviews)
    Adobe Inn
    Carmel Wayfarer Inn

    Carmel Wayfarer Inn

    4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA
    The price is $54 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
    3.2/5 (982 reviews)
    Carmel Wayfarer Inn
    La Playa Carmel

    La Playa Carmel

    Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
    The price is $239 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    4.4/5Wonderful! (978 reviews)
    La Playa Carmel
    Tradewinds Carmel

    Tradewinds Carmel

    Mission Street at Third Avenue, Carmel, CA
    The price is $189 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    4.5/5Wonderful! (305 reviews)
    Tradewinds Carmel
    Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea

    Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea

    13th and San Antonio, Carmel, CA
    The price is $179 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    4.3/5Excellent! (764 reviews)
    Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea
    Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast

    Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast

    120 Highland Dr, Carmel, CA
    The price is $279 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    4.3/5Excellent! (397 reviews)
    Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast
    Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

    Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

    NW corner of San Carlos St & 5th Ave, Carmel, CA
    The price is $90 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    3.9/5Very Good! (728 reviews)
    Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
    Tally Ho Inn

    Tally Ho Inn

    Monte Verde Street At Sixth St, Carmel, CA
    The price is $239 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
    4.6/5Exceptional! (77 reviews)
    Tally Ho Inn

Beach Condos in Carmel

Beach Villas in Carmel

Beach Hotels in Carmel

Known for its beaches and art galleries, Carmel offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway. With 40 beach hotels and other accommodation options to pick from in this seaside destination, it's a breeze to find one that meets your needs.

As you search for a place to stay by the water in Carmel, consider selecting one of these top beach hotels with high ratings from Expedia travelers.

Normandy Inn - 2.5-star hotel, 5-minute walk from Carmel Beach. It features an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and free WiFi. Guests love the beach locale and breakfast.

Carmel Green Lantern Inn - 3-star bed & breakfast, 6-minute walk from Carmel Beach. Our travelers recommend its beach locale and breakfast. This bed & breakfast boasts free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

Hofsas House Hotel - 2.5-star hotel near Carmel Beach. It offers an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a sauna. Guest reviews highlight the beach locale and proximity to shopping.

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea - 2.5-star motel near Carmel Beach. It features free full breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Guests love the beach locale and breakfast.

Carmel Mission Inn & Fuse Lounge Café - 3.5-star hotel near Carmel River State Beach. Our travelers recommend its pool and breakfast. This hotel boasts an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a restaurant.

Planning Your Trip to Carmel

If weather is an important factor for your vacation, you can use these local temperature and rainfall averages to decide your travel dates.

  • Hottest months: September, October, August, and July, with an average temperature of 69°F
  • Coldest months: December, January, February, and March, with an average temperature of 44°F
  • Driest months: May, October, April, and November, with an average rainfall of 1.33 inches
  • Rainiest months: January, February, December, and March, with an average rainfall of 3.79 inches

Sightseeing in and Around Carmel

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you can't wait to check out the beaches, head to Carmel River State Beach or Monastery Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Experience the area's art galleries and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Reserve. Other things to see and do in the area are Bixby Bridge and Carmel Plaza. Visitors also enjoy Carmel for its:
  • Restaurants
  • Cafés

Getting Around Carmel

To get to Carmel, you can fly into Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), the closest major airport, which is located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

Frequently asked questions

What is Carmel like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and art galleries, Carmel offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.
What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Carmel?
Carmel Bay View Inn is a top beach hotel offering an outdoor pool and free WiFi, located within a short 11-minute walk of Carmel Beach. Other good choices for your stay near the beach include Normandy Inn and Colonial Terrace Inn by the Sea.
How many beach hotels should I expect to find in Carmel?
Choose from one of Expedia’s 38 hotels in Carmel for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Carmel?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons in Carmel: The hottest months are usually September and October with an average temp of 60°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Carmel is 21 inches.
What is there to see and do around Carmel?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you’ll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you can’t wait to check out the beaches, head to Carmel River State Beach or Monastery Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Experience the area’s art galleries and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park or Carmel Mission Basilica.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Carmel?
Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Carmel more easily: To get to Carmel, book a flight to Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), the closest major airport, which is located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the city center. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

Recent reviews of Carmel hotels

    Normandy Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Walls are very thin. Can hear people in the next room but other than that, great location!
    A verified traveler stayed at Normandy Inn
    Posted 5 hours ago
    Normandy Inn
    Carmel Bay View Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Location,Location,Location. This place was perfect it was clean and safe comfertable and everything was within walking distance will be coming back.
    A verified traveler stayed at Carmel Bay View Inn
    Posted 7 hours ago
    Carmel Bay View Inn
    Carmel Wayfarer Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Great rates for a short stay in Carmel. Great location, very nice staff, dog friendly and clean
    A verified traveler stayed at Carmel Wayfarer Inn
    Posted 22 hours ago
    Carmel Wayfarer Inn
    Carmel Fireplace Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Best night sleep...Walking distance to Food and shopping. We found our place to stay in Carmel.
    A verified traveler stayed at Carmel Fireplace Inn
    Posted 4 days ago
    Carmel Fireplace Inn
    Briarwood Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Great place to stay for a get away with your significant other. Spacious room with fireplace, small kitchen area w/microwave and coffee maker. Very close to the heart of Carmel. Best priced hotel I have ever stayed at in Carmel as well. You won’t be disappointed!
    A verified traveler stayed at Briarwood Inn
    Posted 7 days ago
    Briarwood Inn
    Sandpiper Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Cute little gem with ocean view. Although it is not exactly within the town of Carmel, it is close by enough that it was not a problem for me to visit the beach and the downtown area
    A verified traveler stayed at Sandpiper Inn
    Posted 7 days ago
    Sandpiper Inn
    The Hideaway
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    This is a great hotel, we stayed there few times already. Very convenient location. Right in Carmel by the sea... you can walk to stores or restaurants or beach. Clean, very friendly staff, we definitely will stay there again. Thank you Hideaway!
    A verified traveler stayed at The Hideaway
    Posted 9 days ago
    The Hideaway
    Quail Lodge & Golf Club
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Quail Lodge was beautiful. Our rooms were very comfortable and the grounds were stunning. Covid restrictions made the food situation a little challenging. It would have been nice if the front desk did a better job at check in to let us know how and where to get food easily. Golf staff was AMAZING! Staff at Golf Patio restraunt were the most friendly and helpful people ever. Shout out to Emerson for making the extra effort to helping me get food to my kids. We also lost a club, it was found and mailed to me directly. If the Golf Club staff could rub off on the front desk staff then this experience would have been 5 star!
    A verified traveler stayed at Quail Lodge & Golf Club
    Posted 10 days ago
    Quail Lodge & Golf Club
    La Playa Carmel
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Very relaxing ambiance,only a short blocks walk to the beach.Receptionist and staffs are very nice and accommodating,Maria was very honest to return my lost purse on the lobby .
    A verified traveler stayed at La Playa Carmel
    Posted 2 weeks ago
    La Playa Carmel

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