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Candle Light Inn

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Overview of Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn

3.0 star property

9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
Map
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921

Guests rated this location 9.4/10 - Exceptional

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationCarmel Plaza4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarmel Beach12 min walk
  • Popular Location17-Mile Drive18 min walk
  • AirportMonterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)8 min drive

Room options

About this area

Carmel

Located near the beach, Candle Light Inn is in Northwest Carmel, a neighborhood in Carmel. Monterey Bay Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Munras Avenue and Dennis the Menace Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 4 min walk
  • Carmel Beach - 12 min walk
  • 17-Mile Drive - 18 min walk
  • Tor House - 4 min drive
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - 5 min walk
  • Dametra Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Carmel Bakery - 5 min walk
  • Carmel's Bistro Giovanni - 2 min walk
  • Vesuvio - 4 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

3-star hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium
Close to Carmel Beach, Candle Light Inn provides amenities like a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 20 rooms boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, portable fans, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in from 4 PM - 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Candle Inn
Candle Light Carmel
Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Hotel Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is Candle Light Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Candle Light Inn?

As of Apr 1, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candle Light Inn on Apr 13, 2023 start from $247.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Candle Light Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Candle Light Inn?

Check-in is from 4 PM - 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Candle Light Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Candle Light Inn located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Doud Arcade and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Golf Links are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Candle Light Inn and receive a full refund?

Yes, Candle Light Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Candle Light Inn cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 60%
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 32%
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 6%
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 2%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.3/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.9/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have actual glasses and mugs, not paper/plastics Spacious room. And fairly spacious bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at this lovely inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pete

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Carmel low key property, and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, ideally located and friendly/helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless! We had a fireplace and jacuzzi tub. Our friends had a standard room with an ocean view. The staff was friendly and helpful. We could walk almost anywhere. Perfect vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was very well decorated and full of everything we needed. We had an oceanview corner room with 2 queen beds that were very comfortable. Robes were included and clean linens and towels were plentiful I highly recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely fire pit every evening, very well located to walk everywhere in town; excellent staff and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property & Room Cleanliness
Star Rating
3
Nearest Airport
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
Address
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA