Rancho Rio Vista Vacations from $696

This is a hidden gem right near all the great restaurants in downtown Carmel, It was very comfortable and quiet with great sheets and towels on a comfy bed. For the price, it was a great choice and we are planning many returns. Staff was soooo helpful with wine tour and restaurant reservations.

Clean roll, ocean view was stunning! Delayed in checking in. Check in was 4 but didn’t get our room til 5. Waited in the lobby. Lobby was beautiful and stunning ocean view.

Love the staff. Always excellent, especially the valet staff and restaurant staff. We have stayed here before and it’s just a beautiful property with spacious rooms and amazing views. I just would prefer higher quality toilet paper (lol!)

The property is really cute and the location is excellent! It is within walking distance of Ocean Avenue where there’s lots of shopping and a variety of restaurants. Be aware it is an old inn so it does not have air conditioning and the wall heater in the bedroom will not heat the bathroom. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

It all depends on context. I visited this property during Monterey Car Week when even the Motel 6 is a $600 a night investment. The motel has a very convenient location and the staff was great with 24 hour per day on site security ensuring that the place was as safe as possible. With all that said, the rooms are outdated and a bit worn, though relatively clean. During MCW, I have stayed at places running the entire gamut from $1800 a night to motels like this. Overall, I think the value was great and I would recommend this during those high leverage occasions when the budget doesn't permit spending several thousands of dollars for what is a bed for a few hours a night. As long as your eyes are open and expectations realistic, it wasn't a horrible experience.