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The 10 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Carmel, USA

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Located less than 1 mile from Carmel Beach, this luxury inn offers a daily gourmet breakfast. The stylish shops and gourmet bites of Carmel Plaza and Ocean Avenue is less than 10 minutes’ walk away where your pets are always welcom.

Comfortable bed, parking space, walking distance to main restaurants, lovely staff

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9.1
Wonderful
90 reviews
Price from
$329
per night

This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.

A free wine and cheese reception is offered each afternoon. The on-site spa offers a variety of massages and facials at The Vagabond’s House Boutique Inn & Spa Studio. An onsite concierge is provided.

friendly welcoming owners. wine and cheese reception and great breakfast included too.

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9.2
Wonderful
41 reviews
Price from
$441.57
per night

Each room at the Briarwood Inn has a compact or full-size refrigerator, coffee maker and private bathroom. Most rooms feature a gas fireplace, handcrafted furniture and off-street parking space. Select rooms are pet friendly.

the perfect location in Carmel , own parking at the door, few minutes to walk to ocean street, nice and quiet stay

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8.1
Very Good
1,032 reviews
Price from
$159
per night

Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries. Free WiFi is included in all rooms.

Charming property. Well managed with super staff.

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8.2
Very Good
1,569 reviews
Price from
$206.80
per night

In close proximity to Point Lobos State Park, and short distance to Big Sur, this hotel offers relaxing activities and exploration of the California coastline.

High speed internet featured in all rooms and throughout the property. Outdoor Heated pool, Jacuzzi, and fitness room

Great food and coffee at the restaurant. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great pool and lovely outdoor space for games and lounging.

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8.1
Very Good
1,951 reviews
Price from
$203.15
per night

Located in scenic Carmel, this B&B features rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and a wood-burning fireplace. Pebble Beach is 3 km away. Free guest parking is available.

This pet-friendly B&B is 4 km from Point Lobos State Reserve and 1.7 km from Carmel Mission. San Jose International Airport is 90 km away.

It had a real fireplace which was lovely. Loved the wine and cheese at 3-5. The breakfast was simple but good.

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8.6
Excellent
843 reviews
Price from
$189
per night

Downtown Carmel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Carmel River Inn. All rooms or cottages offer either a balcony or patio. An outdoor seasonal pool is available.

A coffee machine and a refrigerator are provided in all rooms at the Carmel River Inn. Furnished with home-style accents, guests can enjoy a private entrance, free WiFi, and an en suite bathroom.

Everything, lovely all round friendly and comfortable hotel. Lovely location.

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8.4
Very Good
493 reviews
Price from
$169
per night

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi.

I loved this quaint hotel which has so much style and character. It has an excellent bar and serves a great breakfast!

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8.3
Very Good
244 reviews
Price from
$349
per night

Satellite TV is provided in all guest rooms at the pet-friendly Svendsgaard's Inn. Guests can start their day with a free newspaper and a cup of coffee from the in-room facilities. Select rooms feature a spa bath and fireplace.

Enjoy the stay. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable bed with fridge. There was no breakfast but they provide all day tea / coffee and cookies. We really enjoy our stay. The parking was spacious and safe inside the property. We stay on the 2nd floor (only a few steps up the stair). Wonderful town and hotel. We would love to go back again.

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8.2
Very Good
778 reviews
Price from
$167.20
per night

Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel serves a daily light continental breakfast. Guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi are provided in each room for convenience and relaxation.

LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE. Gorgeous rooms, well appointed, incredibly spacious & comfortable. Brophy's bar is sensational. Amazing cookies and breakfast in the lobby. Fabulous location walking distance to the beach and main part of town.

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8.1
Very Good
113 reviews
Price from
$304
per night

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Offering a variety of animal-ready amenities, these properties promise a great stay for pets and people. Services can include sitting services, specialized bedding, and dog-walking. Some hotels even offer fun perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratching posts.
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  • Carmel Country Inn
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 90 reviews

    Located less than 1 mile from Carmel Beach, this luxury inn offers a daily gourmet breakfast.

    Rooms are luxurious, perfect location, wonderful staff

  • The Vagabond's House Boutique Inn & Spa Studio
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 41 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard.

    Great space and interior design. Very pretty courtyard.

  • Hofsas House Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,570 reviews

    Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city center, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

    I loved you guys n the hotel is excelente THE BEST

  • Carmel Mission Inn
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,953 reviews

    In close proximity to Point Lobos State Park, and short distance to Big Sur, this hotel offers relaxing activities and exploration of the California coastline.

    Very friendly and professional staff. Great facilities.

  • Carmel River Inn
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 493 reviews

    Downtown Carmel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Carmel River Inn. All rooms or cottages offer either a balcony or patio. An outdoor seasonal pool is available.

    I love the location and the cottages! Friendly staff!

  • Svendsgaard's Inn
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 779 reviews

    Located in Carmel city center just 9 minutes’ drive from Pebble Beach, this guest accommodations features an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is included.

    Great customer service, cute rooms - clean and comfortable.

  • Hotel Carmel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews

    Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel serves a daily light continental breakfast. Guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub.

    The wine and cheese wwas lovely. The breakfast superb

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 188 reviews

    Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance of the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences...

    Beautiful historical buildings with all the modern amenities.

Great access to the city center! Check these pet-friendly hotels in Carmel

  • The Quail Lodge
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 583 reviews

    Located in Carmel, California, on a top-rated golf course surrounded by fields and lakes, The Quail Lodge features an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi.

    good location beautiful surroundings relaxing stay

  • Tradewinds Carmel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 433 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel is less than two blocks away from unique shopping, galleries and fine dining and Ocean Avenue, the main street, is just 3 blocks away.

    I loved the cleanliness and breakfast was on point!

  • Vacation Rental Home about 1 Mi to Carmel Beach!
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Vacation Rental Home about 1 Mi to Carmel Beach! offers accommodations in Carmel, 1.2 miles from Carmel Beach and 3.7 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

  • Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 529 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

    Great vibe as always in Carmel..Clean room positive feeling ..

  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 264 reviews

    Located in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Beautiful room - loved happy hour with wine and cheese

  • La Playa Hotel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 244 reviews

    Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel provides a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with lounge chairs.

    This town is so beautiful, and the hotel is very cute!

  • Briarwood Inn
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,031 reviews

    Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

    In the center of an area from Big Sur to Monterey.

  • The Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 366 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites is California's first wine-themed inn. It is located only 4 mi from Pebble Beach and the oceanfront 17 Mile Drive.

    Clean and comfortable stay. Staff were very polite and helpful.

  • 3797 Pine Place apts
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    3797 Pine Place apts is located in Carmel, just a 10-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.6 miles from Carmel River State Beach. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

  • Carmel Fireplace Inn
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 974 reviews

    Carmel Fireplace Inn features individually decorated accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Carmel Beach is less than 1 mile away.

    Great location, clean & quiet. Loved the fireplace.

  • Adobe Inn
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 534 reviews

    A short walk from Carmel City Beach Park, the Adobe Inn offers a heated year-round outdoor pool as well as a dry sauna. All luxurious guest accommodations include free WiFi.

    The location was superb, room was big and spotless

  • Carmel Resort Inn
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,355 reviews

    Just 5 minutes' walk from Cherry Center for the Arts, the Carmel Resort Inn features early 1900 cottages each with a unique floor plan and set on 1.5 acres with gardens.

    loved the queen suite! I had everything we wanted.

  • Stilwell Hotel
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 121 reviews

    Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

    Location is exceptional. Staff is friendly and helpful.

  • Carmel Wayfarer Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,092 reviews

    Carmel Wayfarer Inn is a quaint inn located in Carmel, within walking distance to many points of interest, shopping and restaurants, and offers an outdoor fireplace and garden.

    Great location and front desk staff. Will be back.

  • 3796 The Madden Suite apts
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1 review

    3796 The Madden Suite apts is located in Carmel, just 4.8 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum and a 19-minute walk from Carmel Mission.

  • 3795 The Artist's Way apts

    3795 The Artist's Way apts is located in Carmel, just a 9-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.4 miles from Carmel River State Beach. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

  • One Ocean
    Central location

    One Ocean offers accommodations in Carmel, 1.5 miles from Carmel River State Beach and 4.1 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio.

  • 3798 Cedar Place apts

    3798 Cedar Place apts is located in Carmel, just a 10-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.6 miles from Carmel River State Beach. This apartment features accommodations with a balcony.

  • Ocean House
    Central location

    Ocean House offers accommodations in Carmel, 4.5 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve and 5 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

  • 3770 Stone's Throw home

    3770 Stone's Throw home offers accommodations in Carmel, a 8-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.6 miles from Carmel River State Beach.

  • 3855 Carmel Nest home

    3855 Carmel Nest home is located in Carmel, just 1.1 miles from Carmel Beach and 3.6 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

  • 3757 Garden House Sanctuary home

    3757 Garden House Sanctuary home is located in Carmel, just 1.3 miles from Carmel Beach and 1.4 miles from Carmel River State Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

  • Anchor's Rest
    Central location

    Anchor's Rest is located in Carmel, just 3.6 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum and 4.6 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

  • Carmel Comfort
    Central location

    Providing a garden, Carmel Comfort features accommodations in Carmel. This property offers access to a patio, pool at the pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • LX21: 360 Ocean View

    LX21: 360 Ocean View is located in Carmel, just 3.6 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum and 7.1 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve.

  • 3707 Pacific's Edge Sanctuary home

    3707 Pacific's Edge Sanctuary home is located in Carmel, just 1.6 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve and 8.9 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

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Pet-Friendly Hotels That Guests Love in Carmel

  • Avg. price/night: $189.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 366 reviews
    Staff is really nice, pet-friendly, and good communication.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $243.93
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 493 reviews
    Great location next to the Carmel River with a walking path near it. It’s a large property with a number of stand alone cottages available. The inn is very dog friendly!
    Maureen
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $236
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 779 reviews
    Friendly staff. Dog friendly. Wonderful location. Loved the cookies and drinks at reception.
    Sophie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $170.18
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,355 reviews
    Nothing Fancy but does the job. Clean room, good beds and location is just close enough. Plus its dog friendly!
    StroupGroup
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $189.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 366 reviews
    The hotel grounds are adorable. The room we stayed in had a jetted tub, which I loved. It was pet friendly for my dog and modern. Staff was easy going, kind, and accommodating. Nespresso in the lobby was a great surprise!
    Amber
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $412.82
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 433 reviews
    The location is great, walkable to downtown and the beach, it was pet friendly which was a plus
    Roop
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $243.93
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 493 reviews
    Extremely comfortable bed, best dreaming I’ve had in a while. Peaceful secluded location away from traffic and city noise, and just 10-15 mins away from Carmel and Monterey Bay. Very pet friendly, loved seeing all the dogs with neighboring cottages. My cottage had a nice fenced patio which is perfect for pets.
    Juliet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $242.97
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,570 reviews
    Staff was friendly and gave us a lot of useful info when we arrived. Also very pet friendly place - even gave us a portable water bowl for our dog upon arrival! Nice second floor views of the ocean and trees to enjoy the sunset. Well maintained pool and amenities, very clean rooms (although not modern style!), great location to access restaurants and the main shopping street Ocean ave. Overall, charming place and great value in Carmel!
    Vlad
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $236
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 779 reviews
    We loved the location, beautiful courtyard, and fireplace. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bed was super comfortable. We also loved that it was pet friendly and our dog could join us!
    Kara
    Young couple

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