Search hotels in Carmel

Visually charming. Great town for strolling. Human scale, very wooded (organic). Most shops cater to the tourist trade, so that part isn’t so interesting. Frequently overcast in spring season due to fog (June gloom), as it was for our visit; go into Carmel Valley to get some sun, and be sure to visit the Carmel Mission also.

Our one night at LaPlaya: Room was SMALL and felt TIGHT. BOOKED A 2 QUEEN BED WITH AN OCEAN VIEW. The "VIEW" was over two rooftops. Could not comfortably fit two suitcases in without obstructing the two chairs in the seating area. at $600/ NIGHT for a Thursday, this seemed unreasonably high, Friday night the same room goes for over $700! After over twenty-five years of staying at LaPlaya, we feel it has priced itself out of the market.

Central, easy parking gives access to several attractive streets with plenty of opportunities to shop, drink coffee/cocktails and dine, but all can become a little busy at peak times. The beach, walkable from the center, is very clean but deep seaweed collects in some areas. A walk along the scenic route to Mara Beach and the Carmel River State Beach is highly recommended. We loved Flying Fish Grill (expensive but fabulous quality, book well ahead) and Portabella (bustling but great food), but disliked Anton & Michel (unreasonably expensive, sterile atmosphere, un-engaging staff, unimpressive food). Be sure to make a visit to Sade's Cocktails on Lincoln Street

I have gone consecutively for the past 4 years to Carmel for my birthday and this is the first I stayed walking distancing to shops, restaurants and beach so it’s a big bonus for location of this Inn. I was disappointed they only have 7 parking spots but at least I was able to park on Mission without worrying about getting towed. The room has upgraded on painting and flooring. But they need to refinish the shower tub and replace shutters. There is no elevator so if you have heavy suitcases, it’s difficult to take up and down the stairs. We heard the waste management pick-up garbage every weekday morning btwn 7-8AM😳

This is a small town that doesn't seem American at all. It's pedestrian and dog friendly, with retro-looking cottages and lovely boutiques. Plenty of bars and restaurants. Easily accessible dog-friendly beach. Located close to Big Sur and viewpoints for local wildlife. A must stop if you are in the area

Enjoyed 17 mile drive and stopping to see the beautiful views, walking around downtown Carmel, tasting cheese at The Cheese Shop, sitting outside for a family wine tasting at Wrath, tasting chocolate caramels, eating a delicious lunch outdoors at Terry’s Lounge in the Cypress Inn and then relaxing at the pool at the Carmel Mission Inn where we stayed. Ate dinner outside at Sur at the Barnyard and finished our evening relaxing and chatting and laughing by the fire pit outstretched Carmel Mission Inn. Breakfast the next morning at FromScratch ( delicious French toast)