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South West Corner Junipero Street & 3rd Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, United States of America

#14 of 38 hotels in Carmel

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 378 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    9.0
    Cozy, quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Queen Beds with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved how we were served breakfast though I wish we were given the option of breakfast items. When we checked in we were asked if we had dietary restrictions, which we do not, though was not asked if we had certain preferences for our continental breakfast. 2 out of 3 of us only ate the breakfast for half the stay because didn’t like everything that was served. Please think about having guest fill out options on what they want served in their breakfast baskets for each morning.

    Loved that it was cozy with a fireplace and patio. Nice sized bathtub/shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Spacious rooms, great staff, a lovely place to stay in Carmel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Stayed in a king, ocean view room. It was upstairs with a modest sized balcony (but it was chilly so we didn't use it anyway). The room was spacious, comfortable and well decorated. Housekeeping excellent, ditto the front desk. We decided to stay an extra day - no problem. The hotel is on the northeast corner of the village, uphill one block at a minimum and three or four from Ocean, the main east-west street. The grade up for the two of us octogenarians wasn't tough for younger people, it wouldn't even be much of a warm-up for that late afternoon glass of wine. Oh, and Keurig machines in the room with two free cups a day. There's a market down Junipero that sells 10-box packages if you want more.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    wonderful, love the location and the fire pit area was nice,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our room way near the maids quarters, so during the day time it was loud and we had a hard time taking a nap in the room. Wish we had a balcony because I brooked so far advance and we seemed like we got the worst room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant and comfortable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast in a basket was very good and convenient. The location was in easy walking distance to restaurants and the beach. The room was spacious and comfortable. We really liked the cold water dispenser in the courtyard.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We paid for an ocean view room but it was only a partial view which was disappointing especially because there were rooms with full views. We paid to upgrade for the ocean view so was a bit disappointing

    Friendly staff, beautiful property, great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Our stay was comfortable, peaceful, rejuvenating, and inspirational.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I can't think of anything I didn't like.

    I liked our variety of breakfasts of pastry, cereal, fruit, and hardboiled egg waiting outside our door every morning in a little basket. I liked the location in the middle of Carmel with a short walk of 2 blocks to Ocean Avenue. The bed was very comfortable, and the room was quiet. The staff were great, and the view of Point Lobos and the Pacific was the icing on the cake!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Great stay with perfect weather
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little outdated, but very comfortable

    Location to downtown

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Nice and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Queen Beds with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little out dated, such as the carpet, bed, and the pillows were super tiny/small. The bathroom area was also small, so we had to take turns washing up.

    The room was okay. Fireplace in the room was nice, and the bathroom looked updated and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Great time, wonderful location,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Thought the hottub might be bigger. Would have liked a coke machine. And it's a long walk up back from the beach... uphill!

    Very lovely in almost every way. We had the Junior Mountain Suite, and it's such a great room to spend 5 nights in!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    My favorite place to stay in Carmel!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I can't think of a single thing.

    My husband and I loved our spacious room and ocean view. The hot tub and fire pit became part of our evening relaxation ritual. The breakfast in a picnic basket was also a nice touch.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable beds & good location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and friendly staff. Would return if returning to the area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Overall, enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    see above

    Rudy at the front desk provided outstanding customer service. NO AC in the room so if we did not have the window open, the room lacked ventilation or circulation-made it difficult to sleep. Picnic basket was a nice touch. Perhaps offer breakfast in a social area and have a wine/simple happy hour?

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff and owner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Beds with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff and room amnesties

    Great location in Carmel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    It was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty windows

    The real wood fireplace, spa, breakfast, ocean view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old very uncomfortable pillows that need replacing/upgrading. Very difficult to sleep comfortably with flat foam or lumpy pillows and good sleep is a priority!

    Convenient location. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    9.0
    comfortable and clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    toilet ran

    nice breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    Staff were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    History

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay at convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property was lovely and was within an easy walk of anywhere in town. The room was clean, spacious, and quiet, with a very comfortable bed and bedding. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that our stay included a free continental breakfast, which was excellent and left in a lovely wicker basket outside the room each morning. We would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great! The patio was beautiful! And breakfast in the basket was a delightful surprise!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small pillows, not my favorite

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    9.0
    Carmel disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Crowded tight streets, construction trucks everywhere, extremely poor lighting when driving in dark and risky with early morning joggers during dark. Would not recommend driving unless daylight

    Room adequate, bit crowded with furnishings. Location not the best, at top of hill, limited tight parking if hotel would be full. Breakfast basket more than adequate. Loads of construction all over Carmel, no street parking in town and it was off month of January. Could not imagine how it would be in busier season

    Stayed in January 2024

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