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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

A living room with a fireplace, a television on a cabinet, and a chair with a book.

A swimming pool with a stone deck, a covered deck area with white railings, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩184,955

₩209,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

2. La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩759,454

₩947,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.

A spacious hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a comfortable seating arrangement.

3. Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩680,650

₩765,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and shower. There are towels and robes on shelves and hangers.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

4. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

₩225,009

₩273,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a stone waterfall, wooden steps, and lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with sliding doors, stone lion statues, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A traditional interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

₩365,318

₩412,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.

A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the ocean.

A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.

6. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩302,988

₩346,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

A two-story building with a balcony, a stone fireplace, and a well-maintained garden.

A covered outdoor area with a railing, potted plants, and tables.

A group of people toasting with wine glasses around a brick fireplace with a fire, surrounded by potted plants.

7. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel

₩332,228

₩374,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bar area with a foosball table, billiards table, and seating.

A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

Two people walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

8. Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel

₩375,758

₩485,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Carmel

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

A living room with a fireplace, a television on a cabinet, and a chair with a book.

A swimming pool with a stone deck, a covered deck area with white railings, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩184,955

₩209,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with sliding doors, stone lion statues, and potted plants.

A staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

A traditional interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.

Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

₩365,318

₩412,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩759,454

₩947,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩680,650

₩765,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

A bar with wooden chairs, shelves of liquor bottles, and framed historical photos.

A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.

Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel

₩375,758

₩485,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee machine, and framed pictures on the wall.

A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, glass tables, and a clear view of the sky and trees.

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel

₩198,450

₩224,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A street sign for Ocean Street, a building with a balcony, and a parked car.

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A building with a blue door and windows, wooden chairs, and a balcony with a railing.

A two-story building with a central staircase, balconies with flower boxes, and a sign indicating additional charges for parking.

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

₩330,759

₩372,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a television, decorative wall art, a window with a view of trees, and a coffee maker on the dresser.

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of trees and the ocean.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.

Monte Verde Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩355,911

₩400,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

A room with a wooden console table, a framed picture of a beach scene, a lamp, and a decorative shelf with books and figurines.

A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with a glass jar, striped sofas, and wicker chairs.

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

₩582,160

₩655,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a bench with pillows, a view through the window, and a round mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a chair and a table in the adjacent room.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed pictures on the wall.

Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩570,384

₩642,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Carmel

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

A living room with a fireplace, a television on a cabinet, and a chair with a book.

A swimming pool with a stone deck, a covered deck area with white railings, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩184,955

₩209,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩759,454

₩947,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

₩225,009

₩273,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee machine, and framed pictures on the wall.

A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, glass tables, and a clear view of the sky and trees.

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel

₩198,450

₩224,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields

₩250,065

₩279,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A laptop on a table with a newspaper, a vase with flowers, and a view of trees through a window.

A sandy beach with a large tree and a clear view of the ocean.

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy for a HOFAS HOUSE and a heated swimming pool in the rear.

A Tudor-style building with a sign reading "Hotel Loading Zone Only."

Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩268,787

₩303,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

The Quail

Carmel

₩351,280

₩454,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, stone wall, and a view of the ocean.

A hot tub with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩534,660

₩673,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony.

A coastal property with a stone house, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a coastal landscape with trees and a view of the ocean.

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩581,935

₩724,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor swimming pool with a view of trees and distant hills.

A wooden deck with a swing, a seating area with cushions, and a hot tub.

An aerial view of a golf course with multiple tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse.

A multi-story house with a large tree in the front yard, surrounded by various plants and shrubs.

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel

₩661,545

₩845,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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4-star family-friendly hotels in Carmel

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩680,650

₩765,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩759,454

₩947,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

A room with a wooden console table, a framed picture of a beach scene, a lamp, and a decorative shelf with books and figurines.

A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with a glass jar, striped sofas, and wicker chairs.

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

₩582,160

₩655,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

The Quail

Carmel

₩351,280

₩454,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a marble vanity, gold fixtures, and a glass shower enclosure.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and potted plants.

A wooden interior with a central archway leading to a staircase. Shelves on either side hold various decorative items and books.

Bar (on property)

Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point

₩914,493

₩1,067,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a potted orchid, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a stand.

A grey door with a number plate and a white shelf with a potted plant and orchid.

The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel

₩621,799

₩698,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, stone wall, and a view of the ocean.

A hot tub with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩534,660

₩673,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony.

A coastal property with a stone house, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a coastal landscape with trees and a view of the ocean.

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩581,935

₩724,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor swimming pool with a view of trees and distant hills.

A wooden deck with a swing, a seating area with cushions, and a hot tub.

An aerial view of a golf course with multiple tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse.

A multi-story house with a large tree in the front yard, surrounded by various plants and shrubs.

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel

₩661,545

₩845,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very nice. They would microwave my dogs food. Love that it is dog friendly. My daughter used the gym. They charge for second vehicle each night"

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and I liked that the top half of door could be opened. It allowed for a nice breeze. Both women at the desk were helpful and pleasant. Would stay again!"

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing hotel. The views were breathtaking, the grounds are gorgeous and the staff were all very helpful and friendly."

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Mike at the front desk was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and spacious. Bathrooms also. Good location."

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully renovated hotel. Staff was great , breakfast amazing, very centrally located, no complaints at all!!! Highly recommend!!"

Pine Inn

Pine Inn

8/10 Good

"The location was outstanding. We happened to be there when the weather was warm. Having said that the rooms are NOT air conditioned( fans do work). The room was warm overnight. Otherwise, a convenient and nice place to stay."

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and I had a nice view of the area."

Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Parking lot is limited"

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and relax, in are room we can hear the next door and above occupants, that was the only unpleasant issue"

Frequently asked questions

What's Carmel like for family-friendly vacations?

The destination of Carmel is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The beaches and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family vacation. Take to the air and fly into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is the closest airport, or Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from the city center.

What's the best place to stay when traveling with kids to Carmel?

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a kids' club, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your kid-friendly vacation include Hyatt Carmel Highlands and The Quail.

How many hotels that welcome families will I find in Carmel?

Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Carmel.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Carmel?

The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Carmel is 20 inches.

What's there to see and do with your family in Carmel?

While you are visiting Carmel, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Carmel Plaza and Sunset Center. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay.

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