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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
zoe
₩228,336
₩277,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Carmel Mission Inn
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.

2. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Michael
₩385,596
₩434,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Tradewinds Carmel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance and a garden with various plants and flowers.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
Canada
Rhonda
₩307,467
₩351,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Pine Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Alla
₩160,340
₩195,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a shower area with a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.
A porch with wicker chairs, a red cushion, and a white railing.

5. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Angela
₩276,586
₩312,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Briarwood Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.
A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Giacomo
₩288,804
₩321,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.
A bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a chair.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A crowded beach with people walking along the shore and a golf course in the background.

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kelsey
₩322,331
₩363,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
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 area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.
Two people walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

8. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
₩388,026
₩500,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Carmel
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a brick pathway, and houses with visible windows and doors.
A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view of trees, a bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a cabinet with kitchen appliances.
A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

9. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Ann
₩356,474
₩461,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Carmel Beach Hotel
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

10. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
₩480,938
₩545,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Cypress Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
A group of people toasting with wine glasses around a brick fireplace with a fire, surrounded by potted plants.
A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

11. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United Kingdom
Jose
₩337,139
₩380,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Candle Light Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.
A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a laptop, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and two wall-mounted lamps.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Mark
₩361,307
₩407,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Wayside Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
A breakfast setup on a round table with a bottle of champagne, a glass of orange juice, and a plate of fresh fruit and pastries.
A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.

13. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nadia
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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 two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.
A room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed pictures 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.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Alexander
₩482,145
₩543,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Carriage House Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Adobe Inn Carmel" and a "VACANCY" sign below it.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A building with a beige facade, a wooden door, and a window with a metal grill. There is a wreath hanging on the door and a small American flag. The entrance is flanked by a variety of plants and flowers.

15. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
₩548,902
₩617,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Adobe Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.
A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".

16. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ronald
₩388,026
₩437,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tally Ho Inn
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 room with a white armchair, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of trees and the ocean.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United Kingdom
Christopher
₩361,173
₩406,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.
A living room with a grey sofa, two plaid cushions, a glass coffee table, a television on a wooden stand, and a fireplace.
A living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a wooden stand.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
₩463,415
₩519,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
A dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a tray of breakfast, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a brick exterior, a balcony with hanging flower baskets, and a paved driveway.

19. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
₩401,452
₩451,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Carmel Country Inn
Exterior
A narrow room with a bed, a mirror, and built-in storage units.
A wooden door with a keypad lock, a view of a deck, and a small round table with a potted plant.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.

20. Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach

Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
Carmel Woods
United States
Jordan
Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
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Briarwood Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very romantic. Our room had a queen-sized bed and so was very cozy. No parking included except for the rooms that have a king-sized bed."
Patrick 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Briarwood Inn
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10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Wayfarer. It’s was clean and comfortable and within walking distance to all our favorite places. We would definitely stay here again."
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Carmel?
Travelers recommend Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. It comes with beach loungers and free internet services, and is around 0.32 kilometers east of central Carmel. Wayside Inn is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometers southeast of the downtown area, it offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding.
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