The Best Hotels Closest to Carmel Beach in Carmel for 2026

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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.

A modern house with a fire pit, potted plants, and a bench.

1. Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point, 1.3 km from Carmel Beach

Kelly

₩883,927

₩1,034,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

2. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.9 km from Carmel Beach

Alexander

₩613,971

₩691,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

3. Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 0.8 km from Carmel Beach

cynthia

₩799,594

₩899,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.

4. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.8 km from Carmel Beach

Teryl

₩477,448

₩537,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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.

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 0.9 km from Carmel Beach

Marius

₩388,286

₩437,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

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 residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a brick pathway, and houses with visible windows and doors.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, and a large painting above the fireplace.

6. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 1 km from Carmel Beach

Rebecca

₩513,162

₩636,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a leather chair, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

7. The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel, 0.7 km from Carmel Beach

Ioana

₩630,498

₩708,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a striped armchair, a glass coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.

8. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.9 km from Carmel Beach

Gretchen

₩293,917

₩331,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, a window with blinds, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with wooden benches and tables, a kitchen area, and decorative wall art.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden vanity, and a large mirror.

9. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.5 km from Carmel Beach

Michael

₩353,780

₩398,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a television mounted on the wall.

A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in cabinets, and a breakfast bar.

10. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.9 km from Carmel Beach

Marina

₩421,396

₩475,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.

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

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel, 1 km from Carmel Beach

monica

₩677,508

₩762,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.

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".

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.

12. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.5 km from Carmel Beach

Tracie

₩387,722

₩437,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

A round wooden table with a tray of appetizers, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle of champagne in a metal bucket.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.

13. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel, 0.9 km from Carmel Beach

Bethany

₩657,384

₩739,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a swimming pool.

A terrace with a view of the sea, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a beige roof.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a Christmas tree, and comfortable seating.

A two-story hotel with a balcony and a parking area.

14. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Downtown Carmel, 1 km from Carmel Beach

Craig

₩315,880

₩356,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

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

15. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 2.6 km from Carmel Beach

Lorraine

₩312,727

₩348,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.

A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.

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.

16. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.8 km from Carmel Beach

Nadia

₩362,232

₩408,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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.

17. Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel, 0.8 km from Carmel Beach

Clara

₩555,422

₩687,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

18. Monte Verde Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.5 km from Carmel Beach

La Raye

₩360,890

₩406,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A sign for Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites, surrounded by a stone wall and landscaping.

A dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a large plant.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

A garden with a pergola, stone pathway, and outdoor seating area.

19. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 1.5 km from Carmel Beach

₩190,623

₩212,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

A narrow street lined with two-story houses, one with ivy-covered walls and the other with a brick pathway leading to a door.

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.

20. Briarwood Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.8 km from Carmel Beach

Robert

₩250,879

₩283,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Carmel Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Villa Mara Carmel	10.0 219 219 reviews	View
Carriage House Inn	9.6 516 516 reviews	View
Stilwell Hotel	9.6 683 683 reviews	View
Candle Light Inn	9.4 1002 1,002 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	9.4 1003 1,003 reviews	View

Top Carmel Beach Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Cutie little spot with an unexpected gorgeous view of the ocean from our room! This place was super charming and a great spot to say a few nights for our friends wedding in Big Sur. Thanks again!"

Briarwood Inn

8/10 Good

"Great location, nice space, good for couples and exploring Carmel. Plenty of kitchen supplies. Private parking spot. Only issue we had was there’s no AC or fans so didn’t sleep as well at night in the heat. But otherwise, nice stay"

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

8/10 Good

"Walking distance to everything downtown. Room didn’t have Air conditioning though."

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was fabulous! I liked the ocean view from our room, the 1 block walk to the beach and the super convenient shuttle up the hill to the shops and restaurants. Didn’t need a shuttle back to the hotel, the walk downhill being so pleasant. It was very close to the 17-mile drive. There is parking onsite. The room was very clean."

Tradewinds Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"Charming hotel. Breakfast was wonderful with a very clever presentation. Delicious fresh fruit."

Hotel Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"Me encantó el lugar. La atención, limpieza. Sin embargo, la habitación no tenía ventana, al no tener aire acondicionado, no había ventilación o brisa fresca que pudiera entrar a la habitación. Si tenía un abanico, tuvimos que usarlo. Pero hubiera sido ideal que pudiera tener alguna ventana."

Stilwell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Property was so well appointed and very chic. Complimentary breakfast was so much more than expected. Eggs, breads, salads, fresh smoothies and so much more. Everything was delicious! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean. Beds were comfortable. Loved drinking a glass of wine snuggled in a blanket by the outdoor fire pits. Definitely will be staying at the Stilwell again on my next trip to Carmel!"

Normandy Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. We walked to the beach, restaurants and shops. The Inn is super cute and clean. Breakfast and the breakfast attendant were both great. Helpful staff snd beautiful flowers and decor. Street parking could be frustrating we were there on a holiday weekend so that may not be the norm. Would definitely recommend this Inn to others and we would stay here again."

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

8/10 Good

"The location was great! We were able to find the parking right in front of the property too. The motel is old but charming. No elevator. I will request the first floor room next time."

Other attractions near Carmel Beach

Golden Bough Playhouse

You can enjoy a show at Golden Bough Playhouse during your stay in Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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A pedestrian mall with shops and outdoor seating areas.

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Galante Vineyards

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its golf courses.

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The Doud Arcade

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Doud Arcade during your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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Blair Estate Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.

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Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its golf courses.

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De Tierra Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at De Tierra Vineyards during your travels to Carmel.

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Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carmel Beach?

Carmel Beach is located in Carmel. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 289 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Carmel Beach?

Adjacent to Carmel Beach, Carmel Green Lantern Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and in-room fireplaces. Other good choices within a short distance include Carmel Bay View Inn and La Playa Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Carmel Beach?

Expedia has 289 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Carmel Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carmel Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Carmel Beach.

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What can I see and do near Carmel Beach?

Study the collections at Carmel Mission Basilica, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, or Colton Hall Museum. Explore landmarks like Golden State Theatre, Perry House, and Tor House. You can catch a show at Sunset Center, Golden Bough Playhouse, and Forest Theater Guild.

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Our top choices for Carmel Beach hotels

1. Villa Mara Carmel

2. Carriage House Inn

3. Stilwell Hotel

4. Candle Light Inn

5. Tradewinds Carmel

6. Carmel Beach Hotel

7. The Vagabond's House

8. Carmel Bay View Inn

9. Normandy Inn

10. Wayside Inn

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

12. Tally Ho Inn

13. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

14. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

15. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

16. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

17. Hotel Carmel

18. Monte Verde Inn

19. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

20. Briarwood Inn

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Top Carmel Beach Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

Briarwood Inn

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Carmel Beach Hotel

Tradewinds Carmel

Hotel Carmel

Stilwell Hotel

Normandy Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Other attractions near Carmel Beach

Golden Bough Playhouse

Carmel Plaza

Galante Vineyards

The Doud Arcade

Blair Estate Tasting Room

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

De Tierra Vineyards

Wrath Winery

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