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

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

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

₩209,857

₩256,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

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

2. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩186,515

₩211,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door.

A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a bed.

3. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩354,243

₩458,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fountain.

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

4. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩302,608

₩341,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

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

5. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩305,543

₩349,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coastal building with a deck extending over the water, featuring a balcony with seating.

A shower area with tiled walls, a showerhead, and two bottles of shampoo on a shelf.

A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.

A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.

6. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel

₩156,709

₩191,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A patio with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

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.

7. Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel

₩418,955

₩534,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A beach with people walking and sitting, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.

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

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

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

8. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Unwind steps from Carmel Beach with complimentary towels for a sun-soaked coastal escape.

₩383,183

₩432,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Beach hotels with pools in Carmel

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

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.

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

Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩186,515

₩211,172 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 cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩799,216

₩993,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

₩209,857

₩256,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fountain.

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

Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩302,608

₩341,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern kitchen with a self-serve station, including a coffee machine, toaster, and food display.

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

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel

₩200,124

₩226,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A balcony with a glass table, a bottle of wine, and glasses.

Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩293,466

₩330,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩523,560

₩661,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

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.

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields

₩286,997

₩319,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

The Quail

Carmel

₩354,243

₩458,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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.

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩644,123

₩794,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Carmel

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

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.

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

Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩186,515

₩211,172 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 cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩799,216

₩993,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩678,973

₩764,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

₩383,183

₩432,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fountain.

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

Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩302,608

₩341,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel

₩418,955

₩534,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a painting above the bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

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

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.

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

₩226,809

₩256,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩354,243

₩458,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern kitchen with a self-serve station, including a coffee machine, toaster, and food display.

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

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel

₩200,124

₩226,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

₩507,015

₩571,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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4-star beach hotels in Carmel

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

A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩799,216

₩993,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩678,973

₩764,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

A dining area with a long table set for four, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.

A hallway with a white wall, a wooden door, a brick staircase, and a chandelier.

A white building with a wooden door, green window shutters, and a sign reading "LAUBERGE CARMEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT".

L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

₩654,593

₩801,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩523,560

₩661,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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.

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

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

₩507,015

₩571,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Bar (on property)

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

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

A modern building with a white exterior, large windows, and a stone staircase leading to a wooden door.

Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point

₩922,207

₩1,076,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

The Quail

Carmel

₩354,243

₩458,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel

₩627,044

₩704,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩644,123

₩794,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel! Very serene and organic modern aesthetic. The breakfast buffet presented as small bites was delicious. Also the mushroom pizza on the dinner menu is a must try. The location is perfect for daily strolls to see the shops and restaurants. We will definitely plan to stay at here for our next stay in Carmel by the Sea."

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great ex"

Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Parking lot is limited"

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the little patio. Loved the firepits. Hotel has a great location, quiet but close to everything."

Pine Inn

Pine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic experience every time I stay here. From the rooms, the staff, the cleanliness of every area of the property, and its prime location. 10 out of 10!"

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and staff and breakfast. Lovely amenities too."

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

10/10 Excellent

"Great room with a beautiful view. Reservations are highly recommended for their restaurant."

Briarwood Inn

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."

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 is Carmel like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches and art galleries, Carmel offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.

What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Carmel?

Carmel Green Lantern Inn is a top beach guesthouse offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 5-minute walk of Carmel Beach.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Carmel?

You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons 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 is there to see and do around Carmel?

After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you can't wait to check out the beaches, head to Carmel River State Beach or Monastery Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Experience the area's art galleries and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Carmel Mission Basilica or Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Carmel?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Carmel more easily: To get to Carmel, book a flight to Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), the closest major airport, which is located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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