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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.

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩184,955

₩209,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

2. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

₩225,009

₩273,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Beach

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

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a coffee bar area with various mugs and a coffee machine, and a wall decorated with framed pictures and a clock.

3. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel

₩160,613

₩195,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

4. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩351,280

₩454,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

5. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩275,071

₩310,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

6. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

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

₩357,988

₩403,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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.

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

7. Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel

₩375,758

₩485,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

8. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩302,988

₩346,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Pool

Breakfast included

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5 stars

Family-friendly

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

₩184,955

₩209,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

₩225,009

₩273,366 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 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.

Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩275,071

₩310,329 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork 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 deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

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

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.

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

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields

₩250,065

₩279,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩298,649

₩336,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

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

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

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

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩570,384

₩712,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩581,935

₩724,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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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

₩184,955

₩209,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

₩351,280

₩454,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.

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

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

Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel

₩375,758

₩485,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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.

Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩275,071

₩310,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

₩357,988

₩403,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork 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 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 modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.

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

Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩667,420

₩751,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

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

A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.

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.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a grey armchair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Carmel Country Inn

Northwest Carmel

₩395,604

₩445,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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4-star beach hotels in Carmel

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

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

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.

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

Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩667,420

₩751,053 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 modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

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

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

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

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩570,384

₩712,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

₩529,236

₩596,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A traditional living room with a piano, a clock, and a floral arrangement.

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

L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

₩649,119

₩795,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 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

₩621,799

₩698,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Bar (on property)

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

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

Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point

₩914,493

₩1,067,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩581,935

₩724,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Pine Inn

Pine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very old. Unstable facility"

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

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."

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

8/10 Good

"The room and property was clean. We stayed here about 10 years ago, it has definitely aged and has wear and tear since then. Carpet was loose and bunched up in my room. Also fire alarm was beeping constantly. Breakfast was just okay, I would have preferred to eat in a dining area instead of the bedroom"

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 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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