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

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.

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

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

₩225,419

₩273,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

3. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩351,280

₩454,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair.

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.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel

₩158,005

₩192,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

5. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩275,572

₩310,893 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 interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.

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

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

6. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

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

₩348,607

₩393,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 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.

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 2 - Nov 3

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

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 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.

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

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

₩225,419

₩273,864 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 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.

Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩275,572

₩310,893 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 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

₩212,067

₩239,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

The Quail

Carmel

₩351,280

₩454,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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 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.

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

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩785,915

₩977,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

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

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

Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩268,787

₩303,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

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

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.

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩533,470

₩672,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩580,863

₩723,449 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

₩275,572

₩310,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

₩348,607

₩393,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 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

₩212,067

₩239,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩785,915

₩977,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel

₩680,650

₩765,897 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 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.

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

₩264,605

₩298,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.

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

₩396,325

₩446,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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4-star beach hotels in Carmel

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

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

The Quail

Carmel

₩351,280

₩454,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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 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.

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

La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle

₩785,915

₩977,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

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

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.

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

₩533,470

₩672,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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.

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

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

₩582,160

₩655,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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".

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

L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

₩649,119

₩795,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel

₩621,799

₩698,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point

₩914,493

₩1,067,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

₩580,863

₩723,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Was given a third floor jr suite with huge patio. It was an end unit which is a preferred location for quiet and privacy. Did not like the $30 a night to use the parking lot (?) figured it would be a given since I am staying there. All in all I would go and stay again."

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."

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"

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view from my room"

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was very unique and had everything we could want. Breakfast closed early,but the front desk took care of us,getting us food and heating it for us."

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"

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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