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Our top choices for Carmel Riviera hotels

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

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
6.5 km from Carmel Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,868 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
The price is ₩235,282
₩282,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Mission Inn
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

2. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 8 km from Carmel Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,788 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is ₩283,900
₩320,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Carmel Bay View Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

3. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
14.5 km from Carmel Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,818 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
The price is ₩148,645
₩170,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Pacific Inn
A street sign for Ocean Street, a building with a balcony, and a parked car.

4. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 8 km from Carmel Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (949 reviews)
"Close to the beach restaurants and shopping."
United States
Linda
The price is ₩300,858
₩339,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

5. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields, 6.2 km from Carmel Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very dog friendly"
United States
Lorraine
The price is ₩306,479
₩341,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

6. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 7.8 km from Carmel Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is ₩372,850
₩419,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Normandy Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

7. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
3.5 star property
11.7 km from Carmel Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,150 reviews)
"Good location, rooms are clean with comfortable beds"
United States
Sona
The price is ₩123,084
₩150,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Aura Inn Monterey
A sign for Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites, surrounded by a stone wall and landscaping.

8. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Northeast Carmel, 8.8 km from Carmel Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful!"
United States
EJ
The price is ₩199,199
₩222,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

9. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel, 8.2 km from Carmel Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location for all of the places we like to visit. The room is very clean, as usual. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. This is our Carmel go-to."
United States
Brett
The price is ₩486,701
₩548,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Candle Light Inn
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

10. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,859 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Annie
The price is ₩159,793
₩182,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Stargazer Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

11. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
12.9 km from Carmel Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,033 reviews)
"This is a wonderful place. The minute we arrived the staff was really helpful and friendly. This place is quiet and pleasant and within walking distance to everything."
United States
Rudy
The price is ₩172,391
₩196,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Stevenson Monterey
A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.

12. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
3.5 star property
15.3 km from Carmel Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Walk to the beach and restaurants, love it"
United States
Eva
The price is ₩142,451
₩163,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

13. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
11.8 km from Carmel Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
The price is ₩118,899
₩147,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Padre Oaks
A sign for the Cotton Inn with a clear view of the building's exterior and a parking lot.

14. Colton Inn

Colton Inn
2.5 star property
12.8 km from Carmel Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, great location, friendly staff, complimentary breakfast"
Canada
Khaled
The price is ₩217,448
₩247,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Colton Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

15. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn
2.5 star property
12.3 km from Carmel Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Luciana
The price is ₩195,717
₩223,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Best Western Park Crest Inn
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

16. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
14.1 km from Carmel Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,107 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Justin
The price is ₩132,931
₩152,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
El Castell Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
13.9 km from Carmel Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,136 reviews)
"Value was excellent: clean, comfortable, easy parking, convenient location, instant hot water in shower, staff was very helpful and courteous."
United States
Bruce
The price is ₩146,333
₩168,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.

18. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
11.5 km from Carmel Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,597 reviews)
"Great stay and great location"
United States
Carlos
The price is ₩208,080
₩237,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Mariposa Inn & Suites
A modern living room with a teal sofa, a beige armchair, and two patterned side tables.

19. The Inn at 1252

The Inn at 1252
2.5 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and accommodating"
United States
Robert
The price is ₩125,545
₩143,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Inn at 1252
A hotel with a sign reading "Best Western Plus." It features a multi-story building with balconies and a landscaped entrance.

20. Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
2.5 star property
12.7 km from Carmel Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room and great staff"
United States
Araceli
The price is ₩273,892
₩311,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
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Where to stay in Carmel Riviera

Find the best Carmel Riviera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

Top Carmel Riviera Hotel Reviews

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The most beautiful"
Suzy 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is Carmel Riviera like?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Carmel's Carmel Riviera neighborhood.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Carmel Riviera area?
When you want to find places to stay in Carmel, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in Carmel Riviera.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmel Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Carmel Riviera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Carmel Riviera?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Carmel Riviera, click here.
What are the top things to see and do in Carmel Riviera?
A few places to visit in the area around Carmel Riviera include Gravity Garden, Gibson Beach, and China Cove. While you're out sightseeing, Hidden Beach and Weston Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Carmel.