Carmel Motel: Best Carmel Motels 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Carmel?

Carmel River Inn & Cottages : Stay within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Carmel Resort Inn : Room amenities such as heating are included, along with free parking. It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Inn And Suites : Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive.

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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields

Vincent

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Carmel Resort Inn

Northeast Carmel

JOSUE

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel

juliana

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Deer Haven Inn

Grove Acres

Jason

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Contenta Inn

Carmel Valley

Adriana

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Grove Acres

Ivan

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset

Troy

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Marina

Sik Lee

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Pacific Best Inn

Seaside

Natasha

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Sealamp Inn

Seaside

Brian

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Old Marina Inn

Marina

Guangyang

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Laguna Lodge

Marina

Justin

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Monterey Bay Lodge

Downtown Monterey

Robin

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Pelican Inn Monterey

Monterey Vista

Shayan

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Fisherman's Cove Inn

Monterey Vista

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Stage Coach Lodge

Oak Grove

Janet

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Vista

Oksana

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Lone Oak Lodge

Villa Del Monte

Alexandra

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset

Peggy

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Casanova Oak Knoll

Monik

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent rooms!"

Pine Inn

6/10 Okay

"For what this hotel cost ($500) a night, it was a big disappointment. We were there for a family wedding and that was nice. It is in a lovely area and that’s why $$$$ I guess. The rooms were noisy. Not even a mini fridge or microwave in the room. Will never stay again and cannot in good faith recommend The Pine Inn, sadly."

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4/10 Poor

"Le Petit Pali was one of those places that looks much cuter online than it feels in person. I know some people love quirky boutique hotels, but for us, it honestly felt more like a glorified old motel with cute decor layered on top. The fact that there were ear plugs left in the room should have been our first clue. Between the noise and the overall vibe, it just never felt relaxing or luxurious. There are some thoughtful touches. The welcome drink was nice, the nightly cookies were sweet (although they forgot them one evening), and breakfast was actually my favorite part of the experience. The breakfast felt fresh, cozy, and was one of the few moments where the hotel matched the charm it advertises. The location is convenient and close to Carmel’s main areas, which made getting around easy. But at nearly $700 a night, the value just was not there for us. At that price point, I expected something that felt special, elevated, peaceful, and memorable in a good way. Instead, I spent a lot of time wondering why we paid luxury prices for accommodations that felt motel like . The room itself was cute in photos and had some charm, but the overall experience felt underwhelming and overpriced. It gave more renovated roadside motel energy than boutique luxury retreat. I wanted to love this place because the branding and concept are adorable, but we left feeling disappointed and honestly a little ripped off given the cost. If this had been half the price, I would have been ok."

Stilwell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"For me, a 5-star rating is perfect so I don't give many 5-star ratings. Well, the place isn't perfect, but it's pretty close. It's a new place. It's a very nice place. It's in downtown Carmel and has a good location. It's clean and comfortable. The staff was always friendly and helpful. We'll probably stay there again. That said, here are the few areas we didn't care for. 1) There are lights under the bed that come on when you get out of bed. We don't want lights on in the middle of the night if we need to get up for some reason because that disturbs our sleep. We asked them to disable that after the first night, which they did. 2) The thermostat doesn't seem accurate. It seemed to be 2-4 degrees warmer than the reading. For example, we set it to warm to 68 which is normally cool and comfortable for us, but when it heated the room to 66, it seemed on the hot side for us. We dealt with this by just turning off the heater. 3) There were literally 4 people standing there checking us in. Sometimes between two of them they even asked us the same question twice. We just want to check-in, park our car, and get the key to our room. We don't need 4 people to do that."

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Number of reviews	16,705
Accommodation	3 Motels
Lowest Price	€49
Highest Price	€215

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carmel?

As you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Carmel. Not-to-be-missed sights include Carmel Beach in Carmel, as well as Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay in the area.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Carmel?

Carmel River Inn & Cottages: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Carmel Resort Inn: Room amenities such as heating are included, along with free parking. It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Inn And Suites: Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive.

What can I do in Carmel?

Those who've visited Carmel speak highly of its shops and seaside. While you're sightseeing, visit the area's art scene. Favourite places in and around Carmel include Carmel Beach, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Monastery Beach, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Los Padres National Forest. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: The Carmel Business Association, Munras Avenue and Dennis the Menace Playground.

What's the weather like in Carmel?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Carmel to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Carmel is 496 mm.

What are my options for getting around Carmel while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Carmel to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), which is located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away from the city centre. You can also search for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Inn And Suites

Deer Haven Inn

Contenta Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Pacific Best Inn

Sealamp Inn

Old Marina Inn

Laguna Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge

Pelican Inn Monterey

Fisherman's Cove Inn

Stage Coach Lodge

Monterey Surf Inn

Lone Oak Lodge

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Pine Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Mission Inn

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Carmel Resort Inn

Stilwell Hotel

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

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Our top choices for Carmel motels

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Inn And Suites

Deer Haven Inn

Contenta Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Pacific Best Inn

Sealamp Inn

Old Marina Inn

Laguna Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge

Pelican Inn Monterey

Fisherman's Cove Inn

Stage Coach Lodge

Monterey Surf Inn

Lone Oak Lodge

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

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