Carmel Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Carmel, Carmel, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

Balcony

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,471 reviews)
"Great staff,, clean comfy rooms and wonderful location, will definitely be back!"
United States
yvonne
Carmel Bay View Inn
Street view

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (851 reviews)
"Super clean and perfect location"
Mexico
Ricardo
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Free daily continental breakfast

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean and near the beach, shopping and dining "
United States
Jesse
Normandy Inn
Terrace/patio

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (369 reviews)
"Great staff and atmosphere"
United States
Travis
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite)

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (978 reviews)
"Breakfast was good stay was comfortable rooms are nice. "
United States
Jaya
The price is €202
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Tradewinds Carmel
Lobby sitting area

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (165 reviews)
"Amazing room and amenities "
United States
Anna
The price is €262
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Property entrance

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (628 reviews)
"Clean room, great distance from everything. Friendly staff "
United States
Ashley
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Terrace/patio

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and nice staff "
United States
Emily
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (271 reviews)
"Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff, lovely room, beautiful views"
United States
Joanne
The price is €280
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Tally Ho Inn
Exterior

Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous place to stay!"
United States
willian
The price is €225
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Pine Inn
Front of property

Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (643 reviews)
"Wonderful accommodations! Perfect location for shopping and beach access. "
United States
Jill
The price is €260
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Monte Verde Inn
Outdoor spa tub

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Yekaterina
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Room

Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (477 reviews)
"Large room. Great location"
United States
Milfred
The price is €334
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Carriage House Inn
Courtyard

L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (560 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend. Very kind and accommodating staff!"
United States
Amanda
The price is €839
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
L Auberge Carmel
Property grounds

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (146 reviews)
"Room was comfortable with a beautiful view of the ocean. Also enjoy the 4 PM happy hour with wine and cheese by the fireplace in hot tub. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, a good value for a stay in Carmel."
United States
James
The price is €224
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
Lobby

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location good for upper part of town for shopping and restaurants. Parking tight but was plentiful."
United States
Steve
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Carmel Inn And Suites
Property entrance

The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Downtown Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff friendly and room very clean. Would stay again. "
United States
Allen
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
The Stevenson Monterey
Front of property

Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, and cozy vibes."
United States
Cecilia
Hotel Abrego
Rooftop terrace

Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
3.5 star property
6.6 km from Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"The views were spectacular, staff was friendly, and loved the spa! "
United States
Samantha
The price is €807
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Monterey Bay Inn
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. Very Clean and staff was helpful. "
United States
Prabhleen
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Carmel showing a house, a sunset and autumn leaves

Golden Rectangle

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

Carmel which includes signage, street scenes and a small town or village

Northwest Carmel

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

Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a garden

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Point Lobos Ranch.

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"First time staying and won’t be the last; we enjoyed the amenities and every staff member we met was so nice. I really enjoyed the spa, too. Thank you for a great stay!"
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Carmel like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Carmel travel tips? Make sure that you visit Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Carmel?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Tradewinds Carmel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Carriage House Inn and Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge.
How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Carmel area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Carmel, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 52 Downtown Carmel hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Carmel, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Carmel.
What is there to do in this Carmel neighbourhood?
If you have some time to wander around and enjoy the activities in Downtown Carmel, you could stop by Galante Vineyards, Blair Estate Tasting Room or Wrath Winery. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. The Carmel Business Association, Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and De Tierra Vineyards are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. Sunset Center and Golden Bough Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.