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

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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

Dinner served, Californian cuisine, al fresco dining

L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (567 reviews)
"Great hotel "
United States
Keith
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, (152 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Gabe
The price is €226
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
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, (173 reviews)
"Amazing room and amenities "
United States
Anna
The price is €395
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
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, (381 reviews)
"Fabulous stay! Super clean, very friendly staff and beautifully presented everywhere! Would stay again in a heartbeat! "
United Kingdom
Lori
The price is €419
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Room

Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (487 reviews)
"Fantastic stay! Wonderful room and superior service. Great location too!"
United States
Doug
The price is €351
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Carriage House Inn
Balcony

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,557 reviews)
"Greatly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful location!"
United States
Mike
Carmel Bay View Inn
Property entrance

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (652 reviews)
"Nice location quiet and friendly staff"
United States
Antonios
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Property grounds

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (993 reviews)
"Nice room and excellent staff. "
United States
Paul
The price is €268
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Tradewinds Carmel
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, (272 reviews)
"Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff, lovely room, beautiful views"
United States
Joanne
The price is €283
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Tally Ho 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Just a perfect place to stay in Carmel by the sea. Everything is walking distance. "
United States
Samuel
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Lobby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Yekaterina
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Front of property

Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (663 reviews)
"great location"
United States
Martin
The price is €263
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Monte Verde Inn
Front of property

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff, very nice room and very good breakfast options."
United States
Thomas
Normandy Inn
Exterior

Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay!"
United States
Elena
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Pine 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, (873 reviews)
"The staff was so sweet! Our room was perfect! We loved the location! "
United States
Michelle
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Lobby

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Shivani
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Carmel Inn And Suites
Outdoor pool

Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel
2.0 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Carmel
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,560 reviews)
"There is a Mexican Restaurant on the property. Good food but loud. "
United States
Dennis
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Laurel Inn Motel
Garden

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Downtown Carmel
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"VERY noisy location."
United States
Mark
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice Hotel, clean, good breakfast."
United States
Carlos
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was excellent "
United States
Amy
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

Forest Theater Guild featuring a garden and theater scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Northwest Carmel

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

Iconic view of the lone cypress. I never get tired of this view despite seeing it a thousand times. Classic. #beachbound. #troveontuesday
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

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

The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1

Carmel Highlands

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

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good
"Staff was great. Good for the price.. "
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

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 60 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.