Downtown Carmel hotels, Carmel, United States of America: Carmel Hotel Guide

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 500 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,722 reviews	View
Tally Ho Inn	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 288 reviews	View
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 170 reviews	View
Wayside Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Golden Rectangle

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

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

Northeast Carmel

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

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

Southeast Carmel

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

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

Northwest Carmel

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

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A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.

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.

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Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The property is a hidden gem. Within walking distance to just about anything needed. Super clean. I made this reservation for a young couple visiting and, they claimed they didn't even use their car! Trader Joe's half a block, coffee, downtown Monterey with all its charm. I would suggest staying there any time a visitor comes to town and we run out of room. Thank you, Vivian Maraccini"

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this hotel was great. Very family friendly, great location, great breakfast. Late checkout option available for an extra fee. The elevator wasn’t working consistently so that made it a little difficult to bring all of our stuff up. But other than that I have no complaints and we will definitely be returning. "

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and available. Beach was easily accessible. Views were phenomenal, also otherwise but especially at sunset. The restaurant was great and served excellent breakfast and dinner. Our main purpose for the trip was to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and it was easily accessible with our car, parking easy. A very pleasant and great experience overall."

Tradewinds Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"Though the check-in process initially was delayed, the staff and property itself made up for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room and property was very clean and well maintained. The location is walking distance to all the shops and restaurants as well as the beach . The breakfast basket delivered to the room is a nice touch and helped to get us going for the early hikes we wanted to explore. We would definitely stay here again."

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 our traveller data, Carmel Bay View Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the area include Pine Inn and Tradewinds Carmel.

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 63 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. Carmel Beach, The Carmel Business Association and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. De Tierra Vineyards and Sunset Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.

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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

Normandy Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Tally Ho Inn

Carmel Inn And Suites

Pine Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Monte Verde Inn

Carriage House Inn

Tradewinds Carmel

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Wayside Inn

L Auberge Carmel

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Cypress Inn

Steinbeck Lodge

Deer Haven Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

Northeast Carmel

Southeast Carmel

Northwest Carmel

Carmel Highlands

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

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