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Carmel-by-the-Sea hotels near Sunset Center
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Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza, Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 533 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Conveniently located and economical for the area
Cons: Slightly softer beds
Good
6.0
Pros: Good location.
Cons: grossly overpriced motel.
Good
7.4
Pros: Located right as you get downtown, it is walking distance to everything. This makes finding parking a nonissue. Yay. The breakfasts were homemade and nice. Quiche, fresh fruit slices, muffins in addition to the usual fare. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable.
Cons: The furniture was scuffed and worn which made a poor first impression.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: The watermelon at brunch was good
Cons: Paid LOTS of money for a room with a king size bed. This place is NOISY. The sound of people flushing their toilets or running their showers is incredible. The banged up used furniture in our room needs replacing. Knobs were missing from the end tables and chest. The upholstery on the two chairs were pathetic. We parked on the street because this hotel does not have enough parking spaces to accommodate guests. WILL NOT STAY HERE AGAIN.
Okay
4.0
Pros: The location is perfect!
Cons: The filth and beat up furniture...scummy place!
Located in Quail Lodge, this luxury hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from The Barnyard, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Monterey Museum of Art and Monterey Symphony.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 496 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: From the moment you checked in, the staff was great, the grounds were beautiful, the room was amazing. This place was fantastic!
Cons: The breakfast at the lodge was good but not worth the money.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The staff were very friendy...everyone!
Cons: This is minor, but it would have been extra nice to have a hot tub. When I go away, that is something I always look forward to. Thanks.
This family-friendly Carmel resort is located in the mountains, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Garland Ranch Regional Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Carmel Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 93 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
9.6
Pros: There are so many wonderful activities, everyone was beyond friendly and helpful, and the food is delicious. Plus you can't beat the gorgeous scenery!
Cons: Nothing!
Excellent
8.5
Cons: restaurant seemed understaffed. took 15-20 minutes to see our waiter multiple times
Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 2,055 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Large room, modern furniture and bathroom. Excellent location, easy check-in and out.
Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galante Vineyards, Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 1,151 reviews
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Good
7.7
Excellent
9.1
Good
7.4
Pros: Normandy Inn is a charming small place, located on the main street in Carmel, close to everything, including the beach. We checked in into two rooms, both in good shape, recently renovated, clean, and comfortable. Mattresses were comfortable too. Breakfast was adequate: cereal, some pasties, fruit and hard boiled eggs.
Cons: We had a dispute with the two clerks on duty regarding our reservation: they thought that we had reserved three rooms while in fact we had only two. After a cordial greeting, the discussion turned into arguments. In the end we found that they have misread our reservation. No apologies were offered. Some patience and a simple "sorry" would have helped.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Great location and price
Cons: Bathroom needs to be updated.
Good
6.0
Pros: Nice staff and comfortable bed. The room was great just could use some upgrades
Cons: Breakfast was just okay and the bathroom was dated. The internet didn’t work well
Located in Northwest Carmel, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 828 reviews
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Located in Golden Rectangle, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Golden Bough Playhouse, Sunset Center and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room. Galante Vineyards and Blair Estate Tasting Room are also within 10 minutes.
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 255 reviews
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Good
6.0
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
9.4
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Good
7.7
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.3
Excellent
10.0
Okay
5.4
Pros: The view was nice, but that was mostly thanks to Carmel being stunning.
Cons: Very noisy! Don’t underestimate the other reviews. They’ve got an old steam-based heating system that has a ton of air in it. As a result, you will get woken up all throughout the night to loud banging noise, like someone is taking a hammer to a steal pipe. The sound is coming out of the heater in the room. Do not choose this hotel if you want a good nights sleep. Also very dated rooms. The quality of the room is about what you’d expect from a Travelodge, it does not in any way live up to the $400+ price tag.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Hotel tried to portray a high end experience by providing milk and cookies at check in. Wine reception in the evenings. Turndown Servive at night and a decent breakfast buffet that is included.
Cons: Their premier ocean view rooms looked like a holiday In or 3 star hotel at the best. Very poor design and ambiance. Bad holiday in furniture , plastic trees and plants. I expected more for $500 per night, at least rooms that looked better. Also, rooms have no balconeys and hotel does not have a jacuzzi. It is possible that the hotel is offering value for the budget traveller (hard to imagine at over $500 per night). I did notice that better hotels where 30% more expensive when I was in Carmel. I would have preferred to pay about 30% more for better accomadations.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The views are stunning and the property is a gem. Gorgeous location off the main road but within a super close walking distance (and if walking isn't for you, there is a shuttle provided). Clean rooms, comfortable beds, extremely wonderful staff. The extras are at every turn - free wine tasting, chocolates on the pillows, hot coco when we checked in, etc. One of the best breakfast buffets I've had. I've stayed here twice and plan on returning every time I visit Carmel.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Charming place with the most attentive staff I've ever encountered. Stay in Carmel often. First time at La Playa. We'll be back.
Okay
4.0
Pros: Nice looking property. Friendly service. Great breakfast.
Cons: Didn't have double room available that was booked. Noisy. Overpriced for what it offered.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Proximity to downtown restaraunt a and shopping, golf and ocean.
Cons: Rooms a little small
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Charming historic hotel with fantastic service and location. We traveled with an infant and had a very enjoyable stay.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It was just beautiful and romantic in every way. Staff was incredible.
Cons: Nothing
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Beautifully restored older property with incredible grounds. Great location, very close to beach, shopping and dining. Excellent breakfast buffet. Very professional and courteous staff. Free shuttle will take you anywhere you want to go. Terrific place for a romantic getaway.
Cons: on-street parking only.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Bed Breakfast Staff Location Cookies and milk
Cons: No bottled water in room
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This is a beautiful property, with very accommodating employees and easy access to the beach and downtown. We plan to return someday!
Cons: Have no complaints!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The atmosphere was charming, and the staff was welcoming and generous! We were upgraded and treated to champagne because it was our anniversary. The views were magnificent, and everything was close by! The breakfast was delicious and all the staff were kind and attentive. I was very pleased with our experience! Thank you to the staff for making our experience an anniversary to remember!
Located in Golden Rectangle, this beach bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Carmel Beach and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Galante Vineyards is 22.9 mi (36.8 km) away.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 589 reviews
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Located in Golden Rectangle, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Wrath Winery, Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica. 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 121 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Excellent
8.0
Cons: Needs parking
Excellent
8.5
Pros: It was great, I suggesth the following Fireplace should work without issue Breakfast wast good but long time to replenish Baked goods takes like bis bisquick
Cons: See above
Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 114 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Breakfast was nice takeaway.
Cons: - The lights in the bathroom are too bright. Could have performed an operation in there. Startling in the middle of the night. - The couple upstairs came in at 1:17 am. The floor is remarkably thin.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Good location,room was big,clean.
Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 1,217 reviews
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Good
6.2
Good
7.4
Excellent
8.0
Okay
4.8
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.8
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Perfect location in the heart Carmel. Center of all shops and restaurants. Slight ocean view in our room and could hear the waved when it was quiet at night. Great service, free breakfast delivered to your room, tremendously clean, cozy and comfortable.
Cons: The structure is outdated and the bathrooms feel very outdated, but you'll never really notice or care due to the 5 star cleanliness, service, location and value. Breakfast could be better, but right next to plenty of great places to eat that you can walk to.
Good
6.5
Pros: Perfect location to walk to shops, restaurants, and the beach. Great restaurants. We loved the nice touch of delivery to our room for the mornings coffee or tea with croissants and fresh fruit and juice. Rooms were older, not updated. However, the bedding was a pure delight.
Okay
5.1
Pros: staff was super friendly and the bed comfortable. location is close to the main street. breakfast in the room was nice (but only to the fact that there was no lounge or lobby, more pragmatic than anything else).
Cons: Walls paper thin, breakfast itself was nothing really, noise in the streets, bed quite small for a queen sized, curtains didn't close entirely, bathroom super small! Way too expensive for what you get. Pool was drained and looked horrible.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Our only complaint is that the noise of the village and the parking lot found its way into our room.
Good
7.4
Pros: Location, comfortable bed, nice shower
Cons: No AC, internet slow and frequently drops out, old TV
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Breakfast delivery in the morning!!
Good
6.0
Pros: Great location and very clean.
Cons: Very noisy, walls are very thin. Street noise is very loud. Did not sleep well during my stay.
Good
6.0
Pros: Convenient to shops and restaurants in downtown Carmel. The tray of coffee, tea, assorted berries, and croissants was fresh and delivered to the room slightly earlier than stated earlier at the time of check-in. For Carmel, it was a good place to stay for the price paid.
Cons: The heat was hard to control. The plumbing throughout the property is very noticeable particularly at the popular 6:30 awakening hour. The walls are not very well insulated; conversations within the building and outside on the street below can not be muted.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The front office lady was superb and extremely helpful. Our room heating had some issues and she upgraded us immediately to a very comfortable room. Cosy and warm place, nothing fancy or ultramodern. Fits the feel or Carmel in general.
Cons: NA
Good
7.1
Pros: Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Cons: Breakfast- said continental breakfast but it was more like a morning snack. Don't say breakfast included if it is not breakfast. Bathroom sink is just that a sink, no counter space for toiletries. Made it difficult to brush teeth, put on make-up, etc.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The rooms were very clean and quaint. Balcony was a nice amenity. Wasn't very expensive at all and was perfect for a golf trip on a budget or just to have a centralized location to enjoy the town and beach--which was within walking distance.
Cons: Room could have had a little more space in it and a refrigerator and/or fireplace (like some of the others have) would have been nice but no complaints.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Location, staff, free parking, comfortable and clean.
Cons: Decor a bit dated but attractive.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Location
Cons: Old and musty smell
Located in Mission Fields, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Barnyard and Carmel Mission Basilica. Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 221 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Good
6.8
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Enjoyed Carmel River Inn! The cottages are fun & private for dog lovers. Perfect location for Poodle day 2017! The front desk staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The cleaning staff are also friendly and fast. Definitely will stay again!
Cons: Stayed in cottage 17 is a tight squeeze. It's not quite updated like some of the other cottages reviewed. Cottage 17 needs some work. It gets super hot from the sun, so a blackout shade & A/C or fan on site is mandatory. (A fan is available upon request). Carpet is torn and old and needs replacing and the shower is very tight like a phone booth.
Good
6.0
Pros: Location. Friendly staff.
Cons: Facility was old. Not very private. Stayed in main hotel,not the cottages.
Good
6.0
Pros: Great location, cute B&B-like quality
Cons: NO AC!! On a 100 degree weather, but no notice at all to guests beforehand OR at check in!! Smells like dog (it's dog friendly, another surprise!) I love dogs, but like, that needs to be stated upfront - and the rooms better never smell like other guests pets. Also, the guest next door left their poor pup alone in the room and the dog would not stop hauling (at 7:30am! On a Saturday) - I know that's not really on the hotel, but maybe tell guests to not leave dogs unattended in their room? Oh and again, also be VERY upfront about how pet friendly you're hotel is so that all guests are aware before booking.
Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Barnyard and Carmel Mission Basilica. Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 1,312 reviews
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Excellent
9.7
Excellent
9.4
Excellent
8.0
Good
7.4
Excellent
10.0
Okay
4.8
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great Inn with a nice staff and comfortable facilities. Location is great, we really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was wonderful as well.
Cons: Don't get the breakfast buffet, the food served was the only downside of an otherwise great stay.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Close to a lot of shopping and restaurants.
Cons: Parking difficult later in the evening.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: This little hotel was clean, neat, stylish, family and pet friendly. The staff was very nice and incredibly accommodating. The restaurant wasn't half bad either. Its a drive to Carmel-by-the Sea, but only steps away from the shops and restaurants that locals actually frequent.
Cons: It's right off of a major road, which is convenient but not as quaint and quiet as the rest of Carmel. Still a great value!
Good
7.6
Pros: nice , clean hotel,, no charge to park,, room was easily accessible from car,, quiet and comfortable overall
Cons: not in Carmel proper, had to drive and park, too far to walk to town,
Good
6.0
Pros: Pretty room with nice balcony, free wifi, & good location.
Cons: Heater was on full blast on arrival, thermostat issues, TV needed to warm up before working properly, very poor customer service, & there was suspicious "stain" on comforter. They did end up giving us a 20% discount off room rate for the thermostat inconvenience at time of checkout.
Good
7.4
Cons: In room thermostat went from 60 to 80- it would not hold temp near 70 degrees. Restaurant has only bar food.
Located in Golden Rectangle, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galante Vineyards, Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 566 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
10.0
Good
7.1
Good
6.8
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Beautiful lobby. Distant views of water from our second story room. Attached fine restaurant and cafe open in early morning for coffee, etc. Friendly staff Thorough daily cleaning staff
Cons: Room was VERY warm, even with the radiator off. The windows had to be completely open throughout our stay, day and night, for comfort. Walls and floors are thin, as often true in older hotels -- you will hear some walking and talking from above and next door.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Room was small but very comfortable. Bed was nice. Loved being next to Il Fornaio. Great dinner and breakfast.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Great location and friendly staff!! Pretty lobby
Cons: Smaller bed room even though it s ocean view
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Proximity to everything is amazing, close to the beach,shopping, restaurants... all you'd want
Cons: Parking, was tough, never got a spot in the lot.
Good
7.4
Pros: Friendly staff, best location in downtown Carmel, comfortable beds.
Cons: Tiny rooms, extremely out dated bathrooms, difficult to get a parking spot in the Pine Inn parking lot, faded red carpeting on stairs upon entry.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Close to every restaurant you'd ever want and walking distance to the beach. Staff were incredibly kind and accommodating.
Cons: Low ceilings meant that I kept hitting my head and hands on the ceiling fan. The view was not great and there was some kind of industrial restaurant motor running all night. Plus, the room was incredibly hot, even when it was nice and cool outside.
Located in Northeast Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 555 reviews
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Okay
4.5
Cons: The power was out and we had to take cold showers. With comfort inn being such a big chain, there should have been a back up generator for situations like this. We live in the 21st century where technology and science are at its peak. The host or person who worked in the front (Gita) was not apologetic, nor were we informed about the situation. Such an expensive stay with mediocre service and hospitality. When we told her that we took cold showers, she was like ohh well I didn’t because I woke up early...like wow....
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Ideal location. Walkable to shops, dining and beach. The amenities are wonderful and the staff was very kind. I would stay here again without question. Onsite parking, too!
Cons: Nothing!
Situated in a state park, this resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gravity Garden and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Hidden Beach and Gibson Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 467 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The views from our room were mind blowing! It was beyond our expectations and more!! We will 100% return to this hotel and next time book an ocean front suite
Cons: The valet could have been faster
Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dennis the Menace Park, Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Carmel Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 956 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Good
6.0
Excellent
8.0
Okay
4.5
Good
6.5
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
9.1
Pros: I loved the size and layout of the room. When we entered out room to our left was an partial room with a beautiful tv and couch (the mini-fridge and microwave lived hidden under the nice tv stand) and a coffee/tea maker. The the bathroom, which had a neat light feature in the mirror and a full shower/tub. Lastly was the bedroom area with a very cozy bed (best hotel pillows I have had) and another tv and gas fire place! It was very nice. It felt clean and nice overall. The staff were friendly and helpful. The noise level was not too bad either. I would stay here again. --
Cons: I wish there was a coffee table in the first area of the hotel room so that if we are eating in the hotel room we do not have to use the small side tables on the couch. I understand why there is no table and chairs and that is perfectly fine, but a coffee table would be nice. There was small minor room condition issues: little areas of wallpaper pealing off, stains on the carpet (I think from previous quests entering in through the sliding glass door after staying in the pool, it looked like chlorine spots right in front of the sliding glass door. Maybe they could just put a runner over them. There breakfast was great and fun (make your own wafflers) but lacked in protein, it was mostly carbs only. Next time I would bring eggs or something I could make in the hotel room with the mini-fridge/microwave- not my fave but saves money, plus I hate eating out all day long. The breakfast room attendant was very friendly and very quick to replace things.
Excellent
9.4
Mediocre
3.3
Pros: Liked the fireplace. It was the only thing that we liked.
Cons: It appeared to be an old motel that had been somewhat updated, but still had a worn-out look. The bathroom had inadequate counter top, no room for toiletries, the shower had no place to put your soap or shampoo. The lighting was very poor in the room. Very inadequate storage for clothing. No desk for laptop. It was such a disappointment that we checked out after the 1st night of a 4-night stay, got a refund from hotels.com and booked another hotel that met all of our expectations for the remaining 3 nights.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Room was filthy and run down, black mold in the bath tub and bathroom sink faucts, floor was gritty and not clean. Dead bugs on the floor and on the bathroom wall. Window blinds were broken and hanging down. Walls had black skuffs and shoe footprints on them like someone had kicked the walls. Outside, we heard what sounded like street racing into the early morning hours. When we advised staff about the condition of our room they did not seem concerned - said they had heard it before and that maintenance was not on top of things. Staff claimed hotel was completely booked so we could not be moved.
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
8.8
Excellent
8.0
Good
6.5
Pros: Location was nice and near most attractions. Staff was very nice and helpful. The office staff member changed our room when I notified him of my unhappiness and upgraded us to a two level suite. Great deal on aquarium tickets. They have a 2 day pass if you purchase at the office that is the same price as the aquarium ticket booth for 1 day. Breakfast was nice as it was included. Fresh fruit, baked goods, and even waffles.
Cons: First room was terrible. Torn curtains. Torn chair. Spotted lamp shades. Very disappointed. Pictures are deceiving. There is no view to speak of other than the street or the parking lot. The outside furniture does not look like the pictures. Outside fire area was never lit. Had the worst elevator. I thought that it would break every time we were in it. Had to use the stairs out of fear.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I liked everything. Very central location. Close to shopping/restaurants. Close the 17 mile drive. Cannery Row was less than 10 min away. Room was great, pool was great, staff was great.
Good
6.2
Pros: Cute atmosphere
Cons: The rooms are too close together. Felt less private
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I liked how it was located within everything. 10 minute drive to the Monterey Aquarium and to delicious food. There was the Del Monte outdoor plaza right across from the Inn as well.
Cons: I think the necessities could’ve been better, the bed kept slipping and rolling around when you had your back against the headboard. The room smelled strongly of bleach so we had to get candles to hide the smell. And one of the towels had a big hole in it.
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.5
Pros: The location, the jacuzzi and deck area, the parking, the room, the decor
Cons: Very loud - sirens at night, loud cleaning ladies in the morning, right next to busy street, Brightness of room - sunlight came right through the sky light and woke me up
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I liked that the room we got was two stories and it was spacious. Nice clean room!
Cons: The smell downstairs and one of the handle was broken in the bathroom. No big deal for us, but the smell was a bit irritating
Mediocre
3.4
Cons: Staff was rude and the housekeeping staff did not close blinds and leave air conditioner on when it was 100 degrees. Upstairs bedroom was about 100 degrees all night. The air conditioner was downstairs and there was not even a fan to be offered by hotel. The only thing they offered was that I could check out. Even after an email to the general manager. Spiders in sky light upstairs bathroom. This was an overpriced room for what I booked.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Room was clean staff helpful and friendly
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room was actually nicer than I expected. Great location too. 1 exit down from the 17 mile drive, we made use of that! We will probably stay here again on our next trip
Cons: Parking lot was small and super easy to miss.
Good
7.3
Pros: I loved the room and the folks who worked there. It was a great spot
Cons: I did not enjoy that the bathroom fan squealed and would not work and an only functioning TV some of the time
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Our room was very elegant & clean. I loved the complimentary breakfast and the staff was very polite and helpful in everything.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff is amazing here. Danielle went out of her way to accommodate us and really made our stay perfect. The complimentary breakfast was also delightful. I would definitely stay here again.
Good
7.4
Pros: LOVE the fireplace in my room, it's real and makes just the right amount of white noise for a great sleep. Appreciate the microwave and minifridge, and the sitting room was nice. Outdoor firepits are a nice touch. A little too far from central Monterey for my liking, but I appreciate that it's so close to Del Monte Center with Whole Foods, movie theatre, restaurants.
Cons: Weekend rate is ridiculous, but this is the true across hotels. There were a few minor things that made the place feel low-rent that could easily be fixed (generic key cards, they make you put a parking permit on your dash, tiny lobby, elevator interiors are beat-up and outdated). The no late checkouts under any circumstance policy is dumb, but I kind of suspect the receptionist was just saying that because she didn't want to deal with arranging one for me.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The room and bed we've very nice and comfortable.
Cons: The room I was given did was the only room on the floor without a balcony.
Good
6.2
Pros: the hotel was very clean, nice fireplace in the room, patio was also nice, no charge for parking
Cons: staff was horrible as i arrived the lady already seemed unfriendly, no hello or anything the only thing she said was drivers license and credit card, when she read that i was from salinas she told me normaly she would have to recline me because they don't check in any locals becouse someone had a party there and destroyed the room. doesn't mean all locals are like that. and also the shower sink was clogged.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I'm rented what they called a two story townhouse for three nights, which the second story was more like a large loft. The accommodationso where really nice and clean. Plenty of space. The room was large enough to accommodate a family of four to five people or two couples. The only recommendation that i can make is they need to replace the king matress. I could feel the springs. Other than that it was a very nice stay. Quiet and we enjoyed the continental breakfast.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: I loved the beautiful decoration in the room. Pretty pictures etc. I loved the two separate spaces, sitting with couch and tv or laying in bed w fireplace and tv. Great set up!!! 5 stars! Clean too
Cons: I'd give 5 stars except two things, we we're on the second floor and there was a floor above us which anytime somebody got up and walked around the floor squealed and creaked very very very loudly and it kept us awake from 6 AM till check out the second reason is because we couldn't get a later check out.
Situated near the airport, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Del Monte Shopping Center, Dennis the Menace Park and Fisherman's Wharf. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Carmel Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 650 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Excellent
10.0
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10.0
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Horrible experience but the location was excellent for shopping, dining choices and highway access.
Cons: After checking in, we went to our room and the first thing we noticed was that the screen on our window had been cut. As we walked in, we saw that the chain lock had been ripped out of the wall and door as well. We then checked the window with the cut screen and it was not secure at all. It appeared that someone tried to break in through the window and kicked the door in or used enough force on the door to rip the metal chain lock apart and off the door/wall. It did not feel safe, especially because we were traveling with children. My husband first went to front desk and explained what it looked like and that we did not feel safe in that room because the window and door did not lock. The manager/owner told him there was nothing he could do and he would call a maintenance man and "IF" he was available he would fix it but he lived far away and probably wouldn't come. I then went down to the front desk myself and explained that I did not feel safe in that room especially with my children. He told me that I did not need to worry about it, it was fine and the area we were in was safe. Mind you there were transients on every corner begging for money and right in front of the motel. When I insisted I did not feel safe he told me without looking at the window or door that the cleaning people just washed the windows and must have damaged the screen. When I said it looked like much more than that he told me again there was nothing he would do about it and that I already got a free upgrade (which I did not, I got the exact room I booked online and paid for) so he couldn't help me. I told him I did not want an upgrade, I simply wanted a safe/secure room. Again he told me not to worry about it. Very upset, I returned to the room to figure out what we were going to do. Then the manager/owner was standing outside the window looking at us, looking into the room and making eye contact with us then looking away then doing it again. We sat there for a minute waiting for him to Go away or knock on the door. When he didn't do either, my husband went out there and said "hello??" At that point the manager/owner said we were lucky he moved a bunch of people around and found us another room and acted like it was a huge inconvienence to him and he did us a big favor. When I tried to show him the screen and chain lock he said "yah, yah" and wouldn't even look at it. We then moved everything into the other room which had crusty stains all over the carpet, brown/green splatter on the ceiling, mold on the bathroom floor, ripped carpet, dents/chips/holes all over the doors and walls, ect. That night when we got in bed to go to sleep after a long day, we realized that the one and only blanket we had was soaking wet. So the sheets, and mattress were wet as well. This is by far the worst place I have ever stayed in and would never ever ever go back!!! Never ever!!!
Good
6.2
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It was everything i expected and wanted and the price was reasonable for the size and location. I'm coming back for sure
Cons: 0 complaints. Like i said, I'll be back.
Okay
4.6
Cons: Hard to find. Noise and hard beds.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Went for the night with the boyfriend. In a nice spot, near shopping and not terribly far from downtown and cannery row if you're familiar with Monterey. Room was nice, nothing too fancy. Towels were clean, bed was clean. TV worked, didn't explore too many channels.
Cons: Parking lot is a little small, not much can be done there. There weye weird water spots of the tile floor when we got in, not sure where they came from. Fridge didn't seem to work very well.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved the nostalgic and quirky feel
Cons: No complaints. Don't come expecting high end, you're not paying high end rates, right? Super cool little joint.
Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 653 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
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7.7
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfortable, clean, modern. Convenient location, walking distances to shops, restaurants. Nice continental breakfast
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very modern decore and clean. Very quite yet right in the middle of the town!! Perfect place, will stay again
Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Overall 7.0 Good
Based on 1,294 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
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6.0
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8.0
Excellent
10.0
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8.0
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8.3
Excellent
9.0
Mediocre
2.0
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8.8
Excellent
9.6
Pros: It was a fantastic location within walking distance to lots of great restaurants and shops. Room was clean, had a portable heater inside it, and bed was comfy.
Cons: Parking was pretty limited. There were not enough spaces in their parking lot for each guest to park one car. There was street parking, but you had to be careful of parking times. Room was small, but perfectly suitable for a nice place to sleep.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Great attitude from front desk staff. Good offerings for breakfast: boiled eggs, yogurt, bananas, oatmeal, cereals, breads, waffles. Beds were comfortable. Our child had his own bedroom. Very charming and quiet.
Cons: The hotel is very dated but the front desk man says they are about to renovate all the rooms!
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Perfect location: next to downtown, but off the main streets enough for quiet and parking. Good value - not forced to pay extra for "frills" not really needed in Carmel.
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Location close to Carmel charms
Cons: Terrible bed(s) Horrific smells in room Breakfast was a joke WiFi did not work So unfortunate!
Okay
5.7
Pros: The staff was extremely friendly.
Cons: The bed was not comfortable.
Good
6.8
Pros: Hotel is very cute and has a lot of character. The gardens are beautiful and easy to walk places.
Cons: We had problems with the heat. The first night it was not turning on and we were freezing. The owner fixed it but then it was over heating the following night and we had to to turn it off. They need to fix their thermostats.
Okay
4.5
Pros: Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Cons: It was okay for one night, but very outdated.
Good
6.8
Pros: John at the front desk was so sweet, helpful and nice. Give him a raise. Customer service at its finest. Overall, a decide price for a room in that area of Carmel. Close to lots of great shops and restaurants and the beach.
Cons: The guy at the front desk on Friday morning was much less pleasant. I had to ask for a receipt when I checked out. The pet fee ($35) is pretty high compared to other hotels nearby.
Good
6.2
Pros: Location, room size
Cons: Breakfast
Okay
4.8
Pros: The location is excellent.
Cons: Similar to a Motel 6 but at about four times the cost.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Just like any other hotel or inn in Carmel it was a stones throw away from the center of town. Everything is within 10 minutes walking. Complimentary wine tasting was awesome for my girlfriend and I whom celebrated out 1 year anniversary.
Cons: The continental breakfast was lacking but there are many places to eat so it wasn't too much of a problem
Good
7.4
Pros: Close access to downtown restaurants and shops. Nice breakfast.
Cons: No coffee in the room. Bathroom shelf restricted ability to fully access mirror. No vanity area with electrical outside of bath for women to blow hair etc to get ready.
Good
6.2
Pros: Friendly/Helpful Staff Complimentary wine from 4-6pm Comfortable room and bed - nothing "posh" but very adequate Slatted blinds over the windows Wall-mounted thermostat to control the gas fireplace Quiet, comfortable location with great laid back "energy" Breakfast better than many; not as good as others - but very adequate, and you get REAL plates, cups, glasses, and flatware!!
Cons: Linens and towels getting a bit on the thin side Really lightweight single ply toilet paper Limited parking
Situated in Monterey, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Del Monte Shopping Center, 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 6.7 Good
Based on 661 reviews
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8.0
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7.7
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8.2
Pros: Although the concrete hallways were rather stark, the rooms were comfortable and had everything we wanted. The rooms and bathroom were spacious, the bed was comfortable, showers hot, we didn't hear a lot of noise from adjacent rooms, and we had a nice view (3rd floor) out to the ocean. The omelets at the attached restaurant were fabulous - highly recommended! The hotel was minutes away (by car) from both Carmel and downtown Monterey - I would definitely stay there again. Great value for money. Helpful and friendly staff too.
Cons: Stains on the carpet in the hallways.
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8.3
Excellent
10.0
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4.0
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8.0
Excellent
10.0
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8.2
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4.0
Good
6.5
Pros: Initially the room looked clean and up to date. The bed was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was clean and stocked.
Cons: The heater did not work, had to go get a space heater from the front desk. There was mold in the bathroom that made us both sick. One of the bath towels was clearly past its prime with holes and frayed edges. Neither the bathtub or the sink drained resulting in a shower with your feet submerged in dirty water and a sink that took a ton of water to rinse out. There were little bugs flying all around in the bathroom and dead stuck to the walls everywhere. I think they bit me. The front desk promised a breakfast buffet until 11, but when we showed up at 10:45 we were told they had already put everything away. When we sat down to order breakfast cooked to order, they brought me a little creamer pitcher, with one of the little bugs in it. Yuck. Ordered white toast, it was hard as a rock. We asked for another piece of toast to replace it and it came back twice as hard and burnt. We gave up on the toast and coffee. Oh and did I mention the bum digging through the trash outside our window?
Good
7.7
Pros: To start off, the staff was friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable, plenty of channels to watch on the TV, Wi-Fi worked as expected. The Crazy Horse Restaurant was not bad. The towels were clean. The Restrooms were clean. I didn't use the pool or the hot tub during my stay. The hotel has a interesting design.
Cons: Due to the nature of the design there are spiders hanging from the lights. The toilet did not work correctly. During the morning it would flush and at night it would refuse flush. Not sure if its by design during the drought or if it was just not working.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Shower, tv channels available
Cons: Staff attitude was not pleasant;was told upper floor rooms were "unavailable " due to my discounted room rate...never ran into that restriction before
Excellent
9.7
Pros: We were very happy with our room and location. For the price and comfort it was perfect.
Cons: No continental breakfast.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Tv's were flat screen Vizos. The quality of the TV wasn't great, very fuzzy
Excellent
8.0
Pros: All around good and friendly service from hotel staff. A pleasant stay. Convenient for visiting Monterey and Big Sur.
Cons: Hotel is poorly signed and difficult to see from the street. Some of the carpeting on the bench outside the lobby area is in poor condition and needs to be replaced.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The bed was the most comfortable. Also plenty of parking space. Good location.
Cons: Just sone loitering in the back parking lot.
Okay
5.1
Pros: Great front desk staff and pool open late
Cons: No shower curtain, very limited fitness facility and hot tub under construction
Okay
4.0
Pros: Pool , Hot Tub and salad bar
Cons: No carpet peeling wallpaper mold
Excellent
9.7
Pros: I loved staying there and highly recommend anyone looking for an affordable and comfortable stay! I even forgot my shirt there and talked with Deborah who shipped my shirt back to me. Loved it!
Mediocre
3.0
Pros: The associated resteraunt was very good "Crazy Horse" other than that it was a very cramped king room with a dirty appearance. Furniture didn't fit the size of the room which made it even more cramped. The pool was heated but only slightly. The water temp was 70. Very cold after a short swim. This hotel did not fit the reviews that were given. I would stay at other more appropriate locations and pay more for amnesties. They had no complimentary continental breakfast. We didn't locate the frig in the room till the last day as it was in what looked like a drawer on a night stand. This was a $60/ night hotel with a very good resteraunt.
Cons: All of the stay
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Nice location with lots of parking...but...
Cons: Very disappointing. Several cleanliness, plumbing, decor, and electrical problems between the two rooms we rented.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Comfortable bed
Cons: Loud hall
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