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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Restaurant
Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, Access to hot tub and concierge services. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers are on-site.
Hotel Carmel offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include Access to hot tub.
The free breakfast at Hotel Carmel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Plaza. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus a bar and 1 hot tub.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free self-parking
  • Relax with a drink at the gastropub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests speak favourably about the overall condition of the property and the breakfast
  • 12 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Hotel Carmel also features a hot tub, a garden, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Brophy's Tavern – This gastropub serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Brophy's Tavern

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dolphin Carmel
Dolphin Inn
Dolphin Inn Carmel
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 965 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lalita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Nights Sleep, Incredibly Overpriced

“Worst experience of my life,” said my son this morning after we finally got a good night’s sleep at home. Yes he’s prone to exaggeration, but this was hands down the worst value for the money I have ever spent on a hotel in 40 years of traveling. Even though we splurged $1200 for two nights at Hotel Carmel we didn’t sleep at all. The beds and pillows were saggy and uncomfortable, the carpet dirty, the bathrooms the level of a two star hotel. This is a run down, dilapidated property masquerading as a resort and getting by with its great location. DO NOT STAY HERE unless you love the feeling of sleeplessness and being ripped off. Stay next door at Hotel Stilwell - it’s chicer, cheaper and brand new. Hotel Carmel Proprietors, you need to renovate before you charge unsuspecting customers $700/night. Potential Guests, do not believe the other reviews. This property is not worth it. The staff is lovely and tried to compensate by not charging the $70 resort fee but that was insufficient for being so outrageously overcharged to begin with. Even the TV didn’t work until they called the engineer to fix it and even then the onscreen prompts for chromecast and on demand did not connect. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice. Great location! The hotel is older and could use some updating, especially the bathrooms and mattress was not the most comfortable (sagging in the middle). Expensive hotel for the overall quality of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Long Grove

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge A.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding in all respects. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I went to Carmel to celebrate our 40th anniversary. After looking at many hotels in the area, we chose Hotel Carmel for several reasons. One was the charm of the rooms. We loved the fireplace and the sitting area by the windows with shutters. We also loved the sitting areas outside of each room. The common outdoor area with the fireplace, fire pit and jacuzzi were great. I also appreciated the simple but quality breakfast that was provided. They have complimentary chocolate chip cookies in the afternoons. Brophy's restaurant is at the hotel and it was fantastic! We arrived later in the evening so it was nice that something was open and we didn't have to go anywhere. House keeping was fantastic! There is limited parking in the hotel lot but we were able to find street parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little property with nice outside fire pits and great hot tub. Room was cozy and loved the breakfast each morning in the lobby. Staff was super friendly and accommodating, especially Anne. Walkable to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gift for anniversary. Very nice staff and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAURICIO, ALAMO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel with nice amenities, walking distance to downtown, shops and galleries. Their pub Brophy’s serves good food and marvelous cocktails
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property was quaint and sweet but due to the fog the rooms were damp inside and smelled funny. the bath tub had mold around the bottom and there was no air conditioning. The staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms need some renovating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful time in Carmel

We were there 5 days with our grandchildren We were well taken care of the entire time Th staff is kind Great location Pub onsight to order from Wonderful breakfast served by Esmeralda
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming. Friendly staff. The best part is the location. Walking distance to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience at Hotel Carmel. Super attentive staff, wonderful room with very comfortable beds. The staff was attentive and fantastic. Thier Irish pub Brophy's has amazing food and is a fun dining experience as well. Great location as you can easily walk to Carmel Beach or the downtown shopping areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carmel by the Sea is a beautiful town and the hotel is very picturesque with lovely plants. The team there were very welcoming providing delicious cookies, wine and a continental breakfast. Unfortunately the walls are very thin and we were put next to a couple with a baby. Listening to the parents sing about sausages and shouting at the poor child was not the relaxing romantic break we hoped for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location - quaint hotel - amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcella

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel with good service, but rooms need serious upgrades The hotel itself has a charming vibe and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our stay. However, the rooms are in desperate need of an upgrade. The carpets were old and lifting in several places, and the bathroom fixtures—showers, tubs, and toilets—looked outdated and frankly a bit gross. A big downside: our friends found a large spider on their bed, which was really unsettling. If the hotel invests in some renovations and deep cleaning, it could be a much better experience. Until then, I’d be cautious about booking unless you’re prioritizing location and service over comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025