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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat just steps from Carmel Beach, where the charming Hotel Carmel brings a sense of serenity to coastal California getaways

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Hotel Carmel, steps from the beach, offers a warm welcome with practical comforts. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a garden with outdoor furniture, and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. Attentive staff also provide luggage storage.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Mobility Accessible King

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(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2 Queen Beds

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Upper Level King

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  • Sleeps 2
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Fireplace Courtyard King

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  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony Queen/Queen

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  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fireplace Upper Level King

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  • 1 King Bed

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Upper Level Queen/Queen

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upper Level Queen

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Northwest Carmel, a neighborhood in Carmel, Hotel Carmel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Carmel travel guide
Map
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive
    17-Mile Drive
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Carmel Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Center
    Sunset Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach
    Carmel Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galante Vineyards
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station
    17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company
    6 min walk
  • Vesuvio
    5 min walk
  • Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company
    7 min walk
  • Chez Noir
    2 min walk
  • Il Fornaio
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel near Carmel Beach
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Carmel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Carmel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Carmel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Carmel?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Carmel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Carmel located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Doud Arcade and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Hotel Carmel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. Check out at noon was a big plus. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for downtown Carmel. The location is perfect and the hotel is well maintained. Everything about the stay was great. The breakfast each morning was nice and Brophy’s Tavern is a convenient option for a quick bite or drink. The food was delicious. We definitely will be back to the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely boutique hotel within walking distance to downtown Carmel restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Our room was very comfortable. The staff are very nice and helpful. The continental breakfast is outstanding. Parking can be a bit challenging as there are not enough spaces for the number of rooms but the hotel does not charge for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Showing its age a little but still delux. Parking was a little tight but that’s no big deal. The staff was pleasant and very willing to listen. They had tasty snacks for their customers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SAKURA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little boutique hotel with a fabulous restaurant attached. Great location too! Walkable. Relatively quiet unless there are guests underneath you. Very clean rooms and grounds. The staff are also wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, on site parking, clean room, comfortable bed, unrivaled (seriously) shower head pressure, peekaboo ocean view, hot tub, delicious complementary continental breakfast and mimosas, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent in down-town Carmel. The staff was friendly and efficient and made our stay very memorable. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to the downtown yet quiet enough to feel like you were on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant an clean place conveniently located to Carmel. Some street construction noise while we were there but not their issue. Nice amenities. Would retur for sure next year.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of the hotel. The rooms were nicely decorated and the bed was comfortable. The parking needs improvement as there is not enough spaces onsite. The weather was hot and they did not have an air conditioner which made it uncomfortable. We loved the Bar on the corner for a quick dinner. The convenience was nice. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, personable staff, good breakfast and well appointed room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the lobby exceeded our hopes. Nice hot tub and fireplace in the patio /garden area. Clean rooms. Nice ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice. It is located in a very quiet area but walkable to downtown. Very good restaurants located around hotel. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Fireplace is a nice touch in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room. Nice amenities and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and friendly staff. Great amenities. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great continental breakfast. Nice and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful hotel, exactly as described, great position. The room was beautifully clean and the fireplace is a lovely touch. Perfect facilities. The breakfast provided was amazing, the variety and quality was above what we were expecting, cannot recommend this hotel enough. We would love to come back. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Staff and accommodations were excellent. Location a few blocks from restaurants and shopping!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was lovely. The staff was helpful and friendly. What could be eliminated is the additional $40 a night charge for amenities even if there were no additional amenities used.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Another delightful stat at Hotel Carmel. The perfect walkable location to enjoy downtown Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, staff & breakfast were all perfect! We stayed just for one night and it was perfect. They also had wine & snacks out in the evening which was very nice too. Only thing I would agree with other guests about is the shower could definitely use some cleaning & upkeep but overall the hotel is very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Carmel hotel. Spotless! Friendly and welcoming. Like the robes and fireplace.continental breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay in Carmel. Clean, friendly staff, dog friendly & beautiful grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very accommodating even after the power went out for a few days. They had lanterns and lights for everyone and they were so friendly. The fresh breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025