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Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive

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Balcony
Balcony
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Carmel Bay View Inn, near Carmel Beach, offers a peaceful coastal escape. Guests enjoy free continental breakfast, dry cleaning services, and WiFi throughout. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or stay productive at the 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(251 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Carmel Bay View Inn is in Downtown Carmel, a walkable area in Carmel with great shopping. 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. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jeju Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carmel Bay View Inn

Hotel near Carmel Beach
Carmel Bay View Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the convenient parking, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to October 31

Property is also known as

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn Hotel
Carmel Bay View
Carmel Bay View Inn Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Does Carmel Bay View Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Carmel Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carmel Bay View Inn located?

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

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Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 925 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hirisave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Staff is always friendly, great housekeeping, easy parking, convenient location. This was my third time staying here and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay, pool was fun to swim in great location to town,market next door breakfast was delicious I highly recommend staying here gem of gems
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for visiting Carmel Easy check in and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cheap hotel and convenient location close to big scenery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed how the beach, restaurant's, and the mission was so close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weimin

Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gediminas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, friendly staff, very convenient location, has a pool, and free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, affordable price, front desk was very cool, nice, and efficient. Luis was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for 1 night. The staff was friendly and room was clean and cozy. It is a great place to explore Carmel and Big Sur! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Staff was super attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite within walking distance of shops and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Carmel Bay View Inn was indeed a pleasure. Great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit tight, room was very clean. Highly recommend this hotel and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff was great. Was surprised there was no AC in any of the rooms, however the windows opened and the cool breeze was sufficient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sione

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great and kind staff. Getting a good night sleep is rough though, the walls are thin and you can hear almost everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Amenities
Location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, breakfast was great and rooms were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely and charming hotel. The location is excellent and convenient, within walking distance to the downtown shops and restaurants. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was good. Overall it’s a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable, large bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and comfortable room, super convenient to dining, shopping and the beach! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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