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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Serves lunch, dinner and happy hour
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sunset Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Level)

  • 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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About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Carmel Beach
A bar/lounge, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a garden.
Hotel Carmel offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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 like free self parking, plus a bar and dry cleaning service.
  • 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 favorably about the breakfast and the overall condition of the property
  • 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 garden, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served 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.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Brophy's Tavern

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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
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Hotel Carmel Hotel
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Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 837 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location in downtown Carmel with very friendly and helpful employees.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3 short blocks from Ocean Ave. Nice outside seating area with a fireplace and fire pit. Also nice jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank Rollo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Room comfort
Awesome place to stay!
This was our first time staying in Carmel. The location was quiet and convenient to town. We were very pleased with the hotel on all accounts, the rooms, courtyard, Jacuzzi and grounds. Beautiful and charming! The staff could not of been more accommodating and most of all friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast with healthy and lovely! I look forward to stay again at the Hotel Carmel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place! Friendly staff too. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great except room only average.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine the only bad thing is there is not enough parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The patio and spa are perfect. All staff are friendly, courteous and helpful. Brophy’s is worth a visit or two. The grounds and rooms are very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected $40 charge for items we wouldn't have taken advantage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was limited. No help with luggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how friendly the staff was and the breakfast was amazing. We enjoyed the fireplace in the courtyard and the easy walk into town. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of Carmels best Hotels!!! Great location, great breakfast, yummie cookies, fresh baked …. Well maintained… Sports Bar adjacent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good property but a hike to upper floors with luggage with no elevator. The lamp of the desk/ coffee area did not work because the switch has broken off and was the same last time I stayed there a yea ago. No complementary water for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Anamary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024