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Located less than 1 mile from Carmel Beach, this luxury inn offers a daily gourmet breakfast. The stylish shops and gourmet bites of Carmel Plaza and Ocean Avenue is less than 10 minutes’ walk away where your pets are always welcom.

Every staff member we came in contact with was kind and accommodating. They really went above and beyond to help us out in every aspect

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9.1
Superb
90 reviews
Price from
£279
per night

This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.

A free wine and cheese reception is offered each afternoon. The on-site spa offers a variety of massages and facials at The Vagabond’s House Boutique Inn & Spa Studio. An onsite concierge is provided.

extensive breakfast menu was presented at checkin. Excellent food was delivered to our room at the time chosen. A lovely touch to have breakfast included!

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9.2
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
£397
per night

Each room at the Briarwood Inn has a compact or full-size refrigerator, coffee maker and private bathroom. Most rooms feature a gas fireplace, handcrafted furniture and off-street parking space. Select rooms are pet friendly.

cute look, great atmosphere in room, spacious room, great location

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8.1
Very good
1,038 reviews
Price from
£158
per night

Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries. Free WiFi is included in all rooms.

Everything! The cottagecore style, the cleanliness, the silence! The view!!(we had view towards the ocean) the flower tapestry! We arrived very late and they gave us a letter with instructions and a code for our lock! Extremely convenient and secure! Also I forgot my charger and they sent it to me right away after I let them know. Worth visiting it!

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8.2
Very good
1,573 reviews
Price from
£187
per night

In close proximity to Point Lobos State Park, and short distance to Big Sur, this hotel offers relaxing activities and exploration of the California coastline.

High speed internet featured in all rooms and throughout the property. Outdoor Heated pool, Jacuzzi, and fitness room

Great food and coffee at the restaurant. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great pool and lovely outdoor space for games and lounging.

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8.1
Very good
1,954 reviews
Price from
£215
per night

Located in scenic Carmel, this B&B features rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and a wood-burning fireplace. Pebble Beach is 3 km away. Free guest parking is available.

This pet-friendly B&B is 4 km from Point Lobos State Reserve and 1.7 km from Carmel Mission. San Jose International Airport is 90 km away.

Beautiful location, tastefully decorated, cozy and well equipped room.

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8.6
Fabulous
848 reviews
Price from
£224
per night

Downtown Carmel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Carmel River Inn. All rooms or cottages offer either a balcony or patio. An outdoor seasonal pool is available.

A coffee machine and a refrigerator are provided in all rooms at the Carmel River Inn. Furnished with home-style accents, guests can enjoy a private entrance, free WiFi, and an en suite bathroom.

Everything, lovely all round friendly and comfortable hotel. Lovely location.

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8.4
Very good
495 reviews
Price from
£178
per night

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi.

the location is great. A couple blocks from the Center and a couple of blocks from the beach. The room and bathroom were beautiful and the sea views are gorgeous. The garden offers a lot of places to sit and relax and the pool is heated. The shower had really good pressure. The breakfast in the morning is fantastic. Everything was very clean.

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8.3
Very good
243 reviews
Price from
£371
per night

Satellite TV is provided in all guest rooms at the pet-friendly Svendsgaard's Inn. Guests can start their day with a free newspaper and a cup of coffee from the in-room facilities. Select rooms feature a spa bath and fireplace.

Beautiful rooms, extremely comfortable. Great coffee in the room and free cookies in the lobby each day! The staff were so welcoming.

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8.2
Very good
782 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel serves a daily light continental breakfast. Guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi are provided in each room for convenience and relaxation.

Everything was great...bathroom could have been a bit nicer.

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8.1
Very good
111 reviews
Price from
£295
per night

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Offering a variety of animal-adapted amenities, these properties provide a pet-friendly stay. Services may include sitting services, specialized bedding and dog walking. Some hotels even offer quirky perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratch poles.
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  • Carmel Garden Inn
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 848 reviews

    Located in scenic Carmel, this B&B features rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and a wood-burning fireplace. Pebble Beach is 3 km away. Free guest parking is available.

    Amazing staff, clean and comfy room, amazing breakfast.

  • Anchor's Rest
    Budget options available

    Set in Carmel in the California region, Anchor's Rest features a balcony. This apartment offers accommodation with a patio.

  • 3707 Pacific's Edge Sanctuary home

    3707 Pacific's Edge Sanctuary home, a property with a garden, is situated in Carmel, 14 km from Presidio of Monterey Museum, 7 km from Carmel Mission, as well as 13 km from Pebble Beach.

  • 3757 Garden House Sanctuary home

    3757 Garden House Sanctuary home is set in Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River State Beach, 5.2 km from Point Lobos State Reserve, and 8.2 km from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

  • Vacation Rental Home about 1 Mi to Carmel Beach!
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Carmel in the California region, Vacation Rental Home about 1 Mi to Carmel Beach! has a patio.

  • 3795 The Artist's Way apts
    Budget options available

    Situated in Carmel in the California region, 3795 The Artist's Way apts has a balcony.

  • 3797 Pine Place apts
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Set in Carmel in the California region, 3797 Pine Place apts has a balcony.

  • 3796 The Madden Suite apts
    Budget options available
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1 review

    3796 The Madden Suite apts is set in Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River State Beach, 6.8 km from Point Lobos State Reserve, as well as 7.7 km from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

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  • The Vagabond's House Boutique Inn & Spa Studio
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.

    Great space and interior design. Very pretty courtyard.

  • Carmel Country Inn
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 91 reviews

    Located less than 1 mile from Carmel Beach, this luxury inn offers a daily gourmet breakfast.

    Rooms are luxurious, perfect location, wonderful staff

  • Tradewinds Carmel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 432 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel is less than two blocks away from unique shopping, galleries and fine dining and Ocean Avenue, the main street, is just 3 blocks away.

    I loved the cleanliness and breakfast was on point!

  • The Quail Lodge
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 580 reviews

    Situated in Carmel, California, on a top-rated golf course surrounded by fields and lakes, The Quail Lodge boasts an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi.

    good location beautiful surroundings relaxing stay

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 191 reviews

    Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance to the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences...

    Beautiful historical buildings with all the modern amenities.

  • Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

    Great vibe as always in Carmel..Clean room positive feeling ..

  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 266 reviews

    Set in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within 1 km, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.

    Beautiful room - loved happy hour with wine and cheese

  • Carmel River Inn
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 497 reviews

    Downtown Carmel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Carmel River Inn. All rooms or cottages offer either a balcony or patio. An outdoor seasonal pool is available.

    I love the location and the cottages! Friendly staff!

  • La Playa Hotel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 243 reviews

    Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers.

    This town is so beautiful, and the hotel is very cute!

  • Hofsas House Hotel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,574 reviews

    Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

    I loved you guys n the hotel is excelente THE BEST

  • Svendsgaard's Inn
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 783 reviews

    Situated in Carmel city centre just 9 minutes’ drive from Pebble Beach, this guest accommodation features an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is included.

    Great customer service, cute rooms - clean and comfortable.

  • Briarwood Inn
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,038 reviews

    Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

    In the center of an area from Big Sur to Monterey.

  • Hotel Carmel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 112 reviews

    Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Hotel serves a daily light continental breakfast. Guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub.

    The wine and cheese wwas lovely. The breakfast superb

  • Carmel Mission Inn
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,955 reviews

    In close proximity to Point Lobos State Park, and short distance to Big Sur, this hotel offers relaxing activities and exploration of the California coastline.

    Very friendly and professional staff. Great facilities.

  • The Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites is California's first wine-themed inn. It is located only 6.4 km from Pebble Beach and the oceanfront 17 Mile Drive.

    Clean and comfortable stay. Staff were very polite and helpful.

  • Carmel Fireplace Inn
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 984 reviews

    Carmel Fireplace Inn features individually decorated accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Carmel Beach is less than 1 mile away.

    Great location, clean & quiet. Loved the fireplace.

  • Adobe Inn
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 536 reviews

    A short walk from Carmel City Beach Park, the Adobe Inn offers a heated year-round outdoor pool as well as a dry sauna. All luxurious guest accommodations include free WiFi.

    The location was superb, room was big and spotless

  • Carmel Resort Inn
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,349 reviews

    Just 5 minutes' walk from Cherry Center for the Arts, the Carmel Resort Inn features early 1900 cottages each with a unique floor plan and set on 1.5 acres with gardens.

    loved the queen suite! I had everything we wanted.

  • Stilwell Hotel
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 120 reviews

    Stilwell Hotel set amidst upscale shopping and dining in the city centre, is less than 1 km from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

    Location is exceptional. Staff is friendly and helpful.

  • Carmel Wayfarer Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,092 reviews

    Carmel Wayfarer Inn is a quaint inn located in Carmel, within walking distance to many points of interest, shopping and restaurants, and offers an outdoor fireplace and garden.

    Great location and front desk staff. Will be back.

  • One Ocean
    Central location

    Located in Carmel in the California region, One Ocean features a patio.

  • 3798 Cedar Place apts

    Set in Carmel in the California region, 3798 Cedar Place apts features a balcony.

  • Ocean House
    Central location

    Situated in Carmel in the California region, with Carmel Beach and Carmel River State Beach nearby, Ocean House features accommodation with free private parking.

  • 3770 Stone's Throw home

    Set in Carmel in the California region, 3770 Stone's Throw home features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • 3855 Carmel Nest home

    3855 Carmel Nest home, a property with a garden, is located in Carmel, 5.8 km from Presidio of Monterey Museum, 7.4 km from Point Lobos State Reserve, as well as 2.6 km from Carmel Mission.

  • Carmel Comfort
    Central location

    Offering a garden and garden view, Carmel Comfort is located in Carmel, 5.7 km from Point Lobos State Reserve and 9.1 km from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

  • LX21: 360 Ocean View

    Boasting a spa bath, LX21: 360 Ocean View is situated in Carmel. This villa features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

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Pet friendly hotels that guests love in Carmel

  • Avg. price/night: £155.87
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    Staff is really nice, pet-friendly, and good communication.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £195.37
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 497 reviews
    Great location next to the Carmel River with a walking path near it. It’s a large property with a number of stand alone cottages available. The inn is very dog friendly!
    Maureen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £224.96
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 783 reviews
    Friendly staff. Dog friendly. Wonderful location. Loved the cookies and drinks at reception.
    Sophie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £136.30
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,349 reviews
    Nothing Fancy but does the job. Clean room, good beds and location is just close enough. Plus its dog friendly!
    StroupGroup
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £155.87
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    The hotel grounds are adorable. The room we stayed in had a jetted tub, which I loved. It was pet friendly for my dog and modern. Staff was easy going, kind, and accommodating. Nespresso in the lobby was a great surprise!
    Amber
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £311.63
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 432 reviews
    The location is great, walkable to downtown and the beach, it was pet friendly which was a plus
    Roop
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £195.37
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 497 reviews
    Extremely comfortable bed, best dreaming I’ve had in a while. Peaceful secluded location away from traffic and city noise, and just 10-15 mins away from Carmel and Monterey Bay. Very pet friendly, loved seeing all the dogs with neighboring cottages. My cottage had a nice fenced patio which is perfect for pets.
    Juliet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £194.60
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,574 reviews
    Staff was friendly and gave us a lot of useful info when we arrived. Also very pet friendly place - even gave us a portable water bowl for our dog upon arrival! Nice second floor views of the ocean and trees to enjoy the sunset. Well maintained pool and amenities, very clean rooms (although not modern style!), great location to access restaurants and the main shopping street Ocean ave. Overall, charming place and great value in Carmel!
    Vlad
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £224.96
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 783 reviews
    We loved the location, beautiful courtyard, and fireplace. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bed was super comfortable. We also loved that it was pet friendly and our dog could join us!
    Kara
    Young couple

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