Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
An aerial view of a beach with a pier, a Ferris wheel, and a shipwreck.
Front of property
A lobby with a large vase of white flowers, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor.
A lobby with a large floral arrangement in a dark vase, a round table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $299
$254 nightly
$299 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(101 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

With a stay at Hotel Carmel, you'll be centrally located in Santa Monica, steps from Third Street Promenade and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Monica Pier and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Venice Beach.

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Monica Place - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 6 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Monica hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. A bus station shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Lanea the Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Chloe - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Chloe
  • Lanea the Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 23.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Carmel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Carmel Hotel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel Hotel Santa Monica

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1359 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location walking distance to many restaurants, shops, beach and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here, very convenient spot and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Davinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and very friendly hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, staff was very pleasant and location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay! The staff was wonderful and the bed was comfortable. The location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel. Great staff. Would recommend staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean room and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, conveniently located ,older hotel hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suvarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel close to many activities and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest boutique hotel and perfect location near restaurants and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean, helpful staff and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking worked very well and the housekeeping staff did a very good job
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at Hotel Carmel a few times now and every time, it's been great! It's in a central area located just a few minutes walk from pretty much anything! It's just a few minutes from the Promenade or a few minutes from the pier. It's a great hotel to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Basic, old-time hotel--just fine for our stay. Valet service is helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vitalii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with kind staff and spotless rooms. I enjoyed every moment of my stay here! Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, older style hotel but super clean and accessible to all of Santa Monica
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great Wifi and awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants nearby with discounts for staying at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated an early check in, hotel was clean, staff were phenomenal, location was unbeatable, valet service was convenient! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026