Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony
TV
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
$153
$135 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15

Explore the area

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Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(271 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

With a stay at Carmel Bay View Inn in Carmel (Downtown Carmel), you'll be a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Carmel Beach and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.2 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
  • ‪Jeju Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carmel Bay View Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near Carmel Beach
Carmel Bay View Inn offers 59 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1027 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1468 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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained, breakfast had hot food and a good selection of bagels, bread and pastries. I didn't like their policy that guests must make arrangements before 11 am to have their room serviced. It would be much better to have rooms serviced every other day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). The rooms were well appointed but the upholstered chairs with a small round table would be better set with a work station and appropriate chair.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo Jorge

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was awesome. Very friendly, accessible to all the shops, and restaurants. Very clean, and the staff were very friendly, and caring. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nataly

Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Inn in the heart of Carmel. We opted for a king room with ocean view and it was worth it. We enjoyed the patio as well as the fireplace in the room. Walking distance to the village and to the beach. A bonus is being next door to Bruno’s! Great stay and would definitely come back. Staff were great and made check in so easy!
View from our patio
Patio view of ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking close to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, good hotel but disappointing break

Room was lovely and we had a great balcony, with views over the bay. The bed was very comfy and the shower was very good. The hotel is located very centrally, close to restaurants and shops. Carmel is not cheap! But tge hotel was very reasonable. Brealfast was included in the deal but it was very basic - paper plates and plastic cutlery. For me - that was the only thing that let this hotel down. Otherwise it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, free parking. Very clean and fire place makes it cozy in the room. I gave 4 stars because it is a little noisy for light sleepers and showers were very loud. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Cambria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very large, pretty, and comfortable. The bed was really comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, nice location where all the shops and restaurants in walking distance. Nice view of the ocean from our deck. Only thing I would change is the breakfast could be better. The eggs were sitting in water, not appetizing to eat, staff should come out and stir eggs more often. The pastries should be refilled when low of it. We were there around 8:30 only 2-3 pastry. This happened 2 of the 3 mornings we were there. Overall, good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy and secure. Shops and restaurants a few steps away. A spacious and comfortable breakfast room with an excellent breakfast. We come to Carmel every 3-5 years. This was our very favorite place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelled like smoke upon entering. Due to the carpet perhaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
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

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was in early fall so we didn't get to use the pool. Check in was easy. The parking spots are a little tight making it a tad difficult if you have a lot to unpack. Room was a great size and the bed was comfy. The window in the bathroom is frosted but it's facing the parking lot so you can see people walking by which was a little weird. Overall, a great place to stay and at a nice location for walking around the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family

TRIP

It’s a wonderful get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place - perfect Carmel location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with partner
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

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