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Hotel Carmel

Property class: 3.5

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
$440
$388 nightly
$440 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30

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Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Mobility Accessible King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Queen/Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Upper Level King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fireplace Courtyard King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Queen/Queen

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

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fireplace Upper Level King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Upper Level Queen/Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Upper Level Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

With a stay at Hotel Carmel, you'll be centrally located in Carmel, 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 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galante Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

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).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Brophy's Tavern - This gastropub serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Brophy's Tavern

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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
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 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 43.70 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 273.13 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel… Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Pleasanton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent in down-town Carmel. The staff was friendly and efficient and made our stay very memorable. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Deisy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Don, Calhoun

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room. Nice amenities and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, staff & breakfast were all perfect! We stayed just for one night and it was perfect. They also had wine & snacks out in the evening which was very nice too. Only thing I would agree with other guests about is the shower could definitely use some cleaning & upkeep but overall the hotel is very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room and we enjoyed the hot tub and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and friendly staff. Great amenities. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Better attention to details - free fresh water in the room and shower gel! Our toilet seat was broken and so was one of the lamps. TV volume didn’t work and the walls are wafer thin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing given the light outage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very accommodating even after the power went out for a few days. They had lanterns and lights for everyone and they were so friendly. The fresh breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Carmel hotel. Spotless! Friendly and welcoming. Like the robes and fireplace.continental breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to the downtown yet quiet enough to feel like you were on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Another delightful stat at Hotel Carmel. The perfect walkable location to enjoy downtown Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025