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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
$272
$238 nightly
$272 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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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)
    ‪8 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

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

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fireplace Courtyard King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fireplace Upper Level King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
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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 5.2 mi (8.4 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
  • Sunset Center - 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 - 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
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Carmel Beach
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
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. 633 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 999 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the charming downtown area of Carmel. Nice walk to restaurants, shopping and beach. Great hot tub and outdoor fireplace for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay here. It is such a cute spot and very close to restaurants, shopping, and drinks! It is so quiet and serene. The room was very clean and tidy. The surrounding common areas were also very clean and inviting. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay in Carmel. Clean, friendly staff, dog friendly & beautiful grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff is so professional,friendly and accessible . The grounds are under constant care and clean up. A very lovely,efficient and friendly breakfast attendant is to be commended .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Long Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was fine, we think the price does not match the hotel. We paid about $500 a night at the end of September for a clean room, nothing to write home about. It’s definitely walkable but the complimentary “breakfast” was laughable. Fruit flies, croissants and a few stale bagels that was about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price we paid, I would say it rated at a 2-3. Check in was a little of an issue as was check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Carmel was so convenient to all the restaurants to shops. Friendly staff and good size rooms. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed and easy walk to town. The bathroom could use an upgrade, but they were clean. A few stains on the rug, but not terrible. Housekeeping supplied new towels and made the beds each day. Breakfast served was very simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay 2 nights and They charged $250 for pet fees 😡crazy!! They also charged $40.00 daily on amenities plus amenities tax 🤔 Carmel is a beautiful place to go too! But this hotel is crazy expensive. Oh! And breakfast is really poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Carmel. Staff was great. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was ok considering the price. I will not be staying here again, there are other hotels and inns that are better value. I can afford to spend for hotels and the whole time I was in my room, I could not stop thinking that I spent $800+ for one night here. Never again. The shower was run down, had black grout. The sink had a crack. The floor squeaked when I walked. The worst is that I could not keep my shades open to enjoy the “ocean” view because the windows faced the walkway/exterior corridor to other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Enzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Every employee went out of their way to make us welcome and happy. Lovely breakfast and gathering room. Quiet, comfortable room. A little dated but will certainly stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ANTOINETTE

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. It has a lovely atmosphere. The staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very quaint. Parking was difficult but in a nice area. Walkable to good restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025