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Villa Mara Carmel

4.0 star property

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Library
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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2408 Bay View Ave, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden Area | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Partial Ocean View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Partial Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Villa Mara Carmel

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and spa services
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services and free use of bicycles are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Villa Mara Carmel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and bidets. This Carmel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Villa Mara Carmel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tor House. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and yoga classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Tor House and 12 minutes on foot from Carmel Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Villa Mara Carmel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Villa Mara Carmel was completed in June 2022.

This 4-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Villa Mara Carmel has a restaurant on site.
Jesena's – This bistro only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jesena's

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Library
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Villa Mara
Villa Mara Carmel Hotel
Villa Mara Carmel Carmel
Villa Mara Carmel Hotel Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our top pick for staying in Carmel
Our top pick for staying in Carmel. Always! Great staff, accommodations, food, drink. It’s a special place for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sir Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there were ten stars I would happily give them to Villa Mara! It’s a charming, small, beautifully run property. One block from the quiet end of Carmel’s iconic beach, it was the perfect location to spend our 24th anniversary. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Despite having been to Carmel many, many times, our stay here felt like coming home. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, location, and amenities. Every detail is purposeful and thoughtful from the freshly baked cookies to the high quality light fixtures.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely landscaping and everything was so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grady, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service and staff. Best staff services since Icon in Hong Kong.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Bellingham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Breakfast included
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

trupti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind..true gem
One of the best properties I’ve stayed in (and I’ve traveled extensively within US, Europe and parts of Asia). The location was perfect..away from the crowds but only 20-30min walk to downtown. Access to beach is 5min walk. The hotel itself is gorgeous..immaculate inside and outside, the gardens and fire pit are inviting, room was perfect for our short getaway with well-appointed furnishings, exquisite decor, very comfortable bed, heated tile floors, complimentary snacks, delectable breakfast & great views from the private balcony. The quality of service was the real gem here..it was unmatched; smooth check-in with complimentary glass of wine; very friendly and laidback staff who went out of their way to make our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. Will definitely stay here on our future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Great views and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this inn and hated to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Moraga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. Everything about the stay was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024