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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Serves lunch, dinner and happy hour
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Level)

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Carmel Beach
A bar/lounge, concierge services and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a garden.
Hotel Carmel offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

The free breakfast at Hotel Carmel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Plaza. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus a bar and dry cleaning service.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free self-parking
  • Relax with a drink at the gastropub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests speak favourably about the breakfast and the overall condition of the property
  • 12 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Hotel Carmel also features a garden, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Brophy's Tavern – This gastropub serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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:

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

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 273.13 per accommodation, 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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Carmel
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Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 848 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in convenient location and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location in downtown Carmel with very friendly and helpful employees.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3 short blocks from Ocean Ave. Nice outside seating area with a fireplace and fire pit. Also nice jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank Rollo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Room comfort
Awesome place to stay!
This was our first time staying in Carmel. The location was quiet and convenient to town. We were very pleased with the hotel on all accounts, the rooms, courtyard, Jacuzzi and grounds. Beautiful and charming! The staff could not of been more accommodating and most of all friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast with healthy and lovely! I look forward to stay again at the Hotel Carmel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place! Friendly staff too. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great except room only average.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine the only bad thing is there is not enough parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The patio and spa are perfect. All staff are friendly, courteous and helpful. Brophy’s is worth a visit or two. The grounds and rooms are very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected $40 charge for items we wouldn't have taken advantage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was limited. No help with luggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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