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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Jessica
HK$1,484
HK$1,787 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.
A beach with people walking and sitting, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.
A traditional interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.
A traditional Japanese-style entrance with sliding doors, stone lion statues, and potted plants.

2. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United Kingdom
Marius
HK$2,472
HK$2,786 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Tradewinds Carmel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.

3. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Asmik
HK$2,032
HK$2,321 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pine Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A dining area with a table and two chairs, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp and wine glasses.
A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.
A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a bed, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

4. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Walter
HK$1,178
HK$1,411 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a shower area with a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
A narrow street lined with two-story houses, one with ivy-covered walls and the other with a brick pathway leading to a door.

5. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Angela
HK$1,347
HK$1,525 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Briarwood Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Giacomo
HK$1,857
HK$2,069 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A white building with green trim and a green door labeled "HULLY".
A crowded beach with people walking along the shore and a golf course in the background.

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kelsey
HK$2,338
HK$2,637 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.
Two people walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.
A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.
A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

8. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
HK$2,660
HK$3,362 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel Carmel
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view of trees, a bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a cabinet with kitchen appliances.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, and a large painting above the fireplace.

9. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Rebecca
HK$2,789
HK$3,486 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Carmel Beach Hotel
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Terry's' above a counter displaying bottles and glasses.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.
A bar area with a counter, a television screen, and a display case with pastries.

10. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
HK$3,700
HK$4,184 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Cypress Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.
A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.
A group of people toasting with wine glasses around a brick fireplace with a fire, surrounded by potted plants.

11. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United Kingdom
Jose
HK$2,394
HK$2,699 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Candle Light Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a round wall clock, and a potted plant.
A living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.
A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a handbag, and a hat.

12. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
HK$2,888
HK$3,253 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Wayside Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.
A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.
A stone-walled outdoor hot tub area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a metal fence.

13. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nadia
HK$2,315
HK$2,610 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a bench with pillows, a view through the window, and a round mirror on the wall.
A two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.
A room with a round table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Alexander
HK$3,451
HK$3,885 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Carriage House Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Adobe Inn Carmel" and a "VACANCY" sign below it.
A hotel room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of trees and hills.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, a TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
HK$2,673
HK$3,007 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Adobe Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.
A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and shelves with jars and baskets.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.

16. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ronald
HK$2,268
HK$2,558 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Tally Ho Inn
A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a scenic view of trees and the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a television, decorative wall art, a window with a view of trees, and a coffee maker on the dresser.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
La Raye
HK$2,110
HK$2,377 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A hallway with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a bathroom visible through an archway.
A living room with a grey sofa, two plaid cushions, a glass coffee table, a television on a wooden stand, and a fireplace.
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
HK$2,708
HK$3,033 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a tray of breakfast, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a grey armchair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

19. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
HK$2,973
HK$3,343 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Carmel Country Inn
Exterior
A wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.
A narrow room with a bed, a mirror, and built-in storage units.
A wooden door with a keypad lock, a view of a deck, and a small round table with a potted plant.

20. Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach

Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
Carmel Woods
United States
Jordan
Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Carmel?
Travellers recommend Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. It comes with beach loungers and free internet services, and is around 0.32 kilometres east of central Carmel. Wayside Inn is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometres southeast of the downtown area, it offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding.
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