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Our top choices for Carmel 3-star hotels

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
HK$1,429
HK$1,706 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Carmel Mission Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.

2. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Marina
HK$2,111
HK$2,381 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Wayside Inn
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.

3. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
chithra
HK$1,401
HK$1,661 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.
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.
A bar with wooden chairs, shelves of liquor bottles, and framed historical photos.

4. Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Clara
HK$3,169
HK$3,932 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Carmel
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 staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Lynn
HK$2,038
HK$2,300 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Tradewinds Carmel
A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
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.
A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

6. Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Mona
HK$3,353
HK$4,117 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carmel Beach Hotel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.
A grand entrance with ornate columns, a red patterned carpet, and a large, detailed tapestry on the walls.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance and a garden with various plants and flowers.

7. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Pamela
HK$2,110
HK$2,408 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Pine Inn
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.
A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.
A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

8. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
United States
Carolina
HK$1,856
HK$2,068 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.
A porch with wicker chairs, a red cushion, and a white railing.
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.

9. Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Chris
HK$1,599
HK$1,808 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Briarwood Inn
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.
A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.
A group of people toasting with wine glasses around a brick fireplace with a fire, surrounded by potted plants.

10. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Brett
HK$2,393
HK$2,698 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Candle Light Inn
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.
A stone-walled outdoor hot tub area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a metal fence.
A wooden-framed entrance with a welcome sign, a framed picture, and a staircase leading inside.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a small round table with a glass of wine.

11. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kristina
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.
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.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Jennifer
HK$1,833
HK$2,070 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A bar area with a counter, a television screen, and a display case with pastries.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

13. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Ernesto
HK$2,587
HK$2,937 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cypress 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 hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.
A two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a chair and a table in the adjacent room.

14. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Nancy
HK$4,016
HK$4,520 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Carriage House Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a decorative screen, and a painting on the wall.
A storefront with a striped awning and a sign reading "Il Fornaio".

15. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
Tracie
HK$2,267
HK$2,557 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Tally Ho Inn
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.
A hotel room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of trees and hills.
A building with a beige facade, a wooden door, and a window with a metal grill. There is a wreath hanging on the door and a small American flag. The entrance is flanked by a variety of plants and flowers.

16. Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn
Golden Rectangle
United States
Kurt
HK$1,796
HK$2,024 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Adobe 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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small round table with two chairs.
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.

17. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
Downtown Carmel
United States
La Raye
HK$2,110
HK$2,376 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Monte Verde Inn
A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.
A small, single-story building with a dark blue trim and white siding, a wooden fence, and a small garden area with pink flowers.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, fireplace, and a coffee table.
A cottage with a wooden fence, a small garden with flowers, and a tree in front.

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages
Downtown Carmel
United States
Kathryn
Carmel Dolores Cottages
A narrow room with a bed, a mirror, and built-in storage units.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a kitchen area visible through an open door.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a decorative rug.

19. Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach

Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
Carmel Woods
United States
Jordan
Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
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.

20. Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn
Northwest Carmel
United States
Jade
Carmel Country Inn
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Stroll the fairytale cottages and art galleries along Ocean Avenue before finding your way to the pristine white sand beach. Head to Point Lobos early for morning tide pools, or drive the scenic 17-Mile Drive when locals have it mostly to themselves.

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Briarwood Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Convinie"
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Posted 2 days ago
Briarwood Inn
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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The best of all"
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10/10 Excellent
"Execelent place to stay. Very well maintained, close to beach, very quiet neighborhood,, very clean, staff excellent. Only one negative, it didn't have a microwave but had everything else We will definitely stay there again"
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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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Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Carmel. As well as cosy surroundings, these more economical lodgings include a host of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier experience with enhanced features such as a wellness centre, indoor or outdoor pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're searching for.

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