Carmel-by-the-Sea Beach hotels

Timothy Lavrentiev
3 months ago

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Pine Inn - Carmel

7.6 / 10

(976 Reviews)

From 209$
L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

8.6 / 10

(162 Reviews)

From 425$
The Quail Lodge

8.8 / 10

(521 Reviews)

From 325$
Monte Verde Inn

8.4 / 10

(11 Reviews)

From 229$
Carmel Mission Inn

8.1 / 10

(1868 Reviews)

From 160$

When traveling, many people consider beach hotels as their first choice. The allure of sand, sun, and waves can be hard to resist, and who can blame anyone for wanting to stay in a place where they can easily enjoy all of those things?

However, there are several reasons why someone might choose to stay in a hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, rather than a beach hotel. Perhaps the traveler would like to be able to walk into town and explore the shops and restaurants there, rather than having to drive. Maybe they are interested in golfing, and there are no golf courses near the beach. It could also be that they prefer a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere, and don’t want to be surrounded by people who are there to enjoy the beach scene.

Whatever the reason, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a great alternative to beach hotels, and offers its own set of unique benefits and attractions..

Carmel-by-the-Sea Luxury Hotels on The Beach

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Pine Inn - Carmel L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux The Quail Lodge Monte Verde Inn Best Beach hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel Mission Inn Normandy Inn Le Petit Pali At 8Th Ave Hotel Cheap Beach hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea Le Petit Pali At Ocean Ave Hotel Hotel Carmel Carmel River Inn

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7.6
Very good
976 Reviews

Pine Inn - Carmel

📍 Ocean Ave At Monte Verde

From 209$

Located just off Carmel Plaza, this 3-star Pine Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea is a 10-minutes’ drive from Point Lobos Cape. The venue comprises 49 elegant rooms overlooking the forest.

The public Pebble Beach Golf Links is less than 2.8 km away. The accommodation is set within 1 km from Carmel-by-the-Sea city centre. Dametra Cafe is also located near the hotel. You can get to the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum" in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
162 Reviews

L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

📍 Monte Verde At Seventh

From 425$

Offering a free car park and a golf course, L'Auberge Carmel is located less than 10 minutes by car from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Guests can find the Laid-back sweeping white Carmel Sandy Beach within 850 metres of the venue.

The accommodation lies in the very heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, only steps from Carmel Plaza. The city centre is a 5-minute walk away. Ocean Avenue is also located near the hotel. You can get to the public Pebble Beach Golf Links in a few minutes by car.

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8.8
Excellent
521 Reviews

The Quail Lodge

📍 8205 Valley Greens Drive

From 325$

Featuring allergy friendly rooms, a golf course and a heated swimming pool, Quail Lodge & Golf Club Carmel-by-the-Sea offers accommodation about 15 minutes' drive from Carmel Art Association Gallery. The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden is less than 7 km away.

You can get to Sunset Cultural Center Theatre in a few minutes by car.

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8.4
Very good
11 Reviews

Monte Verde Inn

📍 After Ocean S W Block

From 229$

The 4-star Monte Verde Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea is set 4.1 km from Point Lobos Cape and 0.7 km from Sunset Center. Featuring 10 rooms with views of the sea, this inn is set within a short ride from the waterfront Cannery Row Street.

The venue is set within 5 minutes' walk of the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea, not far from Carmel Plaza. The white beach is 400 metres away. Dametra Cafe is also located near the accommodation.

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8.1
Very good
1868 Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

📍 3665 Rio Road

From 160$

The 3-star Carmel Mission Inn provides quick access to The Barnyard and offers free self-parking, a sunbathing terrace and a heated swimming pool. You'll be 3.5 km from Point Lobos Cape and 1.9 km from Carmel Plaza.

The property enjoys a great setting in the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. There is easy access to the pebbly beach. You can get to Monastery Beach in a few minutes by car.

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Hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Airport nearby ✈️ Monterey Peninsula, Mineta San Jose International
Average Price 💰 598$
Hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea 🏨 73
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 4014
Landmarks nearby 📍 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Sunset Cultural Center, Gravity Garden, Palo Corona Regional Park, African Odyssey
Hotel with a view 🔍 Pine Inn - Carmel
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
Family Hotel 👪 The Quail Lodge

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8.4
Very good
486 Reviews

Normandy Inn

📍 Ocean Avenue Monte Verde Street & Casanova Street

From 184$

Normandy Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea is a 3-star venue within 1.9 km to the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum". You can benefit from free self parking and an outdoor swimming pool.

The accommodation is located within 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It is a short, 10 minutes' drive from Del Monte Shopping Center. Dametra Cafe is also located near the hotel. You can get to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
251 Reviews

Le Petit Pali At 8Th Ave Hotel

📍 Junipero St & 8Th Ave

From 162$

Featuring complimentary parking and a terrace, The Hideaway Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea is 10 minutes’ drive from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. The venue is set within 5 minutes' walk of the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea, not far from Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room.

This accommodation is in a 14-minute walk from the White Carmel Sandy Beach. The beach is 950 metres away. Dametra Cafe is also located near the hotel. You can get to the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum" in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
714 Reviews

Le Petit Pali At Ocean Ave Hotel

📍 Junipero Street & Ocean Avenue

From 230$

Set 4.3 km away from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, The Getaway Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea features a free carpark and a sunbathing terrace. The venue is located near Ocean Avenue, in the very heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The inn is set about 9 minutes’ walk from the white beach. The Barnyard is 2.9 km to the establishment. Dametra Cafe is also located near the accommodation. You can get to the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum" in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
110 Reviews

Hotel Carmel

📍 Corner Of 4Th & San Carlos Street

From 249$

The 3-star Hotel Carmel is set 0.5 km from Dametra Cafe and 4.6 km from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Featuring 30 rooms with views of the garden, this venue is set within a short ride from the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum".

The accommodation is located off Ocean Avenue, just 5 minutes' walk from the city centre. It is also within 15 minutes' walk of the sand beach. Hotel Carmel lies in close vicinity of Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery.

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8.4
Very good
337 Reviews

Carmel River Inn

📍 26600 Oliver Rd

From 161$

Offering a free car park, an outdoor swimming pool and a patio, Carmel River Inn is set 20 minutes' walk to Carmel Plaza. The venue is just a 14-minute walk from the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum".

Located off Smallsea, A Metropolis in Miniature, the inn is about 25 minutes’ walk from Carmel-by-the-Sea city centre. The accommodation is within a stroll of a beach. You can get to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
244 Reviews

La Playa Hotel

📍 Camino Real At Eighth Avenue

From 379$

La Playa Carmel Hotel is located 500 metres from the White Carmel Sandy Beach and features a golf course, a garden and entertainment activities on site. Sunset Center is 650 metres away, while Carmel Beach Boardwalk is just off the venue.

The accommodation is 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The beach is 500 metres away. Dametra Cafe is also located near the property. You can get to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in a few minutes by car.

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8.7
Excellent
68 Reviews

Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

📍 One Old Ranch Road

From 485$

The 4-star Carmel Valley Ranch Hotel is set 3.5 km from Stonewall Peak Trail and 3.4 km from the friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park. Offering archery, hiking and cycling onsite, the venue boasts air-conditioned rooms along with children's menu and a mini club for children.

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7.9
Very good
448 Reviews

Adobe Inn

📍 Dolores Street & 8Th Avenue

From 219$

Located 800 metres from the White Carmel Sandy Beach, Adobe Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea features an outdoor pool area, a garden and a fireplace. The centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea is within 1 km of the property, and the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum" is about 1.5 km away.

The venue is placed next to white beaches. Attractions within walking distance include Dametra Cafe and Carmel Plaza. Adobe Inn is a short ride from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

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7.9
Very good
298 Reviews

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

📍 7Th & Casanova Street P.O. Box 1114

From 147$

The 2-star Carmel Green Lantern Inn is set within 4 km to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Featuring 17 rooms with views of the garden, this inn is set within a short ride from the scenic bird sanctuary "Carmel River State Beach".

The circa-1.771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum" is less than 1.7 km away. The venue is set 5 minutes' walk of the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Laid-back sweeping white Carmel Sandy Beach is also located near the accommodation.

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8.9
Excellent
25 Reviews

Forest Lodge

📍 S.E Corner Of Ocean Ave And Junipero

From 128$

Forest Lodge is located within a 10-minute walk from Carmel Plaza and a 20-minute walk away from The Barnyard Shopping Center. This accommodation features complimentary wireless internet, a TV and a writing desk together with views over the cliff.

The property is 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It is 15 minutes’ walk from the beach. The cafeteria Bruno's Market & Deli is located 150 metres away. The lodge offers proximity to Ocean Avenue.

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8.6
Excellent
259 Reviews

Wayside Inn

📍 7Th Avenue & Mission Street

From 231$

Located nearly a 6-minute stroll of Carmel Plaza, the 3-star Wayside Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea offers comfortable rooms a less than 10 minutes' walk to Devendorf City Park. A snack bar as well as entertainment activities, a flat-screen satellite TV and a fireplace can be enjoyed at the venue, boasting the setting next to Sunset Center.

The city centre is about 5 minutes away on foot. The beach is 950 metres away. The accommodation is located near Sunset Cultural Center Theatre.

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8.3
Very good
1088 Reviews

Stilwell Hotel

📍 San Carlos St At 5Th Ave

From 218$

Set within a 5-minute walk of Winfield Gallery, this 3-star Carmel Lodge is located near Carmel Walks. Boasting location next to Carmel Plaza, the venue offers 38 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.

Carmel-by-the-Sea centre can be reached within 5 minutes' walk. It is only 1 km from Devendorf City Park. Carmel Lodge is a short ride from the Laid-back sweeping white Carmel Sandy Beach.

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8.6
Excellent
89 Reviews

Tally Ho Inn

📍 Monte Verde Street At Sixth St

From 289$

Boasting free self parking, a golf course and a sundeck, Tally Ho Inn Carmel-by-the-Sea is located 1.9 km of the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum". Point Lobos Cape is less than 4.2 km away.

The venue is very close to the shopping district of Carmel-by-the-Sea and just a stroll from Ocean Avenue. The white beach is placed about 450 metres away. Dametra Cafe is also located near the accommodation. You can get to the public Pebble Beach Golf Links in a few minutes by car.

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7.8
Very good
861 Reviews

Carmel Fireplace Inn

📍 San Carlos Street, Between 4Th & 5Th

From 156$

The 3-star Carmel Fireplace Inn is within 0.4 km from Carmel Plaza. Featuring 21 rooms with views of the street, this inn is set within a short ride from the White Carmel Sandy Beach.

The venue is 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Photography West Gallery is about 450 metres away. The pebble stone beach is 10 minutes' walk away. The accommodation is also close to Dametra Cafe and near Nancy Dodds Gallery.

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8.3
Very good
1281 Reviews

Hofsas House Hotel

📍 4Th Ave And San Carlos Street

From 198$

The 3-star Hofsas House Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea is set 0.7 km from View and 1.6 km from the Curving white Carmel Sandy Beach. The venue provides 38 guestrooms appointed with free Wi-Fi, cable channels and ironing facilities for a pleasant stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Located off Jones & Terwilliger Galleries, the accommodation is set near Carmel Plaza. The sand beach is 950 metres away. Hofsas House Hotel is a short ride from the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum".

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6.9
Good
409 Reviews

Carmel Inn & Suites

📍 Junipero Avenue And 5Th Street Northeast

From 117$

The 3-star Carmel Inn And Suites Carmel-by-the-Sea is set 2.1 km from The Barnyard and 4.5 km from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. The venue provides 20 guestrooms appointed with WiFi, a TV and a wet bar for a pleasant stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Located off Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery, the hotel is set near Dametra Cafe. The beach is 950 metres away. Carmel Inn And Suites is a short ride from the waterfront Cannery Row Street.

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7.7
Very good
1155 Reviews

Carmel Resort Inn

📍 Carpenter Street And Second Ave

From 112$

Boasting a fireplace, entertainment activities and barbeque, the 2-star Carmel Resort Inn is located close to Carmel Walks. It is 0.5 km from Photography West Gallery and 1.6 km from Dametra Cafe.

The city centre is about 10 minutes away on foot. The property is within a stroll from the beach. Carmel Resort Inn is a short ride from Sunset Center.

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8.9
Excellent
318 Reviews

Tradewinds Carmel Hotel

📍 Mission Street At Third Avenue (Po Box 3403)

From 292$

Tradewinds Carmel Hotel is located 2.1 km from the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum" and offers a free car park and a golf course. Ocean Avenue is not far from the venue and View is about 900 metres away.

Carmel-by-the-Sea centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. The accommodation is located next to Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock. Tradewinds Carmel Hotel is a short ride from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

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7.5
Very good
320 Reviews

Best Western Carmel'S Town House Lodge

📍 5Th & San Carlos Street

From 140$

Located at 350 metres from Ocean Avenue, the 3-star Best Western Carmel'S Town House Lodge offers non-smoking rooms a within 15 minutes' drive from the waterfront Cannery Row Street. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like high-speed Internet access in the rooms and access to a photocopier and a business centre.

The venue is 1 km from the city centre and adjacent to Carmel Plaza. This accommodation is located in a touristic area of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Dametra Cafe is also located near the hotel. You can get to the public Pebble Beach Golf Links in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
389 Reviews

The Colonial Terrace Hotel

📍 San Antonio And 13Th Box 1375, Carmel, Us

From 142$

The Colonial Terrace Carmel-by-the-Sea offers cheap accommodation near the White Carmel Sandy Beach and features free parking and a golf course. The venue is a 10-minute drive from Point Lobos Cape and a 15-minute walk from the city centre.

The hotel is 10 minutes' ride from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. The beach is 900 metres away. You can get to the public Pebble Beach Golf Links in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
358 Reviews

Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

📍 South West Corner Junipero Street & 3Rd Avenue

From 265$

The 3-star Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea is set 1.1 km from Devendorf City Park and 1.8 km from the White Carmel Sandy Beach. Featuring 29 rooms with views of the ocean, this venue is set within a short ride from the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum".

The hotel is located within 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It is also within 14 minutes' walk of the pebble stone beach. Ocean Avenue is also located near the property. The accommodation is just off Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea Beach hotels FAQ
What are the top Carmel-by-the-Sea spa resorts?
To enjoy your stay with a golf course, a Jacuzzi and bowling, consider booking Hotel Carmel rating: 7.8/10 for about 539US$ per night.
What are the top 10 Carmel-by-the-Sea resorts to book?
According to our thelakepowell.info statistics, Carmel River Inn, Tradewinds Carmel and Carmel Lodge are the top hotel resorts for a comfortable stay.
What are the best resorts in Carmel-by-the-Sea close to Carmel Mission Basilica Museum?
If you want to stay near Carmel Mission Basilica Museum, book The Colonial Terrace with a golf course, complimentary parking and ironing.

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