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Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi.

- HD Design Award Winner Location is perfect, Staff are so friendly. I recommand to stay as long as you can to enjoy the hotel and the facilities

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9
Superb
204 reviews
Price from
US$429
per night

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Beautiful turn-of-the-century charming property with wonderful upkeep. Secured access from street.

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9.1
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
US$339.90
per night

Located in downtown Carmel, Carriage House Inn is within 10 minutes' drive from Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive. A free continental breakfast tray and newspaper are delivered to guest suites daily.

Featuring a fireplace, each elegant room provides a free snack basket, a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a mini fridge stocked with free drinks at the Carriage House Inn. Select suites feature a two-person spa bath or two fireplaces. The room was beautiful and very relaxing! The location was very quiet and close to the downtown area for shopping and dining.

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9.7
Exceptional
220 reviews
Price from
US$389
per night

Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Stunning location. Large room. View of the ocean, watching the otters in the bay. Fire place.

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9
Superb
911 reviews
Price from
US$299
per night

Stilwell Hotel set amidst upscale shopping and dining in the city centre, is less than 1 km from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

Cable TV is provided in each guest room at the Stilwell Hotel. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Hard to find a modern/stylish yet comfy hotel in Carmel. Stilwell meets it all plus an unexpected complimentary breakfast for every taste!

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9.2
Superb
327 reviews
Price from
US$479
per night

Situated in Carmel, California, on a top-rated golf course surrounded by fields and lakes, The Quail Lodge boasts an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided in all rooms at The Quail Lodge. For convenience, all of the air-conditioned guest rooms include a work desk and a refrigerator. Additional room amenities include ironing facilities and a hairdryer. It was our anniversary and they upgraded our room and left a complimentary bottle of wine with a little note. It was a pleasant surprise

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9.1
Superb
823 reviews
Price from
US$295
per night

This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.

All rooms include an en suite bathroom, modern design and breakfast in bed daily. Sherry, coffee, free Wi-Fi and plush bathrobes are also provided in each room. The Vagabond Inn is so incredibly charming... with wonderful staff and facilities, along with a terrific location. "Room 3" has the cutest little twin bed built in under a window. Highly recommend.

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9.9
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
US$437.98
per night

Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

Each room at the Briarwood Inn has a compact or full-size refrigerator, coffee maker and private bathroom. Most rooms feature a gas fireplace, handcrafted furniture and off-street parking space. Select rooms are pet friendly. Everything, it was quiet, convenient, lovely decor in room, very peaceful and relaxing

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8.3
Very good
1,263 reviews
Price from
US$156
per night

Adjacent to the Butterfly Grove Sanctuary, the Butterfly Grove Inn features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All spacious rooms provide a microwave, a refrigerator, and a tea and coffee machine. Lovely property in Pacific Grove, the pool and hot tub were great! The room was big and bright, beds were comfortable. Close to everything in Pacific Grove and 17 mile drive. The area is breathtaking. Would love to visit again.

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8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews
Price from
US$128.62
per night

Located 10 minutes’ walk from Monterey town centre, the Villa Franca Inn offers charming guest rooms which include free WiFi.

All rooms include TV with cable channels and an en suite bathroom with free eco-friendly toiletries. A refrigerator and a microwave is also provided. The roon was cozy and very clean.Walking distante from downtown and the beautifull pier. The manager was also very nice.

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8.3
Very good
1,020 reviews
Price from
US$84
per night

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