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Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

Each room offers a sea view, fireplace, TV, mini fridge and microwave. Great location, with amazing views. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Offered an amazing breakfast selection with coffee/tea all day. The cookies and cheese tasting just added to the experience to make this a very special location on our trip.

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9
Superb
244 reviews
Price from
US$269
per night

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 Everything, location, staff, breakfast was delicious, the cocktails and obviously the cookies!

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9
Superb
208 reviews
Price from
US$569
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
144 reviews
Price from
US$273.90
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. Great, spacious, lovely room, parking on premise, free amenities, breakfast served to the room. Really enjoyed the whole experience

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9.6
Exceptional
216 reviews
Price from
US$339
per night

Homemade cookies are available daily at this downtown Carmel inn. Rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

The spacious rooms featuring unique furnishings offer plush bathrobes for guest use at Wayside Inn. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in all rooms. Most rooms feature a fireplace. Loved it! Great location. Comfortable beds and lovely rooms with balcony/patio. Will definitely stay there again.

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9
Superb
250 reviews
Price from
US$269
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. Excellent location. Comfortable rooms. Nice breakfast brought to your room. Spacious room with table and chairs, 2 armchairs and lovely bed. Clean

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9
Superb
902 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. Wonderful staff. Comfortable room with luxurious sheets. Exceptional breakfast

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9.2
Superb
318 reviews
Price from
US$493
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. Green oasis with water ambiente, beautiful interior design. Amazing restaurant, breakfast delicious though very pricy. Lovely outdoor pool. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Allowed for late checkout. Nothing to wish for… even offer free parking. Great place to rest and relax, serene.

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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. Beautiful boutique hotel, very attentive staff. The room was beautifully decorated

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9.9
Exceptional
33 reviews
Price from
US$401.38
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. A little expensive for what it was but to be expected in the area. Good facilities, great location.

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8.3
Very good
1,257 reviews
Price from
US$156
per night

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