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Carmel-by-the-Sea
Sep 02, 2025 - Sep 03, 2025
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Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming seaside destination that offers a diverse selection of hotels catering to various styles and budgets. Visitors can choose from luxurious beachfront resorts, quaint boutique hotels, or cozy inns tucked away in the picturesque streets. This small town's characteristic artsy feel and stunning coastal views make it a perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation or adventure. With an array of accommodations, travelers are sure to find the ideal spot to enjoy the serene atmosphere of this coastal gem.

Carmel-by-the-Sea Best Hotels

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1. Tradewinds Carmel Hotel

2. Normandy Inn

3. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

4. Carmel Bay View Inn

5. La Playa Hotel

6. Carmel Mission Inn

Tradewinds Carmel Hotel

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Tradewinds Carmel Hotel is a 4-star accommodation comprising 28 luxurious rooms just outside Carmel Art Association Gallery. The enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes' drive from the venue, while Devendorf Park is a 14-minute walk away.

The property is perfectly located in vicinity of Ocean Avenue. You can reach the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea in 10 minutes on foot. Tradewinds Carmel Hotel is a short ride from Cannery Row. This lovely hotel is really close to Junipero / 3rd bus station.

📍 Address: Mission Street At Third Avenue (Po Box 3403)

Normandy Inn

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The 3-star Normandy Inn is located in the very heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea and offers views of the garden. Only 5 minutes' walk separates this inn from Carmel Plaza.

Surrounded by gardens, the venue is a 15-minute drive from Monterey Peninsula airport. The hotel is nestled in, and just 350 metres from Ocean Avenue. The sites and attractions of the area include Dametra Cafe and Carmel Beach Access. Carmelo / Ocean Ave bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.

📍 Address: Ocean Ave Between Monteverde & Casanova St
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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Located within a 10-minute drive of China Cove Public Beach, Carmel River Inn offers Wi-Fi throughout the venue and boasts lovely views of the patio. The accommodation is situated 3 km from Carmel-by-the-Sea city centre and 15 km from Monterey Peninsula airport.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is less than 3.7 km away. There is easy access to the pebbly beach. You can get to Dametra Cafe in a few minutes by car. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Highway 1 / Rio Road bus stop.

📍 Address: 26600 Oliver Rd

Carmel Bay View Inn

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Carmel Bay View Inn is placed in a touristic area of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 250 metres from Ocean Avenue and 300 metres from Carmel Plaza. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and the property features 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls on site.

Set in the very heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the venue offers quick access to Dametra Cafe. The inn is a 5-minute walk to the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel Bay View Inn is a short ride from Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Junipero / 4th & 5th bus stop lies within 300 metres away.

📍 Address: Junipero Between 5Th And 6Th

La Playa Hotel

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Offering spa therapy, a shared lounge, and barbecue grills, La Playa Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea is less than 3.9 km from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. The venue is situated 1 km from Carmel-by-the-Sea city centre and 15 km from Monterey Peninsula airport.

The accommodation is conveniently located in vicinity of Dametra Cafe. Guests can visit the nearby Carmel Beach Boardwalk as well as Devendorf Park which is 1.5 km from the property. La Playa Hotel is a short ride from Clinton Walker House. Monte Verde / 8th bus stop is about a 10-minute walk away.

📍 Address: Camino Real At Eighth Avenue

Carmel Mission Inn

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Located close to a garden, Carmel Mission Inn is also set in the historical district of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Guests have access to a heated swimming pool, a fitness suite and Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Devendorf Park is 2.3 km from the property and Carmel Mission Basilica Museum is 1.2 km away. The inn is a 25-minute walk to the centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel Mission Inn is just a few steps from Smallsea, A Metropolis in Miniature and The Barnyard. Rio Road / Crossroads bus stop lies within 250 metres away.

📍 Address: 3665 Rio Road

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