Places to stay
Carmel offers a wonderful selection of hotels and B&Bs. We’ve highlighted a few below, featuring options at a variety of price points.
Downtown Hotels
Carmel Beach Hotel
A boutique coastal retreat offering ocean-view rooms, spa services, and complimentary breakfast.
Carmel Country Inn
A pet-friendly B&B offering luxurious rooms with fireplaces and a gourmet breakfast.
Carmel Mission Inn
Modern hotel with convenient access to Carmel Valley (a bit further from downtown).
Carriage House Inn
Historic boutique inn with modern amenities and charming décor.
Coachman’s Inn
A newly renovated boutique inn with cozy rooms, fireplaces, and a welcoming, intimate atmosphere in downtown Carmel.
Cypress Inn
Historic boutique hotel with complimentary breakfast and the warm, inviting atmosphere of Terry’s Restaurant and Lounge.
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave & Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Thoughtful amenities including a daily Champagne Breakfast, cookies, and house bicycles.
Tradewinds Carmel
An award-winning boutique hotel offering a tranquil design, ocean views, and serene gardens.
Pine Inn
Historic inn in downtown Carmel offering charming rooms, modern comforts, and easy access to shops and dining.
Wayside Inn
Charming cottage-style inn in downtown Carmel, offering cozy rooms with fireplaces and complimentary continental breakfast.
Luxury Hotels
La Playa and L’Auberge Carmel are located in downtown Carmel, while Casa Palmero in Pebble Beach and Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley are each about a 10–15 minute drive from downtown and the wedding venues.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Nestled in Carmel Valley, this lodge offers a luxurious escape with vineyard views, a serene spa, and elegant rooms with fireplaces and private patios.
Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach
Offers elegant accommodations with stunning coastal and golf course views, luxurious amenities, and a serene, unforgettable setting.
La Playa Hotel
Located on a quiet residential street just steps from Carmel Beach and downtown, La Playa is a beautifully renovated historic retreat offering ocean-view rooms, lush gardens, and a welcoming bar.
L’Auberge Carmel
In the heart of Carmel, this historic hotel offers stylish rooms with antiques, heated bathrooms, plush bedding, and personalized touches steps from Carmel Beach.