Places to stay
Carmel offers a wonderful selection of hotels and B&Bs across a range of price points. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorites below.
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
A modern hotel with convenient access to Carmel Valley, located slightly outside downtown.
Carriage House Inn
A historic boutique inn with modern amenities and charming décor.
Coachman’s Inn
A newly renovated boutique inn with cozy rooms, fireplaces, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Cypress Inn
A historic boutique hotel with complimentary breakfast and an on-site restaurant and lounge.
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave & Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Both locations offer amenities including a daily Champagne breakfast, fresh-baked cookies, and 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 a complimentary continental breakfast.
Luxury Hotels
La Playa and L'Auberge Carmel are downtown, while Casa Palmero and Bernardus Lodge are in Carmel Valley, about a 10–15 minute drive from 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 floors, plush bedding, and personalized touches steps from Carmel Beach.