Carmel Valley Ranch is a 500-acre property offering modern luxury in a rustic, bucolic setting, with tall oak trees, organic gardens, and rolling vineyards. Rooms are decorated in soft tones and feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and Keurig coffeemakers. Enormous, immaculate bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers provide space to relax, along with small private decks and travertine fireplaces. The ranch's many features include two outdoor pools -- the River Ranch Pool, featuring a splash zone for kids, and the Lodge Pool -- as well as an 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye. There are seven fire pits perfect for nightly fireside s'mores, and endless activities -- tai chi or beekeeping, anyone? -- that can keep both couples and families entertained. And everywhere, amazing views abound.
Carmel Valley Ranch is a 500-acre property offering modern luxury in a rustic, bucolic setting, with tall oak trees, organic gardens, and rolling vineyards. Rooms are decorated in soft tones and feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and Keurig coffeemakers. Enormous, immaculate bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers provide space to relax, along with small private decks and travertine fireplaces. The ranch's many features include two outdoor pools -- the River Ranch Pool, featuring a splash zone for kids, and the Lodge Pool -- as well as an 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye. There are seven fire pits perfect for nightly fireside s'mores, and endless activities -- tai chi or beekeeping, anyone? -- that can keep both couples and families entertained. And everywhere, amazing views abound.
In the heart of historic, downtown Carmel, the three-story Carmel Bay View Inn has surprisingly more charm than most mid-range properties. The hotel, in Carmel’s picturesque artist community, is one block away from the world-famous Ocean Avenue that‘s home to many restaurants, bars, quaint shops, and art galleries. Pebble Beach, two miles away, features world-renowned golf courses and the breathtaking 17-mile Drive that hugs the Pacific Ocean. 59 updated rooms are surprisingly spacious and have a pleasant and charming design scheme. Overall, rooms have reasonably good rates and are slightly cheaper than its competitor, the Comfort Inn Carmel-By-The-Sea, despite the fact that both provide guests with the same features: comfortable rooms, free daily continental breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.
In the heart of historic, downtown Carmel, the three-story Carmel Bay View Inn has surprisingly more charm than most mid-range properties. The hotel, in Carmel’s picturesque artist community, is one block away from the world-famous Ocean Avenue that‘s home to many restaurants, bars, quaint shops, and art galleries. Pebble Beach, two miles away, features world-renowned golf courses and the breathtaking 17-mile Drive that hugs the Pacific Ocean. 59 updated rooms are surprisingly spacious and have a pleasant and charming design scheme. Overall, rooms have reasonably good rates and are slightly cheaper than its competitor, the Comfort Inn Carmel-By-The-Sea, despite the fact that both provide guests with the same features: comfortable rooms, free daily continental breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Quail Lodge & Golf Club is an appealing option for golfers, corporate groups, and other travelers seeking a picturesque setting close to downtown Carmel. Its 77 guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped, and have attractive -- and high quality -- contemporary decor. All units feature patios, and contain flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and tubs, and free Wi-Fi, and many boast gas fireplaces. Features are extensive, with an outdoor pool, golf and tennis courts, a fitness center, and a full-service restaurant and bar, where breakfast is free, but limited. Travelers looking to stay downtown can consider the Candlelight Inn.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Quail Lodge & Golf Club is an appealing option for golfers, corporate groups, and other travelers seeking a picturesque setting close to downtown Carmel. Its 77 guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped, and have attractive -- and high quality -- contemporary decor. All units feature patios, and contain flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and tubs, and free Wi-Fi, and many boast gas fireplaces. Features are extensive, with an outdoor pool, golf and tennis courts, a fitness center, and a full-service restaurant and bar, where breakfast is free, but limited. Travelers looking to stay downtown can consider the Candlelight Inn.
Three-pearl Tradewinds Carmel is a family-run bed-and-breakfast in a quiet, residential neighborhood just outside downtown Carmel. The property has Asian-inspired decor, and features tranquil gardens and places for reflection. The motif carries over to its 28 attractive guest rooms, which boast handmade beds from Bali, and have thoughtful extras like Kimonos and chocolate. They're all well-equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, wet or dry bars, and free Wi-Fi, and many have gas fireplaces and private balconies with ocean or courtyard views. Rooms don't have AC, and there's no elevator, but guests rave about the free breakfast. Travelers who want to stay downtown for less can check out Candle Light Inn.
Three-pearl Tradewinds Carmel is a family-run bed-and-breakfast in a quiet, residential neighborhood just outside downtown Carmel. The property has Asian-inspired decor, and features tranquil gardens and places for reflection. The motif carries over to its 28 attractive guest rooms, which boast handmade beds from Bali, and have thoughtful extras like Kimonos and chocolate. They're all well-equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, wet or dry bars, and free Wi-Fi, and many have gas fireplaces and private balconies with ocean or courtyard views. Rooms don't have AC, and there's no elevator, but guests rave about the free breakfast. Travelers who want to stay downtown for less can check out Candle Light Inn.
It may be one of many old inns sprinkled throughout Carmel's beautiful tree-lined streets, but the 38-room Carmel Lodge feels a bit more run-down than the others, which may be why it is scheduled to be torn down in 2013 and rebuilt from the ground up. Still, the location is excellent -- just blocks from grocery stores, local restaurants, and coffee shops -- and the hotel is one of the only dog-friendly lodges in Carmel. Rooms are comfortable, with simple designs, cute shutters, and average bathrooms (though some shower heads are rusting). Most small inns within Carmel offer plenty of free perks, and this one isn't too different except for the annoying parking fee. With virtually zero places to relax on-site, however, Carmel Lodge may be an okay place to sleep -- beware of heat waves, because there's no air-conditioning -- but there isn't much else to see or do on premises.
It may be one of many old inns sprinkled throughout Carmel's beautiful tree-lined streets, but the 38-room Carmel Lodge feels a bit more run-down than the others, which may be why it is scheduled to be torn down in 2013 and rebuilt from the ground up. Still, the location is excellent -- just blocks from grocery stores, local restaurants, and coffee shops -- and the hotel is one of the only dog-friendly lodges in Carmel. Rooms are comfortable, with simple designs, cute shutters, and average bathrooms (though some shower heads are rusting). Most small inns within Carmel offer plenty of free perks, and this one isn't too different except for the annoying parking fee. With virtually zero places to relax on-site, however, Carmel Lodge may be an okay place to sleep -- beware of heat waves, because there's no air-conditioning -- but there isn't much else to see or do on premises.
The 20-room Candle Light Inn is one of the many older places to stay in Carmel, offering a quaint atmosphere with California-style entrances to rooms, which are only accessible by walking outside. Although the inn lacks modern luxuries, like a spa, it has much to brag about. Charming, small touches help this inn face off with its similar competitors -- like its cozy outdoor fire pit and small lobby with freshly baked cookies and a fireplace. Its convenient location along the fairytale-esque streets of Carmel places guests in prime location to spend time strolling the area boutiques and restaurants, as well as close proximity to the ocean. The free basic breakfast delivered to your room each morning is an added perk -- especially while staying in one of the most expensive towns in northern California.
The 20-room Candle Light Inn is one of the many older places to stay in Carmel, offering a quaint atmosphere with California-style entrances to rooms, which are only accessible by walking outside. Although the inn lacks modern luxuries, like a spa, it has much to brag about. Charming, small touches help this inn face off with its similar competitors -- like its cozy outdoor fire pit and small lobby with freshly baked cookies and a fireplace. Its convenient location along the fairytale-esque streets of Carmel places guests in prime location to spend time strolling the area boutiques and restaurants, as well as close proximity to the ocean. The free basic breakfast delivered to your room each morning is an added perk -- especially while staying in one of the most expensive towns in northern California.
The 144-room cliff-side Hyatt Residence Club Carmel, Highlands Inn offers awe-inspired views unrivaled anywhere else around Monterey and Carmel -- some could even argue the entire West Coast. Accommodations are seemingly as roomy as the stunning ocean views they offer, most complete with working fireplaces and stocked with simple yet modern amenities. The on-site restaurants serve meals that rival the scenery, and the outdoor fire pit is good for relaxing and taking in healthy doses of sea breeze after a day of kayaking (you can rent kayaks on-site).
The 144-room cliff-side Hyatt Residence Club Carmel, Highlands Inn offers awe-inspired views unrivaled anywhere else around Monterey and Carmel -- some could even argue the entire West Coast. Accommodations are seemingly as roomy as the stunning ocean views they offer, most complete with working fireplaces and stocked with simple yet modern amenities. The on-site restaurants serve meals that rival the scenery, and the outdoor fire pit is good for relaxing and taking in healthy doses of sea breeze after a day of kayaking (you can rent kayaks on-site).
This upper-middle-range, 49-room hotel is situated in the charming town of Carmel, just four blocks from the beach. The historic 1889 property features antique and ornate furnishings throughout the few public spaces and in the rooms. Guests rooms vary in size, but all feature similar traditional (some would say outdated) furnishings in reds, greens, and floral prints. There's an on-site Italian restaurant and bakery serving free breakfast during the week, but not much else in way of amenities. It's a solid, cozy option for guests wanting to explore the area, but for a slightly more modern hotel, the nearby L'Auberge Carmel is worth checking out.
This upper-middle-range, 49-room hotel is situated in the charming town of Carmel, just four blocks from the beach. The historic 1889 property features antique and ornate furnishings throughout the few public spaces and in the rooms. Guests rooms vary in size, but all feature similar traditional (some would say outdated) furnishings in reds, greens, and floral prints. There's an on-site Italian restaurant and bakery serving free breakfast during the week, but not much else in way of amenities. It's a solid, cozy option for guests wanting to explore the area, but for a slightly more modern hotel, the nearby L'Auberge Carmel is worth checking out.
The 22-room Wayside Inn is a motel-style building with a parking lot in the front that slightly cheapens its facade. But despite the first impression, the inn is quaint and charming -- ivy climbs the brick walls, many rooms have balconies, and pretty flowers line the walkways. The rooms don English-cottage decor, which can feel either cozy or tired, depending on your taste. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and iPod docks, and many have fireplaces. But the real highlight of the hotel is its downtown location -- just don't expect much in the way of extra amenities.
The 22-room Wayside Inn is a motel-style building with a parking lot in the front that slightly cheapens its facade. But despite the first impression, the inn is quaint and charming -- ivy climbs the brick walls, many rooms have balconies, and pretty flowers line the walkways. The rooms don English-cottage decor, which can feel either cozy or tired, depending on your taste. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and iPod docks, and many have fireplaces. But the real highlight of the hotel is its downtown location -- just don't expect much in the way of extra amenities.
The 165-room Carmel Mission Inn is a mid-range hotel with a trendy, mod style that stands out from other properties in the area. The colorfully decorated Inn is a short drive from downtown, and surrounded by shopping centers and restaurants. Contemporary rooms offer mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and iPod docking stations, and guests have access to an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a fantastic patio with a fire pit. There's a lively restaurant/lounge with daily happy hour and live music -- which can be too loud for some guests. Wi-Fi and ample parking are free, and the hotel is pet-friendly. Travelers looking for a more traditionally decorated mid-range property could try the Sea View Inn.
The 165-room Carmel Mission Inn is a mid-range hotel with a trendy, mod style that stands out from other properties in the area. The colorfully decorated Inn is a short drive from downtown, and surrounded by shopping centers and restaurants. Contemporary rooms offer mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and iPod docking stations, and guests have access to an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a fantastic patio with a fire pit. There's a lively restaurant/lounge with daily happy hour and live music -- which can be too loud for some guests. Wi-Fi and ample parking are free, and the hotel is pet-friendly. Travelers looking for a more traditionally decorated mid-range property could try the Sea View Inn.