Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3.0 star property

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Family Suite
Family Suite | View from room
Point of interest
Family Suite
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Casanova & 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Carmel HideAway Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Carmel HideAway

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Carmel

In the heart of Carmel, Carmel Green Lantern Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica. .This beach guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Carmel River State Beach and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel River State Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Sandy fun near Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica
Carmel Green Lantern Inn offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Green Lantern Inn Carmel
Green Lantern Inn
Green Lantern Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Carmel Green Lantern
Green Lantern Inn b&b
Green Lantern Hotel Carmel
The Green Lantern Inn
Carmel Green Lantern Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn Bed & breakfast
Carmel Green Lantern Inn Bed & breakfast Carmel

Carmel Green Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 571 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hunter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the executive suite would have a bit more space. They oversold the second bed which was a futon. Otherwise it was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing. Very easy to get around. I walked to dinner ans to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiro

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointment

Tiny, uncomfortable room with low ceilings. Uncomfortable pillows and not enough bedding for the cold temps. Very limited parking. Very loud neighbors. No daily cleaning service. Glitchy night stand lamps that turned on in in the middle of the night for no reason. No coffee or tea service in room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, PORTLAND

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Inn is just 1 block from Ocean and 3 blocks from 7th & Delores, with many excellent restaurants and art galleries nearby. The location is quiet with adequate parking. The rooms are small and dated, but the comfortable main house w/ coffee, tea, seating & tables, extra bathroom was a nice resource. The Inn was clean, but could use some remodeling and a fresh coat of paint. The staff was very helpful with restaurant recommendations, and we particularly enjoyed breakfast at La Bicyclette.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah, Lynden

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some rooms nice some dingy. We were apparently given an upgrade - it was not an upgrade - it was dingy and smelled and had two doors to the outside and neither were sealed properly. Finally got the room we booked - it was better - but no windows opened so it got stuffy. No housekeeping unless requested. No bakery items in the morning as they said there would be and no cookies in afternoon...again...as they said there would be. Coffee is organic and only creamer type pumps. Only oat milk for tea or powder. Gardens are not kept up nor lawns. First time we have been disappointed in Carmel with accommodations. First set of staff were not the friendliest. The ladies the last two days we were there were quite nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejdipto

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and quiet and walking distance to Main Street. Great seating area by the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duraye

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a cute room (The laurel) which had views of the ocean. Perfectly located to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bradford, Fort Collins

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint older inn in a convenient location to everything in Main Street Carmel. Loved the inn,. The only thing that could have been better is if it had more heat capability as it was cold for my wife in early March 2025.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were delighted to stay at this hotel! It seems we received an upgrade because our room was so cozy, complete with a fireplace and a spacious bathroom. The hotel is situated in the city center, surrounded by many cafes and restaurants, and just a couple of blocks from the ocean. Despite its central location, the hotel is in a quiet area. I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vaishali

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no breakfast and coffee wasn't good either. The rooms are very small and mattress was very soft - uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Stay & Beautiful Sunset

Very comfortable bed, room was clean, and property was quiet. Check-in was easy, and they even had complimentary baked goods & coffee! Front desk clerk was super helpful, and walked us to our room, which she graciously changed at check-in for a larger bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Tommy Lee

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointment

Not great. Quite disappointed. We asked about our room being available at 11:30 am. We know it’s not guaranteed but the guy in the phone didn’t know and fumbled his words for 10 min until he said they were working on it and “it should be ready in 30 min.” It wasn’t ready when until 3:30 pm. The girl behind the desk wasn’t dressed very professionally, when we got to the room it was cold and the only thing in the room was an outdated wall heater that goes on and off every 30 min. The bathroom was freezing cold, the ice machine was out of order, and the gentleman behind the desk didn’t know much about the hotel and what was available. It was not a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very close to everything downtown Carmel. We parked our car at the Inn and didn't use it the rest of the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

An Easy Choice

Staying at the Green Lantern was easy and comfortable. The parking in the front and on the side street were just steps away from our room. Plenty of windows and natural light in the Pine Room. Three different locks on the door gave me peace of mind since the door was close to the street. The hotel is quaint, you aren’t getting a resort experience or top tier accommodations, but we were completely satisfied with our room for our short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and attentive staffs. They only offer coffee, no breakfast. You will have to walk out of your room to use the microwave. They have a very cute outdoor patio which I enjoyed so much for the little fresh air in the morning. It’s a convenient location that is just only a few minutes driving from Carmel downtown. My room was pretty small, lights are dim. Parking is limited space but you can park on the street. Other than that, I have a good time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margarita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is quaint and lovely. Short walk to the heart of Carmel, with good restaurants and beautiful shops. Fun to just walk around, and the beach is just a few blocks from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024