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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar

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Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Mobility Accessible King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Queen/Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Upper Level King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fireplace Courtyard King

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fireplace Courtyard King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Queen/Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Fireplace Upper Level King

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Fireplace Upper Level King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Upper Level Queen/Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Upper Level Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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About the area

Carmel

With a stay at Hotel Carmel, you'll be centrally located in Carmel, a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 5 minutes from Carmel Beach. .This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galante Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Brophy's Tavern - This gastropub serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Brophy's Tavern

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dolphin Carmel
Dolphin Inn
Dolphin Inn Carmel
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was lovely. The staff was helpful and friendly. What could be eliminated is the additional $40 a night charge for amenities even if there were no additional amenities used.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a lovely hidden gem! we were able to walk to the village. Room was so nice, beds comfortable and quier. The sitting patio are had a beautiful fireplace, a fire pit and amazing sitting! Staff was awesome! Breakfast was great, simple but delicious. Love the sangria and cookies on Thursday and wine and cheese on Friday as special treats!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Van Nuys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and cozy place. we will come back to this Hotel and honestly recommended to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ki Won, Cupertino

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, on site parking, clean room, comfortable bed, unrivaled (seriously) shower head pressure, peekaboo ocean view, hot tub, delicious complementary continental breakfast and mimosas, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds are very comfortable. Clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mahsa

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice. It is located in a very quiet area but walkable to downtown. Very good restaurants located around hotel. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Fireplace is a nice touch in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel… Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Pleasanton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent in down-town Carmel. The staff was friendly and efficient and made our stay very memorable. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Deisy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Don, Calhoun

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room. Nice amenities and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, staff & breakfast were all perfect! We stayed just for one night and it was perfect. They also had wine & snacks out in the evening which was very nice too. Only thing I would agree with other guests about is the shower could definitely use some cleaning & upkeep but overall the hotel is very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room and we enjoyed the hot tub and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and friendly staff. Great amenities. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026