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Hotel Carmel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Outdoor spa tub
Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel Carmel

3.5-star hotel in Northwest Carmel
A bar/lounge, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a garden.
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).

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers a garden, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hotel Carmel is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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 elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

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

Property 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
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. 573 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 902 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Omar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Outer appearance of property looks beautiful. Interior of Rooms could use a bit of a remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, El Dorado Hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The walls are paper thin. You can hear everything in the rooms next to you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay overall was safe and clean, but the property does not have guaranteed parking as stated on Expedia. There are a total of 13 parking spots available, some are hard to get into/out of and everything else is street parking which on main streets is limited to two hour parking from 8am-7pm daily. There’s a $40 amenity fee per day for breakfast and high speed internet that isn’t factored into the pricing given on Expedia, the overall charges were $300 more than anticipated. The room we were in as right next to the stairs; not only could we hear everyone coming up and down the stairs, people were also talking loud enough that it was hard to sleep. The room was clean, the service was great, but I would not pay as much to stay for 3 nights again knowing what I do now of the property. If you are social, they do offer mimosas with breakfast and cozy areas to chat with guests in their lobby, as well as cheese plates and wine from 4-6 pm which was nice. All social areas of the property close at 10- including the jacuzzi and the fireplace. The employees are all very kind and helpful, you can tell they love the area they live in. Brophy’s tavern was cute, but limited options if you have any dietary restrictions. There’s a $150 hold that you have to place on your card for the tavern/any amenities you use as well no matter what.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Well done!

Great location. Nice continental breakfast. Great front desk folks. Lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a nightmare. First come, first served. And good luck finding street parking overnight in Carmel near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our new go to place in carmel. Clean rooms fireplace is nice dont expect much heat though. Parking is first come first serve. Fills up fast and not alot of room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great spot near the centre of Carmel. Helpful and courteous staff who were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Cem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a lot! Would go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca, Hollister

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice little place

The hotel is conveniently located in downtown and is a clean quiet place. The staff was very personable and helpful. The breakfast was very good. Loved the warm croissants. The room was small, a bit dated, and the bathrooms needed updating. Parking was inadequate, so one had to park on the street if arrival was late.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

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

Two thumbs up

The highlight is the very attentive staff. They are very helpful, cheerful, eager to assist in any way they can. This is an older property that is very well maintained, and has clearly been updated recently. Happy hour sangria and a healthy breakfast round out the positives.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the charm of the place. Have to mention the friendliness & sweetness of the reception personnel, esp. Anne & Kathleen, also Don.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025