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Discover well-known properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 25 hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea and price data was last updated on December 12, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea is .
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Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

South West Corner Junipero Street & 3rd Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with a full-service spa, 9-minute walk to 17-Mile Drive A full-service spa, a hot tub, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge offers 29 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. This Carmel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
916 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$252
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Wayside Inn
Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn

7th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with free parking, near 17-Mile Drive This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and a lobby fireplace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request. Wayside Inn offers 22 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. This Carmel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
472 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
$225
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Hofsas House Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

4th Ave And San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive This hotel features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite. Hofsas House Hotel offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. This Carmel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
2469 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$179
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Pine Inn
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Carmel Beach This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite. Pine Inn offers 49 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.7
Good
1293 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$223
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Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Ocean And Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, free use of bicycles, and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a lobby fireplace. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Carmel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
1166 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
$285
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Tradewinds Carmel
Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

Mission Street at Third Avenue (PO Box 3403), Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive Concierge services, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Tradewinds Carmel offers 28 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
680 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$181
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Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn

San Carlos Between 4th And 5th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with free parking, near 17-Mile Drive Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Candle Light Inn offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
864 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$231
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Briarwood Inn
Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

San Carlos Street Between 4th & 5th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include towels, an ironing board, soap, and toilet paper.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
1676 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$148
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Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Junipero Street & 8th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to Carmel Beach A bar/lounge, free use of bicycles, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
312 reviews
Location
0.0 mi from city centre
$322
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The Vagabond's House Boutique Inn
The Vagabond's House Boutique Inn

The Vagabond's House Boutique Inn

4th And Dolores, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and express check-out are available at this bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. The Vagabond's House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.9
Excellent
230 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$491
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All 25 hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea

HotelsCombined's insights for designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next designer hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

How much does it usually cost to stay at a designer hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

On average, a designer hotel room in Carmel-by-the-Sea costs about $534 per night. Rates can vary based on factors like seasonality, hotel star rating, and booking timing. The lowest price found on HotelsCombined in the last 7 days was $107.

What day of the week has the lowest rates for Carmel-by-the-Sea designer hotels?

Designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea are most affordable on Mondays, with average nightly rates around $190. Thursdays are usually the most expensive, averaging $628 per night.

How much is a designer hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea tonight?

Users have found prices for designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea tonight starting as low as $168, rising to an average cost of $404, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $410 for a 4-star designer hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea for tonight.

How much is a Carmel-by-the-Sea designer hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea this weekend for as little as $232/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $232/night. For a 4-star designer hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the cheapest rate recently found was $337/night for this weekend.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Carmel-by-the-Sea designer hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Carmel-by-the-Sea designer hotel at least 84 days before your stay.

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Top-rated Designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Browse through properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 25 properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea and data was last updated on December 12, 2025.
Our users rated these Carmel-by-the-Sea hotels among the best places to stay. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
Carriage House Inn
Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn

Junipero Between 7th And 8th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$362
Avg. per night
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Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$254
Avg. per night
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The Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
The Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

The Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

24815 Carpenter Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$89
Avg. per night
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Stilwell Hotel
Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel

San Carlos Street At 5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$334
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea. There are 357 properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea and price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.
Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

South West Corner Junipero Street & 3rd Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$252
Avg. per night
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Hofsas House Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

4th Ave And San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$179
Avg. per night
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Pine Inn
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$223
Avg. per night
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Carmel Country Inn
Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Country Inn

Dolores St. & 3rd Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$314
Avg. per night
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Adobe Inn
Adobe Inn

Adobe Inn

Dolores Street & 8th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$218
Avg. per night
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Carmel Resort Inn
Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn

Carpenter Street Between 1st And 2nd Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$95
Avg. per night
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Carmel Fireplace Inn
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

4th And San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$183
Avg. per night
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Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn

San Carlos Between 4th And 5th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$231
Avg. per night
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Wayside Inn
Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn

7th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$225
Avg. per night
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Cypress Inn
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

Lincoln & 7th Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$399
Avg. per night
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Designer hotels - FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Carmel-by-the-Sea to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on December 12, 2025.

  • Can you book a 5-star designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Unfortunately there are no 5-star designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea. But check out L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux ($303/night) or The Quail Lodge ($239/night) which are both 4-star designer hotels.

  • How many designer hotels are there in total in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    There are 25 Carmel-by-the-Sea design hotels available out of a total 357 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

  • Which are the most popular Carmel-by-the-Sea designer hotels?

    HotelsCombined's users' favourite designer hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea are: Pine Inn, Carmel Resort Inn and Hofsas House Hotel. With a rating of 9.1/10, Hofsas House Hotel is the highest-rated hotel.

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