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Top Carmel Beach Resorts & Hotels

Carmel Bay View Inn
Great for beach vacations

Carmel Bay View Inn

Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
$193 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$218 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
A seasonal outdoor pool, free self parking, and concierge services are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,312 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Location handy to Carmel downtown. Parking on site."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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Normandy Inn
Great for beach vacations

Normandy Inn

Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$199 nightly
The price is $224 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$224 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
A seasonal outdoor pool is featured at this hotel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. A safe ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Very charming place with beautiful flowers and green foliage. Walking distances to the ocean and lots of shop, breakfast was ok and parking is challenging to find spaces off streets. Other than that it was a nice stay for us."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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La Playa Hotel
Great for beach vacations

La Playa Hotel

Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$638 nightly
The price is $722 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$722 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the free buffet breakfast each morning. A terrace, a garden, and a lobby fireplace ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Free but not easy
"This is a lovely hotel, with the most attentive staff. Rooms and common areas are very well appointed and relaxing. The door to our room didn’t close tightly which was odd. Free parking and breakfast were included, except an expresso at breakfast was chargeable ($10) and there was a $60 ‘amenity’ ..."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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Carmel Mission Inn
Great for beach vacations

Carmel Mission Inn

3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$193 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$219 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. There's a gym on site, and concierge services and wedding services are also offered.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,669 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Everything was clean"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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Hofsas House Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Hofsas House Hotel

San Carlos Street, Between 3rd & 4th Ave, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$234 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$263 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy the sauna and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking. A business center, ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (792 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Clean hotel with friendly staff"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Casanova & 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$209 nightly
The price is $236 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$236 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
This guesthouse doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden, a picnic area, and free newspapers are also on offer.
8.4/10 Very Good! (588 reviews)
"Easily walkable to everything. Charming, beachy, quaint. Adorable."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Great for beach vacations

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$229 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$255 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Lovely cabins
"We were upgraded to a cabin and it was very nice. Beware the regular motel rooms are not air conditioned and a lot of traffic noise."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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Pine Inn

Pine Inn

Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$228 nightly
The price is $260 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$260 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Free self ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Everything was great besides the roof in our room but if you can get past that it was prime location for everything in Carmel. Walking distance of everything, I’d stay again for sure"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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How much does it cost to stay in a beach hotel in Carmel?


Currently, we have resorts and hotels in Carmel on the beach going from $157 a night to $722 for top-end luxury. Prices vary depending on your travel dates, amenities, and neighborhood.


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Many Carmel hotels on the beach have pools. You can choose which amenities you want and use our pool filter to see the Carmel beach hotels that have pools on site.


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Are there cheap beach hotels in Carmel?


Prices for Carmel beach hotels currently start at just $157 a night. With 13 Carmel beach hotels to choose from, you have stacks of tempting options, whatever your budget.


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Enjoy swimming, reading, and sunbathing on the beach in Carmel. There’s also action-packed beach fun and watersport adventures, too. Check each hotel’s information section to find out what’s available.


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