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Candle Light Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near 17-Mile Drive

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Exterior
Coffee service
Exterior
Garden
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • 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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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Carmel

Northwest Carmel stay.Your stay at this Northwest Carmel hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Carmel Plaza and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stationæry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

3-star hotel near 17-Mile Drive
As a guest of Candle Light Inn, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Candle Light Inn also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Candle Inn
Candle Light Carmel
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Candle Light Hotel Carmel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Candle Light Inn to the airport?

Candle Light Inn is 5.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Candle Light Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Candle Light Inn.

How close is Candle Light Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.7 mi (10-min drive) from Carmel River State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Candle Light Inn offer free breakfast?

Candle Light Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Candle Light Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Candle Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Candle Light Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Candle Light Inn have a pool?

Candle Light Inn does not have a pool.

Does Candle Light Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Candle Light Inn to downtown Carmel?

Candle Light Inn is 0.2 mi away from Carmel.

Candle Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna K

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice area. Walking distant to main street and restaurants. Clean and comfortable. The one thing negative was they were under construction so there was noise during the day time. I wished they would it let us know before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, perfect location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated rooms in a nice pocket of Carmel Close to ocean Avenue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

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

10/10 Excellent

sabrina, san carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laurie is the front desk girl and she was so great at suggesting places for us to go for dinner. She also was just the best personality to talk to at night time while we picked up our daily cookie at night. Had a great time would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy J

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

Definitely would choose again

Remodeled rooms. Comfy bed. Great pressure in the shower. Good spacious room layout. Parking. (Might be a bit challenging with leather vehicle) Great walkable location. Cookies at night complementary. No water in rooms or to buy but there's a gas station with a convenience store 1/2 block away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preetvan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room, good size and amenities. Amazing location, and parking very easy. Cookies daily are a nice touch. Friendly staff, would come back of visiting Carmel again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Comfortable & Convenient

My wife and I stayed two nights. The room was comfortable and the amenities offered (including fireplace) with our booking were as stated. There is no continental breakfast offered at the property, however there are a lot of great restaurant's and cafe’s in close proximity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing very nice and clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos of the property don't do it just. We were so impressed when we entered the lobby and more so when we entered our room. Very impressed and highly recommended. Free wine tasting in the evening was an unexpected bonus too. The only negative comment is that breakfast was with very flimsy knives & forks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The candlelight Inn is a must stay for my daughter and I. The accommodations are comfortable, clean and safe. We stay at the candlelight Inn on each visit to Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom was flooded and the exhaust fan was leaking water from the ceiling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and property. Very welcoming and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

frank

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepal, Jersey city

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahomi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this inn!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel. The room was clean, up to date, large and the beds were comfortable. Its a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay. Hotel was close to everywhere. Great staff and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025