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Candle Light Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carmel Beach

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • 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)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(20 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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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
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

Northwest Carmel stay.At this Northwest Carmel hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of The Doud Arcade and Carmel Plaza. Galante Vineyards and Sunset Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

3-star hotel near Carmel Beach
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Candle Light 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Candle Light Inn?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candle Light Inn on Dec 9, 2025 start from $269.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 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

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room, great tub, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surikit

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotels tucked along a quiet street, just steps from Ocean Avenue. The rooms are bright, impeccably clean, and thoughtfully designed—with a cozy kitchenette nestled by the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Inn to be close to the action in Carmel. Room was nice and comfortable. Complimentary cookies, fruit and drinks were great. Expensive, but not unreasonable for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely inviting hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cookies and beverages and convenient location to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was charming and cozy. We could even see a bit of ocean from one window. It was clean and comfortable in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! Spacious room, incredible shower with extremely soft towels, and nice robes. Excellent area everything within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful! Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bohn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

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

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

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

Great stay once again!

Quiet, comfortable, spacious room, right in the heart of Carmel by the Sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing! Stay here!

Amazing! Great hot tub, the grounds were gorgeous, the bed was very comfortable and the cookies at reception were delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fatemeh Faith, Huntington Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with clean rooms and nice decor. There was just too much noise and had to have window blinds closed to have privacy. Also the body wash was almost empty and not enough for two people to shower. Otherwise, nice place, close to aminoties.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay in

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, friendly staff, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Awesome location. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff and super comfy beds. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adalzira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cute and pretty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
I must say i was a bit disappointed with the Candlelight inn. Check in was fine. Checked in at 4pm. The issue started when we noticed they were doing a bathroom remodel to the room right next to ours. The workers worked until about 6pm the 1st day. Then they started working at around 8am the next morning. It sounded like sledge hammers breaking tile & they were obviously cutting out the old cast iron pipe in the room because we could hear them cutting & the entire room vibrated. My wife was not happy. For what we paid a night & we shouldn’t have had to listen or be woken up to this on our vacation. I asked the front desk if we could be moved the next morning & the gal said we could but really wouldn’t matter as we would be in the same building. Mind you theres about 10 rooms in this building. She did say she would check with her manager & get back to me. She did call & offer another room in the same building or a bottle of $10 wine. She called around 11am & said I needed to let her know by 1pm. I was out at the ocean & didn’t get her voicemail until about 2:15pm. So I didn't bother to call her back. They left the wine in the room. I did thank her for the wine & her help when we checked out. I would have never booked my stay if I would’ve known they had plumbing issues prior to me booking. I let the front desk know this prior to her offering the room change in the same building or wine. I could’ve stayed at another hotel for the same rate. Call before booking———-
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025