Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Carmel Beach in Carmel

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Balcony
TV
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(272 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Carmel

Downtown Carmel stay.A stay at this Downtown Carmel hotel places you steps from Carmel Plaza and within a 5-minute walk of Galante Vineyards. Sunset Center and Carmel Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 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 - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Swiss Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeju Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carmel Bay View Inn

Hotel near Carmel Beach in Carmel
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Carmel Bay View Inn. Self parking is free.

This Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Carmel Bay View Inn offers 59 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Air conditioning is not provided. 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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open March 01 and close October 31.

Property is also known as

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn Hotel
Carmel Bay View
Carmel Bay View Inn Carmel
Carmel Bay View Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carmel Bay View Inn to the airport?

Carmel Bay View Inn is 5.7 mi (9-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 Carmel Bay View Inn?

As of Jan 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carmel Bay View Inn on Feb 18, 2026 start from $164.78, 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 Carmel Bay View Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carmel Bay View Inn.

How close is Carmel Bay View Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.8 mi (9-min drive) from Carmel River State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carmel Bay View Inn offer free breakfast?

Carmel Bay View Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Carmel Bay View Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Carmel Bay View Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carmel Bay View Inn have a pool?

Carmel Bay View Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Carmel Bay View Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carmel Bay View Inn to downtown Carmel?

Carmel Bay View Inn is 0.1 mi away from Carmel.

Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1045 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1489 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lee

Room very clean. Comfortable. Very convenient. I would next time take a top floor room as I was on first floor and the parking lot noise and others walking above me was annoying. Also they should get balloon tires on maid carts as they clicked clicked as they rolled up and down the tiled walkway in front of rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a two night stay while traveling. The room was very nice and the bed comfortable. The shower was great until, we presume, someone in another room decided to shower causing the water to cool down. Also we kept the shutters closed due to passersby but that is to be expected and was not an issue for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with family
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel worth the price. Not perfect but clean, comfortable, convenient and priced right
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people at the front desk were extremely helpful. They really went the extra mile !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My place to stay in Carmel (twice a year). Great location, at top of downtown. Great parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
Cleanliness and general Maintenance was terrific. Very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, quaint property and close proximity to downtown. A pleasant and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff! Clean room and the parking was huge for us since Carmel is usually a 2 hour parking city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

8/10 Good

Sonja

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Claire Fulton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, very clean - The office staff was excellent, very helpful - Altogether a very pleasant experience - Loved the view too -
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Sacramento

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, large room. Walking distance from many shops and restaurants. Free parking. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since my last stay, the property is updated, clean and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. However, the breakfast wasn't up to par. Cold eggs, greasy limp bacon, and strange-tasting coffee. We appreciated the convenience of it, but only went our first morning. Also, had a strange issue once with hot water in the shower. Happily it was only once, where the water switched back and forth between hot and cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keke

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of our favorites in Carmel. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Next door to Bruno's market. Comfortable rooms with gas fireplaces.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Enjoyed the Inn. Nice, clean, comfortable and good service. Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel in Carmel met our expectations. Its location is perfect! You can explore the charming town on foot and conveniently park your car at the hotel. It’s not luxurious, but it’s warm, cozy, and very comfortable. We would love to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025