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6 Mar - 8 Mar
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13 Mar - 15 Mar
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27 Mar - 29 Mar
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24 Apr - 26 Apr

Our top choices for Carmel motels

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Delightful place to stay!"
United States
Tamara
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Exterior

Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, convenient location, friendly and helpful staff especially Jay!"
United States
susan
Carmel Resort Inn
Lobby

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Budget friendly hotel close to restaurants, shops and the beach. Room was clean with dated furniture in good condition. "
United States
Larry
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Carmel Inn And Suites
Courtyard

Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Nice, clean and convenient location for staying in Carmel Valley. Great staff. Will definitely be returning!"
United States
Gigi
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Contenta Inn
Beach nearby

Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and great staff! Will definitely stay there again! "
United States
Paige
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Deer Haven Inn
Property grounds

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed here multiple times & have always loved it I can’t wait to come back :) Very clean & so cute "
United States
Addyson
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Front of property

Old Marina Inn

Old Marina Inn
2.0 star property
Marina
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"Amazing staff and great location. Pizza and drinks nearby"
United States
Johnathan
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Old Marina Inn
Garden

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,658 reviews)
"Room was very nice for the price"
United States
Allan
The price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Outdoor pool

Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in"
United States
Floyd
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stage Coach Lodge
Interior entrance

Laguna Lodge

Laguna Lodge
2.0 star property
Marina
7.4 out of 10, Good, (205 reviews)
"The room was very clean and spacious. We stayed in a 2 Full Beds room, the bathroom was big and clean. Overall it was a nice stay"
United States
Cassandra
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Laguna Lodge
Front of property

Discovery Inn

Discovery Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (326 reviews)
"Staff members are awesome; and rooms are clean, comfortable and close to everything. "
United States
Schon
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Discovery Inn
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This was one if the best places I have stayed in California"
United States
Ali
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Padre Oaks
Garden

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
Salinas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and happy they accommodated for me a room at 3 am even tho my reservation was for 3 pm"
United States
Maria
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Third Floor Deluxe Suite | Jetted bathtub

Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,268 reviews)
"Great price and amazing location "
United States
Johnathan
Lovers Point Inn
Beach nearby

Andril Fireplace Cottages

Andril Fireplace Cottages
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"Clean and great location "
United States
Paul
Andril Fireplace Cottages
Exterior

Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,211 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Damien
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Monterey Surf Inn
Garden

Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a lovely spot, close to the coastal trail, walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf and next to a lovely lake. Pool was lovely and front desk was very helpful and accommodating."
United States
Aleksa
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Monterey Bay Lodge
Lobby lounge

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Salinas
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,033 reviews)
"It was ok"
United States
Travis
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pacific Best Inn

Pacific Best Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"parking is easy"
United States
harry
The price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Pacific Best Inn
Property entrance

The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was decent, bed are good and over all clean, nice area."
United States
Sahir
The Stevenson Monterey
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Top Carmel Hotel Reviews

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful time during our stay. The staff took care of us really well, and they have transportation pick up/drop off from the hotel to downtown. Wellcome drinks, snacks (cookies) at night, great breakfast. We'll definitely come back. "
Robert 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Playa Hotel

Find out more about Carmel

Carmel Motels information

Number of reviews
17,643
Accommodation
3 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$85
Highest Price
AU$249

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carmel?
As you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Carmel. Not-to-be-missed sights include Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay in the area.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Carmel?
Carmel River Inn & Cottages: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Carmel Resort Inn: Room amenities such as heating are included, along with free parking. It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive.
What can I do in Carmel?
Those who've visited Carmel speak highly of its shops and seaside. While you're sightseeing, visit the area's art scene. Must-see places in and around Carmel include Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Carmel Beach, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Los Padres National Forest. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: The Carmel Business Association, Munras Avenue and Dennis the Menace Playground.
What's the weather like in Carmel?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Carmel to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Carmel is 496 mm.
What are my options for getting around Carmel while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Carmel to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), which is located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away from the city centre. You can also search for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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