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1323 Cheap Hotels in Downtown Carmel - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Carmel Bay View Inn
Balcony

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1230)
"Perfect location!"
Carmel Bay View Inn
Normandy Inn
Exterior

Normandy Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Place was excellent, rooms very clean and beautiful."
The price is AU$678
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Normandy Inn
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Family Suite

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (563)
"Great location to the beach and shopping"
The price is AU$516
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Tradewinds Carmel
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite)

Tradewinds Carmel

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (864)
"Fantastic hotel"
The price is AU$572
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Tradewinds Carmel
Monte Verde Inn
Front of property

Monte Verde Inn

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (610)
"Nice motel, right off Ocean Avenue."
The price is AU$445
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Monte Verde Inn
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Exterior

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (965)
"The staff was friendly, skillful and very helpful."
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Tally Ho Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed

Tally Ho Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (249)
"Great stay!"
The price is AU$497
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Tally Ho Inn
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Outdoor spa tub

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great location and big clean rooms"
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Pine Inn
Exterior

Pine Inn

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Was a good hotel"
The price is AU$417
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Pine Inn
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Lobby

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (323)
"Great stay!"
The price is AU$781
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Lobby sitting area

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (141)
"Family friendly and great location! "
The price is AU$1,013
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Carmel Inn And Suites
Vending machine

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Excellent location. "
The price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Carmel Inn And Suites
Wayside Inn
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Wayside Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Property is in a great location and our accommodations were wonderful. Friendly staff and, again, great location."
The price is AU$432
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Wayside Inn
Carriage House Inn
Interior entrance

Carriage House Inn

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (452)
"Everything about our stay was amazing "
The price is AU$648
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Carriage House Inn
L Auberge Carmel
Courtyard

L Auberge Carmel

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (536)
"Lovely location and sweet courtyard. Room was clean and comfortable though there was a leaking tub faucet. I was extremely disappointed with the level of noise that woke me up on vacation at 7:30am (or so)....lawn mowing or blowing, garbage pickup, etc. Is there no town noise ordinance near a luxury hotel?"
The price is AU$1,702
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
L Auberge Carmel
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
Property grounds

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (139)
"Beautiful property, perfect location, great staff. We LOVED free cheese, grapes and wine, thank you!"
The price is AU$514
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Exterior

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (645)
"Staff was friendly "
The price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Lobby

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Great property "
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Laurel Inn Motel
Buffet

Laurel Inn Motel

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1344)
"Great location and very nice front desk service!"
Laurel Inn Motel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (854)
"Great property and staff."
The price is AU$367
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Inn At Moss Landing Point
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Carmel which includes autumn colours, a house and a sunset
Golden Rectangle map

Golden Rectangle

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a small town or village
Northwest Carmel map

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Carmel map

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Forest Theater Guild which includes a garden and theatre scenes
Southeast Carmel map

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Carmel Mission Basilica featuring a fountain, skyline and heritage architecture
Carmel Point map

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing the people are very friendly and it's also pet friendly. Just unable to leave pet's in room to go site seeing and do some shopping. It's near a busy street with lots of shopping and eating places. "
Veronica 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Carmel like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Carmel travel tips? Make sure that you visit Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Carmel?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Tradewinds Carmel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Carriage House Inn and Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge.

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Carmel area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carmel, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 53 Downtown Carmel hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Carmel, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Carmel.

What is there to do in this Carmel neighbourhood?

If you have some time to wander around and enjoy the activities in Downtown Carmel, you could stop by Galante Vineyards, Blair Estate Tasting Room or Wrath Winery. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. The Carmel Business Association, Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and De Tierra Vineyards are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. Sunset Center and Golden Bough Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.