Carmel Bay View Inn offers a serene coastal getaway near Carmel Beach, with free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or stay connected with in-room WiFi, express check-out, and 24-hour business center.
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA, 93921
What's nearby
Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sunset Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 36 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 38 min drive
Monterey Station - 18 min drive
Salinas Station - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Edwins Kaona - 3 min walk
Stationæry - 3 min walk
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - 3 min walk
Vesuvio - 1 min walk
Jeju Kitchen - 4 min walk
About this property
Carmel Bay View Inn
At Carmel Bay View Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pebble Beach Golf Links are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the convenient parking and helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
59 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Closed captioned TV
Visual fire alarm
Vibrating pillow alarm
Phone accessibility kit
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from March 01 to October 31
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Carmel Bay View Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carmel Bay View Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Carmel Bay View Inn?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Carmel Bay View Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Carmel Bay View Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carmel Bay View Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Carmel Bay View Inn and nearby?
Carmel Bay View Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around Carmel Bay View Inn like?
Carmel Bay View Inn is a short 19-minute walk from 17-Mile Drive and 12 minutes' walk from Carmel Beach. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
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Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews
Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, adequate, plentiful, and excellent by multiple guests. (47 reviews)
The property is within walking distance to the beach, offering a convenient and scenic experience. (29 reviews)
On-site parking was convenient and easily accessible for guests. (27 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 10, 2025
Very nice hotel.
Carin
Carin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 5, 2025
Great staff, clean room, comfy beds and close to Ocean Ave.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2025
Staff was friendly! Comfortable stay
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
The pool was heated and the breakfast was great
Jade
Jade, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 16, 2025
We absolutely loved our stay here! The town is so charming and our place was so clean and well priced! I was actually surprised we were able to find an affordable place after seeing how nice the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea is!! Would definitely stay here again!
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
Great place to stay in downtown Carmel! Very clean with a comfortable bed and a nice, simple breakfast. Staff was friendly and attentive.
Amy
Amy, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
Great location, friendly staff. Nice size well appointed rooms
COSEMA
COSEMA, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Enjoyed the stay - excellent room, good size and had all we needed. The view of the fog was excellent.
Randall
Randall, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 31, 2025
A wonderful place to stay with awesome ocean access and views, nearby walking path along the ocean, food close by. Great staff, room, parking. Hassle-free. will stay here again.
Joseph
Joseph, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
Perfect location!
Kristian
Kristian, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 15, 2025
It was a great location, good breakfast. Room was very nice, updated bathroom and a fireplace.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 4, 2025
Good location, friendly staff, close to shopping and restaurants.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
This is an older property but very well maintained and clean. Very convenient location and for the area, a great deal.
Naomi
Naomi, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 5, 2025
Great location comfortable
Polina
Polina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
We loved our stay. Comfortable beds, clean rooms with beautiful views of the ocean, beautiful grounds very well taken care of, and we loved the closeness and convenience of its location to everything. We will definitely be back again!!!
Lauren
Lauren, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 22, 2025
Great location, clean and the staff is friendly.
Sonya
Sonya, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Great location!! Walking distance to many restaurants and town.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 11, 2025
It was very nice! I would stay there again…
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
Great location
Julina
Julina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 28, 2025
Everything about this place was excellent and I will hopefully be returning soon.
Dana
Dana, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
The property is well kept with very comfortable bed. Great location and space for free parking.
Location can’t be beat, you are in the downtown area with walking distance to restaurants.
Lihwa
Lihwa, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 8, 2025
Our room was large and comfortable. On- site parking was a plus. Breakfast was adequate but not great. The place was very clean and the grounds were well maintained.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 1, 2025
Great last minute stay. We enjoyed the spacious room and fireplace.
Martina
Martina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
Nice property, good location, friendly staff
Jacek
Jacek, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2025
Clean, quiet, close to town by walking is easy! Loved staying here and will be back!!!