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
Vesuvio - 1 min walk
Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - 4 min walk
Edwins Kaona - 3 min walk
Jeju Kitchen - 4 min walk
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - 3 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.
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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Reviews
Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was fresh, great, plentiful, and on par with many chain property breakfasts with varied options. (54 reviews)
The property is within walking distance to the beach, offering easy access to a beautiful beach experience. (34 reviews)
On-site parking was easy and convenient, with plenty of space available for guests. (31 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
Great little place - perfect Carmel location
ROBERT
ROBERT, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Happy stay
It was a cute hotel in a great location. We enjoyed our stay!
Lidia
Lidia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Awesome restaurants and art galleries! Lots of walking and interesting beaches.
May
May, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2025
Good location and atmosphere around.
LERMIT J
LERMIT J, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
TRIP
It’s a wonderful get away.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
Great place to stay, especially for the price.
Clean rooms, great service, really nice views as well. Walking distance to everything. Very well priced.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
Location handy to Carmel downtown. Parking on site.
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Best kept secret in Carmel
We have stayed here before and the location cannot be beat! The price is very reasonable if you compare to others in that area. Very clean property and very nice staff!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Great location, breakfast was great and rooms were very nice.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
Anniversary stay
The hotel is located near shops and restaurants. Very clean and comfy room
Leah
Leah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Clean rooms excellent location and very reasonable.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
2nd time there. Very positive
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Great Location
It was a great location. In walking distance to all of the shops in Carmel. Nice room and very "homey".
The breakfast was not very good though.
Coleen
Coleen, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
Great location
Very nice motel
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Nice Hotel
We had a great stay. The room was nice and clean.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Wonderful stay!
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2025
We were in Carmel for a wedding so a lot of family members staying in the hotel as well. The location was fabulous for eating, shopping, the beach, gathering near the pool to discuss the days adventures. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Hedy
Hedy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Good location, friendly staff, close to shopping and restaurants.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
Nice stay
Great breakfast. An AC would have been nice but overall great property.
Thomas C.
Thomas C., 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Great location, clean and the staff is friendly.
Sonya
Sonya, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
Great location comfortable
Polina
Polina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
Nice cozy motel!
A serviceable breakfast was available. Beds wewe very comfortable!