Candle Light Inn

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of 17-Mile Drive

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Exterior
Coffee service
Exterior
Garden
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Candle Light Inn, nestled close to Carmel Beach, offers a warm welcome with its cozy garden and lobby fireplace. Unwind in the peaceful surroundings or take advantage of amenities like tour assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
The current price is CNY1,853
CNY2,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing. Also, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • 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
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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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 uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 16 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Candle Inn
Candle Light Carmel
Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Hotel Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Candle Light Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Candle Light Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Candle Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Candle Light Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Candle Light Inn also has a garden.

What's the area around Candle Light Inn like?

Candle Light Inn is in Northwest Carmel, a short 18-minute walk from 17-Mile Drive and 13 minutes' walk from Carmel Beach. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Candle Light Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The hot tub was a highlight, offering a spa-like experience in the room. (7 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient location to restaurants and great amenities like cookies and beverages. (3 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient and easy walk to the beach, with some rooms just a 15-minute walk away. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great cookies and beverages and convenient location to restaurants
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, friendly staff, a very pleasant stay.
Lillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to view
alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Location is perfect
Spandan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay once again!

Quiet, comfortable, spacious room, right in the heart of Carmel by the Sea.
Michael J, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, perfect location, very clean.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Awesome location. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff and super comfy beds. Would love to come back.
Grant, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay. Beautiful city.
Javier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très bonne expérience, petite attention dès l'accueil, calme, propre.
Conchita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing! Stay here!

Amazing! Great hot tub, the grounds were gorgeous, the bed was very comfortable and the cookies at reception were delicious!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this inn!
Nahomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was amazing very nice and clean and comfortable beds.
Armando, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Good value
Emilio, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, service was ok, room was nice. Bathroom could have been cleaner
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was cute and pretty
Adalzira, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Renovated rooms in a nice pocket of Carmel Close to ocean Avenue.
Juley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a nice hotel. The room was clean, up to date, large and the beds were comfortable. Its a nice place to stay
Darrin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed staying here. Definitely recommended.
Deepal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful 2 night stay. Hotel was close to everywhere. Great staff and very clean!
Tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and property. Very welcoming and accommodating!
Holly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location with clean rooms and nice decor. There was just too much noise and had to have window blinds closed to have privacy. Also the body wash was almost empty and not enough for two people to shower. Otherwise, nice place, close to aminoties.
Fatemeh Faith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely room, good size and amenities. Amazing location, and parking very easy. Cookies daily are a nice touch. Friendly staff, would come back of visiting Carmel again.
Preetvan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The candlelight Inn is a must stay for my daughter and I. The accommodations are comfortable, clean and safe. We stay at the candlelight Inn on each visit to Carmel.
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, great location.
Diego, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room.
Marco, 1-night trip