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
Galante Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sunset Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - 4 min walk
Vesuvio - 1 min walk
Chez Noir - 3 min walk
Patisserie Boissiere - 3 min walk
Toro - 4 min walk
About this property
Carmel Bay View Inn
At Carmel Bay View Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Carmel Beach 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, 17-Mile Drive 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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, a fire extinguisher, 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 12-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 19 minutes' walk from 17-Mile Drive. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
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Reviews
Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was good, with a nice spread and variety of foods available. (85 reviews)
The beach is within walking distance from the property, offering easy access to sunsets and scenic views. (40 reviews)
Parking was easy, secure, and convenient with ample spaces available. (44 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2026
Lovely place to stay, easy to park at the location and rooms are kept very clean.
Beth
Beth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2026
Very nice great breakfast
Roger
Roger, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2026
Nice location, OK breakfast, nice room and staff.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2026
Fantastic location, lovely spacious room and excellent service.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2026
The staff was very nice and the breakfast was amazing.
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2026
Clean and super comfy room! Smooth quick check in, and awesome location! Able to walk to all the restaurants and shops! Will definitely be back!
Ronnie
Ronnie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2026
Good location reasonable breakfast good price for the neighborhood
10 minutes to Sunset cultural center
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2026
Easy parking. Great location. Beautiful view
Dolores
Dolores, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Room was clean and comfortable and check in staff was delightful. Would definitely stay there again.
maureen
maureen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
Easy and wonderful view
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2026
Perfect and very kind staff
Clint
Clint, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
Great location,staff,and clean hotel?
Ernest
Ernest, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
Location was great. Very nice clean hotel
Fred
Fred, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2026
Clean and spacious room, good hot water, decent breakfast, friendly staff. The fireplace is a great feature.
Aravinda
Aravinda, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2026
We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. We slept well and loved awakening to a view of the Pacific. The staff were courteous and helpful. A lovely property in the heart of downtown Carmel for easy walking to shops and restaurants.
Art
Art, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2026
Room was clean and staff was very helpful and polite.
James Grant
James Grant, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Clean and very friendly staff!!
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
Great staff,, clean comfy rooms and wonderful location, will definitely be back!
yvonne
yvonne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2026
Tastefully appointed, well maintained, easy transaction, kind staff, full breakfast, peaceful, ample parking, good location and proximate to everything , excellent value.
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Great view with nice size rooms and very clean! Get the king deluxe for the view
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Smooth check in with amazing customer service! Room was super comfy, nice clean bathroom, and great location!
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Great location and clean rooms.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2026
Room was spotless and roomy! Loved the fireplace! Will definitely stay here again
Irma
Irma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Super Clean close to shopping and restaurants
Perfect place