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Villa Mara Carmel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Tor House

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Near Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel offers a tranquil retreat. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services, indulge in local cuisine at breakfast, and unwind with games or beside the fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach towels
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes

Why we love this property

Mediterranean luxury charm
Step into a historical district at this luxury hotel with Mediterranean architecture that blends old-world charm with modern elegance.
Culinary experiences
Explore the restaurant, sip at the bar, or start the day with free local cuisine breakfast. Private picnics and in-room champagne add luxurious flair.
Pampering room perks
Guestrooms feature heated floors and turndown service with champagne. Blackout drapes ensure deep sleep, while robes and minibars enhance luxury.

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden Area

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden Area | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Partial Ocean View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Partial Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2408 Bay View Ave, Carmel, CA, 93923

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 18 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 39 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 41 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 24 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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
DONE

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Private winery tours
  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Spa services
  • Wine tasting room
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Jesena's - This bistro serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

Villa Mara
Villa Mara Carmel Hotel
Villa Mara Carmel Carmel
Villa Mara Carmel Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Mara Carmel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villa Mara Carmel 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.

Are pets allowed at Villa Mara Carmel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Villa Mara Carmel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Mara Carmel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Villa Mara Carmel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Villa Mara Carmel also has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Villa Mara Carmel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Villa Mara Carmel like?

Villa Mara Carmel is a short 12-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Carmel Mission Basilica.

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