This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and concierge services. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are onsite.
Hotel Carmel offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
The free breakfast at Hotel Carmel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Plaza. You'll find features like free self parking, plus a bar and a hot tub.
Free continental breakfast served daily
Free self parking
Relax with a drink at the gastropub
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
Guests speak favorably about the overall condition of the property and the breakfast
12 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Hotel Carmel also features a hot tub, a garden, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 3.5-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Brophy's Tavern - This gastropub serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Brophy's Tavern
Things to do
Hot tub
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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1 building
2 floors
Built in 1959
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Resort fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Additional inclusions
In-room coffee
Internet access
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Dolphin Carmel
Dolphin Inn
Dolphin Inn Carmel
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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What a beautiful hotel, exactly as described, great position. The room was beautifully clean and the fireplace is a lovely touch. Perfect facilities. The breakfast provided was amazing, the variety and quality was above what we were expecting, cannot recommend this hotel enough. We would love to come back. Thank you
The room was lovely. The staff was helpful and friendly. What could be eliminated is the additional $40 a night charge for amenities even if there were no additional amenities used.
Robert
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Michele
2 Feb 2026
Michele
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rochelle
Travelled with group
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a lovely hidden gem! we were able to walk to the village. Room was so nice, beds comfortable and quier. The sitting patio are had a beautiful fireplace, a fire pit and amazing sitting! Staff was awesome! Breakfast was great, simple but delicious. Love the sangria and cookies on Thursday and wine and cheese on Friday as special treats!
friendly staff, on site parking, clean room, comfortable bed, unrivaled (seriously) shower head pressure, peekaboo ocean view, hot tub, delicious complementary continental breakfast and mimosas, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Hotel is very nice. It is located in a very quiet area but walkable to downtown. Very good restaurants located around hotel. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Fireplace is a nice touch in the room.
The location was excellent in down-town Carmel. The staff was friendly and efficient and made our stay very memorable. We will definitely stay here again.
Clean, spacious room. Nice amenities and excellent location.
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin
12 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, staff & breakfast were all perfect! We stayed just for one night and it was perfect. They also had wine & snacks out in the evening which was very nice too. Only thing I would agree with other guests about is the shower could definitely use some cleaning & upkeep but overall the hotel is very charming.