Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near 17-Mile Drive

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Balcony
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
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 Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪A W Shucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Toro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Swiss Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carmel Bay View Inn

Hotel near Carmel Beach
Carmel Bay View Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the convenient parking, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to October 31

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Carmel Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carmel Bay View Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carmel Bay View Inn located?

Located in Downtown Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Carmel Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 830 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1179 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean, quiet, close to town by walking is easy! Loved staying here and will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice property, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay at Carmel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

nice homey inn, great walking location relative to the main downtown, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Easy parking, fast check-in and close to all the eatery hot spots.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent stay and great service. Awesome view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

It was a cute inn and I liked the fact that breakfast was included and it was close to all the attractions and dining areas!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Always a lovely place to stay. Makes Carmel very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Great for an average hotel stay. It was clean and check in was a breeze. They offered a continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Our stay was wonderful. Flowers in floating flower beds and a charming little room with a fire place and home style bathroom. If we are ever in the area again I would absolutely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice, clean, quiet! Also close to all things Carmel. Very fair price for this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Perfect location to walk to all of Carmel shops and restaurants. Very clean comfortable rooms and pleasant breakfast area with a self serve full breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good breakfast and easy walking to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We had a nice stay at Carmel Bay view inn. Staff was pleasant and meet all of it needs. Close to downtown and close to shopping and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Verry nice little place to stay and explore Carmel-by-the-Sea. Room was comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Personally, it is a very quiet place with very beautiful views and close enough to walk to the beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay , short walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

A true gem - centrally-located and easy to walk to plenty of downtown Carmel destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Perfect location nice staff clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

In the village of Carmel. Close to dinning and shopping without spending a ton of money on a night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

fantastic location and incredibly clean. will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent stay in Carmel Bay View Inn - nothing to complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025