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A modern building with a white exterior, large windows, and a stone staircase leading to a wooden door.

A modern house with a fire pit, potted plants, and a bench.

A wooden interior with a central archway leading to a staircase. Shelves on either side hold various decorative items and books.

1. Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point, 0.7 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Kelly

฿21,680

฿25,369 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.

2. Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 2.1 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

cynthia

฿18,854

฿21,209 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with sliding doors, stone lion statues, and potted plants.

A traditional interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and potted plants.

A beach with people walking and sitting, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.

3. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Monique

฿9,477

฿10,689 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, and a large painting above the fireplace.

A spacious living area with high ceilings and wooden beams, featuring leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a brick pathway, and houses with visible windows and doors.

4. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 0.9 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Rebecca

฿12,587

฿15,615 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A room with a round table, two chairs, a potted orchid, and a framed picture on the wall.

A grey door with a number plate and a white shelf with a potted plant and orchid.

A bedroom with a bed, a leather chair, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

5. The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel, 2.2 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Ioana

฿15,464

฿17,375 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

A restaurant with wooden benches and tables, a kitchen area, and decorative wall art.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, a window with blinds, and a fireplace.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fountain.

6. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 1.8 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Michael

฿8,677

฿9,775 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a swimming pool.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, patterned sofa, and a coffee table with wine glasses.

A two-story hotel with a balcony and a parking area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a Christmas tree, and comfortable seating.

7. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Downtown Carmel, 2.4 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Craig

฿7,747

฿8,748 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a television mounted on the wall.

A balcony with a metal table and a vase of yellow flowers.

8. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel, 1.7 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Marina

฿12,113

฿13,646 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.

9. La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 1.6 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Derek

฿24,976

฿30,390 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

A traditional living room with a piano, a clock, and a floral arrangement.

A white building with a wooden door, green window shutters, and a sign reading "LAUBERGE CARMEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT".

A dining area with a long table set for four, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.

10. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 1.7 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Emerito

฿22,066

฿26,411 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

A room with a wooden console table, a framed picture of a beach scene, a lamp, and a decorative shelf with books and figurines.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with a glass jar, striped sofas, and wicker chairs.

A cozy seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel, 1.7 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

monica

฿16,617

฿18,699 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

12. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 1.1 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Lorraine

฿7,670

฿8,547 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

13. Carmel Mission Inn

1.5 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Ester

฿6,245

฿7,505 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

A narrow street lined with two-story houses, one with ivy-covered walls and the other with a brick pathway leading to a door.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a shower area with a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Briarwood Inn

Northwest Carmel, 2.1 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Chris

฿7,160

฿8,089 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A sandy beach with a large tree and a clear view of the ocean.

A balcony with a glass table, a bottle of wine, and glasses.

A laptop on a table with a newspaper, a vase with flowers, and a view of trees through a window.

A Tudor-style building with a sign reading "Hotel Loading Zone Only."

15. Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Beverly

฿6,293

฿7,104 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A building with a sign reading "Carmel Fireplace Inn".

A cozy living room with a grey sofa, two brown armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a sign reading "Carmel Fireplace Inn."

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

16. Carmel Fireplace Inn

Northwest Carmel, 2.2 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Beate

฿6,243

฿7,060 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.

A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.

A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.

17. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel, 2.2 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

chithra

฿5,119

฿6,119 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.

A hotel room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a view of trees and hills.

A building with a beige facade, a wooden door, and a window with a metal grill. There is a wreath hanging on the door and a small American flag. The entrance is flanked by a variety of plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. Adobe Inn

Golden Rectangle, 1.6 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

"We enjoyed our four night stay. The hotel is in a great location right in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Underground parking is included at no charge so all you have to do is park once and then it's a short walk to Ocean Avenue and all the great shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and galleries. Our room was spacious and clean and the bed was quite comfortable. The hotel staff was genuinely friendly and helpful. Like most hotels in Carmel the property is older with some deferred maintenance...

Kurt

฿11,210

฿12,612 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden sign for a resort inn with a 'No Vacancy' sign above it.

A wooden deck with a rustic fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

19. Carmel Resort Inn

Northeast Carmel, 2.6 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Greg

฿4,263

฿5,199 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee machine, and framed pictures on the wall.

A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, glass tables, and a clear view of the sky and trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

20. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel, 2.1 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Joon

฿7,897

฿8,901 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Villa Mara Carmel	10.0 Exceptional 219 reviews	View
Stilwell Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 679 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Carmel Beach Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 507 reviews	View
The Vagabond's House	9.4 Exceptional 93 reviews	View

Top Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and great service."

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

8/10 Good

"Cute place, super convenient."

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"This is a really wonderful hotel. We stayed in the main building and had a lovely view of trees and the river. The grounds of the property are beautifully maintained with gardens, fountains, fire pits, and more. It's a really peaceful experience to stay here. We had breakfast from the little food truck and sat in the garden watching the butterflies. Would definitely stay here again."

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"So close to the beach - very clean, and friendly staff!"

Normandy Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Special thanks to Cecile the GM whom I had the pleasure to meet during my check out. The property is great and very well located. You almost get transported to a different time and place in this town. Be sure to soak it all up. Breakfast is really great to get you started. Rooms are very spacious."

Villa Mara Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"My best hotel stay ever. Every detail was thought of and executed!"

L Auberge Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"Best boutique hotel to stay in Carmel. It’s in the middle of downtown Carmel. Walking distance to restaurants, art galleries, and to Carmel beach."

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I really can't say enough about this lovely inn. Updated, spotless room, quaint atmosphere and wonderful location at Carmel-by -the - Sea for starters. Add in a fresh home cooked breakfast and a wine hour with charcuterie and let's just say it was a dellightful stay."

Adobe Inn

10/10 Excellent

Other attractions near Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a crescent moon in the sky.

Carmel River State Beach

9.4/10 (402 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carmel River State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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An ornate church interior with a crucifix, altar, and religious paintings.

Carmel Mission Basilica

9.0/10 (720 reviews)

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

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A stone tower with a small window, surrounded by trees and flowering plants.

Tor House

8.6/10 (59 reviews)

Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.

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A sunset over a beach with waves and a distant tree-covered landmass.

Monastery Beach

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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An auditorium with rows of orange chairs, a high arched ceiling, and multiple light fixtures.

Sunset Center

8.6/10 (134 reviews)

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

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Golden Bough Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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Palo Corona Regional Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Palo Corona Regional Park and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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Mission Trail Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Mission Trail Nature Preserve during your travels to Carmel.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve?

Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve is located in Carmel. This scenic area is known for its beautiful ocean views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 144 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve?

Carmel Mission Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve. Other good options within a short distance include Carmel River Inn & Cottages and Carmel Beach Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 144 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve?

Study the collections at Carmel Mission Basilica, Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada or Monterey Museum of Art. Explore landmarks like Golden State Theatre, Perry House and Tor House. You can check out the local talent at Sunset Center, Golden Bough Playhouse and Forest Theater Guild.

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Our top choices for Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve hotels

1. Villa Mara Carmel

2. Stilwell Hotel

3. Tradewinds Carmel

4. Carmel Beach Hotel

5. The Vagabond's House

6. Normandy Inn

7. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

8. Wayside Inn

9. La Playa Hotel

10. L Auberge Carmel

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

12. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

13. Carmel Mission Inn

14. Briarwood Inn

15. Hofsas House Hotel

16. Carmel Fireplace Inn

17. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

18. Adobe Inn

19. Carmel Resort Inn

20. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Top Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

La Playa Hotel

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel Beach Hotel

Normandy Inn

Villa Mara Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Adobe Inn

Other attractions near Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Carmel River State Beach

Carmel Mission Basilica

Tor House

Monastery Beach

Sunset Center

Golden Bough Playhouse

Palo Corona Regional Park

Mission Trail Nature Preserve

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