The Best Hotels Closest to Sunset Center in Carmel - 2026 Updated Prices

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and potted plants.

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

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

1. Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point, 1.1 km from Sunset Center

Mary

฿22,022

฿25,769 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a bench with pillows, a view through the window, and a round mirror on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vanity. There is a chair and a table in the adjacent room.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a TV, a coffee station, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a visible window, and a sign indicating a business establishment.

2. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 km from Sunset Center

Alexander

฿14,410

฿16,224 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.

3. Stilwell Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 0.7 km from Sunset Center

Daniel

฿18,451

฿20,758 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.

4. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.7 km from Sunset Center

Jose

฿10,198

฿11,498 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

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

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view of trees, a bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a cabinet with kitchen appliances.

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

5. Carmel Beach Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 0.7 km from Sunset Center

Rebecca

฿11,883

฿14,851 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 0.9 km from Sunset Center

Marius

฿10,611

฿11,962 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a stand.

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

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

7. The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel, 0.8 km from Sunset Center

Ioana

฿15,566

฿17,490 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A house with a balcony, a hanging flower basket, and a garden with ferns.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a tray of breakfast, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a brick exterior, a balcony with hanging flower baskets, and a paved driveway.

A dining area with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Carmel Country Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.9 km from Sunset Center

Jade

฿12,553

฿14,116 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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, 0.4 km from Sunset Center

Derek

฿25,537

฿31,056 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.

A round wooden table with a tray of appetizers, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle of champagne in a metal bucket.

10. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel, 0.5 km from Sunset Center

Bethany

฿16,378

฿18,432 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel, 0.2 km from Sunset Center

monica

฿15,376

฿17,307 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A hallway with a white wall, a wooden door, a brick staircase, and a chandelier.

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

12. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 0.4 km from Sunset Center

Emerito

฿21,205

฿25,474 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.

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

13. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 1.8 km from Sunset Center

Lorraine

฿7,912

฿8,815 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

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.

14. Carmel Mission Inn

1.8 km from Sunset Center

Jessica

฿6,329

฿7,619 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 porch with wicker chairs, a red cushion, and a white railing.

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.

15. Briarwood Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.7 km from Sunset Center

Robert

฿6,165

฿6,974 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy for a HOFAS HOUSE and a heated swimming pool in the rear.

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

16. Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 0.8 km from Sunset Center

Eddie

฿6,393

฿7,216 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A narrow pathway flanked by lush greenery and a white building with a tiled roof.

17. Carmel Fireplace Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.7 km from Sunset Center

OLHA

฿5,970

฿6,755 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.

A white building with green trim and a green door labeled "HULLY".

A crowded beach with people walking along the shore and a golf course in the background.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

18. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel, 0.4 km from Sunset Center

Kelsey

฿9,291

฿10,481 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

19. Adobe Inn

Golden Rectangle, 0.2 km from Sunset Center

"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

฿11,284

฿12,694 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A residential street with houses, a clear sky, and a well-maintained lawn.

20. Carmel Resort Inn

Northeast Carmel, 1.2 km from Sunset Center

David

฿4,186

฿5,119 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunset Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Villa Mara Carmel	10.0 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Carriage House Inn	9.6 Exceptional 517 reviews	View
Stilwell Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 691 reviews	View
Candle Light Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Carmel Beach Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 513 reviews	View

Top Sunset Center Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and had everything we needed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast. Perfect!!!"

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and friendly staff"

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lovely rooms and staff, breakfast was good too"

Pine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We plan to return to the Pine Inn at a future date. The old world charm and being so close to shops and dining was what attracted us to the Pine Inn."

Carmel Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff. Clean. Consistent early housekeeping. Pool not operative—apparently under repair messy. Nice place"

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great boutique hotel in Carmel. Close to the main areas in Carmel. Great customer service. Lovely comfortable rooms while not huge are beautiful furnished. Great free extras provided from early morning coffee, a delicious buffet breakfast with egg station, afternoon wine and not forgetting the wonderful chocolate chip cookies in the evening. A real treat."

Other attractions near Sunset Center

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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A pedestrian mall with shops and outdoor seating areas.

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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A wooden sign for the Forest Theater with the name "Carmel-by-the-Sea" and a no vehicles sign nearby.

Forest Theater Guild

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

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Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its golf courses.

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Blair Estate Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blair Estate Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.

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Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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Galante Vineyards

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Galante Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.

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The Doud Arcade

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Doud Arcade during your visit to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunset Center?

Sunset Center is located in a scenic area of Carmel known for its beautiful beaches and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 354 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sunset Center?

Adjacent to Sunset Center, La Playa Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Carmel Bay View Inn and Cypress Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sunset Center?

Expedia has 354 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sunset Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sunset Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Sunset Center.

What can I see and do near Sunset Center?

Carmel Mission Basilica, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Monterey Museum of Art feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Golden State Theatre, Perry House and Tor House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Golden Bough Playhouse, Forest Theater Guild and MPC Theatre Company if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Sunset Center hotels

1. Villa Mara Carmel

2. Carriage House Inn

3. Stilwell Hotel

4. Candle Light Inn

5. Carmel Beach Hotel

6. Tradewinds Carmel

7. The Vagabond's House

8. Carmel Country Inn

9. La Playa Hotel

10. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

12. L Auberge Carmel

13. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

14. Carmel Mission Inn

15. Briarwood Inn

16. Hofsas House Hotel

17. Carmel Fireplace Inn

18. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

19. Adobe Inn

20. Carmel Resort Inn

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Top Sunset Center Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Pine Inn

Carmel Inn And Suites

La Playa Hotel

Other attractions near Sunset Center

Golden Bough Playhouse

Carmel Plaza

Forest Theater Guild

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

Blair Estate Tasting Room

Wrath Winery

Galante Vineyards

The Doud Arcade

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