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

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

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

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

1. La Playa Hotel

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

Derek

฿25,308

฿30,778 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

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

2. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

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

monica

฿16,618

฿18,700 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, striped armchairs, a round coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

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.

3. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel, 2 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Bethany

฿16,124

฿18,146 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.

A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.

A bar with wooden chairs, shelves of liquor bottles, and framed historical photos.

A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

4. Hotel Carmel

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

Clara

฿12,800

฿15,942 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A sign for Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites, surrounded by a stone wall and landscaping.

A garden with a pergola, stone pathway, and outdoor seating area.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

A dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a large plant.

5. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 2.8 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

฿4,675

฿5,222 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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

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

6. Carmel Mission Inn

1.5 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Ester

฿6,003

฿7,242 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

7. Carmel Fireplace Inn

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

Beate

฿6,524

฿7,375 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A street sign for Ocean Street, a building with a balcony, and a parked car.

A building with a blue door and windows, wooden chairs, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a painting above the bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

8. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel, 2 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Reza

฿8,226

฿9,269 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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.

9. Carmel Resort Inn

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

Greg

฿4,291

฿5,234 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, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

A modern kitchen with a self-serve station, including a coffee machine, toaster, and food display.

10. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

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

Joon

฿7,950

฿8,960 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A covered walkway with a potted plant, a door with a CE sign, and a decorative wall piece.

A room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dresser, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

11. Carmel Inn And Suites

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

Jesus

฿4,689

฿5,768 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A room with a white door, a bulletin board, two chairs, a small table, a cabinet, and a window with a view of a building.

A building with a sign for 'Carmel Oaks Inn & Suites' and a pathway leading to it.

12. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

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

Aileen

฿5,086

฿6,349 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A large, two-story house with a prominent turret and a wrap-around porch.

A dining area with a long table, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a bookshelf.

A luxurious living room with a brown leather sofa, floral armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

13. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

8.9 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Paula

฿5,778

฿6,560 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and elegant furniture.

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a chandelier, wooden chairs, and a round table.

14. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

9.5 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

ADRIANA

฿8,116

฿9,197 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

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

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

15. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

9 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Twisha

฿8,414

฿9,744 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

17.6 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Dorethy

฿5,797

฿6,665 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

A fenced outdoor area with artificial grass, a Pacific Inn Monterey sign, and a row of chairs.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garage.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a dining table with chairs, and a small side table with a vase of flowers.

17. Pacific Inn

9.1 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Walter

฿2,892

฿3,318 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel with a courtyard, multiple floors, and a view of the sunset.

A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, seating, and a glass balustrade.

A modern bar area with multiple seating arrangements, including round tables and bar stools. There are large windows providing views of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a fire pit.

18. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

11.2 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Matthew

฿8,914

฿10,097 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

19. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

7.5 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Blanca

฿8,425

฿9,971 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table with books, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.

20. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

9.4 km from Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Sahar

฿10,168

฿13,859 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Playa Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave	9.2 Wonderful 203 reviews	View
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave	9.2 Wonderful 451 reviews	View
Hotel Carmel	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cypress Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy hotel with personality. Was comfortable. Busy but not overwhelming. Excellent breakfast. Parking is a pain but can be managed. Staff helpful and nice. We enjoyed our stay."

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

8/10 Good

"Walkable. Quaint cottage like property."

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"This well cared for and clean establishment has a comfortable friendly atmosphere. The 2 of us and our dog stayed 2 nights. We all enjoyed our cottage, slept well, and walked around the grounds. We prefer slow mornings, like our coffee and eat lightly in the morning, so was very happy with the morning coffee station, complementally coffee, plus some specialty coffees and breakfast snacks available for a fee. Our overly confident small dog liked meeting the other dogs that were often about. Everyone, staff and the other guests were friendly."

Carmel Bay View Inn

8/10 Good

"This is a large facility and we were fortunate to have a 4th floor room which has a nice (partial) view of the ocean. We were within walking distance of downtown Carmel which was very helpful; we could leave the car parked in front of the room. The room was comfortably large, not cramped at all. We liked having a luggage rack for both of us--that doesn't usually happen. The breakfast was very nice--both hot and cold foods. Being on the 4th floor, an elevator was extremely helpful."

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."

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

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. La Playa Hotel

2. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

3. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4. Hotel Carmel

5. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

6. Carmel Mission Inn

7. Carmel Fireplace Inn

8. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

9. Carmel Resort Inn

10. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

11. Carmel Inn And Suites

12. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

13. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

14. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

15. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

17. Pacific Inn

18. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

19. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

20. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

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

Top Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cypress Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel Bay View Inn

La Playa Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

Villa Mara Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters 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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