Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

A traditional half-timbered building with ivy-covered trees and a red flower border.
A fire station with a red and white fire truck parked in front.
A dog swimming in a body of water.
Two dogs on a sandy beach with waves.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.

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Top hotels in Northwest Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is ฿4,673 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,673
฿5,291 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,829 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
489 4th Avenue Carmel CA
The price is ฿4,017 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,017
฿4,893 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"I found this cute motel for its super convenient location and walkable to everything. The beds are SO comfy! The room could use some cosmetic updates but for a nice place to sleep it worked well for us and our dog. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the courtyard. It’s a quiet,small town so there weren’t ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is ฿6,358 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,358
฿7,191 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Carmel Fireplace Inn
Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Mission Street at Third Avenue Carmel CA
The price is ฿10,058 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿10,058
฿11,343 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"This is our go hotel when we visit Carmel. It is far enough away from the busy streets, but close enough to all the shops and restaurants. The grounds are very well kept and very Zen for a peaceful time. They are pet friendly so this is a plus for us, we highly recommend the Tradewinds hotel. Oh, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Tradewinds Carmel
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is ฿10,731 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿10,731
฿13,661 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall, it's ok, within walking distance to downtown. Overpriced motel that calls itself a hotel. You can hear all conversations in the courtyard. The fairly large tray of snacks in your room is a greedy money grab by owners, super expensive. A property in NAPA, same price point BUT the goodies ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hotel Carmel
Briarwood Inn

Briarwood Inn

3 out of 5
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th Carmel CA
The price is ฿6,930 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,930
฿7,832 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
"No air conditioning!!! Room was stuffy and hot at night and could not sleep. For almost $600 for 1 night charged you would expect that it would have air conditioning. Windows had no screens so opening them was unsafe and noisy from all the cars outside. Minimal amenities not even cotton swabs. Shower ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Briarwood Inn
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Where to stay in Northwest Carmel

Find the best Northwest Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach.



Northwest Carmel Travel Guide