Carmel Bay View Inn

The building is older but very well maintained. The flower boxes show their attention to detail. The breakfast was basic but included eggs and sausage which met our needs. The pool was warm and fun to swim in. The pool bottom has some plaster separation, but maybe I just noticed it because I swam along the bottom with goggles on. Other people I was swimming with didn't notice. The location is about a block from Ocean Avenue, which has shops and ends at Carmel Beach. The hotel upgraded us from a king room with a rollaway to a double queen which was very much appreciated. The room had a large patio (table with 4 chairs and 2 lounge chairs) with a great view of the bay and ocean.

I was impressed by the Bay View Inn. The grounds were beautifully maintained, the facility was very clean, and the room was nicely appointed. I splurged for a bay view room on the top floor, and the views were stunning, with a balcony to sit on to enjoy coffee in the morning or to watch the sunset in the evening. The fireplace added a nice ambiance. We felt very comfortable and were living in luxury. The location is awesome, right in the heart of downtown Carmel, walkable to loads of world class restaurants, galleries, and the beach. The facility also had ample parking, which is necessary in Carmel. I saw many negative reviews about the breakfast, but I enjoyed the simple breakfast: bananas, danishes, yogurt, coffee, juice, cereal, scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage or bacon....No, it's not going to blow you away, but it's nice to have something prepped for you in the morning. So, I was appreciative that it was there. Bottom Line: I will stay here again and recommend it to anyone.

The property is located a few blocks from Ocean Avenue, which is the Main Street that goes through Carmel. As a result it is quiet in the evenings and the view from some of the rooms is truly incredible. The room we had also had a fireplace, coffee maker and an adequate refrigerator. The king size bed was very comfortable, and we woke up well rested. Breakfast was included, and their coffee was surprisingly good. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we couldn’t have felt more at home.

The Hotel was overall very nice and comfy. The free breakfast was a nice add on. Sure the options were limited but it was for free. The little fireplace in the room gave it an extra cozy vibe. The room were comfortable and had everything needed. Very well located too.

This is a very nice well established Inn in Carmel right in the hub of things, all restaurants, galleries and shops are minutes away. The rooms are on multiple levels and you can, from the top two floors, see the sea! Our room was large had a wrap around veranda with 2 sun beds and an outside dining table which was a nice touch for a sunny Californian day! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The bed was excellent and the bathroom large with lots of hot water. Private on site parking helps when travelling through. The noise level between rooms was minimal (which is something you often have to consider with older Inns) : all in all a very well managed property. The price to quality ratio very good.