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.

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.

Location is excellent; shopping, restaurants, etc. are all within walking distance. The heater worked properly, the bed was comfortable, the shower was great (I want that shower head in my bathroom at home!) and no dust bunnies anywhere. Also liked the fact that the maid service was by request (call by 11:00 if you needed more towels, toilet paper, etc.) which meant that the room was only accessible during our stay by my husband and myself. No worries about locking things up or having access to our room at any time and not having to think about whether the maid service was in the room when we needed to be. This was a change from a prior stay we had there last August and we felt it was actually a positive thing (might not be so convenient if a stay is longer than 3 nights).

I can’t say enough about this place. It was so cute! The front desk staff were amazing. We got an ocean view king room on the 4th floor, and you had to drive around to the back street to access the unit (on a big hill), which was super convenient because we didn’t have to use the elevator or stairs. We had room 405 and it had a HUGE balcony with private sitting area, beautiful ocean view. Perfect for watching the sunset. The room was really spacious with a fireplace, no A/C unit, but if you know Carmel, you know you don’t need it because there is a constant cool breeze. There’s also a window that you can open with a screen to let the breeze in. The bed was very comfortable! This place was so close to everything. A few blocks away from downtown. So much to do in this adorable little town. We were here for our honeymoon and it was amazing. We also loved the pretty flowers that were in hanging baskets all over the inn. Such a nice touch! Will definitely be staying here again. Very affordable and so cute! There’s also a little grocery store right next door, which is convenient.

Fireplace was lovely. Room was clean and attractive. Soap and hair products were very nice. Location was wonderful with restaurants, grocery and a park with in a block or two.