Carmel Resort Inn, gay-friendly hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Carmel Resort Inn

Google (527) 4.0
Tripadvisor (52) 3.3
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What reviewers say

Visitors often praise the Carmel Resort Inn's quiet, secluded location with a pleasant, cozy feel, and its dog-friendly nature. However, common complaints include issues with cleanliness, outdated facilities, and poor internet service. Some reviewers also mention problems with room maintenance and noise from thin walls.

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Address
Carpenter St & 1st Avenue, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
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Phone
(831) 293-8800
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Website
www.carmelresortinncottages.com

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About this place Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn is a mainstream cottage-style inn at Carpenter Street and 1st Avenue, on the northern edge of Carmel-by-the-Sea village. It is listed as gay-friendly, not a gay hotel. Accommodation is in individual cottages set around the grounds. Rated 4.0 from about 530 Google reviews. Ocean Avenue's galleries, restaurants and shops are within walking distance, and Carmel Beach is further downhill at the end of Ocean Avenue. Highway 1 is close, which makes it easy to reach Point Lobos, Big Sur and Monterey by car. Carmel homes famously have no street numbers, so use the cross-streets when navigating, and confirm parking with the inn.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.0
★★★★☆
527 reviews

Based on 527 Google reviews.

Silvia Alvarez Jun 2026
★★★★☆
ester park May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

I paid for a queen bedroom $410 but they gave me a double. I even measured it, and the manager is gaslighting me. Never come here. Very unprofessional and rude

Tanner Cognion Apr 2026
★★★☆☆

Carmel Resort Inn is a great spot nestled in Carmel! The room itself felt a little cramped, and pretty outdated, but I understand the history of this place and trying to conserve resources. I do feel a little minor TLC could really make this place pop. But we did arrive after hours and they have a phone number to call that the staff picked up immediately so the staff was great! You’ll be in a short driving distance to the city as the hills are quite strenuous, but it’s maybe. 3-4 minute drive. Super easy.

Sherrie Hatfield Apr 2026
★★★☆☆
Ralf Pieper Apr 2026
★★★★☆

Quiet clean no knives

Cheryl Boyd Mar 2026
★★★★★

Super clean, and very quiet little spot. They look like cabins. Very cozy with wifi, and TV. I WOULD highly reccomend. Not high end but comfortable.

Johnnie Drake Feb 2026
★★★★☆

Units are old, need updates, but, comfortable, clean and quiet.

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Last updated on 11 November 2026

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