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The Normandy Inn

Google (385) 4.3
Tripadvisor (745) 4.1
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Visitors frequently praise the Normandy Inn's excellent location, describing it as central to everything in Carmel, including the beach and shops. The staff is often noted as being very nice and helpful. Some guests mention rooms having a strange configuration or issues with carpet condition.

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Address
Ocean Ave, between Monte Verde St. and, Casanova St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
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Phone
(831) 624-3825
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Website
www.normandyinncarmel.com

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About this place The Normandy Inn

The Normandy Inn is a mainstream, gay-friendly inn on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, between Monte Verde and Casanova streets. That's the downhill end of the village, a few blocks from Carmel Beach and close to the galleries and restaurants. Google gives it 4.3 from about 385 reviews. Carmel is quiet and expensive, with no nightlife to speak of. People come for the beach, Point Lobos and the 17-Mile Drive. Parking in the village is tight, so ask the inn about it when you book.

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

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4.3
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385 reviews

Based on 385 Google reviews.

Katrin Vollmer
Katrin Vollmer May 2026
★★★★☆
Marco Oh
Marco Oh May 2026
★★★★★

The place is actually quite nice. Judging by the cars here, it's mostly frequented by people with plenty of money. The prices in the restaurants reflect that – quite high. A through-door donut is still a must-try, though! The weather in May was foggy and overcast every day, accompanied by a cold wind. A few meters away in Monterey, the sun was shining, at least from midday onwards. It's probably due to the water temperature, which is abysmal... It's quite pretty for a drive through, but otherwise, it didn't really grab me.

Freya XIAO
Freya XIAO May 2026
★★★★★

nice

Peter Malmquist
Peter Malmquist Apr 2026
★★★★☆
Rick Valmer
Rick Valmer Apr 2026
★★★★★

Last month two friends an I stayed at this hotel. Everything was good and the bed was comfortable. Next morning we left the hotel in a hurry because we had a long ride and I forgot my expensive airbag vest and my Apple watch. Latter, I called the hotel and they found my belongs.They were very kind and send them back to my home in Miami. I want to thank the staff again! I really want to go back to Carmel and to stay in this hotel.

Colin McCulley
Colin McCulley Apr 2026
★★★★★
Mathieu
Mathieu Apr 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 17 October 2026

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