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Tradewinds Carmel

Google (282) 4.7
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Visitors frequently praise Tradewinds Carmel for its excellent location, allowing easy walking access to shops and restaurants, as well as its tranquil grounds and attentive staff. While many enjoyed the breakfast delivered to their room, some reviewers found it to be poor or noted that certain bathroom fixtures could use updating.

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Address
Mission Street at, 3rd Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
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Phone
(831) 624-2776
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Website
www.larkhotels.com

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About this place Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel is a small boutique inn at Mission Street and 3rd Avenue, run by Lark Hotels, with a calm Asian-inspired design and garden courtyard. It is a mainstream property listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. Google reviews average 4.7 from nearly 300 ratings. Carmel-by-the-Sea is compact and walkable: Ocean Avenue's galleries and restaurants are a few blocks away and Carmel Beach is at the bottom of the hill. The town is quiet after dark, so it suits a relaxed stay on the Monterey Peninsula rather than nightlife. Parking in the village is limited, so ask about it when booking.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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282 reviews

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Doug Anderson
Doug Anderson Jun 2026
★★★★★

We enjoyed a fantastic time in Carmel and loved our stay at Tradewinds! Everything about Tradewinds and Carmel exceeded our expectations!

Maryela Fiscal
Maryela Fiscal Jun 2026
★★★★★

We loved our stay at Tradewinds Carmel! I was a little skeptical at first, but from the moment we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. One of the first things we appreciated was the complimentary parking, especially in Carmel, where parking can be a challenge. Our room wasn’t quite ready when we arrived, but we were able to park and take a short walk into town for lunch, which worked out perfectly. The property itself is beautiful, peaceful, and has a wonderful zen-like atmosphere. We stayed in Room #1, which was spacious and featured a balcony overlooking town with a glimpse of the ocean. One of our favorite touches was the continental breakfast delivered to our room each morning at our chosen time, thoughtfully presented in a charming basket. The location couldn’t be better. We walked to downtown Carmel, the beach, and were just minutes from the entrance to the 17-Mile Drive. Overall, it was an excellent stay. The combination of the location, atmosphere, thoughtful amenities, and friendly service made for a memorable experience. We will definitely be back!

David Pico
David Pico Jun 2026
★★★★★

This hotel has literally thought of everything! From the most comfortable beds/pillows to heat lamps in the bathroom to soothing lighting and a fountain in the room to make a peaceful retreat that we didn’t want to leave. This was the best hotel we have booked in a very long time. Thanks for a great stay!

Nancy Sanchez
Nancy Sanchez May 2026
★★★★★

Experience was wonderful! If you're looking for a calming and relaxing ambiance, this is the place to book!

Jess H
Jess H May 2026
★★★★★

Barrett was so kind and hospitable! Loved our beautiful suite with a fireplace , the delicious (complimentary) chocolate chip cookies, and delightful tea! Thank you 😊 for making our trip extra special!!!!

Bob McLean
Bob McLean May 2026
★★★★★

Nice room & bathroom. Very pleasant stay & staff. Parking can be difficult in Carmel….but not here. They also have a built in Tesla charger that is complementary!

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Contact Email May 2026
★★★★★

Very peaceful and pretty. Room 28 has an ocean view and a fireplace. Lovely

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Last updated on 21 October 2026

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