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About this property
Downtown Carmel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Carmel River Inn & Cottages. All rooms or cottages offer either a balcony or patio. An outdoor seasonal pool is available. A coffee machine and a refrigerator are provided in all rooms at the Carmel River Inn & Cottages. Furnished with home-style accents, guests can enjoy a private entrance, free WiFi, and an en suite bathroom. A large garden area, featuring a hammock and various seating areas, is available for guest relaxation at the Inn Carmel River. Weddings and other events can also be accommodated in this space. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes’ drive from the inn. Point Lobos State Park is just 3.2 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pawel
Poland
“Absolutely loved our stay here — the cottages by the river in Carmel have a unique and cozy charm that made the experience special. Hearing the frogs outside at night added to the peaceful, nature-filled vibe. The cottage was very clean, nicely...” - Patricia
United Kingdom
“Cosy, self contained with kitchenette which was very handy. Liked the 1940s style. Very clean. Beautifully kept grounds with lovely gardens. Despite being close to the main road, there were no concerns about road noise. It was great sitting...” - Cathie
United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Cabin was a delight. Ice and water machine on site was great” - Zayd
United Kingdom
“Decent place and good location for Carmel. Had parking and everything you needed. It was a motel style place and nothing really wrong with the stay. It was good for our stay, no really complaints. Good price for the area.” - Mhairi
United Kingdom
“Location of hotel Perfect for ease of travel around the area. Beside shopping centre and several restaurants. Reception staff was very welcoming.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Ok value as out of town location . Our room had been refurbished so all was clean and modern” - Gwen
United States
“This is a wonderful place to take your dog with open spaces for short walks. The property is beautifully maintained with unique flowers. The bed was very comfortable and the room was clean.” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“This is a great inn just off route 1. It feels as if it is in the countryside and apparently it has huge grounds. [We didn't have time to explore them.] Our room was very pleasant with a balcony overlooking the creek.” - Godfrey
United Kingdom
“The accommodation we chose was actually a standalone chalet. Very quiet with lots of privacy. The ‘better’ rooms are set well back from Highway 1 and are really nice.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Quirky design touches. Lovely view of the river. Very comfortable bed”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
No cribs or rollaways are available at the property.
Pet fee is $125 for the first pet per stay, $50 per additional pet per stay up to 3 pets allowed.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Carmel River Inn & Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.