The Best Hotels Closest to Carmel River State Beach in Carmel - 2026 Updated Prices

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

A dining area with a long table set for four, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.

A traditional living room with a piano, a clock, and a floral arrangement.

A white building with a wooden door, green window shutters, and a sign reading "LAUBERGE CARMEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT".

1. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 1.8 km from Carmel River State Beach

carmel

Rp13.888.857

Rp16.471.317 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

2. La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 1.7 km from Carmel River State Beach

Derek

Rp12.494.592

Rp15.297.532 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A round wooden table with a tray of appetizers, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle of champagne in a metal bucket.

3. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel, 2.1 km from Carmel River State Beach

Diana

Rp8.252.820

Rp10.085.953 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.

A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

4. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 1.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

Carolina

Rp4.238.784

Rp4.722.426 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

5. Carmel Mission Inn

1.7 km from Carmel River State Beach

Ester

Rp3.260.260

Rp3.890.703 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

A narrow street lined with two-story houses, one with ivy-covered walls and the other with a brick pathway leading to a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a shower area with a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen visible through an archway.

6. Briarwood Inn

Northwest Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River State Beach

Chris

Rp3.620.592

Rp4.092.334 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A street sign for Ocean Street, a building with a balcony, and a parked car.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a painting above the bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a central staircase, balconies with flower boxes, and a sign indicating additional charges for parking.

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

7. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel, 2.1 km from Carmel River State Beach

stacey

Rp4.259.343

Rp4.800.657 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.

A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.

8. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel, 2.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

chithra

Rp3.247.707

Rp3.845.104 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A wooden sign for a resort inn with a 'No Vacancy' sign above it.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

9. Carmel Resort Inn

Northeast Carmel, 2.8 km from Carmel River State Beach

Jose

Rp3.065.896

Rp3.662.752 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A four-poster canopy bed with a decorative headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view into a bathroom with a yellow accent wall.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dresser, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

A room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a cabinet.

10. Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River State Beach

Vladyslava

Rp3.355.259

Rp4.036.534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A reception area with a counter, chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a decorative plant.

A room with a white door, a bulletin board, two chairs, a small table, a cabinet, and a window with a view of a building.

11. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Downtown Carmel, 2.2 km from Carmel River State Beach

Carol

Rp3.194.640

Rp3.927.632 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A large, two-story house with a prominent turret and a wrap-around porch.

A luxurious room with a leather sofa, a decorative mirror, and a tray of assorted cheeses and fruits.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A dining area with a long table, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a bookshelf.

12. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

9 km from Carmel River State Beach

Kelly

Rp3.277.523

Rp3.718.738 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.

A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

13. The Quail

7 km from Carmel River State Beach

Juan Antonio

Rp5.590.620

Rp7.064.932 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.

A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.

A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

14. Monterey Bay Inn

8.6 km from Carmel River State Beach

Meghan

Rp4.929.192

Rp5.600.069 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat with a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and a chair.

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a chandelier, wooden chairs, and a round table.

15. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

9.7 km from Carmel River State Beach

ADRIANA

Rp4.014.000

Rp4.552.590 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

A waterfront property with a wooden pier extending into the water, supported by concrete pillars.

16. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

9.2 km from Carmel River State Beach

Qianfang

Rp4.691.920

Rp5.430.154 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern hotel with a courtyard, multiple floors, and a view of the sunset.

A modern bar area with multiple seating arrangements, including round tables and bar stools. There are large windows providing views of the outside.

A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, seating, and a glass balustrade.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a scenic view, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

17. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

11.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

Matthew

Rp4.559.904

Rp5.167.748 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a dining table with chairs, and a small side table with a vase of flowers.

A fenced outdoor area with artificial grass, a Pacific Inn Monterey sign, and a row of chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. Pacific Inn

9.3 km from Carmel River State Beach

Gabrielle

Rp1.798.272

Rp2.058.779 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

A motel with a sign, a paved driveway, and landscaped areas with various plants.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and the number "2102" on the facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

19. El Castell Motel

8.8 km from Carmel River State Beach

Kristen

Rp1.725.106

Rp1.976.062 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.

20. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

9.5 km from Carmel River State Beach

Eric

Rp5.815.840

Rp7.854.097 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Carmel River State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
L Auberge Carmel	9.2 Wonderful 586 reviews	View
La Playa Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave	9.2 Wonderful 445 reviews	View
Carmel River Inn & Cottages	9.0 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
Carmel Mission Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,861 reviews	View

Top Carmel River State Beach Hotel Reviews

Normandy Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome stay!"

Carmel Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and comfortable, although a bit noisy. It was not convenient to get in and out of the parking lot, although being so close to Carmel is great. The staff was very helpful, and we enjoyed our stay."

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for one-night and had a lovely time. It was a cute accommodation in walking distance to the beach and main square."

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Execelent place to stay. Very well maintained, close to beach, very quiet neighborhood,, very clean, staff excellent. Only one negative, it didn't have a microwave but had everything else We will definitely stay there again"

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Charming boutique hotel. Outstanding ambiance and service. Smaller, but beautifully decorated rooms. Breakfast service and food quality was excellent. The bar was cozy and inviting. Staff were courteous and friendly. One of our favorite hotel stays!"

Cypress Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place that our standard poodle loved We had dinner in the restaurant the service was excellent and the food was delicious and fairly priced My only concern was the hostess needs to learn to smile and make people welcome We almost went to another restaurant We will be back Smile"

Adobe Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our four night stay. The hotel is in a great location right in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Underground parking is included at no charge so all you have to do is park once and then it's a short walk to Ocean Avenue and all the great shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and galleries. Our room was spacious and clean and the bed was quite comfortable. The hotel staff was genuinely friendly and helpful. Like most hotels in Carmel the property is older with some deferred maintenance but it is a clean, comfortable and quiet place to stay."

Other attractions near Carmel River State Beach

A stone tower with a small window, surrounded by trees and flowering plants.

Tor House

8.6/10 (59 reviews)

Be inspired by this fairytale stone cottage on the dramatic Carmel Big Sur coastline, built by one of America’s legendary poets.

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An ornate church interior with a crucifix, altar, and religious paintings.

Carmel Mission Basilica

9.0/10 (720 reviews)

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

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A sunset over a beach with waves and a distant tree-covered landmass.

Monastery Beach

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Golden Bough Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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An auditorium with rows of orange chairs, a high arched ceiling, and multiple light fixtures.

Sunset Center

8.6/10 (134 reviews)

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

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Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Carmel. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Palo Corona Regional Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Palo Corona Regional Park and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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Mission Trail Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Mission Trail Nature Preserve during your travels to Carmel.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carmel River State Beach?

Carmel River State Beach is located in Carmel. This scenic area is known for its beautiful ocean views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 125 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Carmel River State Beach?

Carmel Beach Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Carmel River State Beach. Other good options within a short distance include Carmel River Inn & Cottages and Villa Mara Carmel.

How many hotels will I find close to Carmel River State Beach?

Expedia has 125 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carmel River State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carmel River State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Carmel River State Beach.

What can I see and do near Carmel River State Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Carmel Mission Basilica, Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada or Monterey Museum of Art. Golden State Theatre, Perry House and Tor House are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Sunset Center, Golden Bough Playhouse and Forest Theater Guild.

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Our top choices for Carmel River State Beach hotels

1. L Auberge Carmel

2. La Playa Hotel

3. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

4. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

5. Carmel Mission Inn

6. Briarwood Inn

7. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

8. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

9. Carmel Resort Inn

10. Carmel Inn And Suites

11. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

12. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

13. The Quail

14. Monterey Bay Inn

15. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

16. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

17. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

18. Pacific Inn

19. El Castell Motel

20. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

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Top Carmel River State Beach Hotel Reviews

Normandy Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Beach Hotel

La Playa Hotel

Cypress Inn

Adobe Inn

Other attractions near Carmel River State Beach

Tor House

Carmel Mission Basilica

Monastery Beach

Golden Bough Playhouse

Sunset Center

Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Palo Corona Regional Park

Mission Trail Nature Preserve

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