Carmel Mission Inn – A Favorite for Families in Carmel-by-the-Sea
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Carmel Mission Inn offers 165 air-conditioned guest rooms with options like Classic King, King Deluxe, and Family Suite. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a mini-refrigerator, a coffee maker with compostable Keurig-style pods, and a 49-inch flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature private balconies or patios with pool or mountain views. ADA-accessible rooms have roll-in showers or mobility tubs with grab bars and shower seats.
Dining & Drinks
Shearwater Tavern serves breakfast daily with options like omelets, bacon, and fresh fruit. Happy hour runs Tuesday to Saturday with snacks and live music on weekends. The outdoor patio offers cocktails by fire pits. Poolside food and beverage service is available seasonally.
Pool & Recreation
The heated outdoor pool and hot tub are open year-round, with cabanas and lounges. A 24-hour fitness center includes Peloton bikes. Guests can explore nearby hiking at Point Lobos or snorkeling in Monterey Bay. The hotel is pet-friendly, with walking trails and water bowls provided.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is a 5-minute drive from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and 15 km from Monterey Peninsula. Nearby attractions include Carmel Mission Basilica, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Laguna Seca Raceway and Pebble Beach golf courses are a short drive away.
Services & Amenities
The hotel offers concierge services, dry cleaning, and wedding planning. EV charging stations and self-parking ($30/night) are available. Meeting spaces include a 7,000 sq ft courtyard with fire pits and hill views. Sustainable practices include refillable toiletries, compostable coffee pods, and drought-resistant landscaping.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities