If you’ve decided to take a romantic weekend getaway to Carmel-by-the-Sea after reading our article about all the wonderful things to do in Carmel, this list of romantic hotels and inns is the perfect place to start planning your trip. Choose from a weekend stay in a historic inn, beautiful B&B or a stylish hotel with ocean and California beach views. Many of the properties on our list are pet friendly if you decide to bring your dog.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Carmel Highlands is a picturesque retreat that provides guests with spectacular views of the coast and the Pacific Ocean, and boasts all the amenities of a boutique hotel. Wireless Internet is available throughout the property, and guests can choose between a room with a view, a suite, or an extended stay. All rooms have DVD players, robes, daily newspapers, coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons, flat screen TVs, and iHome stereos.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands has a heated outdoor pool, an on-site spa, bike rentals to explore nearby areas, and yoga classes. It also features a 24-hour fitness center, and babysitting and concierge services are available. Guests can dine at the Pacific’s Edge Restaurant, California Market, or have a drink at the Sunset Lounge.
Address: Hyatt Carmel Highlands, 120 Highlands Drive, Carmel, CA, Phone: 831-620-1234
La Playa Carmel
Located in a luxurious mansion from 1905, La Playa Carmel has been referred to as the “Grande Dame of Carmel” for a century and is one of the best California weekend getaways. The hotel is newly restored and features 75 rooms just a few steps from local attractions and the beach. The rooms all offer a gorgeous view of the estate, garden, or ocean and have been individually designed.
The hotel has intimate patios, beautiful gardens, a terrace swimming pool, and secluded courtyards. Guests can enjoy the Champagne Breakfast Buffet or grab a bite in the hotel’s Bar and Lounge. The staff can help guests arrange a nearby wine tasting or beach picnic.
Address: Camino Real at Eight Ave., Carmel, CA, Phone: 800-582-8900
L'Auberge Carmel
Renowned for its graceful architecture, style, and elegance, L'Auberge Carmel is a historic hotel located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea just blocks from the famed Carmel Beach.
Built in 1929, the Hotel boasts a European grandeur with individually designed guest rooms, an award-winning restaurant, and outstanding service.
Blending romantic old-world charm with luxurious modernity, guest rooms feature beautiful French windows and coved plaster walls alongside modern updates such as flat-panel televisions, Bose® docking stations, and wireless Internet access.
Spacious en-suite bathrooms feature hand-hammered copper sinks, antique travertine tiles, and custom bath products, while luxurious designer beds promise absolute relaxation. Dine at the award-winning Aubergine where Executive Chef Justin Cogley creates superb cuisine. You can also enjoy a range of in-room spa services or a sunset sail on the Monterey Bay with one of the hotel’s curated guest packages.
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Phone: 831-624-8578
Carmel Country Inn
Carmel Country Inn is a comfortable bed and breakfast-style inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea that offers guests a pet-friendly, home-away-from-home seaside escape. Charming guest rooms range from luxurious one and two-bedroom suites to luxury queen and king studios, all of which are decorated in a classic country inn style. Suites and studios feature beautiful four-poster beds made up with plush linens, lovely en-suite bathrooms with showers and soaking tubs, spacious living areas, and modern amenities, including flat-screen TV/DVD players.
Some suites enjoy crackling fireplaces and private balconies with garden views, and guests can take advantage of a range of indulgent in-room spa treatments and massages. The day begins with a sumptuous breakfast on the shady patio or in the comfort of your room, and a variety of homemade snacks and beverages are available throughout the day.
Dolores Street at Third Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, Phone: 831-625-3263
Carmel Mission Inn
The Carmel Mission Inn is a stylish Tuscan-style hotel in a beautiful garden setting. Located just two miles from Carmel-By-The-Sea off the Pacific Coast Highway, the hotel offers contemporary accommodations with modern amenities, fine cuisine, and a range of premier facilities for guests to enjoy, including a heated swimming pool, a hot tub, and a fitness room. The spacious rooms feature comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, televisions, mini fridges, coffeemakers, and convenient workspaces with free Wi-Fi.
Some rooms have private balconies with lovely views over the hotel’s lush gardens while others boast extra living room space. The Fuse Lounge Café serves breakfast and dinner in a contemporary dining space with stacked stone fireplace, and guests can enjoy specialty cocktails and signature entrées while listening to live music on the weekends. The Carmel Mission Inn is conveniently located within walking distance of the area’s popular attractions such as Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf.
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA 93923, Phone: 800-348-9090
The Vagabond's House
The Vagabond's House Bed and Breakfast Inn is an English Tudor-style country inn with a beautiful stone courtyard with ancient oak, hanging gardens, and cascading waterfalls – it’s a true escape from the world. The uniquely decorated rooms have period-style furnishings, hardwood floors, and spacious en-suite bathrooms with luxurious soaking tubs.
They boast modern amenities, and some rooms offer full kitchens and/or fireplaces while luxurious suites have heated marble bathroom floors. The Vagabond’s House Boutique Inn & Spa Studio offers guests indulgent body treatments, facials, and massages, and a complimentary wine and cheese reception is offered each afternoon. A hearty homemade breakfast is served every morning in the sun-dappled courtyard or in the comfort of your room, and there are several excellent restaurants within walking distance of the inn for dinner.
Address: The Vagabond's House, 4th and Dolores, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Phone: 831-624-7738
Tradewinds Carmel
Tradewinds Carmel is an award-winning premier boutique hotel that has been offering guests an elegant oasis of calm and Zen-like escape for more than 55 years. Designed and built by Richard and Patricia Catlin and voted as one of the world’s top inns by Coastal Living, the hotel boasts a unique fusion of Asian and tropical design with luxury accommodations, soothing water features, and a lush meditation garden. Twenty-eight guest rooms are customized for comfort and have luxurious feather beds, silk pillows, imported linens, and Indonesian furnishings.
Lovely en-suite bathrooms have spa jetted tubs, separate showers, and wet bars while certain rooms have private balconies and fireplaces. A sumptuous signature continental buffet breakfast is served every morning, and a cozy courtyard with a fire pit provides an ideal location for relaxing over sundowners in the evenings. Tradewinds Carmel is within close proximity to a variety of things to see and do, from shopping and dining to wine tasting, as well as attractions such as Pebble Beach, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Big Sur, and Carmel Valley.
Mission Street at Third Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, Phone: 831-624-2776
Tickle Pink Inn
Tucked away in the lush Carmel Highlands overlooking the Big Sur coastline, Tickle Pink Innis an enchanting coastal hideaway that has served as a tranquil escape for travelers for more than 60 years. Boasting breath-taking ocean views, luxurious accommodations, and a host of pampering amenities to cater to every need, Tickle Pink Inn promises an unforgettable stay.
Ocean view guest rooms and suites are stylishly decorated with elegant European furnishings and soothing botanical hues of soft sage, emerald, and beige. Pacific Dreams beds are dressed in beautiful Italian-crafted Egyptian cotton linens, and luxury amenities range from plush terrycloth robes and slippers to a flat-screen HD LED TV with DVD library, in-room coffee service, and daily newspaper delivery. A deluxe continental breakfast of homemade pastries, fresh eggs, and gourmet coffee is served every morning on the sunny patio.
155 Highland Drive, Carmel, CA 93923, Phone: 831-624-1244
Svendsgaard's Inn
Just a short walk from the famous Ocean Avenue in the heart of Carmel village, Svendsgaard's Inn is a family and pet-friendly inn that offers guests a comfortable and pampering stay.
Surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, a beautiful shady courtyard, and a large heated swimming pool, Svendsgaard's Inn is the ideal place for a relaxing, carefree getaway.
Thirty-five spacious guest rooms and suites overlook the beautiful gardens and feature plush beds, en-suite bathrooms with spa tubs, fully equipped kitchenettes, and fireplaces. Modern amenities include complimentary in-room wireless Internet access, daily newspaper delivery, and a small continental breakfast, which is served each morning. Canine guests are provided with special dog beds, dog beds, water bowls, and leashes during their stay.
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921, Phone: 831-624-1511
Coachman's Inn
This romantic inn five minutes from the beach has been recently updated and features comfortable amenities. There are 30 guestrooms in total at Carriage House Inn, creating the atmosphere of a small and intimate hotel. Every room has recently gotten new linens, including a new bed skirt, decorative shams, beautiful duvets, cozy comforters, and new sheets.
Most rooms also have new carpeting, and all guestrooms have an MP3 music player, plush robes, signature toiletries, microwaves, mini-fridges, Keurig coffee makers, and a large TV with a flat panel and DirectTV. The inn has a dry sauna and hot tub as well as wireless Internet. Guests get a complimentary breakfast buffet in the morning with hot, fresh dishes. There are freshly baked cookies, wine, and hors d’ouevres every afternoon.
Address: Coachman's Inn, San Carlos St., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, Phone: 800-336-6421
