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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
The totally renovated Carmel Mission Inn (Completed July 08) is now a member of Luxe Hotels Worldwide. 100% non-Smoking rooms. Centrally located and close to all Monterey attractions. Heated Pool. Complimentary WiFi. The Carmel Mission Inn is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Rio Rd. With 165 colorfully decorated boutique style rooms the hotel offers special touches with luxury bath products, massage services, heated pool and spas. The recent renovation includes the introduction of Fuse Lounge Café. While not your typical hotel restaurant, Fuse reflects the hotel's edgy ambience with trendy design elements and accented with bright, vivid colors. The restaurant/bar is roomy and open with bamboo flooring, stacked stone fireplaces and columns, comfortable, over-sized chairs, sleek mahogany bar, two large flat screen TVs and walls of windows with views of the pool and gardens. The hotel also features a large garden patio with fountains and a fire pit.
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(35 reviews)
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Hotel address: 3665 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA 93923
Carmel, CA
Monterey Airport; 68 W to Hwy 1
Monterey Bay Aquarium 6 miles. 3 Blocks to Historic Carmel Mission Basilica. Point Lobos 3 miles
This property has a smoke-free policy
Fuse Lounge Café serves breakfast and dinner daily. Happy hours are 4-7pm Monday-Friday. Fuse is know for small plate appetizers, our executive chef’s signature entrees and specialty cocktails.
Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Feb 20, check-out Feb 23
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(35 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Extravagant Mid Century Modern Ambience.
PJ Dec 6, 2009
I expected the usual bland hotel room....NOT! The predominately moss green room featured a sealife mural backlit with soft ... blue spotlights covering one entire wall. At the far end, a glass wall covered with alternating blue and clear translucent drapes led to an outside private balcony, complete with table and chairs. Add to this the large flatscreen TV... a glass and granite bathroom... The whole effect is a very exotic "aquarium from the inside" ambience. The Carmel Mission Inn has allowed unique creativity to define it, rather than the business as usual approach. I enjoyed it all, and expect to return.
Traveler type: Single
Score
4 out of 5
Very nice place
TwoHoneys Oct 18, 2009
The Inn is a little hard to find. From the highway it was hidden behind a gas station. If not for a few wrong turns driving ... around looking for it we would not have found it. That being said - the Carmel Mission Inn is a lovely little place (only 2 floors). Lots of flowers and greenery all around, beautifully landscaped paths between the buildings, there were fireplaces inside and out to just sit, enjoy and relax. The happy hour had excellent finger food for the price and drinks were reasonable. The staff was great. For example, we didn't especially like the view from our room (the parking lot) so we inquired about another room. There was no issue, no problem, no charges, no discussion - it was just taken care of. The new room had a view of the pool. I would go back to this place for sure.
Traveler type: Couples
The Carmel Mission Inn is NOT in the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, but about 5 miles from it. We never ate at the Inn but following the advice of the front desk staff, we found great little restaurants in the town. If you travel to "Carmel", you undoubtedly want to experience Carmel-by-the-Sea. A lovely enclave of wine shops, artist galleries, bakeries, candy shops and about 8 intimate, classy but casual restaurants in a 6 block area. This is a quiet downtown with "friendly, gentle and respectable" in it's DNA. Drive down to the beach! The Beach is wonderful. Also - find your way down to Clint Eastwood's Carmel Mission Ranch Inn. Good food, drink, piano music, view of the bay, tennis and you might run into Clint at the table next to yours.
Score
4 out of 5
Dog friendly carmel
Carerausch Oct 10, 2009
The rooms were spotless and comfortable and the hotel staff was very friendly. We traveled with our dog and had no problems. ... We did find out though that they only allow dogs on the bottom floor so if you are traveling with one it's a good idea to call ahead and let them know this. The location was fine - it wasn't near the beach but was easy to get to from PCH. We would definitely stay here again as it was a good deal for the area and very uniquely decorated.
Traveler type: Family
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
The Carmel Mission Inn is NOT in the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, but about 5 miles from it. We never ate at the Inn but following the advice of the front desk staff, we found great little restaurants in the town. If you travel to "Carmel", you undoubtedly want to experience Carmel-by-the-Sea. A lovely enclave of wine shops, artist galleries, bakeries, candy shops and about 8 intimate, classy but casual restaurants in a 6 block area. This is a quiet downtown with "friendly, gentle and respectable" in it's DNA. Drive down to the beach! The Beach is wonderful. Also - find your way down to Clint Eastwood's Carmel Mission Ranch Inn. Good food, drink, piano music, view of the bay, tennis and you might run into Clint at the table next to yours.
--TwoHoneys, Atlantic City, NJ Oct 18, 2009
Booking on Orbitz saved us from having to book two nights. It was a three day weekend holiday and booking directly through the hotel would have been a two night minimum. Booking with Orbitz allowed us to book just the single night
--Buzz, Woodland, CA Sep 9, 2009
Have afternoon Tea at the Cypress Inn and eat Dinner at Le Coq D'or, both require reservations. Visit the beach and the end of Ocean Ave for sunset, do not forget your camera and a bottle of your fav wine.
--Family Traveler, Northern California Aug 6, 2009
Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(35 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
4 out of 5
Extravagant Mid Century Modern Ambience.
PJ Dec 6, 2009
I expected the usual bland hotel room....NOT! The predominately moss green room featured a sealife mural backlit with soft ... blue spotlights covering one entire wall. At the far end, a glass wall covered with alternating blue and clear translucent drapes led to an outside private balcony, complete with table and chairs. Add to this the large flatscreen TV... a glass and granite bathroom... The whole effect is a very exotic "aquarium from the inside" ambience. The Carmel Mission Inn has allowed unique creativity to define it, rather than the business as usual approach. I enjoyed it all, and expect to return.
Traveler type: Single
Score
4 out of 5
Very nice place
TwoHoneys Oct 18, 2009
The Inn is a little hard to find. From the highway it was hidden behind a gas station. If not for a few wrong turns driving ... around looking for it we would not have found it. That being said - the Carmel Mission Inn is a lovely little place (only 2 floors). Lots of flowers and greenery all around, beautifully landscaped paths between the buildings, there were fireplaces inside and out to just sit, enjoy and relax. The happy hour had excellent finger food for the price and drinks were reasonable. The staff was great. For example, we didn't especially like the view from our room (the parking lot) so we inquired about another room. There was no issue, no problem, no charges, no discussion - it was just taken care of. The new room had a view of the pool. I would go back to this place for sure.
Traveler type: Couples
The Carmel Mission Inn is NOT in the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, but about 5 miles from it. We never ate at the Inn but following the advice of the front desk staff, we found great little restaurants in the town. If you travel to "Carmel", you undoubtedly want to experience Carmel-by-the-Sea. A lovely enclave of wine shops, artist galleries, bakeries, candy shops and about 8 intimate, classy but casual restaurants in a 6 block area. This is a quiet downtown with "friendly, gentle and respectable" in it's DNA. Drive down to the beach! The Beach is wonderful. Also - find your way down to Clint Eastwood's Carmel Mission Ranch Inn. Good food, drink, piano music, view of the bay, tennis and you might run into Clint at the table next to yours.
Score
4 out of 5
Dog friendly carmel
Carerausch Oct 10, 2009
The rooms were spotless and comfortable and the hotel staff was very friendly. We traveled with our dog and had no problems. ... We did find out though that they only allow dogs on the bottom floor so if you are traveling with one it's a good idea to call ahead and let them know this. The location was fine - it wasn't near the beach but was easy to get to from PCH. We would definitely stay here again as it was a good deal for the area and very uniquely decorated.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
very nicely decorated
froggrr Oct 7, 2009
The food in the resturant was excellant the staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and newly decorated. ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Carmel Mission Inn
carikamau Sep 25, 2009
Great location. Walking distance to great restaurants- one in particular- From Scratch. Great breakfast there. Good ... location for the beach and about 15 mins from the Aquarium. Nice staff and the room is large enough to have a bed on the floor for the kids.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Good value hotel for Carmel
Buzz Sep 9, 2009
Freshly renovated and definitely had that "trendy" feel inside the rooms, even though the hotel is an older property. Pool ... area looked really nice, with lots of fine wood patio furniture through all the outdoor areas. We had breakfast with buffet service in the hotel restaurant. The food was just basic, but that was all we really wanted anyway, and for $10 it was a great price for a meal in Carmel.
Traveler type: Couples
Booking on Orbitz saved us from having to book two nights. It was a three day weekend holiday and booking directly through the hotel would have been a two night minimum. Booking with Orbitz allowed us to book just the single night
Score
3 out of 5
not too bad
WhatWhat Aug 19, 2009
comfy bed, got random charges on my bill for $70, but never called them to argue with them about it. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Carmel Mission Inn for Family was OK
Family Traveler Aug 6, 2009
Stayed in room 218 Second Floor STD DBL Queens overlooking the pool under both hot tubs. The room was clean, flatscreen, ... granite counters in bathroom, the shower was NOT a shoebox. Staff was friendly, grounds were kept and we had a mix up on room service and the manager took care of us. The pictures on the website look larger than the actual site. Good location to DT Monterey and Ocean Ave. Safeway is across the street, nice for family snacks. We went whale watching and saw a blue whale, 45-50 humb backs 2 swam under the boat could have touched them, dolphins, seals, jellies and more, so worth it!
Traveler type: Family
Have afternoon Tea at the Cypress Inn and eat Dinner at Le Coq D'or, both require reservations. Visit the beach and the end of Ocean Ave for sunset, do not forget your camera and a bottle of your fav wine.
Score
4 out of 5
Quick trip to Monterey w/my girls
Intrepid traveler Aug 2, 2009
The location was terrific and provided a base for exploring the peninsula. Stores and restaurants rt across the street. ... Breakfast was reasonable and very yummy; enjoyed by both me and my kids. Staff was very nice: gardeners, housekeeping, maintenance...everyone said hello and were nice to my (very energetic!) kids. I'd really recommend this to friends.
Traveler type: Family
Pt Lobos State Reserve is about 1.5 miles; Carmel River State Beach is less than that. Spectacularly beautiful and easy hiking.
Score
4 out of 5
Loved it! Really great value!!
MJ Jul 29, 2009
We had 2 9 year olds with us and really enjoyed the conveient location of this hotel! At first I was put off my the ... location, but once we walked into the lobby area we were impressed. It was a great respite from the tons of things you can do in the area!!
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Monterey Bay visitor
visitor to Monterey Bay area Jul 10, 2009
The hotel was a good value for the price I paid. The front desk was efficient and friendly. I thought this hotel offered ... more then most of the chain hotels in the area.
Traveler type: Family
I"m not a shopper but there were two shopping malls within a short walk. If you have children go to the doll house museum in the mall behind the hotel. My child visited it three times and was totally entertained. It's a very small storefront but very impressive and the owners were very friendly. It's about a 15 minute drive to the aquarium.
Score
4 out of 5
Great Location
Love to Travel Jul 6, 2009
Located close to Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur. Nice shopping and restaurants right across the street. The courtyard area is a ... great place to relax after a day of sightseeing and enjoy a glass a wine by the outdoor fireplace.
Traveler type: Friends
Score
4 out of 5
Pleasant Father's Day outing
LeeNy=P. Jun 22, 2009
The sign next to the Chevron gas station could be a little bigger or the plants could have been trimmed well. We came on an ... overcast weekend, so we missed the sign on our 1st day. We liked the 50's/60's feel of the outside of the hotel; but we didn't expect a modern bathroom (very pleasing) & great t.v. screen!! I personally liked the bright colors when walking into the room. We used the pool a lot! THe convenient late hrs of pool usage was long enough (up to 10pm!); We walked to the nearby shops to buy late night snacks & we weren't bothered by a lot of traffic/wasn't too noisy considering the inn was by 2 main streets. This was the first time we brought our dog & he LOVED it...all the wonderful accessible walking (w/o having LOOSE dogs wandering freely)& the big panoramic window w/a long seating area. My dog & I respected the "No pet-free" zone signs, so we resorted to the nearby dry grassy area; however, I was particular about the loose pine needles & foxtails, that we walked further from the inn (around the gas station)-- we walked more, but still enjoyed! I didn't really care for the bark for part of the garden's landscape(but my dog loved it!) Although there was NO ventilation in the bathroom, we didn't experience ANY bad/foul bathroom smells that we'd normally smell. Love the cute Bath&Body amenitites & how the hairdryer had it's on bag!! The negative experiences were not having a "replaced" bathrobe in one of the rooms for the rest of our stay; our fridges weren't working to their potential;and we had no microwaves to heat up leftovers. The aroma coming from the restaurant were very pleasant, yet we didn't get a chance to taste the B/L/D meals (we were 8ppl, 3 were children, who are picky eaters)& the music during afterhours was enjoyable [I heard the band play while I was walking my dog]!
Traveler type: Family
The inn was accessible to a lot of shops, especially if one is into "specialty" boutiques/restaurants; the Crossroads shopping area is another option on the opposite side (still a walk away; a gas station was next door; the beach wasn't far neither was Mission of Carmel/San Carlos;
Score
3 out of 5
clean, near restaurants, near aquarium
big d Jun 21, 2009
The room was clean. Smell fresh not like other hotel rooms that smell like a smoking joint. The location is near aquarium, ... the 17 mile drive and near the marina bay. The hotel has a close by shops and restuarants. the pool is small though and cold. Well i guess its always kind ah cold around the bay area. There is a free internet access. The is a live band that plays every friday and saturday. They serve break fast and lunch. aver all this hotel is average though the price is about high end for its amenities.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Retro 60's Fantastic
Santa Cruz Yo Daddy Jun 7, 2009
Friendly service, great location, and clean rooms with a retro 60's style. Only issue was the pool was cold and hot tubs were ... down for maintenance. With two small kids, that's a death sentence. They eventually got the tubs working. Other than that, it was a great experience. I'll be back soon.
Traveler type: Family
Ocean Drive... take your pick from an assortment of Italian Cafe's and restaurants. Then, take a walk to the beach. Nothing like it!
Score
4 out of 5
Good Value for Location
Jim & Bobbie Jun 1, 2009
Arriving late on a Friday night we were ready for dinner. The hotel cafe had music playing that was not conducive to quiet ... late dining. Hotel staff warmly directed us to a recommended restaurant across the street and provided us with a certificate for a free starter. The hotel room was attractively decorated and the bed was very comfortable.
Traveler type: Couples
The Rio Grill located in the shopping center across the street from the hotel provided us with as nice an atmosphere and well cooked food as any in the Carmel City proper. Don't overlook this choice.
Score
4 out of 5
Better than I thought
Bonus Daddy May 26, 2009
Not at all pricy. There are new shops & resturants across the street. The drive to Camel was 10ish mins & to Monterey 20 mins. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Indie theater downtown Monterey!
Score
4 out of 5
Just fine, pleased with the experience
lulu Apr 30, 2009
we were very comfortable and I would consider returning. My one quandry is how to get the best room for the lowest price. Thanks ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great place to stay
Coupon Queen Apr 22, 2009
WE go to the Monteray Area every year and this time it was great. Room was as good as the reviews said it was. Service, ... price, clean, even entertainment was just what we were looking for. Live band on weedend with a nice mellow crowd.
Traveler type: Couples
Best breadkast "From Scrach" at the Barnyard. Great meal at Tommy Wok
Score
4 out of 5
Cozy, reminded me of "The Little Mermaid
Newly Wed Couple Get- A- Way Apr 22, 2009
My husband and I stayed a night at the Carmel Mission Inn, on a Saturday night. It was a very quiet and secluded location. ... It was further away from downtown Carmel than we expected, but there are numerous shops and a beautiful shopping complex within a block of walking distance. The room was clean, the bed was surprisingly comfortable and the color scheme reminded me of the Little Mermaid: teal, yellow, fish paintings, etc. It had a tropical feel to the outside as well: the pool is centrally located and has numerous plants and a very neat gas fireplace near the front of the hotel! It was a great place to stay in the Carmel area, although we would have liked to be closer to downtown!
Traveler type: Couples
Just around the corner is a wonderful shopping complex with restaurants and all types of stores! It is elegantly landscaped as well, so it makes for an even more enjoyable experience!
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The Carmel Mission Inn is NOT in the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, but about 5 miles from it. We never ate at the Inn but following the advice of the front desk staff, we found great little restaurants in the town. If you travel to "Carmel", you undoubtedly want to experience Carmel-by-the-Sea. A lovely enclave of wine shops, artist galleries, bakeries, candy shops and about 8 intimate, classy but casual restaurants in a 6 block area. This is a quiet downtown with "friendly, gentle and respectable" in it's DNA. Drive down to the beach! The Beach is wonderful. Also - find your way down to Clint Eastwood's Carmel Mission Ranch Inn. Good food, drink, piano music, view of the bay, tennis and you might run into Clint at the table next to yours.
--TwoHoneys, Atlantic City, NJ Oct 18, 2009
Booking on Orbitz saved us from having to book two nights. It was a three day weekend holiday and booking directly through the hotel would have been a two night minimum. Booking with Orbitz allowed us to book just the single night
--Buzz, Woodland, CA Sep 9, 2009
Have afternoon Tea at the Cypress Inn and eat Dinner at Le Coq D'or, both require reservations. Visit the beach and the end of Ocean Ave for sunset, do not forget your camera and a bottle of your fav wine.
--Family Traveler, Northern California Aug 6, 2009
Pt Lobos State Reserve is about 1.5 miles; Carmel River State Beach is less than that. Spectacularly beautiful and easy hiking.
--Intrepid traveler, Riverside, CA Aug 2, 2009
I"m not a shopper but there were two shopping malls within a short walk. If you have children go to the doll house museum in the mall behind the hotel. My child visited it three times and was totally entertained. It's a very small storefront but very impressive and the owners were very friendly. It's about a 15 minute drive to the aquarium.
--visitor to Monterey Bay area, San Francisco, CA Jul 10, 2009
The inn was accessible to a lot of shops, especially if one is into "specialty" boutiques/restaurants; the Crossroads shopping area is another option on the opposite side (still a walk away; a gas station was next door; the beach wasn't far neither was Mission of Carmel/San Carlos;
--LeeNy=P., Vallejo, CA Jun 22, 2009
Ocean Drive... take your pick from an assortment of Italian Cafe's and restaurants. Then, take a walk to the beach. Nothing like it!
--Santa Cruz Yo Daddy, Santa Cruz Jun 7, 2009
The Rio Grill located in the shopping center across the street from the hotel provided us with as nice an atmosphere and well cooked food as any in the Carmel City proper. Don't overlook this choice.
--Jim & Bobbie, Santa Barbara, California Jun 1, 2009
Indie theater downtown Monterey!
--Bonus Daddy, Fresno,Ca May 26, 2009
Best breadkast "From Scrach" at the Barnyard. Great meal at Tommy Wok
--Coupon Queen, Tracy Ca. Apr 22, 2009
Just around the corner is a wonderful shopping complex with restaurants and all types of stores! It is elegantly landscaped as well, so it makes for an even more enjoyable experience!
--Newly Wed Couple Get- A- Way, Camas, WA Apr 22, 2009
nice bar and restaurants witnin walking distance
--builtwithrock[@], waterford Apr 22, 2009
Across the street (Rio Road), one can find a very nice casual seafood market/restaurant next to Long's.
--InfrequentTraveler, Los Angeles, CA Mar 3, 2009
Bahama Bills is a great. Get coupon from front desk for free appetizer.
--Paulette, Mount Vernon Oct 28, 2008
Try the From Scratch restaurant for breakfast absolutely excellent with loads of variety and excellent service.
--Gary, USA Sep 15, 2008
All types of international dinig.
--Julie, USA Sep 23, 2007
There is a grocery store, fuel and some small shops.
--charlene, USA Sep 3, 2007
The main shopping district in Carmel is just minutes away by car!
--Jane, USA Aug 16, 2007
Several eateries and shopping within a short walking distance.
--Pamela, Sacramento, CA May 20, 2007
The Bear Diner accross the street has a great variety of food. Also try the night life on Cannery Row.
--Brandon, USA May 2, 2007
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