Nightly rates from $99
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 5, 2012 Check-out: Jun 7, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
35 reviews
Perfect location!

Though this is an older motel, it was nicely maintained, clean, and within walking distance to... See full review

  • MickeyMaus
  • Apr 26, 2012
Perfect location

This was our 2nd experience with Best Western and it was not a disappointment! Nice grounds, great... See full review

  • SaraG2012
  • Mar 29, 2012
Smart prices in upscale downtown Carmel
Basic but quite well-located for travel to Carmel, the clean, comfortable Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn features a fireplace and free Wi-Fi in every room. After the complimentary continental breakfast, relax on the outdoor decks, swim in the seasonal outdoor heated pool, or walk to the beach or along the village streets of Carmel. Exclusive shops, galleries, restaurants and spas line the neighboring blocks, while other Monterey Bay attractions, including Pebble Beach and the 17-Mile Drive, are not much farther from the hotel.
Highlights

  • Complimentary continental breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn
  • Outdoor decks and heated swimming pool
  • All rooms include a fireplace, some with a balcony and ocean view
  • A short walk to the beach and Carmel shops and eateries

Rooms
The entirely nonsmoking guest rooms and spacious two-room suites Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn include a coffee-maker, free Wi-Fi and a cozy gas fireplace to warm guests in the evening after a day on the coast. Ask for an oceanfront room to look out on dramatic panoramic ocean views from a private balcony. Suites feature separate sleeping and living spaces, a balcony, bay views and a fireplace. Family suite accommodations combine two bedrooms with a living area in a layout that works well for groups at the Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn.
Features
From the Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn in the heart of downtown Carmel, guests can tee off at 15 championship golf courses, tour the Carmel Mission or visit Fisherman's Wharf all within a short drive. This nonsmoking hotel offers free parking and comfortable lobby seating around the fireplace.
Transportation

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (7.5 mi/12.1 km)
  • San Jose International Airport (80 mi/129 km)
  • San Francisco International Airport (106 mi/170 km)

Attractions

  • Ocean Avenue (across the street)
  • Carmel Mission Basilica (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • 17-Mile Drive (1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Pebble Beach Golf Course (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
  • Fisherman's Wharf (5.3 mi/8.6 km)
  • Cannery Row (6 mi/9.7 km)
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (6.4 mi/10.3 km)
  • Santa Cruz (49.3 mi/79.3 km)
  • San Francisco (117 mi/188 km
  • Big Sur, Calif. (126 mi/203 km)

Business

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn Rooms

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Hotel Map

Area served
Monterey, Marina, Carmel, Salinas, Big Sur, Seaside, Pacific Grove
Nearby airports
(MRY), 10.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Downtown

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Balcony
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Data port Available
  • Fire Place
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free parking
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Heated Pool
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Lounge
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Queen Bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Security
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Television with Cable

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (35)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Overall score

3.8 / 5
35 out of 35
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.2

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
MickeyMaus
Seattle, WA
Apr 26, 2012

Perfect location!

Though this is an older motel, it was nicely maintained, clean, and within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and groceries. The rooms were clean, but could have used some updating and added conveniences like a mini frig and more counter space in the bathroom. For the price...and the premium location....we would definitely stay here again, and we're kinda picky about our hotels accomodations.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
SaraG2012
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Mar 29, 2012

Perfect location

This was our 2nd experience with Best Western and it was not a disappointment! Nice grounds, great room with fireplace and large bathroom. It was very cold in the room at first but after leaving the heat and the fireplace on for a while we were comfy! Walking distance to everywhere in town. Darling general store right next door. Overall great experience! Free breakfast always a plus!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

3
pacificabun and hubby
Pacifica Ca
Mar 23, 2012

SHOULD HAVE SHOPPED AROUND

Our suite was lovely and clean. But better deals can be found. We stay in Carmel frequently but never on Junipero. This street is a main access road to Carmel and near many fine dining establishments. Down side we were awake at five from all of the loud street noises and it never stopped. Tried to get breakfast twice the morning we were leaving size of breakfast room woefully under sized for the amount guests this property can accomadate. People were standing up to eat. I guess they save money on the hot breakfast because we and several other guest gave up and left. My advice if you want some quiet don't stay on this street. Would recommend San Carlo Ave any of the properties on upper San Carlos

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Vesuvios

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

3
Taters
San Jose, CA, USA
Oct 17, 2011

Paid more then it's worth

I bought this hotel for a film festival i was attending, so when the rate was extremely high i wasn't take aback. However, when i got to the room i was very disappointed in the size and setup. Very small and plain. Worst of all there was no air conditioning, the heat at this time of year was a little higher then normal, but there was no escape from it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Giovannis. Really friendly and accommodating.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
Richard
Napa, CA
Aug 6, 2011

Clean, efficient, low cost

We stayed 3 days and saw all of Carmel and Point Lobos. This hotel is situated perfectly to do that. My favorites are the photography galleries and those galleries specializing in the early California painters. Our room and the entire hotel was clean and comfortable, and, for the area, low priced. The front desk refrigerated my prescription medication for me in their refrigerator, as our room did not have a refrigerator (and gave me 24 hour access to it). We had booked for 2 days. Although they were sold out, they found a way to fit us in a 3rd day. We were having so much fun in Carmel we couldn't do it all in 2 days! We will be back to Carmel and this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Do not miss Point Lobos State Reserve and 17 Mile Drive.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

5
The Carmel Kid!
Sacremanto, CA
Jun 23, 2011

Excellent

Very spacious room, clean, quiet. We loved soaking in the view from the balcony. Perfect location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Demitra Cafe (Mediterranean cuisine) was a fantastic surprise. Excellent food and better atmosphere. On a busy night, and after a single introduction he remembered our names at the end of the night.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

2
SB Traveler
Santa Barbara
Apr 25, 2011

Paper thin walls

The location is great, the room old but fine for the price. The bed was so saggy me and my husband woke up stiff and sore. The worst part was the walls were so thin, you could tell what every neighbor was doing - showering, toiletting, talking, TV. We bought ear plugs for the 2nd night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Graising - the bar was a hoot, great food and martinis..

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
Big Daddy
Fresno, Ca
Apr 18, 2011

Great hotel friendly staff

The hotel was in the perfect location for our activities. the hotel was quiet at nite and staff was friendly and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Short drive to 17 mile drive.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
John
Hanford ca.
Feb 20, 2011

very nice for the price and excellent lo

We enjoyed the room with the fireplace and view. Would certainly stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

3
Emily
Walnut Creek, CA
Apr 12, 2010

Very pleasant weekend getaway

We had a very pleasat weekend getaway. The hotel's location was rather convenient, in a walking distance from downtown of Carmel, where all smaller a bigger stores and restaurants are located. The beach was in a walking distance as well. The rooms were rather clean and cozy, but a little small. The price was pretty good. Overall, our stay was a very pleasant experience. I wouldn't mind to use that hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Outdoor restaurant, right across the hotel

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