$89 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 4, 2013 Check-out: Jun 5, 2013

BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

3 stars
Junipero Between 5th & 6th, P. O. Box 3715, Carmel, CA 93921
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
48 reviews
pleasant downtown Carmel hotel

clean, quiet, pleasant downtown Carmel location. Heated pool a plus. Breakfast is adequate but not... See full review

  • StanBly
  • May 8, 2013
Great location

My room was clean, comfortable and quiet. The fireplace was an unexpected plus. The location is in... See full review

  • juamakma
  • Feb 4, 2013
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

1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,FIREPLACE,HI SPEED,COFMKR,HAIR,IRON,FULL BREAKFAST
SUITE-2 ROOMS 3 BEDS
SUITE-2 ROOMS 3 BEDS,NSMK,1KING BED,2QUEEN BEDS,REFRIG,FULL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,ROLL IN SHOWER,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,FIREPLACE,HI SPEED,COFMKR,HAIR,IRON,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,OCEAN VW,BALCONY,FIREPLACE,REFRIG,FULL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,HISPD,REFRIG,COFFMAKER,IRON,HAIR,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,FIREPLACE,SOFABED,HISPD,COFMKR,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,OCEAN VIEW,BALCONY,HISPD,REFRIG,FULL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,FIREPLACE,BALCONY,OCEAN VIEW,HISPD,FULL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,OCEAN VW,LIVING RM,FIREPLACE,SOFABD,FULL BREAKFAST
SUITE-2 ROOMS 3 BEDS
SUITE-2 ROOMS 3 BEDS,NSMK,2TWIN BDS,1KING BD,FIREPLACE,REFRIG,FULL BREAKFAST

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Heated pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Free local telephone calls
Activities
Heated pool
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Services
Security
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
Hairdryer in room
Fire place
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

36.5561 -121.9197
Area served
Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Monterey, Salinas, Marina, Big Sur
Nearby airports
(MRY), 10.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Downtown

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 (48)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Overall score

3.7 / 5
48 out of 48
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.5
Value:
4.1

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

3
travelling Sue
Michigan
May 15, 2013

Comfortable and good location

The Best Western Carmel Bay Inn was attractive and in a small city the location was very good. The staff was accommodating. The only negative was the limited amount of parking. We went in early May, but I would think that it would only get worse in summer.

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

We took Highway 1 for an unforgettable drive down to San Simeon. We also stopped at the Mission of Carmel which we also enjoyed.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

3
after AERA travel
Canada
May 13, 2013

Interesting City

We enjoyed our time in Carmel-had a great dinner and walks around town. I was upset that I could not collect Best Western Rewards -first time that has happened.

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

Great sunset (6:00) dinner at the Grill.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
StanBly
Long Island NY
May 8, 2013

pleasant downtown Carmel hotel

clean, quiet, pleasant downtown Carmel location. Heated pool a plus. Breakfast is adequate but not fancy (eggs get cold). Convenient, affordable base for enjoying Carmel area.

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

Flaherty's for dinner in Carmel was delicious

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

3
red vetteJM
lincoln, ca.
May 3, 2013

Get -a-way for me and wife

Comfortable room, nice fireplace, noisey showers from other rooms. Microwave and refrig. would be nice

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

3
jiju
new york, ny
Apr 8, 2013

Great views, average room

Hotel rooms need to be updated, but good value overall. Decent size room, furnishing and bedding on the older side. Easy to hear guests in other rooms but no sound from traffic.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out Tommy's Wok for good, cheap eats.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
juamakma
Fairfax, CA
Feb 4, 2013

Great location

My room was clean, comfortable and quiet. The fireplace was an unexpected plus. The location is in walking distance of all of the town and the sea. The breakfast was unimpressive and I skipped it the second day.

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

Reviewer score

4
Loves Carmel
Lodi, Ca
Jan 23, 2013

Perfect location

Have stayed at this hotel many times over the past 20 years. Clean, good service. The location is right in Carmel Village, walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and beach.

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

Reviewer score

4
Globe Tracker
Malaysia
Jan 10, 2013

A Romantic Getaway

It's our first trip to the California and some friends recommended that we should stop by Carmel because it's a 'neat' town. We arrived and checked into the hotel around 4pm and the room was ready for us. It was very nice and cosy and we really enjoyed the fire place (something special which we don't really have it back home). The location of the hotel is very strategic and it's very near to all the shops and it's also very near the beach. We made it to see the sunset and it was beautiful. All in all, it was an enjoyable stay for us and the price is also very reasonable. One thing which I thing can further improve is on the checkout time, 11am is slightly early. It will be good if it can be extended to 12pm.

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

Reviewer score

2
okiqueen
aptos, ca
Oct 14, 2012

Anniversary celebration

Noisy, both from the street and people walking by the room. Bed was comfortable, but the temperature in the room could have been cooler. The breakfast was a joke; all packaged food.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Carmel Bay View Inn

Reviewer score

4
MagsB
Tacoma, WA, USA
Sep 6, 2012

Weekend getaway

Wonderful town to visit and hotel was within walking distance to everything. Very quaint.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
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