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super staff and great quiet place.

Perfect location to experience Carmel by the Sea by foot. Plus this Inn located on one of the historic sites and is so charming and the rooms are fully updated and a joy to stay in. It's a short walk to see the sunset on the beach and another short walk in the opposite direction to experience the best shopping and dining in Carmel. Parking can be challenging if you get there late, we arrived at 3pm and were the 1st guests to grab one of the 8 designated parking spots in the courtyard as they call it. Once we were parked we just left it there for the weekend since the area is totally walkable. The continental breakfast is acceptable if you're truly hungry and not in the mood to deal with a restaurant, if you're expecting anything more than coffee, tea, danish, banana, oatmeal, yogurt, OJ, etc. then you'll be disappointed but that's not the point of a 'continental' breakfast. I've had better but I've also had much, much, MUCH worse!!! I would stay here again in a heartbeat, really nice place (and VERY friendly Staff!!)

Requested quiet room but was put in ground flor room where we heard a person above snoring all night - and then the floorboard creaking all morning. Old building NT soundproofed. Breakfast terrible for $400.

Friendly staff, beautiful gardens.

The property looks great, rooms are clean but if you need WI-FI, do rent it because it is awful. I needed to work and for me WI-FI is must. I don’t understand why to have it as amenity if it does not work. Also, 5 hours after check it heater stopped working and we were offered portable heater, which was OK in the room but bathroom was still cold. I would not recommend this hotel, very disappointed.

Lovely Inn and perfect location in Carmel. 3 blocks to beach, 1 block to all shops and restaurants ts. Very nice room and bathroom, very comfortable bed

cute little cottage hotel right in the heart of carmel. just four blocks from the ocean and even closer than that to the best coffee shop, carmel valley coffee! very easy checkin, parking right out front of our hotel room door, friendly staff, quiet area. room was super clean and shower was incredible. highly recommend staying here. affordable and enjoyable!

wonderful place service is somewhat scaled back since pandemic.

It is near the shopping district, but it is an uphill hike. It is very congested in the area and their lack of on-site parking makes it a challenge to park at most times of the day and night.

I had stayed at the Normandy inn about 25 years ago and had loved the location. It hasn't moved! Some reviews had me nervous, saying how dated it was. Really? Our room was lovely. It wasn't the largest room of our vacation, but very nice. Wonderfully close to beach and restaurants!

The location was great. The room was very clean and spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. Overall the room needed updating. The pictures were showing updated bathrooms, but we didn’t get one. There is no refrigerator in the room. Parking was limited but we were lucky to find a spot.

Beautiful room, very clean, great location! Very close to the beach and near the more lively end of downtown.

Nice hotel close to the beach and downtown. Accomodayions were lovely although the room never did quite get warm once i turned on the heat.

Ocean Ave. Carmel CA

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking

Located in Golden Rectangle, Normandy Inn is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This 48-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.


Dining

Free continental breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.


Rooms

TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.


Property features

Guests of Normandy Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This smoke-free hotel also has a vending machine.

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Normandy Inn

Everyone (14) Couples (8) Family (1)
5
Partner Couples

super staff and great quiet place.

By on Apr 13, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 15, 2024

Thank you for staying with us !

5
Partner Couples

Perfect location to experience Carmel by the Sea by foot. Plus this Inn located on one of the historic sites and is so charming and the rooms are fully updated and a joy to stay in. It's a short walk to see the sunset on the beach and another short walk in the opposite direction to experience the best shopping and dining in Carmel. Parking can be challenging if you get there late, we arrived at 3pm and were the 1st guests to grab one of the 8 designated parking spots in the courtyard as they call it. Once we were parked we just left it there for the weekend since the area is totally walkable. The continental breakfast is acceptable if you're truly hungry and not in the mood to deal with a restaurant, if you're expecting anything more than coffee, tea, danish, banana, oatmeal, yogurt, OJ, etc. then you'll be disappointed but that's not the point of a 'continental' breakfast. I've had better but I've also had much, much, MUCH worse!!! I would stay here again in a heartbeat, really nice place (and VERY friendly Staff!!)

By on Oct 28, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 6, 2023

Hello there David,We are so glad you enjoyed your stay here! Thank you so much for your feedback.

1
Partner Couples

Requested quiet room but was put in ground flor room where we heard a person above snoring all night - and then the floorboard creaking all morning. Old building NT soundproofed. Breakfast terrible for $400.

By , from Manchester on Jun 12, 2023

Review comment responded on Jun 16, 2023

We are sorry you were unhappy during your stay. We tried our best to place you in the back of the property. When you requested a quiet room at check-in, we were unfortunately fully booked already. For future reference, please place all requests in advance so that we can better accommodate you.

5
Everyone

Friendly staff, beautiful gardens.

By on Apr 23, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 24, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for staying with us.Front Desk

5
Everyone

By on Apr 15, 2023

Review comment responded on May 5, 2023

Thank you for staying with us.

2
Partner Couples

The property looks great, rooms are clean but if you need WI-FI, do rent it because it is awful. I needed to work and for me WI-FI is must. I don’t understand why to have it as amenity if it does not work. Also, 5 hours after check it heater stopped working and we were offered portable heater, which was OK in the room but bathroom was still cold. I would not recommend this hotel, very disappointed.

By on Dec 20, 2022

4
Everyone

By on Aug 2, 2022

5
Everyone

Lovely Inn and perfect location in Carmel. 3 blocks to beach, 1 block to all shops and restaurants ts. Very nice room and bathroom, very comfortable bed

By on Jun 27, 2022

5
Partner Couples

cute little cottage hotel right in the heart of carmel. just four blocks from the ocean and even closer than that to the best coffee shop, carmel valley coffee! very easy checkin, parking right out front of our hotel room door, friendly staff, quiet area. room was super clean and shower was incredible. highly recommend staying here. affordable and enjoyable!

By , from Winterville on Mar 31, 2022

Review comment responded on Mar 31, 2022

Thank you for staying with us! We appreciate your feedback.

5
Everyone

wonderful place service is somewhat scaled back since pandemic.

By on Dec 12, 2021

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