The Best Hotels Closest to Carmel River State Beach in Carmel - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern house with a fire pit, potted plants, and a bench.

A modern building with a white exterior, large windows, and a stone staircase leading to a wooden door.

A wooden interior with a central archway leading to a staircase. Shelves on either side hold various decorative items and books.

1. Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel Point, 0.7 km from Carmel River State Beach

Gabriella

19.325.077 ₫

22.473.171 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A grey door with a number plate and a white shelf with a potted plant and orchid.

A bedroom with a bed, a leather chair, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a stand.

2. The Vagabond's House

Northwest Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River State Beach

Ioana

12.257.967 ₫

13.773.389 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.

A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.

A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

3. La Playa Hotel

Golden Rectangle, 1.7 km from Carmel River State Beach

Derek

19.275.337 ₫

23.504.174 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

A dining area with a long table set for four, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.

A hallway with a white wall, a wooden door, a brick staircase, and a chandelier.

A traditional living room with a piano, a clock, and a floral arrangement.

4. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 1.8 km from Carmel River State Beach

carmel

18.207.212 ₫

21.737.960 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A round wooden table with a tray of appetizers, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle of champagne in a metal bucket.

5. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel, 2.1 km from Carmel River State Beach

Bethany

12.137.430 ₫

14.833.421 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

A cozy seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with a wooden console table, a framed picture of a beach scene, a lamp, and a decorative shelf with books and figurines.

A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

6. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel, 1.9 km from Carmel River State Beach

monica

11.484.880 ₫

14.101.292 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.

A row of wooden cabins with a central garage-style building, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

7. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 1.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

Carolina

5.845.200 ₫

6.514.685 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fireplace, and a view of a house with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading 'Brophy's Tavern' and a sidewalk with a tree and hedges.

A bar with wooden chairs, shelves of liquor bottles, and framed historical photos.

A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.

8. Hotel Carmel

Northwest Carmel, 2.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

Clara

10.414.698 ₫

12.938.239 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A sign for Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites, surrounded by a stone wall and landscaping.

A dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a large plant.

A garden with a pergola, stone pathway, and outdoor seating area.

A restaurant with a long table, chairs, and potted plants.

9. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 3 km from Carmel River State Beach

4.360.034 ₫

4.862.179 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.

A residential area with houses, a fenced yard, and a sunset sky.

A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.

10. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel, 2.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

chithra

4.200.667 ₫

5.010.022 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden sign for a resort inn with a 'No Vacancy' sign above it.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a potted plant.

11. Carmel Resort Inn

Northeast Carmel, 2.8 km from Carmel River State Beach

Jose

3.663.311 ₫

4.439.625 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A four-poster canopy bed with a decorative headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view into a bathroom with a yellow accent wall.

A covered walkway with a potted plant, a door with a CE sign, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dresser, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

12. Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel, 2.3 km from Carmel River State Beach

Jesus

4.683.203 ₫

5.654.691 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

A building with a sign for 'Carmel Oaks Inn & Suites' and a pathway leading to it.

A reception area with a counter, chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a decorative plant.

A room with a white door, a bulletin board, two chairs, a small table, a cabinet, and a window with a view of a building.

13. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Downtown Carmel, 2.2 km from Carmel River State Beach

Carol

3.816.112 ₫

4.788.254 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A wooden boardwalk leading to a grassy area with a view of the sea.

14. Herons Lodge

Northwest Carmel, 2.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

41.706.717 ₫

46.755.864 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.

15. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8.8 km from Carmel River State Beach

Abraham

8.903.392 ₫

10.264.736 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a chandelier, wooden chairs, and a round table.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and elegant furniture.

16. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

9.7 km from Carmel River State Beach

ADRIANA

8.476.975 ₫

9.583.155 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A large, two-story house with a prominent turret and a wrap-around porch.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A luxurious living room with a brown leather sofa, floral armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

A luxurious room with a leather sofa, a decorative mirror, and a tray of assorted cheeses and fruits.

17. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

9 km from Carmel River State Beach

Kelly

4.284.643 ₫

4.869.328 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel with a courtyard, multiple floors, and a view of the sunset.

A modern bar area with multiple seating arrangements, including round tables and bar stools. There are large windows providing views of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a scenic view, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

18. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

11.4 km from Carmel River State Beach

Matthew

6.760.418 ₫

7.660.415 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.

19. Victorian Inn

8.7 km from Carmel River State Beach

Sandy

4.792.327 ₫

5.459.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

A waterfront hotel with a balcony, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the water.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a central fireplace.

20. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

9.2 km from Carmel River State Beach

Qianfang

6.864.826 ₫

7.944.948 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Carmel River State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Villa Mara Carmel	10.0 Exceptional 215 reviews	View
The Vagabond's House	9.4 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
La Playa Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
L Auberge Carmel	9.2 Wonderful 589 reviews	View
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave	9.2 Wonderful 449 reviews	View

Top Carmel River State Beach Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Loose wall sockets near window. Phone did not work. Slow WiFi."

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful boutique hotel in down Carmel. Happy hour with a glass of rose in their gorgeous patio, cozy room with fireplace, and the highlight is the included champagne breakfast with the lovely European style food. The only annoyance is the lack of private parking in an area where parking is quite difficult to begin with."

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very cute property!"

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly, property was clean, and in walking distance to the beach."

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I really can't say enough about this lovely inn. Updated, spotless room, quaint atmosphere and wonderful location at Carmel-by -the - Sea for starters. Add in a fresh home cooked breakfast and a wine hour with charcuterie and let's just say it was a dellightful stay."

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"We LOVED our cute little cabin. It was perfect. The cabins are like a mini town. So charming. Staff is so, so nice."

Pine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful interior, welcoming staff."

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Charming boutique hotel. Outstanding ambiance and service. Smaller, but beautifully decorated rooms. Breakfast service and food quality was excellent. The bar was cozy and inviting. Staff were courteous and friendly. One of our favorite hotel stays!"

Other attractions near Carmel River State Beach

A stone tower with a small window, surrounded by trees and flowering plants.

Tor House

8.6/10 (59 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Carmel with a visit to Tor House. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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An ornate church interior with a crucifix, altar, and religious paintings.

Carmel Mission Basilica

9.0/10 (720 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carmel Mission Basilica during your travels in Carmel. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

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A sunset over a beach with waves and a distant tree-covered landmass.

Monastery Beach

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Golden Bough Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

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An auditorium with rows of orange chairs, a high arched ceiling, and multiple light fixtures.

Sunset Center

8.6/10 (134 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Sunset Center on your trip to Carmel. Stroll along the pebble beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Carmel. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Palo Corona Regional Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Palo Corona Regional Park and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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Mission Trail Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Mission Trail Nature Preserve during your travels to Carmel.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carmel River State Beach?

Carmel River State Beach is located in Carmel. This scenic area is known for its beautiful ocean views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 125 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to Carmel River State Beach?

Expedia has 125 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carmel River State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carmel River State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Carmel River State Beach.

What can I see and do near Carmel River State Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Carmel Mission Basilica, Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada or Monterey Museum of Art. Golden State Theatre, Perry House and Tor House are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Sunset Center, Golden Bough Playhouse and Forest Theater Guild.

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Our top choices for Carmel River State Beach hotels

1. Villa Mara Carmel

2. The Vagabond's House

3. La Playa Hotel

4. L Auberge Carmel

5. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

6. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

7. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

8. Hotel Carmel

9. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

10. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

11. Carmel Resort Inn

12. Carmel Inn And Suites

13. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

14. Herons Lodge

15. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

16. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

17. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

18. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

19. Victorian Inn

20. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

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Top Carmel River State Beach Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Beach Hotel

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Pine Inn

La Playa Hotel

Other attractions near Carmel River State Beach

Tor House

Carmel Mission Basilica

Monastery Beach

Golden Bough Playhouse

Sunset Center

Carmel River Lagoon and Wetland Nature Preserve

Palo Corona Regional Park

Mission Trail Nature Preserve

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