The rooms were ok, good bed and spacious room. They could use nicer towels!!…read moreThe breakfast was very disappointing!! Dry breads, no hot food, fruit. No amenities for my pet. They could put way more effort in for a more pleasant stay!!

I really loved my stay here. It was so cute and cozy and the location couldn't be better. We…read morestayed in the smallest room, the katydid, and it did get a bit hot in there because the room faces the sun but we would just leave the windows open for a few hours before going to bed. It offers breakfast in the morning which was nice, but our favorite thing was spending the evenings next to the fire place every night. I will definitely be returning!

My husband and I stayed at Vagabond Inn in Carmel this week, and there were definitely some highs…read moreand lows. The property is really charming and has that classic cozy Carmel vibe. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the happy hour with wine, cheese, and fruit was a great touch. The courtyard with the stone fire pit and waterfall is beautiful and makes the whole place feel extra inviting. You also really can't beat the location--it's an easy walk to the village, shops, restaurants, galleries, and the beach. Our room was updated, very clean, and well-appointed with a fireplace, large TV, microwave, fridge, and a nicely renovated bathroom. Now for the downsides... Carmel happened to be in a heat wave while we were there, and the room was HOT. There's no AC, and the tiny fan they gave us barely made a difference. It definitely made sleeping uncomfortable. But the biggest disappointment by far was the breakfast. For the price you're paying per night, it was honestly shocking how underwhelming it was. The only protein option was hard-boiled eggs (and if you don't eat eggs, you're out of luck). Everything else felt like the bare minimum--mediocre toast, bagels, croissants, granola, yogurt, etc. The yogurt was so watery we couldn't even eat it, and the rest was just very basic and forgettable. We did appreciate that it was delivered directly to our room. Overall, we did enjoy the stay because of the charm, location, and friendly staff, but the heat and especially the breakfast were definite letdowns. We'd consider coming back, but with much lower expectations for the food--and definitely not during a heat wave.

We stayed in room 11. It's clean, there is the sound of a water feature in the courtyard that is…read morenice, the bathroom is amazing, there's a fireplace, fridge and a real coffee machine with some comfy chairs to relax in. The service is great! They also bring you a nice breakfast in the am! The downsides and probably dealbreakers for us is the noise-you can hear everyone talking, closing doors, etc. The actual bed mattress feels old and isn't very comfortable. The WiFi is spotty too.Put double paned windows in, better WiFi and a new mattress and you'd have it! Unfortunately we won't be staying here again. Back to the candle light we go.

Beautiful rooms and kind staff with easy parking! Just be ready for the "steepish" walk back from…read moredowntown

Loved hotel hopping in this area! Horizon was one of the spots we checked into first. Cute b&b vibe…read moreclose to the ocean. Cons: -No a/c (fans only and more by request) Pros: -Fireplace (would love to stay in cooler weather to use this) -Daily wine cracker cheese -Daily complimentary breakfast (so good!) -Private patio -Friendly staff -Late check out 12pm -Close to shops and restaurants -Easy parking in lot and on street Pros definitely outweighed the con list, so that says a lot!

We stayed at Carmel Country Inn from Friday to Sunday for a girls' trip, hoping for a relaxing and…read morerestful weekend. Unfortunately, our stay was quite disappointing. We booked one of the double rooms with a fireplace. While the room itself was fine, the walls and ceilings are extremely thin. From around 9pm to 1:00 AM, we could clearly hear footsteps from the room above us, along with conversations. It didn't seem like the guests upstairs were being intentionally disruptive -- it felt more like an issue with how the property is built and the lack of sound insulation. We did call the front desk and asked if they could notify the guests upstairs. After that, they were more mindful of their steps, which we appreciated, but we could still hear them trying to whispering. We chose this property because we were looking for a peaceful place to rest, reset, and enjoy quiet evenings. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. For the amount we paid for a weekend stay, we expected much better soundproofing and overall comfort. Sadly, we won't be returning or recommending this property to our family or friends.

The most DARLING bed & breakfast…read more I loved the tea, coffee, and variety of delicious homemade cookies in the lobby when you check in. The homemade breakfast is amazing - warm mini-quiches, yummy pastries, yogurt & berries. Don't go crazy on the cookies and pastries here though- I did and experienced the horrible sugar crashes everyday, sob. The rooms are adorable, clean, and updated - with the most cozy beds too. The staff members are also the sweetest. Sandy is wonderful and make sure to say hi to Butters too, her adorable pup. Walkable to downtown Carmel & easy parking.

Quality/Quantity - My wife never likes to stay at motel style places, but due to our last second…read moredecision to visit Carmel, she settled for here. And we were both VERY pleasantly surprised. 5 stars surprised. With that said, I would be happy to make this our future go-to place. Espresso machine in our room, thank you. Atmosphere - VERY centrally location in the city. Walkable everywhere. Clean, safe, well organized, and an updated location. Small parking lot, well compared to the # of guests...? It was hard to find a space, but the good news is that everything was walkable, so we did not need to look for a space twice. Service - 5 stars. Everyone is nice, welcoming, friendly, etc. Hot breakfast in the morning. Seems like most baked goods are even done in house...? "Happy hour/wine hour" and snacks in the afternoon and evening. Easy check in and out. Price - $300 a night; expensive, but this is Carmel. On a Monday, well it was a last second booking. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1954 and 2014 when joining the Four Sisters Inns collection and with your other 16 locations.

The coachman inn is my preference to stay in Carmel. The rooms are modern and cozy. The location is…read moreideal. They accept dogs. Great breakfast.

Great property and excellent customer support. House was in…read moregreat condition. Really enjoyed staying there.

My family and I are currently staying here. We assumed some basic needs were included ( for the…read moreHIGH PRICE TAG) such as a working fridge that provide us with ice and filter water but for our surprise their is zero filter water or ice. they could have at least mention that while describing this place. The internet signal is so weak and poor than none of the TV get a solid connection to play shows on Netflix or Hulu. basically once you sign in eventually shortly after it logs you out and the shows on the TV have a terrible connection so the view is blurry and the audio comes out as if was translated into a different language. They provide coffee for 1 day worth, their spices are practically empty and just a very few. There is zero additional blankets and only a couple towels for bathroom. For the dish washer they provided a couple dish pods inside a little container so we will have to get that as well. based on our experience while renting a "high end" place that is this expensive basic needs should have been provided. we are disappointed and feel like we made a mistake renting this place. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone specially for the price. oh and some of the appliances are so old that perhaps investing into new ones would be ideal. The fridge inside the kitchen is nice but only holds very limited amount of food and the fridge on the garage is so tinny is worthless. They could have board games or maybe a ping pong table to provided some entertainment to their guest. I honestly can go on and on. I'm shocked we drove 5 hours for this. I feel embarrassed we brought all our family to this. What a disappointment!!!

I feel like pictures do not do this place justice. I was a bit hesitant about the place, but it was…read moreso stunning and it was in the absolute best location to explore the downtown with a group of girls! I was so obsessed I will stay here every time after!

In major need of TLC and upgrades. The strong smell of perfumed laundry soap and cleaners knocked…read moreme over upon arrival. When I went to open windows to air it out, I discovered that none of the windows opened, except for a small one in the back. It lacked accessible plug ins and the water pressure was barely a dribble. I never use an alarm clock and one had been set to go off. In order to unplug it, I would've had to have moved the bed away from the wall. I love Carmel, but this was a very disappointing accommodation, and $190/night! I was definitely fooled by the pictures.

My wife and I spent four days here, and were delighted. As with other properties in the Relais &…read moreChateaux Group where we have stayed, service, standards, and care here are exemplary. They are also not "cookie cutter" in the same sense as, perhaps, Four Seasons or Ritz Carltons may be. L'Auberge is very European in its presentation, and the rooms intentionally reflect old world quaint rather than contemporary efficiency - which is to be expected given the history of the property itself. Service - excellent, personal, warm. Other guests - in our anecdotal, friendly, warm, and down to earth. We enjoyed after-dinner drinks with folks down at the small bar off the lobby one evening and had a delightful time. They have a car service (as well as mandatory valet) which made getting around to dinner and such quite easy. And, as I've reviewed elsewhere, the restaurant on first floor is the 2 Michelin star Aubergine, which is recommended if you want a fine dining experience during your stay. For special occasions (like our anniversary and my wife's birthday), consider L'Auberge in your possible options.

Stopped in for a few drinks because we've always wanted to check this place out. The small lobby…read morebar was cozy and inviting. Diego behind the bar was a pleasure to speak with and made some exceptional, craft cocktails. Truly enjoyed testing the waters here, place is a class act, we will be back!

My wife and I came for my birthday I would highly recommend! Great service, clean rooms.read more

I have stayed here numerous times once every year for a number of years in a row with my mom. We…read morehave gone as a mother daughter get away for the weekend. We tried a number of different inns in Carmel and this was definitely our favorite so we quit even trying any others. We just started going to this one and only this one. They always had wonderful breakfasts and just the cozy atmosphere and the location is great for walking to the beach; and into town is a little farther but we loved walking all around and looking at the beautiful homes! And we always we also walked all along the ocean walkway! It's only two blocks from the inn. I wish I could keep going the with my mom ; but she is 97 years old now and in a wheelchair. I hope to be going soon with a friend instead!