Candle Light Inn

City-center hotel within easy reach of 17-Mile Drive

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November 2025

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December 2025

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Candle Light Inn, nestled close to Carmel Beach, offers a warm welcome with its cozy garden and lobby fireplace. Unwind in the peaceful surroundings or take advantage of amenities like tour assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Living room
Garden
Coffee/tea maker
Flat-panel TV

$274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Private hot tub

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Portable fan

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Portable fan

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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$222 total

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Nov 2 - Nov 3

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About the neighborhood

San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 36 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 37 min drive
Monterey Station - 17 min drive
Salinas Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
‪Dametra Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing. Also, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 20 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Onsite parking limited
- Free offsite parking within 16 ft

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser

What to do

Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Skydiving nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Free bottled water

More

Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Candle Inn

Candle Light Carmel

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Candle Light Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Candle Light Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Candle Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Candle Light Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Candle Light Inn also has a garden.

What's the area around Candle Light Inn like?

Candle Light Inn is in Northwest Carmel, a short 18-minute walk from 17-Mile Drive and 13 minutes' walk from Carmel Beach. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Candle Light Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location

Restaurant

Bed

Biscuits

Store

Beach

Fireplace

Towns

What guests liked

The hot tub was a highlight, offering a spa-like experience in the room. (7 reviews)
The property offers a convenient location to restaurants and great amenities like cookies and beverages. (3 reviews)
The property offers a convenient and easy walk to the beach, with some rooms just a 15-minute walk away. (7 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2025

Convenient location, friendly staff, a very pleasant stay.

Lillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2025

Great cookies and beverages and convenient location to restaurants

Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 24, 2025

Amazing place, perfect location, very clean.

Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 16, 2025

Love this inn!

Nahomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 5, 2025

It was a great stay. Beautiful city.

Javier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 21, 2025

Great place to stay. Awesome location. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff and super comfy beds. Would love to come back.

Grant, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 8, 2025

Great spot to view

alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2025

Nice hotel, great location.

Diego, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 29, 2025

Our room was charming and cozy. We could even see a bit of ocean from one window. It was clean and comfortable in every way.

Julia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 7, 2025

Beautiful property and excellent service. We loved the jacuzzi tub in the room!

Yadira, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 25, 2025

The candlelight Inn is a must stay for my daughter and I. The accommodations are comfortable, clean and safe. We stay at the candlelight Inn on each visit to Carmel.

Michelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 23, 2025

Great location, service was ok, room was nice. Bathroom could have been cleaner

Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 21, 2025

Beautiful room and property. Very welcoming and accommodating!

Holly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 21, 2023

Lovely fire pit every evening, very well located to walk everywhere in town; excellent staff and accommodations

Larry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 29, 2024

Seems like the place was very recently renovated, which made our stay enjoyable.

Lorraine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 19, 2024

Charming and quite inn right by the center of the town. Spacious rooms and very kind staff

Jean Philippe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2022

Candle Light Inn was the perfect place to stay for all the reasons you could think of including location to shopping/eating. This will be my Go To place to stay on future visits.

Cyndie, 1-night trip