Candle Light Inn

Property class: 3
City-center hotel within easy reach of Carmel Beach

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When you stay at Candle Light Inn, you'll be 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 Pebble Beach Golf Links are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

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
The current price is $311
$350 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a balcony with a view, and a small desk with a bottle and glasses.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a round table, and a view of a balcony with plants.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with multiple pillows, a desk with a laptop, and a blue sofa.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A bathroom with a marble sink, a large mirror, a shower with a glass door, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 1.8 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

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

  • When you stay at Candle Light Inn, you'll be 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 Pebble Beach Golf Links 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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
Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Hotel Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel Carmel

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 13-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 18 minutes' walk from 17-Mile Drive. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Candle Light Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a convenient location with many nearby restaurants and partners with some to provide discounts and perks. (17 reviews)
  • The property is within a short walk to the beach, offering easy access to this amenity. (8 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a highlight, providing a spa-like experience in many rooms. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it. The staff was very friendly, the room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. It’s in a great location and very walkable to the beach and shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay there again. It’s super close to Pebble Beach and the 17 mile drive too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Grateful for the helpful staff and enjoyed the comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the Candle Light Inn!! It was perfectly located to be able to walk through Carmel. The manager was very kind, personable, and gave us recommendations for places within the town for eating, shopping, etc. The rooms were very spacious and nice! We loved the fireplace courtyard in the front - perfect place to start or end the evening! Definitely would recommend :)
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8/10 Very good

The location is great and close to many restaurants and shops. The property is clean and staffs are very friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Spacious and everything was well themed and in walking or short drive distances. The city of Carmel is definitely worth a stop on your way to wherever you're going.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and location
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Nice place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent and made the experience wonderful
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute little inn in a perfect location to be walkable. Bed was comfy, bathroom tub and shower were spacious. Everyone from the property was super nice, including front desk, housekeeping and groundskeepers.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is convenient and clean. The lobby offers complimentary cookies, fruit, and a variety of drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water). The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are clean and spacious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming room, lovely fire pit on the property and friendly staff. Very walkable to shopping and dining.
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10/10 Exceptional

Big comfi room with all you need tonhave a good stay. Staff is amicable and helpful. The area around the hotel is walkable and has plenty of dining options around. Not much in terms of amenities, just a fireplace
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, friendly staff, a very pleasant stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful room, amazing reception, great cookies!!A++
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10/10 Exceptional

Really cute place. Central location everything felt walkable
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10/10 Exceptional

This place was amazing very nice and clean and comfortable beds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute room, great tub, perfect location
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful little place this is! We stayed here for a weekend getaway with friends and had a very peaceful and lovely experience! Highly recommend this place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, perfect location, very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the Candle Light Inn. The front desk clerk was incredibly warm and friendly, which made us feel welcome right from the moment we arrived. Our room was beautifully decorated, complete with large jetted tub and a cozy fireplace that made the space feel extra relaxing. The bedding was unbelievably soft—like sleeping on a cloud! It was so comfortable that I honestly didn’t want to get out of bed the next morning. Overall, it was a lovely experience and we would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Location is perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff. Free cookies and fruit, along with coffee and tea in the lobby was a nice touch. Recommendations for restaurants that gave Inn discounts also a nice touch.
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8/10 Very good

A clean place easy walk to all of downtown. Our only issue was the children bouncing off the walls above us from 9 pm to 12:30 am when I pounded on the ceiling at which they stopped immediately. I could have contacted the front desk but did not, my fault. The staff had wonderful recommendations for meals.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay once again!

Quiet, comfortable, spacious room, right in the heart of Carmel by the Sea.