Carmel-by-the-Sea Majatalot

Plussat: Breakfast one day (but not both - didn't get a card for the second morning, didn't realize we had to fill it out for every morning we wanted breakfast - so make sure you fill out your menu card!!) Walking distance to downtown and beaches Clean

Miinukset: Did not get breakfast second morning Our room faced right out to fire pit - loud No fans / AC - it was HOT, air was not moving, and could not leave window open due to noise factor from street and fire pit Parking lot is very small, tight spots

Plussat: Room was good with lots of space

Miinukset: Bathroom was tired and needed updating

Plussat: Location was great. Cookies in reception and breakky were terrific. The rooms are spacious (huge actually) and well appointed. couldn't ask for anything else.

Miinukset: You can hear other guests coming and going in their cars and if they talk loudly in the driveway or on the corridors. I suggest that at check-in that the staff advise all guests to minimise noise at nighttime.

Plussat: It's an older motor lodge style hotel, but the rooms have been nicely updated. It was clean and bed very comfortable. The Nespresso pod coffee maker is a nice convenience. Plus the location was a short walk from the main streets of downtown Carmel. Request a second story room, overlooks the ocean in the distance, otherwise I think your view is another hotel. Recommend for a short stay.

Miinukset: It's not a luxury stay, the included continental breakfast was nothing to write home about, but it was 'free'.

Plussat: Excellent location, very good breakfast, large, comfortable room, fireplace.

Plussat: Charming rooms, large rooms, great location, fireplace!

Miinukset: Check out time, while standard could have longer

Plussat: A must for those wishing to bring their pooch to Carmel. It was a wonderful stay with friendly staff, especially the front desk manager and the breakfast staff. The rooms have complimentary sherry, water, and snacks. You can’t ask for a better location!

Miinukset: Parking is on the street only, but it wasn’t hard to find. The building is old dating to 1928, which gives it historic charm, but some may be turned off by it. Also the ground floor was a bit noisy in the morning, but nothing too bad.

Plussat: Great location, cute B&B-like quality

Miinukset: NO AC!! On a 100 degree weather, but no notice at all to guests beforehand OR at check in!! Smells like dog (it's dog friendly, another surprise!) I love dogs, but like, that needs to be stated upfront - and the rooms better never smell like other guests pets. Also, the guest next door left their poor pup alone in the room and the dog would not stop hauling (at 7:30am! On a Saturday) - I know that's not really on the hotel, but maybe tell guests to not leave dogs unattended in their room? Oh and again, also be VERY upfront about how pet friendly you're hotel is so that all guests are aware before booking.

Plussat: Location. Friendly staff.

Miinukset: Facility was old. Not very private. Stayed in main hotel,not the cottages.

Plussat: Enjoyed Carmel River Inn! The cottages are fun & private for dog lovers. Perfect location for Poodle day 2017! The front desk staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The cleaning staff are also friendly and fast. Definitely will stay again!

Miinukset: Stayed in cottage 17 is a tight squeeze. It's not quite updated like some of the other cottages reviewed. Cottage 17 needs some work. It gets super hot from the sun, so a blackout shade & A/C or fan on site is mandatory. (A fan is available upon request). Carpet is torn and old and needs replacing and the shower is very tight like a phone booth.