Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA 93923-8609
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Located off the Pacific Coast Highway and steps from the Barnyard Shopping Village, this casual hotel is 2.4 miles from Carmel By The Sea. The modern rooms have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and great workspaces, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Some add extra living areas and balconies. Room service is available. There's an on-site restaurant/bar with garden views that serves breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, firepits in the courtyard and a fitness room. Parking is free.
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Property amenities
Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Highchairs available
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Happy hour
Vending machine
Horseback riding
Bicycle tours
Patio
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Mountain View
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Location
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA 93923-8609
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Grade: 84 out of 100
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4.0
376 reviews
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Carmel Mission Inn captivates guests with its exceptionally clean and comfortable rooms, although a few have mentioned noise and amenity issues. The hotel's modern charm and pet-friendly policies contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, complemented by the commendable service staff who go above and beyond.
Its advantageous location offers convenient proximity to Carmel's attractions. While the heated pool and hot tub are highlights, some guests feel that the hotel's rates do not always reflect good value, citing unexpected fees.
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Atmosphere
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Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Expensive
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Service
Friendly
Amenities
Relaxing
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An ideal location for your Highway 1, Big Sur or Carmel Valley cycling journeys. No wasted miles! The hotel itself has great rooms. There is a pool that is open during Covid, but the hot tub and gym are closed. Rooms have a refrigerator and not water, but no microwave. Across the street is a Safeway for breakfast food and nearby are many dinner eating spots. You can leave your car in their parking lot all day even if it's your checkout day.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from David Lurie, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Dec 2, 2020
Thank you and we look forward to your return.
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I stayed at the Carmel Mission Inn last weekend and booked a 2 queen dog friendly deluxe hotel room. The room was far from deluxe. It was dirty (tons of clumps of dog hair on the floor), the bathroom smelled like a sewer, the room was dark and dingy and the walls were paper thin. I understand it was a dog friendly room but that is no excuse not to sweep up pet hair. I notified office staff of the hair and sewer smell and the unenthusiastic front desk person offered to transfer my group to a room that was closer to the highway (thus even nosier) or come and clean the room again. My group settled for the additional cleaning. When we returned to our room later that night the same dog hair remained on the floor. Their standards of cleanliness are concerning especially during COVID and their lack of customer service was disappointing. I will never return to this property again.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Justin Hart, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Aug 21, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I apologize for the challenges that you experienced at our hotel. The team is looking into the issues that you experienced and will work to ensure that they do not happen again. We have taken extra precautions due to Covid 19 to ensure that the hotel is consistently cleaned and sanitized properly. Please come back and stay with us again. I know that your next experience will be much more positive.
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Horrible Experience. If you want the temperature in the room to be at least 70 degrees, do not book this hotel. I traveled two hours to visit Carmel California, and was charged because the hotel was unable to get the temperature to 70 degrees. They explained they have an old heating system and that they would only be able to provide my wife and I extra blankets. We left within 30 minutes of the booking and was still charged for experience. This situation has left a stain on our trip to Carmel California. I DO NOT recommend visiting this hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Justin Hart, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Aug 14, 2020
Thank you for your feedback! We have definitely shared it with the property team and will be sure to have this taken care of ASAP. Please reach out to us so that we can make it right. Have a great weekend!
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A wonderful escape with your fur babies. The hotel rooms have been updated, we found all hotel staff very friendly. During COVID 19 they followed all protocol making us feel very safe. Although the restaurant isn't open there are plenty of places to eat outdoors in walking distance and downtown.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Justin Hart, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Sep 15, 2020
Thank you so much for your awesome feedback! So glad that you had a great weekend with your fur babies!!! Please come back and stay with us again soon!
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The staff at the front desk is not friendly and they make it feel like a chore that they have to check you in. During our stay every interaction with the front desk staff made us really dislike this "hotel" more and more. The hotel is actually an old motel that they slapped a coat of paint on in order to raise room rates... total rip off! Will definitely pick a different hotel for our next trip to Carmel.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from David Lurie, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Dec 2, 2020
Please accept our apologies for the challenges that you experienced during your stay with us. We hope that you will give us another chance as we are continuing to update and elevate the guest experience. Please feel free to reach out to me directly to assist you on your next trip to Carmel and thank you for your feedback as we have reviewed it with our entire team.
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My wife desperately needed a short break from work so we decided to go to Carmel for a few days.
We had a very nice Wednesday to Saturday stay with a nicely updated and very quiet room and convenient parking. The lobby/public areas have also been updated as have the front patio and pool areas, making them great places to just relax and hang out.
Being right on Hwy 1 the location is super convenient with numerous restaurants close by and easy access to Big Sur (south on Hwy 1), Carmel (basically right across Hwy 1) and Monterey (north on Hwy 1).
We will definitely be going back!
We had a very nice Wednesday to Saturday stay with a nicely updated and very quiet room and convenient parking. The lobby/public areas have also been updated as have the front patio and pool areas, making them great places to just relax and hang out.
Being right on Hwy 1 the location is super convenient with numerous restaurants close by and easy access to Big Sur (south on Hwy 1), Carmel (basically right across Hwy 1) and Monterey (north on Hwy 1).
We will definitely be going back!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from David Lurie, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Mar 16, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review and we are so glad you were able to enjoy all the new renovations at the property. We hope you also had a chance to try Shearwater Tavern. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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We stayed in a pet friendly room. It was very clean. No sign at all that pets stayed there before. It was quiet and we had a restful sleep. I cleaned the entire room (includint the bathroom) with disinfectant before we used the room. I was surprised that my cleaning cloth looked clean (except for the daybed close to the window - everything was really clean). The few people we met observed CDC guidelines. Everyone was friendly including the staff. The location is great too - close to the beach and shopping malls plus restaurants. We plan to come back and we definitely recommended the hotel to our friends. Thank you to the management for making our stay wonderful.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from David Lurie, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Dec 2, 2020
Thank you for your feedback and glad that we met your expectations. We look forward to your return.
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Such a beautiful property surrounded by excellent quality eating places, picturesque scenery and walking area. The feel of home can also be felt in the room we selected which came with a patio. The patio is a lovely extension of the experience. Very clean and truly beautiful!
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from David Lurie, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Mar 27, 2021
Thank you for the kind review and we look forward to your return home to Carmel Mission Inn
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Pool and hot tub temperature ideal for colder climate. Well maintained and perfect for the family. Rooms are great with night views just presenting a genuine chill vibe away for the hustle and bustle of touristy downtown Monterey. Shearwater restaurant??? 25 ounce Goliath rib eye steak, skirt steak and yukah fries are divine. Even the calamari is tender as can be and the staff very knowledgeable and take pride in their work. Especially Stephanie, Gladys, Caitlin and Michelle. Chef Fabian will come to your table and with pride take time to describe delightfully how he came up with his menu and what regions items are from.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from CarmelMissionInnGM, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Nov 22, 2023
Clidb2023, we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the comfortable atmosphere and fine cuisine at Carmel Mission Inn. Maintaining ideal temperatures in our pool and hot tub and offering delightful culinary experiences are priorities for us. It seems our colleagues Stephanie, Gladys, Caitlin, Michelle and Chef Fabian were instrumental in creating your memorable experience.
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Nice, quiet, and clean hotel. Loved the blue pool at night. I liked the fact that the room was not cleaned daily therefore avoiding possible exposure to COVID.
Across the street there is a shopping center with restaurants, stores, and a Safeway.
Across the street there is a shopping center with restaurants, stores, and a Safeway.
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Review collected in partnership with this hotel
Date of stay: October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from David Lurie, General Manager at Carmel Mission Inn
Responded Dec 2, 2020
Thank you for your review and we look forward to your return
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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Yes there’s A/C in the rooms
Yes, we are pet friendly and there is a one time fee.
"$100 pet fee $30 parking fee Beware additional facilities fees after already paying upon booking Electric car charging is "bring your own""Read full review
"If you're looking for a place to host an event during your stay, reach out to the Carmel Mission Inn! (Our dinner + brunch were fantastic.)"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$316 - C$482 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
carmel mission hotel carmel, carmel mission inn
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaMonterey CountyCarmel
NUMBER OF ROOMS
165
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