Name: Comfort Inn Carmel By the Sea
Address: Ocean Ave & Torres St., Carmel, 93921, US

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Mark

This is a wonderful little property, located just steps away from shops and restaurants. Our room was clean and well furnished with all of the amenities you could need. The complimentary breakfast offered a variety of options, including fresh waffles. This will be our choice for accommodations when we return to Carmel.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Emanuel Samuel

La ubicación perfecta , la habitación limpia con lo básico lo único pésimo es el ruido de los empleados por la mañana y de otros huéspedes todo se escucha horrible ósea no puedes dormir en paz .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Anna

The room was clean but very small. The closet needs some updating. Overall was a good stay, very close to downtown Carmel and walkable to the beach. Not very much parking for all guests though.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Wendy

The parking situation was horrible, and I had to fight for a parking spot. There should be enough spaces to rooms available. I wouldn’t stay here again because parking was just too much of an inconvenience. Also online said that the front office was open 24 hours, but it was not. I was trying to get a hot coffee in the lobby at 6:00am and no one was there. Also breakfast starts at 7:30 which is super late compared to other hotels where breakfast usually starts at 6:30, so we skipped breakfast as we had to leave early. The only thing good about this hotel was the location as it was close to shops and restaurants.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Philip

Stay was good but parking is terrible.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Kasey

We loved our stay here! Clean, comfy, and close to town. Staff was helpful and friendly. We had a great experience and would stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Vinish

It’s a really close property near to Pepe’s Vesuvio, and other restaurants. The room was clean and parking was easily accessible on the street.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Douglas

The property is in need of a refresher. The parking is horrible room are very small and comparable to a motel 6 30 years ago. There are many other options in the area that are a much better choice .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Austin

Great location and walkable to everything in downtown Carmel

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Gabriela

Great stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Rick

Great, quiet location with walking distance to shops and restaurants.Staff was friendly. The rooms were clean but a little small. Parking was limited. The coffee bar was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Debra

A very nice moderately priced hotel in the heart of Carmel within walking distance of wonderful art galleries, shops and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Verified traveler

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Grant

clean and looks very cute on the outside

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Kerri

Great location and great room. Very clean and comfortable bed. The parking in the area was the only challenge as there are not enough spaces for all of the rooms.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Ramon

It was pleasant to stay and good breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

abhilash

Everything was excellent and the personal is outstanding

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Antoni

On premise manager was extremely helpful. Location is outstanding for trips in and out of downtown Carmel restaurants and shopping.
Breakfast was poor.Instant packaged oatmeal, cold breakfast patties and terrible scrambled. Definitely eat out - there are many great breakfast spots within 5-10” walk.
Parking is a challenge. Was fully booked all the time. Had to park on 6th and then move car later in the evening.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Denise

Clean room and walkable location

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Ahmad

Staff were very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Kimberly

I loved the location of the property. It was walking distance to the beach snd shops. Very clean and nice and a great breakfast in the morning.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Darin

This is a very charming hotel in a beautiful garden setting. The room and grounds were always immaculate, the staff friendly, and you're located right in downtown meaning you don't have to find parking to go shopping or dining! It's just a few blocks from the entry to 17 Mile Drive, which is another plus. Highly recommended!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Ruth

limited breakfast choices, small parking spaces

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Danielle

The hotel was clean and the location was excellent. We enjoyed their breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Paul

We received a very warm and genuine reception and given a choice of room to select. We had a good nights sleep. The facilities were very clean and worked well. Breakfast was simple but adequate. We would stay here again as it is very convenient for Monterey and the 17 mile drive to Carmel.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Sophie

We’re doing a two-week road trip of California and this has to be the worst place we’ve stayed in. Although the rooms are perfectly fine in terms of cleanliness and comfort, the walls are paper thin and you can hear everything from the rooms next to you to the outside noise. We were very unfortunate that our neighbours were extremely noisy and loved slamming their doors every time they entered or left their room which meant that I barely slept. Parking was also a bit of a nightmare as they only have about 10 parking spots for guests which meant having to park up steep side roads if there wasn’t a space left. Breakfast was also a sad display with barely anything edible on offer and the person on the front desk was miserable. Overall, I doubt I would come back here if I were to visit Carmel again, other than for the location/price which was unbeatable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Amy

The staff was nice and helpful, the room was clean and the breakfast was delicious.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Lindsay

This was a surprise. He won’t find another comfort Inn like this. This is more like a boutique hotel with comfort Inn’s name. It really goes along with the rest of the town. Well, if you want amenities, though there’s no amenities here there’s no hot tub. There’s no pool, but the rims were cute clean. You could tell they had been updated recently while still keeping the original doors and windows which was absolutely adorable and went along with the old European village look of the rest of the town. This is very small, but as far as the best thing for your back in Carmel, this is it.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Debra

Room was clean but strong smell of bleach Only met front desk person and she was very nice. Full breakfast is served. Parking on site is tight and does not accommodate all rooms first come first served.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Carrie

Very nice area. Rooms are clean. Stuff is friendly! Live that breakfast is included.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Christian

We really enjoyed our time in Carmel and our stay at Comfort Inn. One thing we did not realize was that most of these hotels don’t have air conditioning but do supply fans but with it being a bit hot was not enough. Not fault of location but important to be aware.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Lisa

We stayed on the top floor after reading other reviews. The room was comfortable and quiet. We were able to park on the street right at the hotel, so no issues.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Margarita

Yes,I am comming to this great place for many years,allways staing at Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea.
Very happy customer

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Angelo

The location is good for shopping and dining.
Thx

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Rachel

Third time staying here and I enjoy it. The noise ca be rather annoying with the doors slamming around your room. But otherwise for the price it’s good.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Monica

The property was centrally located we could walk everywhere. It was a very cute place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Ramon

Pleasant!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Kim

Comfortable bed, great pillows,, good location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Carlos

The nicest Comfort Inn I’ve ever stayed at. Updated modern room, quiet and clean. It’s in a great location steps away from the center of town.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Michelle

The staff was so sweet! Our room was perfect! We loved the location!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Javey

Clean room, excellent housekeeping, can't beat location. Parking is tricky. Aldo they need to replace broken table in the room - couldnt be used.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Cathy

The room was spotless and very comfortable with great selection of pillows. Staff was great and breakfast was amazing.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

Alyssa

Great hotel, great staff, easy check in, quaint room. Upstairs neighbors were extremely noisy but otherwise wonderful stay

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2026

Balakrishnan

Very basic but clean. Office won’t open till 8 and that was tough for the morning coffee though breakfast was included. Very limited parking.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Reetu

Good location and service

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Brooke

The location was great, everything was walking distance. The rooms were quiet and clean. The included breakfast was a great addition as well. We loved our stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Marina

Nice small motel. Clean. Safe area. Good American style breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Jacob

Friendly staff, clean room and close to shopping and eating area.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2025

Martin

Ok place to stay in Carmel. A bit dated but in decent shape, good location. My room upstairs was noisy due to traffic. Downstairs room might be better. Rooms have been updated. Internet could be better, I needed to log on each time I used it. Breakfast was ok.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Lyn

It was everything one could expect at its price level

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Valentina

Room smelled clean and looked clean, good location. Good mattresses and water is hot

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Bobby

The one and only staff person was very nice. The walls in the rooms must be thin. You could hear the conversation next-door, TV on) coughing anything. The hotel is very quaint. It states that it offers a full breakfast. It’s more of a continental breakfast. The only thing that might make it a full breakfast. Is they provide eggs and sausage. The breakfast area has five tables and they’re very close together. The room is very small inside, but clean sort of an old world charm. Parking is difficult or limited.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Wendy

Clean rooms nice front desk good breakfast great location

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Valerie

Very nice over night stay

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Mark

I've stayed at this property four times and enjoy the close location to town, it's quiet/low-keyed atmosphere and the fact that they have recently remodeled the property. I didn't realize and maybe this has changed over the years, how noisy Ocean Avenue is until the wee hours of the morning.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

David

The only complaint I would have about this hotel is you have to ring the bell to get anybody to help you and sometimes there was a little wait, but other than that the hotel was great and everybody was very friendly

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2025

Christina

Room was small, quaint and clean. No air conditioning. Parking was easy. Breakfast was sad.

Property location is great, walking distance to coffee, restaurants and shopping.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Javier

Nice hotel in a good location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Julia

The location and room space and decor were great. The food offered was of low quality. The scrambled eggs were hard, the meat was a cheap breakfast patty and the bagles were small, dense and hard.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Shauna marie

Walls are paper thin . Great sheet but can’t get rest you can hear everything wall to wall .

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Ileana

Nice but no parking and noisy

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Matthew

I was surprised at how easy it was to park at or near the hotel despite the limited hotel parking. I’ve been to Carmel many times and parking is usually a nightmare. Located on Ocean Ave at the start of the main drag through downtown Carmel, restaurants & shops are walkable which was quite convenient and eliminated the need to drive most places.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Cathryn

Always a pleasure staying here!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Robin

Great location. Very walkable. Room was very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Francisco

Excellent customer service

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Sep 2025

Christopher

Innkeeper very nice. Rooms hard to access and very noisy.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2025

Paul

The room was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Nicole

We have stayed here a few times and it’s always perfect. Great location! Walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and beach! Enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Sigalit

This hotel is the best choice that I do.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Kimberly

We were very pleasantly surprised by the breakfast options. Service was lovely. We wish we could have stayed longer

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Mike

Perfect place

Close to downtown area. Walkable to beaches, farmers market on Thursday. Excellent coffee and breakfast. Friendly folks

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Rebekah

This hotel was great for what we needed. Rooms were bigger than I probably thought they would be and were spotlessly clean.

The free breakfast was good too , in a very small room but managed to get a good selection into a small space.

Definitely worth a stay here if you are looking to stay in Carmel

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Cairn

Nice room even with strong cleaner

Great location and a nice remodel. The only complaint is that they use an « industrial « cleaner which has a very strong smell and makes the hotel feel cheaper than it is.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Emilie

Great staff close to everything

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Tracey

I would absolutely stay here again! Fantastic location- walk to all the shopping, dining that Carmel has to offer. I struggle to sleep and found the bed and pillows (silly, right!) super comfortable. I very much appreciate that. The room decor and functionality was simple and clean. The one challenge we found was finding parking on Saturday evening. After that we were fine. Highly recommend- enjoy your stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Ashlee D

One of the best managed properties I’ve ever seen. Room was immaculate and super comfortable. The breakfast exceeded my expectations and was very satisfying and well stocked. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was conveniently located near everything and was easily walkable. Love, love, loved this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Anthony

Smaller hotel in a great location. Very clean, quiet and staff was excellent

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2025

Melissa

Not a quiet location. Walls are also very thin.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Liberty

The location is very convenient because it’s in the corner of Ocean & Torres St. it’s near the shopping area & the fairytale cottages. The staff also were very nice! My husband and I loved the breakfast.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2025

Trini

Very minimal parking

The location was very convenient, close to downtown but the parking was challenging very minimal spots at the Inn. It is mainly street parking & could be several blocks away, very challenging & disappointing. We won’t be staying there again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Alice

The room was pretty simpl

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

Rolando

It was in a great location.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Silvia

Everything the best they can.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Patricia

Beautiful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Dianne

Cute yard scape, location, clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

Verified traveler

Clean room. Comfortable bed. The eggs and waffles at breakfast were tasty.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2025

Richard

Nice motel for a reasonable price for the area, room slightly small and not too well insulated against light or noise but overall was very comfortable for an overnight stay. No comment on the breakfast as we did not have any. Just a short walk into town for a selection of restaurants.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2025

Paula

Good location with other sacrifices

Very limited parking. Close to center with shopping. Street noise kept us awake until it got late. Small bathroom with adequate shower but small space. Easy to hear neighbors/talking.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2025

Caroline

The staff was nice however, the other guests, one family in particular, were rude and loud. Half of the hotel was woken up this morning at 4 am by one of them banging and shouting at a door. I would not say the conditions were worth what I paid for two nights and suspect the hotel up charged because there’s a marathon in Big Sur this weekend. Overall all it was okay but not sure I would go back.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2025

Kim

Weekend getaway

The hotel is in a great location and the price is good. The room is clean and I love the beachy decor. Unfortunately, the walls and floors don't have enough insulation to absorb the noise. I was given a room at floor level and I heard all the foot noises upstairs. Also, at 9am, I also heard the vacuum going which was too much. I would love to come back again but unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to due to the noise.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2025

Vivian

This property is super close to downtown Carmel. It’s only one block away. Super convenient to stores, grocery marts, eateries, etc. Rooms are modernized, although not entirely sound proof. Very clean rooms. Front reception area is small, with breakfast options in the morning. It’s not extravagant but enough to get you started for the day. We enjoyed our stay there.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Jerilee

Had a great stay. Room was clean and location is very convenient.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

larry

Parking

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Rodney

THE HOTEL IS LOCATED AT THE BEGINING OF CARMEL PROPER WHICH WE ENJOYED. THE BREAKFAST IS DELICOUS AND FREE. THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2025

tony

close to everything just small parking lot

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Sarah

Really helpful Hotel Manager. Not normally one for budget Hotels but this is in a great location, rooms spacious and clean with a homely feel. Breakfast a bonus..Thoroughly enjoyed our stay for one night of our road trip. Loved Carmel by the sea..a charming resort.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

david

We enjoyed a night stay here. Host graciously let us change room to avoid stairs, and let us check out late to use space for a business call. Thank You! Property was renovated a few years ago (?) but our room condition was still excellent; all was clean, furniture, bed, bathroom in tip-top shape. Property has wooden steps to top floor, it's fine, but you will hear ppl going up and down. great location, short walk into the downtown Ocean Ave shopping/restaurant district. Short drive to Pt. Lobos Park. Breakfast offerings kind of standard hot egg/sausage/pancake,and variety of fruit, yogurt, cold. Note that Breakfast area is cramped, but still was fine for us and other guests.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

The room was very small and very basic. But beware, there is no AC and the room became very warm with no air ventilation. Because of the location it is very overpriced for what you get. We would not stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Luisa Veronica

the only thjng would be nice is to have kme music at breakfast area

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2025

Dena

The propert is at a prime walk spot to everything. The only thing that would make it better were fire tables outside.