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Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
California Coast - CA · United States
Junipero St And Ocean AveView location
9.2/10Excellent459 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Discover the pristine beauty of California's coast with a stay at Le Petit Pali, a freshly renovated 34-room boutique hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Located in the heart of downtown on Ocean Avenue, we're steps away from Carmel Plaza, Devendorf Park, world-class shopping, renowned restaurants, and Carmel's stunning white-sand beach.
Linger among the pines and cypress trees at Carmel Beach, just four short blocks away, and catch the sunset before embarking on your evening's culinary explorations.
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A stay at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 16
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 35
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 1
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets cannot be left unattended
Important information
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You need to know
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- Pet fee: USD 135 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Carmel Plaza
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Galante Vineyards
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Forest Theater Guild
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Sunset Center
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Carmel Beach
1 km / 0.6 mi
17-Mile Drive
1 km / 0.6 mi
Carmel Mission Basilica
1.6 km / 1 mi
Carmel River State Beach
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Tor House
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
The Barnyard
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Pebble Beach Golf Links
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Peter Hay Golf Course
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Point Lobos Ranch
4.8 km / 3 mi
Monastery Beach
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 53
- Number of floors (main building): 2
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car parkExtra charge
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Late Check-outExtra charge
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
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- FireplaceExtra charge
- Hotel safeExtra charge
- Lift accessExtra charge
- Terrace
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Bikes available
- Restaurant
- Game roomExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Early Check-inExtra charge
- Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
- SailingExtra charge
- SurfingExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- Accessible-Queen Size Bed
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DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- Accessible-Queen Size Bed
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Room code: DBL.H6-QN
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN-2
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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Room code: DBL.QN-2
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SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- KING SIZE BED
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- SUITE
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: SUI.KG
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-4
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG-4
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- DELUXE KING BED
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- DELUXE KING BED
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Room code: DBL.DX-KG
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
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Diana
Beautiful property within walking distance to all shopping and dining.
Joseph
My wife and I just spent a truly miserable evening \"not sleeping\" in Room #3 at Le Petit Pali.
The problem was a continuously cycling ice machine outside our door that made sleeping virtually impossible. Adding to the discomfort, the two windows that face the parking lot are difficult to either open and even harder to close apparently because the threads on both cranks are stripped. What's most frustrating is that we arrived from LA on an earlier United flight and stopped by your hotel around noon yesterday to see if we could possibly check-in early.
The well coiffed and friendly gentleman at the front desk did a nice job explaining the Happy Hour offerings as well as Breakfast but said that check-in wasn't until 3pm. He did, however agree to move our ground floor room to the 2nd floor and I actually watched him change our room location in the computer. Unfortunately, when we did check-in later that evening, we were told by a young lady that the only room left was #3 -- indicating that we had apparently been \"bumped\" by someone who likely refused to stay in that sad, dark, corner room with the mushy mattress. My wife and I could tolerate the dreary corner location and mushy mattress for the one night we were staying but then that damn noisy ice machine began to cycle -- over and over again making sleeping virtually impossible even after I took a sleeping pill and turned on Spotify's sleep inducing music channel
The problem was a continuously cycling ice machine outside our door that made sleeping virtually impossible. Adding to the discomfort, the two windows that face the parking lot are difficult to either open and even harder to close apparently because the threads on both cranks are stripped. What's most frustrating is that we arrived from LA on an earlier United flight and stopped by your hotel around noon yesterday to see if we could possibly check-in early.
The well coiffed and friendly gentleman at the front desk did a nice job explaining the Happy Hour offerings as well as Breakfast but said that check-in wasn't until 3pm. He did, however agree to move our ground floor room to the 2nd floor and I actually watched him change our room location in the computer. Unfortunately, when we did check-in later that evening, we were told by a young lady that the only room left was #3 -- indicating that we had apparently been \"bumped\" by someone who likely refused to stay in that sad, dark, corner room with the mushy mattress. My wife and I could tolerate the dreary corner location and mushy mattress for the one night we were staying but then that damn noisy ice machine began to cycle -- over and over again making sleeping virtually impossible even after I took a sleeping pill and turned on Spotify's sleep inducing music channel
Ed
We loved Le Petit Pali.
WILLIAM
We had an incredible time in Carmel. The accommodations and staff very great. We were treated like friends from the moment we arrived. Ravi was the most gracious host and we were fortunate to run into him when we got out of our car. He made a point to speak to us every day and offered good spots to visit and places to eat. We highly recommend the La Petit Pali. We will be back again.
Erica
Fabulouss location within walking glance to downtown Carmel and great biking. Comfortable bed and stylish interiors with attentive staff. A little pricey for the quality but location location location.
Justin
Such a pretty property and amazing breakfast, but noisy (walls seem to be really thin)
ZENAYDA
Definitely not worth the money spent !
While some of the staff members were friendly and helpful, others were not. There was black mold in my shower , which made it very uncomfortable since I have allergies. I'm notified the staff; the cleaning crew did the best they could, but unfortunately the grout was damaged / outdated , so there was only so much that could be done. I stayed in a king unit, which did not have a closet ! The property did not offer any substantial amenities. They had \"envelopes/card\" laid out to tip the various staff members , which I found a bit irritating. I travel often and leave tips, but was annoyed to be constantly reminded .
While some of the staff members were friendly and helpful, others were not. There was black mold in my shower , which made it very uncomfortable since I have allergies. I'm notified the staff; the cleaning crew did the best they could, but unfortunately the grout was damaged / outdated , so there was only so much that could be done. I stayed in a king unit, which did not have a closet ! The property did not offer any substantial amenities. They had \"envelopes/card\" laid out to tip the various staff members , which I found a bit irritating. I travel often and leave tips, but was annoyed to be constantly reminded .
AB
Very Beautiful place -the street traffic near our room was very loud. Things quirked down around 2am-5 am then trash service started on the street.
Have sent 2 messages to chat with the GM but have t heard back.
Have sent 2 messages to chat with the GM but have t heard back.
Dwight
the breakfast was outstanding
Nicole
We loved our stay here. Staff were super friendly, room was super trendy and comfortable. They had a bar tended in the lobby which was super awesome because we were able to take night-caps back to our room. They had a full continental breakfast, as well! Lots of ammenities and a great location with PARKING! 10/10!!
Houston
Wonderful small hotel in a prime spot in Carmel by the Sea. Rooms are small but nice. Amenities are very good and they deserve high marks for an excellent breakfast and afternoon happy hour.
Laura
The details MATTER here! Every little inconvenience you could think of, they tried to offer some solution for it. It’s a beautiful room that’s cozy, filled with Diptyque products to unwind to in the shower, Marvis toothpaste samples, and even a little Nespresso machine with both tea and coffee options. They give you cookies every night. The free breakfast in the morning is so curated and aesthetic. You’re welcomed with glass of rosé upon arrival. They even have one of those British water heating bags in case you get cold at night for the ultimate comfy sleep. The only caveat is there’s no AC to control in the room and the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors - but again, they give you ear plugs for that!! Wonderful stay, will likely stay again the next time and make it a little ritual each year.
Robert
The staff were great as was the breakfast, the problem was there was renovation going on at time of visit which created significant disruption to stay, however manager made concession. Also, we arrived after check in time and room was not available. Overall, very nice place to visit but check first whether any renovation is expected. Also parking quite limited and this too was worse with construction.
Alvalina
Cute little boutique hotel. Loved the amenities and the cozy vibe. Will stay there again.
Margaret
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Christine
This charming hotel was a splurge for me. It was a beautiful room. The staff did not disappoint. We loved the breakfast and the cocktail hour provided. Thank you for making it special.
Patricia
Great location. This hotel takes you back in time - beautifully decorated. The breakfast was fantastic and the chocolate chip cookies I the evening were a nice touch. Price paid for room was too high.
Amir Nader
The location is good, but this is a small motel with luxury/cute furnitures so don’t expect that much.
Mariana
Le Petit Pali was one of those places that looks much cuter online than it feels in person. I know some people love quirky boutique hotels, but for us, it honestly felt more like a glorified old motel with cute decor layered on top. The fact that there were ear plugs left in the room should have been our first clue. Between the noise and the overall vibe, it just never felt relaxing or luxurious.
There are some thoughtful touches. The welcome drink was nice, the nightly cookies were sweet (although they forgot them one evening), and breakfast was actually my favorite part of the experience. The breakfast felt fresh, cozy, and was one of the few moments where the hotel matched the charm it advertises.
The location is convenient and close to Carmel’s main areas, which made getting around easy. But at nearly $700 a night, the value just was not there for us. At that price point, I expected something that felt special, elevated, peaceful, and memorable in a good way. Instead, I spent a lot of time wondering why we paid luxury prices for accommodations that felt motel like .
The room itself was cute in photos and had some charm, but the overall experience felt underwhelming and overpriced. It gave more renovated roadside motel energy than boutique luxury retreat.
I wanted to love this place because the branding and concept are adorable, but we left feeling disappointed and honestly a little ripped off given the cost. If this had been half the price, I would have been ok.
There are some thoughtful touches. The welcome drink was nice, the nightly cookies were sweet (although they forgot them one evening), and breakfast was actually my favorite part of the experience. The breakfast felt fresh, cozy, and was one of the few moments where the hotel matched the charm it advertises.
The location is convenient and close to Carmel’s main areas, which made getting around easy. But at nearly $700 a night, the value just was not there for us. At that price point, I expected something that felt special, elevated, peaceful, and memorable in a good way. Instead, I spent a lot of time wondering why we paid luxury prices for accommodations that felt motel like .
The room itself was cute in photos and had some charm, but the overall experience felt underwhelming and overpriced. It gave more renovated roadside motel energy than boutique luxury retreat.
I wanted to love this place because the branding and concept are adorable, but we left feeling disappointed and honestly a little ripped off given the cost. If this had been half the price, I would have been ok.
Sheri
I would stay over and over! A wonderful, cozy Inn. It has a warm, and artsy European feel. Great staff and amenities!
Jose
Too expensive for the room quality. No A/C ,no desk, no chair, small place, no value for money, I felt like in the expensive Motel ever
Manan
Stayed at Le Petit Pali and honestly it felt more like an upgraded motel than a luxury hotel experience. We paid around $530 for one night, and it definitely did not feel worth that price.
The heater in our room was not working, which made the stay uncomfortable, especially for what they charge. The mattress was okay and we were able to sleep fine, but nothing about the room or overall experience justified the cost.
The property has a cute aesthetic, but for the price point I expected much better quality, comfort, and maintenance.
The heater in our room was not working, which made the stay uncomfortable, especially for what they charge. The mattress was okay and we were able to sleep fine, but nothing about the room or overall experience justified the cost.
The property has a cute aesthetic, but for the price point I expected much better quality, comfort, and maintenance.
Melissa
Amazing breakfast and fresh chocolate chip cookies daily that were a nice touch. Very central location to the town center - easy to walk everywhere.
Eileen
The room was very clean and I felt pampered with amenities such as snacks and robes and slippers. Great location with free parking. Great staff too.
Rachel
loved everything about this place. Im definitely coming back soon!!
Joanne
Amazing staff and amenities
Radhika
Cute hotel and love the amenities. Nice touch to have a glass of rosé when checking in as well as cookies!
Only thought I had was the room lacked any decent lighting so getting ready (hair/makeup) was a bit difficult. Other than that good room!
Loved that they even had a hair straightener and steamer in the room
Only thought I had was the room lacked any decent lighting so getting ready (hair/makeup) was a bit difficult. Other than that good room!
Loved that they even had a hair straightener and steamer in the room
Jessica
Beautiful room, great location very dog friendly area& motel
Chris
Yes
Vivian
Adorably furnished room! We loved the decor, the robes and slippers, the Nespresso with complimentary oatmilk in the fridge were highlights. Our only complaint was the temperature of the room. Although there was a ceiling fan, it would have been nice to have kept the windows open. Unfortunately, no screens to keep the bugs out of the bedroom.
As for the continental breakfast, they present a lovely array of baked goods and fresh fruit but no yogurt which was a big disappointment because it is listed on their menu and also a breakfast staple for us. Would have loved to have eaten the granola and dried fruits on the yogurt.
We would definitely consider another stay and would recommend to others.
As for the continental breakfast, they present a lovely array of baked goods and fresh fruit but no yogurt which was a big disappointment because it is listed on their menu and also a breakfast staple for us. Would have loved to have eaten the granola and dried fruits on the yogurt.
We would definitely consider another stay and would recommend to others.
Andrew
Nice little place, but it’s a little basic for the cost. It’s also on a very busy corner, so expect excessive traffic noise with the old windows.
Chen-Hsin
Best part about this hotel is the location. It’s right at the end of Ocean Ave and a short walk to cafes, shops and restaurants. The bed was comfortable and shower pressure was awesome.
Laura
Staff
Naomi Sophia
Property has a great location because it’s close to all the stores and restaurants. Few walks away from great restaurants and super close to the beach! The room was nice, clean, and cozy! Both the interior and exterior of the property were beautiful. Every corner was instagram-able. Staff were nice and accommodating. Would definitely book here if we decide to come back to Carmel!
Jennifer
Best breakfast !
Jamie
The hospitality was phenomenal. We had a wonderful experience the room was super cute. It offered a complimentary rosé upon arrival then they had social hour with a complementary rosé with cheese and crackers or you could purchase beverages of your choice
The breakfast had a lot of different options, along with a complementary mimosas coffee was phenomenal nice and strong
They did have servers that would assist you during social hour and at breakfast
However, when we did arrive, they were doing construction on the exterior wood beams near the stairs it was a bit noisy and dusty due to the sawdust, but they had limited working hours however,I think this should have been disclosed to guest prior to booking
they were also limited parking and it was first come first serve
But overall, I would definitely stay here again. The vibe was just phenomenal.close to downtown area
The breakfast had a lot of different options, along with a complementary mimosas coffee was phenomenal nice and strong
They did have servers that would assist you during social hour and at breakfast
However, when we did arrive, they were doing construction on the exterior wood beams near the stairs it was a bit noisy and dusty due to the sawdust, but they had limited working hours however,I think this should have been disclosed to guest prior to booking
they were also limited parking and it was first come first serve
But overall, I would definitely stay here again. The vibe was just phenomenal.close to downtown area
Fernanda
Nice location, super cute decor, room smells like it used to be a smoker room but it got cleaned but still some smells comes from the dry wall. Love the diptyque products
Sterling
Beautiful motel in a beautiful location. Everything about this place was well thought out.
Rajiv
Room was small but nicely appointed , staff was courteous and responsive . The breakfast service was great and we enjoyed the baked goods and green juice !
Gill
Beautifully designed hotel. Lovely rooms; beautifully clean! Lots of little thoughtful extras - cookies at bedtime, lovely complimentary breakfast, excellent staff providing a wonderful level of service.
Margaret
Loved our stay!
Lori
Fabulous stay! Super clean, very friendly staff and beautifully presented everywhere! Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Oana
The room was perfectly cleaned and cozy. The staff were kind, professional, and knowledgeable about the area and local events. Breakfast was delicious! I look forward to staying there again.
Blanche
We have been staying very year for a couple of years now, and we LOVE it here. The service, the amenities, everything.
Joseph
Accommodating staff
mark
yes, everything about breakfast, the room, the staff and the overall stay was fantastic. top notch.
Travis
Great staff and atmosphere
Liza
Love this cute bed and breakfast and it strategically located and it is walkable to all the store and restaurants.
John
Charming room! Spotless, and had all we needed! Lovely staff, the complimentary breakfast is top-shelf, and the location is perfect! Will go back again.
Thao
Very cute property. I marked it down for 2 reasons: (1) bathroom has a sliding door with a 2” gap that is easy to peer in and out of and is not private so if you’re traveling with a new partner, just something to be cautious of, and (2) my room was not quiet at all. I’m not a light sleeper but I could hear road noises and sounds of people walking by and setting up at the park across the street. Overall, the property is cute, and I love the patio social hour. I would probably come back!
Lauren
Hotel is in a great location. Breakfast is limited. They only offer social hour and not happy hour so no discounted drinks or special rates for guests. Limited menu for F&B at full price. Rooms were super cute. Not a lot of storage space. Walkable to everything on Ocean Ave. A little noisy with traffic but not too bad.
megan
Excellent clean hotel
Dow
The bar was well stocked and breakfast had good options.
Ron
The walk to the ocean was awesome.
Juliya
Wonderful stay! The staff was friendly, the room was very clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect. Highly recommend this hotel!
Carl
Perfect location, amazing amenities offered, very comfortable and beautiful rooms
Patricia
This property accepts pets. We brought our dog who was very welcomed by all. He loved it!!
Kurt
Great place to stay
The staff was very accommodating and friendly, and the location was fantastic with the park across the street and amphitheater within walking distance
Anakarina
we loved out stay so much
paul
Wonderful place to stay. It is quiet and very close to restaurants and shops. It is very quaint!
Christopher
Amazing stay here! Great, unique rooms and amenities. Fantastic location.
barry
Charming, luxurious property in an ideal location. Rooms are petite, but all three of our rooms had fireplaces —. elegant, comfortable and inviting. Ritz Carlton quality bedding. Staff is warm and welcoming. Snafu in the reservation, but Stephanie Lewis, the General Manager was exceptional in how she resolved the issue. Master class in professional hospitality. Highly recommend and I will stay here again with my family in the future!
Mary
Le Petit Pali on Ocean Ave offers a charming experience from the moment you arrive, with a complimentary sparkling drink to welcome guests and beautiful teacups provided in each room for enjoying morning or afternoon tea. Our stay on the 4th of July was made even more special by the patriotic symphony performance in the neighboring park across the street, which provided a delightful soundtrack for hours. The location is wonderfully convenient, with a small market within walking distance. The hotel thoughtfully provides reusable bags for guests to carry groceries to and from their rooms, which is both practical and environmentally conscious.
Saeed
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Carmel at Le Petite Pali. Great location, fantastic breakfast, close to shopping, restaurants and everything Carmel has to offer. All this proximity to town and central location, comes with extra traffic noise. But it’s offset with amazing breakfast and hospitality!
Jomer
It’s cute! I thought the happy hour was included with the stay.
Marilyn
have always stayed at petit pali in carmel. always perfect.
Rachana
What a beautiful property in a beautiful town. Would definitely return!
Verified traveler
Good (not great) hotel
Cute boutique hotel in great location. Breakfast is wonderful and staff was nice. However, it’s on a busy street and with no A/C, sleeping with the windows open was really noisy. The room was very small and bathroom doesn’t give much privacy with a barn door. Also, the parking lot is very tight. Overall it’s a nice hotel but has some drawbacks.
christina
Loved the sparkling rose upon checkin, cookies at 6pm, and the champagne breakfast was lovely!
Barry
Great place with warm staff and in a great neighborhood
Suzanne
Really quite charming...
We found Le Petit Pali to be very comfortable. That said, we booked through hotels.com and got a fairly reasonable rate for the area (with which we're familiar). I've noticed that some of the reviews cite prices almost double what we paid, and to be totally honest, this would be a different review if that had been our price point.
The positives: A comfortable bed, an abundant honor bar, good water pressure and a rain-style shower. A lot of thought has gone into the detailed French country-themed decor. This is a great location, downtown Carmel and the beach are within walking distance. Complimentary wine at check-in and evening cookies. We didn't attend the continental breakfast or evening drinks. Complimentary bottled water, and oat milk for coffee were nice touches. We used the Bluetooth speaker without issue. There was a great wall-mounted gas fireplace that threw lots of heat.
Negatives: The room seemed dim until we optimized the lighting. Swing-arm reading lamps were cute but fiddly and out of reach once in bed. There is no folding luggage rack. It can be noisy because the closest intersection leads uphill out of town, so vehicles accelerate. There is no tea kettle and trying to heat water in the Nespresso resulted in tea water with coffee grounds (yech). The property doesn't have an ice machine. The bathroom has a sliding barn-style door, which doesn't seal completely, so not a lot of privacy (there is a very quiet fan). This was our biggest complaint, to be honest.
The positives: A comfortable bed, an abundant honor bar, good water pressure and a rain-style shower. A lot of thought has gone into the detailed French country-themed decor. This is a great location, downtown Carmel and the beach are within walking distance. Complimentary wine at check-in and evening cookies. We didn't attend the continental breakfast or evening drinks. Complimentary bottled water, and oat milk for coffee were nice touches. We used the Bluetooth speaker without issue. There was a great wall-mounted gas fireplace that threw lots of heat.
Negatives: The room seemed dim until we optimized the lighting. Swing-arm reading lamps were cute but fiddly and out of reach once in bed. There is no folding luggage rack. It can be noisy because the closest intersection leads uphill out of town, so vehicles accelerate. There is no tea kettle and trying to heat water in the Nespresso resulted in tea water with coffee grounds (yech). The property doesn't have an ice machine. The bathroom has a sliding barn-style door, which doesn't seal completely, so not a lot of privacy (there is a very quiet fan). This was our biggest complaint, to be honest.
Kimberle
Nice, clean, well thought out… bed and breakfast in the center of Carmel.
Lisa
Grumpy check-in staffed and loud room
If not for the grumpy check in guy ( latino gentleman with a ponytail) and the fact he hat after being quiet unwelcoming he placed us in a room near the ice machine and trash shoot, we could hear guest and staff utilizing them at all jours of tge day and night so sleep was hard to cone by.
Michael
The property was beautiful. Our room was quiet, very comfortable and spacious. The staff was very gracious and attentive.
Mark
Property and service was excellent. Was not aware of $44 amenity charge until we checked out. Only amenities were free parking and breakfast.
Mia
Great stay!
Christabel
We had a very enjoyable stay. Service was excellent, rooms very comfortable, well equipped with above average toiletries, small appliances etc
Wayne
Carmel is beautiful and this is a nice property. Unfortunatly, it isn't well insulated from the sounds of the farmers market...which started setting up about 5am
Leah
The hotel looks cute but it felt like a place that was more about show than substance. The location was very convenient for walking around town but quite loud. The room looks nice but has very little storage for your things. I appreciate the nice looking end tables but would it have killed them to select something with a drawer? The bed wasn’t comfortable. The door to the room had weather stripping on the bottom but that still left about a half inch gap at the bottom. The bathroom door is a barn door so anyone else in the room can hear you use the loo. One morning they were completely out of yogurt. It was delicious yogurt. I get why it was popular. The things they did have were nice but not a ton of selection.
Rebecca
Perfect.
This hotel was as magical as Carmel.
The champagne breakfast is superior!!
The rooms are stylish and comfortable. I will stay again,
This hotel was as magical as Carmel.
The champagne breakfast is superior!!
The rooms are stylish and comfortable. I will stay again,
Bronwen
This hotel provided a stunning and pet-friendly retreat, offering a unique experience that blended beauty with exceptional hospitality. Every detail made our stay memorable, and we wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking both elegance and warmth. Without a doubt, we’ll be back!
Claire
Great accommodation & central location in Carme.
Michael
Great
Julio
Staying here was the best decision ever!
If you like great vibes and a homey kinda of feel this is the hotel for you. It’s in a great quiet area and everything is in walking distance. We choose this hotel for our 10th anniversary and we are glad we did. Staff was friendly and really helped you if you had any accommodations or questions. It passed our expectations and then some. Safe to say is we will consider coming back to this hotel in the future!
Aaron
amazing property ! plan on staying here again definitely
Jennifer
Lovely property. Great location.
Darren
Such a nice little hotel! So many fun amenities and very easy to access all of Carmel.
Jennifer
Such an amazing property. It’s beautiful and within walking distance to delicious dining, shopping and the beach. We love the breakfast and the cookies every evening. We will return.
Maryanne
The breakfast was scrumptious and the evening cookies were delightfully. Loved the location.
Liz
Hotel stay was amazing. The front desk when we checked in was super friendly. I believe one was named Alex. It’s true, you do get champagne at check in. And also , they sent us down the street for sister hotel happy hour, and they also gave us free champagne and snacks. The room was very cute, loved the fire place and super modern.
The next day we went to the “complimentary breakfast” and I’m pleased to say it was exceptional. Five stars isn’t enough. Mimosas, fresh delicious pastries, a fancy and cute yogurt bar, fresh fruit, boiled eggs, fresh sourdough bread if you want toast. This was for my girlfriend’s birthday weekend and the hotel really made our stay perfect. Can’t wait until we can go again. Walking distance to anything you could need, as well a the beach.
The next day we went to the “complimentary breakfast” and I’m pleased to say it was exceptional. Five stars isn’t enough. Mimosas, fresh delicious pastries, a fancy and cute yogurt bar, fresh fruit, boiled eggs, fresh sourdough bread if you want toast. This was for my girlfriend’s birthday weekend and the hotel really made our stay perfect. Can’t wait until we can go again. Walking distance to anything you could need, as well a the beach.
Kelsey
Overall, my stay was very enjoyable. Natalie at the front desk was fantastic—friendly and helpful throughout. The hotel’s prime location is a major plus, making it convenient to get around. The only downside was the building's sound insulation; noise from people walking in the halls and doors closing was quite noticeable. Still, the positives outweighed the negatives, and I’d consider staying again.
Elizabet
Pros: Very cute. Clean. Nice staff. Close to everything including downtown Carmel and beach. All walking distance. Cons:Room is very small and cramped. No closet. Bathroom door is a sliding barn door so NO privacy if you’re not traveling alone. Otherwise the location alone is worth it.
John
Nice
Jennifer
It was darling. Staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the cookie delivery to our room and the breakfast in the morning. The local pastries and granola were delicious! Great location for shopping and short walk to the beach.
Katrina
One of my favorites
Matt
Very cute hotel with friendly staff and a perfect location. Only critique is that the rooms aren’t very well insulated for sound, so you may want to bring your earplugs especially if you like to sleep in. Great breakfast. Free parking. Very nice high end bath products.
Anna
We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Everything about the property is so thoughtful and absolutely darling. It was perfect for our first anniversary. And the staff was WONDERFUL—incredibly kind, gracious, and ready to do anything they could to make our stay better. Great location too. Would absolutely come back and will be looking for other Pali Society properties going forward.
Jade Anne
Amazing spot in Carmel. The rooms are lovely and the breakfast service in the lobby is perfect!
Marina
The hotel is absolutely beautiful with coastal New England decor!
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Free breakfast was amazing with fresh pastries and berries and beautiful drinks.
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Free breakfast was amazing with fresh pastries and berries and beautiful drinks.
Claudia
First time. This place is amazing :) the room is beyond gorgeous, complimentary drink, complimentary dog things. My puppies loved the cookies. Fresh cookies to our room. Staff has been nothing but so kind :) definitely coming back and made my moms bday so memorable
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Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Junipero St And Ocean Ave, Carmel, United States
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