Villa Mara Carmel

4.0 star property
Mediterranean Carmel hotel in Carmel Point with free breakfast

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior
Library
Front of property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2408 Bay View Ave, Carmel, CA, 93923

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 12 min walk
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 16 min walk
  • 17-Mile Drive - 4 min drive
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 7 min drive
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 24 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Mara Carmel

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2022 and located near Carmel Beach
Located close to Tor House and Carmel Mission Basilica, Villa Mara Carmel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Mara Carmel offer comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Heated floors, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Jesena's

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Spa services
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Games
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 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.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Villa Mara
Villa Mara Carmel Hotel
Villa Mara Carmel Carmel
Villa Mara Carmel Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Mara Carmel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Villa Mara Carmel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Mara Carmel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Mara Carmel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Mara Carmel located?

Located in Carmel Point, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tor House and Carmel Beach. Carmel Mission Basilica and 17-Mile Drive are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Villa Mara Carmel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there were ten stars I would happily give them to Villa Mara! It’s a charming, small, beautifully run property. One block from the quiet end of Carmel’s iconic beach, it was the perfect location to spend our 24th anniversary. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Despite having been to Carmel many, many times, our stay here felt like coming home. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, location, and amenities. Every detail is purposeful and thoughtful from the freshly baked cookies to the high quality light fixtures.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely landscaping and everything was so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grady, Santa Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service and staff. Best staff services since Icon in Hong Kong.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Bellingham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Breakfast included
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

trupti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind..true gem
One of the best properties I’ve stayed in (and I’ve traveled extensively within US, Europe and parts of Asia). The location was perfect..away from the crowds but only 20-30min walk to downtown. Access to beach is 5min walk. The hotel itself is gorgeous..immaculate inside and outside, the gardens and fire pit are inviting, room was perfect for our short getaway with well-appointed furnishings, exquisite decor, very comfortable bed, heated tile floors, complimentary snacks, delectable breakfast & great views from the private balcony. The quality of service was the real gem here..it was unmatched; smooth check-in with complimentary glass of wine; very friendly and laidback staff who went out of their way to make our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. Will definitely stay here on our future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Great views and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this inn and hated to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Moraga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. Everything about the stay was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjonette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Boutique Hotel
What a beautiful little boutique hotel! If you want great service and conversation this is the place for you. Such a great night's sleep and comfortable room. Such amazing attention to detail. The owner must be artistic because everywhere you turn is eye candy! They really go above and beyond to anticipate every need you could have. We are already planning another vacation here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Villa Mara Carmel was undoubtedly one of the best hotel experiences we've ever had. From the moment we walked in, until the moment we left, we felt like family. The staff could not have been more helpful, warm, kind, or attentive. The property itself is also beautiful. Exquisitely designed, curated, and cared for, it is a little oasis we can't wait to come back to!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing location, It's very quiet and beautiful peaceful. Top shelf service. The staff is very friendly and professional. Amazing breakfast. I wouldn't stay anywhere else. The staff Robert, Rocky, Olivia and Gabby will make your stay memorable. I highly recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024