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Candle Light Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Carmel Beach

Photo gallery for Candle Light Inn

Exterior
Garden
Coffee service
Reception
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$390
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

Explore the area

Map
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carmel

Candle Light Inn puts you in the heart of Carmel, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, multilingual staff and a fireplace in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Northwest Carmel hotel include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
As a guest of Candle Light Inn, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Candle Light Inn also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Candle Light Inn offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Candle Inn
Candle Light Carmel
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Candle Light Hotel Carmel
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Candle Light Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Candle Light Inn?

Yep, Candle Light Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Candle Light Inn?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candle Light Inn on 6 May 2025 start from NZ$389.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Candle Light Inn?

Yep, Candle Light Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Carmel Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Candle Light Inn?

No, Candle Light Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Candle Light Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Candle Light Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Candle Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abel, Benicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffery

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3rd stay always great for a quick trip..always know things will be ok and love the COOKIES!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room heating is very old system. Room had smell that needed bathroom vent to take it out. Room was clean and furniture is modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room and great location , staff was wonderful. Only issue the room a funky scent and walls are thin you can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very comfortable and clean room and bathroom. The bed was also comfy. They had bottle refill stations by the ice machine which we appreciated. The outdoor fireplace at the end of the day with a glass of wine. No elevator so ask for first floor if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Perfect place to stay in Carmel, excellent accommodation, walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Location, location, location

The hotel is nice and unique. The location of it is what drew us to this hotel. It’s 2 blocks from Ocean Ave and down town Carmel. The beds were nice and the fire pit is cool. The only complaint I had is the you could hear the doors in everyone’s rooms opening and closing so it made it hard to sleep. Other than that a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jeffery

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

6/10 Okay

Hyanghwa, Carmichael

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a nice quaint place. The room was wonderful. Would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

OMAR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the cleanest hotel/inn I have stayed at in my travels in 50 years. The room was well furnished. No desk, though. Plenty of counter space in the room and bathroom. The radiant heating was quiet and worked well. The window shutters provided options for light/privacy. Table and chairs outside each room for guests to use. Thank you Candle Light Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Will stay here again when I come back to Carmel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We loved that it was right downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Getaway last minute

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary Trip

It was a great trip to celebrate our anniversary. Hotel is well situated to restaurants, shops, etc. The only thing we would do different the next time, we would not stay on a weekend because the rates are so expensive. If it wasn't the fact the anniversary was on a Saturday, we would have gone on a different day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

charlene

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Zhu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024