CARMEL RIVER INN & COTTAGES, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Property overview
Rooms and Cottages
Carmel River Inn & Cottages offers rooms suitable for a good night's sleep or cozy cottages for relaxation. The Cottages are nestled throughout the 10-acre grounds. All studio cottages with kitchenettes feature a king or queen bed, a private patio, a TV (32 inches or larger), down comforters, and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, hot plate, and sink. A new cabin features a wet bar with a mini-fridge, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, and sink, plus a full bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower. The Inn features living rooms and separate 1 to 2 bedrooms with either King or Queen beds. Each has an outdoor space such as a private patio or a balcony. Rooms include ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, a mini-bar, a sitting area, a terrace, a dining table, patio furniture, free toiletries, cookware/kitchen utensils, an electric kettle, an AM/FM alarm clock, a flat-screen TV, carpeted floors, and parquet floors. Some rooms offer a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a balcony or patio overlooking the river. One air-conditioned tent has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom, and a terrace with garden views.
Dining Options
Carmel River Inn is a partner of Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting CO., serving their coffee in the lobby. Guests can enjoy meals at nearby restaurants.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests can take an afternoon stroll or hike along Carmel Beach and Walkway, or through state and county parks. The Inn offers a large garden area with a hammock and seating areas. Carmel offers three live theatres: Cherry Center Theatre, Pacific Repertory Theatre, and the Sunset Center. Carmel Visual Arts offers art classes and photography workshops. Guests can explore local artwork and photography in the gallery. Unique outdoor event spaces accommodate up to 30 for retreats, receptions, dinners, reunions, and BBQs. The vast coastlines of Monterey Beaches, just a few miles away, provide dramatic cliffs with waterfalls and sandy beaches for surfing, fishing, and swimming. Carmel Beach and Monterey Beach are dog-friendly, ranking in the top 10 dog beaches in California.
Location and Transportation
Carmel River Inn & Cottages is 5 km from Monterey Regional Airport. Nearby landmarks include the Sunset Cultural Center (2 km), Bennett Sculpture (1 km), Point Lobos (3 km), Vermillion Asian Arts (1 km), Tor House (3 km), The Barnyard (1 km), Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (1 km), and Carmel River State Beach (2 km). Carmel is home to boutiques and high-end brands like Tiffany and Louis Vuitton.
Hotel Services
The hotel provides a basecamp to the adventurous areas around and the opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings. It offers a garden area for guest relaxation. Guests can enjoy shopping, visit local wineries like De Tierra Vineyards, Caraccioli Cellars and Vino Napoli, and dine at nearby restaurants. Outdoor activities include camping, kayaking, running, and cycling.
Choose your preferred room
Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor