CARMEL BAY VIEW INN, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Bay View Inn - A downtown boutique hotel with ocean-view rooms, fireplaces, and heated outdoor pool

Located in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel district, Carmel Bay View Inn offers 53 rooms and 6 suites within walking distance to restaurants and art galleries. This three-star property features accommodations with pillow-top beds, fireplaces, and select rooms showcase panoramic ocean views from private balconies. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, free WiFi, mini-refrigerator, and coffee maker. The property maintains a heated outdoor pool and provides complimentary breakfast for guests. A 24-hour business center and concierge services are available on-site. The Bay View Inn sits just 0.3 miles from Carmel Plaza and notable dining spots like Forge in the Forest, known for outdoor brunch service. Pebble Beach Golf Course and the scenic 17-Mile Drive are located two miles away, while Historic Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium can be reached within a five-mile drive.

Pros

Located 0.3 miles from eight renowned restaurants including Vesuvio, Casanova, and Grasing's

Walking distance to multiple art venues including Jones & Terwilliger Galleries and Winfield Gallery

All rooms feature bathroom amenities including handheld showers and complimentary toiletries

ADA-accessible rooms available with specific mobility features and equipment for hearing-impaired guests

Cons

Monterey Peninsula attractions require a 10-kilometer drive

Limited room service options with no on-site restaurant