CARMEL GREEN LANTERN INN, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Green Lantern Inn - A historic bed & breakfast with 17 rooms across six cottages near Pacific Ocean

Located in a peaceful Carmel-by-the-Sea neighborhood near Monterey Bay, Carmel Green Lantern Inn features 17 individually decorated rooms spread across six cottages. Each accommodation includes premium bedding, free WiFi, and a private bathroom with newly remodeled walk-in showers. The property's spacious rooms come with gabled ceilings, creating a traditional atmosphere, while select units offer private decks with ocean views. A complimentary expanded breakfast includes freshly baked waffles, frittatas, gourmet coffee, yogurt parfait, and fresh fruit. The grounds showcase lush gardens with fountains and mature Redwood and Cypress trees. This historic Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel stands two minutes' walking distance from Carmel Beach and one block from Ocean Avenue's boutique shops and galleries.

Pros

Each room features unique architectural details like gabled ceilings or hipped vestibules

Complimentary expanded breakfast with freshly baked items served daily

Picturesque grounds with fountains, Redwood and Cypress trees

Pet-friendly rooms available with private Carmel stone patios

Cons

Limited on-site parking available on first-come basis

Some rooms require climbing narrow staircases