CLARION COLLECTION CARMEL OAKS INN, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn - A 2-star hotel with fireplaces, private balconies, and walking access to downtown

Located in a charming neighborhood, this 2-star Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel features 17 accommodations accessible via exterior corridors. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn rooms include fireplaces, premium bedding, coffee makers, and flat-screen LED TVs with HD programming and Showtime channels. The property offers king suites with private balconies and additional sitting areas. A covered patio adorned with passion flower vines and potted roses serves as a communal sun deck for dining and relaxation. The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and free parking. Guests receive continental breakfast delivered to their rooms. The Clarion stands 4 minutes from downtown, 5 minutes from Carmel Plaza shopping center, and 13 minutes from Carmel Beach. Several art galleries, restaurants, and shops are within 0.3 miles, including Classic Art Gallery, Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio, and Forge in the Forest Restaurant.

Pros

Room service continental breakfast delivered in hampers

Communal sun deck available for outdoor dining and gatherings

Walking distance to eight restaurants within 0.3 miles

Surrounded by multiple art galleries and cultural venues

Cons

Not pet-friendly (service animals only)

6 miles distance from Monterey Peninsula