NORMANDY INN, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Normandy Inn - A French country-style hotel with seasonal pool and fireplace rooms in downtown Carmel

Located three blocks from Carmel Beach, this historic French country-style Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel features smoke-free accommodations with pillowtop bedding. Each room at the Normandy Inn provides a TV with cable channels, free WiFi, and spa toiletries in private bathrooms. Select rooms include fireplaces and separate vanity areas, while some suites offer full kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. A complimentary continental breakfast serves fresh pastries, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, and cereals daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The property maintains a seasonal outdoor pool, heated from April through October. Eight dining venues, including Il Tegamino and Portabella, lie within 0.3 miles. The hotel stands 0.3 miles from New Masters Gallery, Nancy Dodds Gallery, and the Carmel Art Association Gallery.

Pros

Free street parking available with no time limit

Located just three blocks from white-sand beach access

Continental breakfast includes fresh-baked croissants and local pastries

Walking distance to nearly 100 art galleries within one square mile

Cons

No mobility-accessible ADA rooms available

Pool operates seasonally only (April through October)