TRADEWINDS CARMEL, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Tradewinds Carmel - A Balinese-inspired boutique hotel with meditation gardens, ocean views, and handcrafted furnishings

Located less than two blocks from galleries and fine dining, this 4-star Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel features 28 rooms with handmade Balinese wood platform beds and premium white linens. The Tradewinds Carmel rooms include bathrobes, safes, and free WiFi, with select units offering fireplaces, ocean views of Point Lobos and Carmel Bay, or private balconies overlooking the courtyard. A peaceful meditation garden showcases a tiered waterfall topped with a Buddha statue and a fire pit where guests gather with wine and coffee. The property serves a complimentary continental breakfast featuring locally baked French pastries. The multilingual concierge staff arranges in-room spa treatments, restaurant reservations, and tour bookings. Positioned 6 miles from Monterey Peninsula, the hotel sits within 0.5 miles of multiple art galleries including Classic Art Gallery, Winfield Gallery, and Weston Gallery.

Pros

Spacious bathrooms feature bamboo-framed mirrors, wide vanities, and mosaic tile floors

Peaceful meditation garden with waterfall and fire pit for guest gatherings

Within walking distance to multiple art galleries and restaurants

Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and first aid kits

Cons

6 miles distance from Monterey Peninsula

Limited on-site dining options