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Candle Light Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
A group of people toasting with wine glasses around a brick fireplace with a fire, surrounded by potted plants.
A two-story building with a brick facade, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with flowering plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a round table, a patterned sofa, and a modern light fixture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$580
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a balcony with a view, and a small desk with a bottle and glasses.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a round table, and a view of a balcony with plants.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with multiple pillows, a desk with a laptop, and a blue sofa.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A bathroom with a marble sink, a large mirror, a shower with a glass door, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Carmel

Candle Light Inn puts you in the heart of Carmel, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, multilingual staff and a fireplace in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Northwest Carmel hotel include Monterey Bay and Cannery Row.

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

As a guest of Candle Light Inn, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Candle Light Inn also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Candle Light Inn offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Candle Inn
Candle Light Carmel
Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Hotel Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Candle Light Inn?

Yep, Candle Light Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Candle Light Inn?

As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candle Light Inn on 19 Aug 2026 start from AU$580, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Candle Light Inn?

Yep, Candle Light Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Carmel Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Candle Light Inn?

No, Candle Light Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Candle Light Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Candle Light Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Candle Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right in town. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the vacation rental
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a couple nights after a drive to Big Sur and the 17 mile drive. We loved the hot tub and fireplace! Room was large and decor was pretty and enjoyed the big comfy bed! Could have used a microwave but the fridge was good size. The walk to shopping, restaurant, and the beach was easy. We would recommend this property snd would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little inn in a perfect location to be walkable. Bed was comfy, bathroom tub and shower were spacious. Everyone from the property was super nice, including front desk, housekeeping and groundskeepers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and made the experience wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great chocolate chip cookies! Rooms pretty spacious for older hotel, nice linens. Room and bathroom lighting could be better though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

GERALDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is convenient and clean. The lobby offers complimentary cookies, fruit, and a variety of drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water). The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our short stay was excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our room was very clean as well as the entire site. We were walking distance to the downtown area which was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean and staff is responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The bed is very comfortable. Great location close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

juan c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big comfi room with all you need tonhave a good stay. Staff is amicable and helpful. The area around the hotel is walkable and has plenty of dining options around. Not much in terms of amenities, just a fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming room, lovely fire pit on the property and friendly staff. Very walkable to shopping and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.. will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lorie was great, she call me to confirm our arrival time and it was great to meet her in person when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Candle Light Inn. The front desk clerk was incredibly warm and friendly, which made us feel welcome right from the moment we arrived. Our room was beautifully decorated, complete with large jetted tub and a cozy fireplace that made the space feel extra relaxing. The bedding was unbelievably soft—like sleeping on a cloud! It was so comfortable that I honestly didn’t want to get out of bed the next morning. Overall, it was a lovely experience and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean place easy walk to all of downtown. Our only issue was the children bouncing off the walls above us from 9 pm to 12:30 am when I pounded on the ceiling at which they stopped immediately. I could have contacted the front desk but did not, my fault. The staff had wonderful recommendations for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, amazing reception, great cookies!!A++
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cute place. Central location everything felt walkable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were two full size and not queen size so tight for a family of 4. Ackward room layout. The moment you open the door you would hit the bed. Nice and polite people. Place seemed clean and well maintained. Good location. There isnt much in terms of amenities though. Fireplace outside is nice but you are surrounded by cars in the parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026