Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3.0 star property
Sandy fun near Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica

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Property entrance
Family Suite
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

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Casanova & 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Carmel HideAway

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Carmel HideAway Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Carmel

Carmel Green Lantern Inn puts you in the heart of Carmel, within a 20-minute stroll of Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica. Highlights at this beach guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Golden Rectangle guest house include Carmel River State Beach and Cannery Row.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Sandy fun near Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica
As a guest of Carmel Green Lantern Inn, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Carmel Green Lantern Inn also features coffee/tea in common area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel guest house is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Carmel Green Lantern Inn offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free newspapers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property 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

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Green Lantern Inn Carmel
Green Lantern Inn
Green Lantern Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Carmel Green Lantern
Green Lantern Inn b&b
Green Lantern Hotel Carmel
The Green Lantern Inn
Carmel Green Lantern Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn Carmel
Carmel Green Lantern Inn Bed & breakfast
Carmel Green Lantern Inn Bed & breakfast Carmel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carmel Green Lantern Inn?

Carmel Green Lantern Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carmel Green Lantern Inn?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carmel Green Lantern Inn on 3 Feb 2026 start from AU$224.30, 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.

Is parking available at Carmel Green Lantern Inn?

Yep, Carmel Green Lantern Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Carmel Green Lantern Inn?

Yep, Carmel Green Lantern Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Carmel Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Carmel Green Lantern Inn a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carmel Green Lantern Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carmel Green Lantern Inn?

No, Carmel Green Lantern Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carmel Green Lantern Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Carmel Green Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 632 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Little Elm

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Very close to lots of dining options and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Super friendly staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was a fantastic from the staff, property, room, and location to everything in the area. Would definitely stay here and again and strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zhao Zhao

Liked: Cleanliness
While we liked our accommodation and the location was great, there was a lot of noise which made it difficult to sleep. Since the room had shared walls/floors we were awake from 5:30am in the morning from the heavy footsteps above our room, to the noise from next door at around 7am. The inn is also an older property; walls were thin and the floors were creaky. We would also have liked an electric kettle in the room, although the dining space was nice and had refreshments throughout the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is lovely. We missed the cookies in the afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, exceptional and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tatijana

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful friendly staff! Clean rooms and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the sound of the ocean!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Green Lantern. Our room was clean and spacious! Staff was very friendly, helpful and accommodating! We will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easily walkable to everything Carmel has to offer. Parking can be hit or miss but we were lucky. Rooms were comfortable. There was work going on around our room to improve the garden but it didn't disturb us in any way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel reviews on their website are too old. The hotel no longer serves a breakfast. It would have been helpful to know that there was no coffee in the room and no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Definitely will stay at the Green Lantern AGAIN 😎☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was easy to find, clean and the staff were friendly. I loved how we had an ocean view and even though we weren’t directly on the shore, we could still hear the ocean. I like how bright and welcoming the room was. The staff were also kind.
Evergreen Room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easily walkable to everything. Charming, beachy, quaint. Adorable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for the price

Great location. Older property with need of repairs. Basic amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy, Mt Shasta

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floors were very dirty, sheets poor quality, parking was difficult and it was very noisy both at night & early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Close to everything, nice, quiet little room, excellent service and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Green Lantern was one of the best stays I’ve experienced. Augustina the Receptionist is amazing, she added to our stay with her knowledge of the area and kindness. Will stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hsiang- Fen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pros: Very cute and very Carmel cottages and ground. convenient and quiet. walkable to shopping, dining and beach. The staff is very friendly. cons: Very limited onsite parking. The street parking is impossible until after dinner on the weekend. The insulation of the cottage is bad. Our cottage was so hot that we had to keep the door open after dinner until it cools down. Also not all the windows have screens. bugs get in. very limited storage space and have to live out of the suitcase mostly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful gardens and seating areas outside of rooms. Walnut room was very nice and clean. Walkable to restaurants and shopping and beach. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay Safe Clean and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025