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Carmel Mission Inn – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
3665 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
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Carmel Mission Inn
Ranked #8 of 18 hotels in Carmel
4.0 of 5 stars 493 Reviews
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  • Very nice(14)
  • Hot tub(13)
  • Gas station(12)
  • Shopping center(7)
  • Parking lot(7)
  • Would definitely stay(7)
  • San Francisco(7)
  • Great value(7)
  • Shopping area(6)
  • Queen beds(5)
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Oakland, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great stay!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

The front desk staff is so friendly and treat you like you're important, love that. The hotel had several fireplaces, a great pool area and a nice bar/restaurant. Also gorgeous landscaping-a little oasis. The rooms were really nice and clean. I thought the bright colors might bother me a bit, I wouldn't have them in my house, but it was sort of fun than the boring pastels or masculine colors hotels usually have. Free parking and right between the town, Point Lobos and the mission. Would absolutely stay here again.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Port Angeles, Washington
2 reviews
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“Enjoyed our week long visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

The location, the accommodations and the food were just what we were hoping for. I was especially impressed with the quality & presentation of the meals. The staff were helpful and friendly. The only thing that was missing was a guest laundry facility. I will vacation at this hotel again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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guestservicecarmel, Guest Relations Manager at Carmel Mission Inn, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Thank you for taking the time to comment about our Carmel CA hotel. Your kind words complimenting our helpful, friendly staff will be shared with them. I'm glad you enjoyed the efforts of our restaurant staff and I hope you took advantage of our bed and breakfast package. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again. Remember to contact us direct or visit our website for the best deals.
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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great place to stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Beautiful, comfortable, delicious food, great service and treatment by staff, and very affordable. You will not be disappointed. Great location too. "Reyna" at the desk was very kind and accommodating. I did not have a reservation and they still treated me like royalty. Thank you Reyna and Carmel Mission Inn. My stay was wonderful. I've told family and friends about this hotel and I will be back.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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guestservicecarmel, Guest Relations Manager at Carmel Mission Inn, responded to this review
18 January 2012
Thank you for rating our Carmel CA hotel a "great place to stay". Our friendly staff tries to make your stay as memorable as possible and your recognition of Reyna will be shared with the entire staff. Sounds like you enjoyed our bed and breakfast package which is our best value. I'm pleased that you will return and please call the hotel direct for the best rates and service.
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Fresno, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Quiet and comfortable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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We wanted to visit the Monarch Butterfly refuge in Pacific Grove and see some other sights. Having received an e-mail offer at an exceptionally good price, we decided to book two nights in January. The rate we got was a little higher than the minimum advertised (probably because we booked so close to our travel date), but it wasn't out of line for Carmel. When we arrived, we were a bit apprehensive about the location (just off Highway One, tucked in an "island" between two shopping areas), but we found quickly that we had made a great choice. The service was outstanding and the facilities were better than expected, with spacious and comfortable rooms. There was no noise from Highway One when our balcony door was closed and not enough to bother us when we enjoyed a beautiful sunset from our balcony. The walls between rooms seemed to be very well insulated for sound. We found the location to be ideal for our trip -- between Pacific Grove and Point Lobos State Nature Reserve, and only a short drive from the Carmel Mission and Carmel By the Sea shopping areas. Although the Inn does offer breakfast at a reduced price, I decided to wander through the Barnyard, a shopping center that caters to tourists. I found a delightful coffee shop that was open for breakfast. As my wife likes to "veg" in the morning, she used the coffee maker in our room and enjoyed a continental breakfast of items we'd purchased in a local grocery and kept in the room's refrigerator. We did eat dinner in the Inn's lounge and restuarant. The Fish and Chips were so good, we returned the second night for more! (Note: the chips are not french fries.) We will definitely return, especially to be close to Point Lobos -- an area we hope to hike a lot in time to come.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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guestservicecarmel, Guest Relations Manager at Carmel Mission Inn, responded to this review
18 January 2012
Thank you for the review of our Carmel CA hotel and for recognizing the humble, courteous and caring efforts of our staff. We have a convenient location especially for those visiting the amazing Point Lobos. We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon. Please remember for the best rates and service contact the hotel direct or visit our website.
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Daly City, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Definitely Will Return”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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Carmel Mission Inn exceeded my expectations Rooms are spacious well appointed and immaculate Outstanding bed and linens Staff is very personable and helpful Nice restaurant and lounge Beautiful well keep grounds Wonderful place to stay

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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guestservicecarmel, Guest Relations Manager at Carmel Mission Inn, responded to this review
18 January 2012
We appreciate your review of our Carmel CA hotel and expressing your intent to return. I'm glad we exceeded your expectations and that your enjoyed our rooms and the garden setting also. I only wish you could see the gardens in spring. Please remember to contact the hotel direct or visit our website for the best rates, packages and service.
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Address: 3665 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Price range (per night):* INR8,738 - 14,899

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