3 Star Hotel

Candle Light Inn

San Carlos Between 4th And 5th, Carmel, CA, United States View Map

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Candle Light Inn

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Located in downtown Carmel in a walking distance to shops, art galleries and restaurants, the Candle Light Inn features free WiFi, free off-street parking and a common area with outdoor fireplace. A flat-screen TV, a safe and a small fridge are provided in each guest room at Candle Light Inn. A work desk is also available. Some rooms boast a spa bath and fireplace. Carmel Beach is 15 minutes’ walk from the Inn Candle Light. Pebble Beach Golf Course and Point Lobos State Reserve are both 10 minutes’ drive away.

380 Reviews

8.9Very Good
Cleanliness
9.3
Staff
9.2
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “Very close to many restaurants and all kind of stores.”
  • “We liked this rooms' style, comfortable bed and the decor very much.”
  • “Friendly staff.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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King Room1/4

King Room

248 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Standard Double Room1/4

Standard Double Room

248 sqft • 2 Double

  • Accessible toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
Premium King Room1/4

Premium King Room

356 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
Standard King Room1/4

Standard King Room

248 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible toilet
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)

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    What Guests Loved

    8.9
    Very Good

    Based on 380 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    9.3

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.9

    Pros +

    • Excellent service at the front desk. Rooms are very clean. Love the location! So convenient to restaurants and shops. We didn¿t need to use our car the whole weekend as we walked everywhere.
    • The location was perfect. It walking distance to great restaurants and shopping.
    • Everything was perfect from check in to check out. The staff was welcoming geniuine and sweet. They continuously bake cookies and have them always available in the lobby. The fireplac, spa tub and very comfortable bed were perfect. Location was the best.

    Cons -

    • The hotel is overpriced for what you get. I was expecting a hot tub and later found out it was another upgrade. This is misleading on the website.
    • Nothing. Loved it. Can't wait for a return trip
    • Thin walls. Lots of noise from other guests before 11 pm.
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    10GloriaPosted on: 12-13-2022

    Excellent service at the front desk. Rooms are very clean. Love the location! So convenient to restaurants and shops. We didn¿t need to use our car the whole weekend as we walked everywhere.

    8CristianPosted on: 4-20-2022

    The location was perfect. It walking distance to great restaurants and shopping.

    The hotel is overpriced for what you get. I was expecting a hot tub and later found out it was another upgrade. This is misleading on the website.

    10SuzannePosted on: 12-18-2021

    Everything was perfect from check in to check out. The staff was welcoming geniuine and sweet. They continuously bake cookies and have them always available in the lobby. The fireplac, spa tub and very comfortable bed were perfect. Location was the best.

    Nothing. Loved it. Can't wait for a return trip

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-7-2021

    The hotel was close to town, so we walked everywhere! So nice to leave the car parked at the hotel. The room was cozy and the cookies were good. We loved the outdoor fireplace.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-8-2021

    Walking distance to main Ocean Ave was acceptable but a few blocks. Lovely big room. Loved the firepit outside. Parking included was excellent. Cookies on arrival and discounted restaurants or free items at some partner restaurants.

    9AnthonyPosted on: 3-4-2020

    Customer service. Cleanliness.

    Thin walls. Lots of noise from other guests before 11 pm.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-23-2018

    We loved the location of the hotel and the landscape and fire pit. The teens enjoyed being able to walk about the town and to the different restaurants. The front desk staff was very nice and provided water, coffee and cookies in the office.

    No, everything was great.

    10ValeriePosted on: 2-21-2018

    The room was awesome! Super clean, spacious, and had a fireplace and jacuzzi bathtub. They delivered a continental breakfast to your door each morning in a small cooler, which meant we didn't have to go to the lobby.

    Nope!

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-12-2017

    Location, staff, warm cookies, outdoor fireplace

    Nope!

    10DonaldPosted on: 8-21-2016

    Great location! Loved the fireplace and the breakfast brought to the room each morning. The bed was extremely comfortable too!

    9MichaelPosted on: 7-16-2015

    The Candle Light Inn was quite nice with one exception:

    The bathroom had no counter space or storage space (except for one small drawer under the sink) which made the bathroom very unworkable. A shame because all else was enjoyable.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-30-2018

    The room was very nice. The bathroom was huge!

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-13-2017

    Very nice room for the price

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-30-2015

    Great location, perfect enviroment

    The room smells weird

    10XinPosted on: 3-3-2015

    Everything

    The breakfast box better to be a basket, will look nicer

    8ThomasPosted on: 1-19-2026

    They had a list of restaurants where one could get a small percentage off the meal. There was always someone in the lobby to help us. Parking was always available. We upgraded our room to have a room off the main street and one that had a couch, a fireplace, and bathtub spa which we didn't need. The condition of the room was immaculate.

    I didn't like that the high price did not cover a premium room. I didn't like that there was no breakfast and the cookies they supplied instead were not baked well. The water cannisters we were given gave the water it held a nasty plastic taste. Change that before someoe gets sick.

    8FrancoisPosted on: 12-30-2025

    Free parking and hotel located in the downtown so a real plus given how hard it is to find a parking spot in Carmel! We were able to check in at 1pm as the room was already ready. Great king size bed and duvet. Quiet at night.

    Hot water in the bathroom sink only after hot shower :-/

    10XiaoxiPosted on: 10-31-2025

    Clean, quiet and convenient, very kind and helpful staffs.

    10JimPosted on: 10-24-2025

    We Had a problem with shower having too much pressure. They Fixed it right away. Excellent staff

    9MarkPosted on: 10-19-2025

    Great location. Very nicely refurbished motel property. Nice hospitality—fresh baked cookies each day/evening, fresh fruit at front desk, filtered water, fire pit every evening. Very nicely appointed room product. Fire place, jacuzzi, big bathroom, screened windows so you can open them up.

    I guess I’d say that the room is a tad on the smallish side.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren are not allowed.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note: A pre-payment deposit is required to secure your reservation. This deposit will be charged to the credit card provided at the time the reservation is received by the property. Property has removed breakfast until further notice.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Candle Light Inn

    San Carlos Between 4th And 5th, Carmel, CA

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