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Hotel Carmel

Property class: 3

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A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL CARMEL." There are potted plants and a red carpet leading to the entrance.
A lobby with a large vase of white flowers, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor.
An aerial view of a beach with a pier, a Ferris wheel, and a shipwreck.
A lobby with a large floral arrangement in a dark vase, a round table, and a patterned rug.
A hotel entrance with a red awning, a sign reading "HOTEL GARMEL", and potted plants along the walkway.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, a picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Standard King Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(107 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white and teal pillows, a white headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a ceiling fan, a window, and a TV.

Queen Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Hotel Carmel

Along with 2 bars/lounges, this smoke-free hotel has valet parking and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, limo/town car service and a computer station are on-site.
Hotel Carmel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Monica hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The shopping around Hotel Carmel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Monica Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Third Street Promenade and 6 minutes on foot from Santa Monica Beach
  • Bus station shuttle shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Hotel Carmel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Hotel Carmel also features limo service, a front desk safe, and a porter. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

Lanea the Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Chloe – On-site bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Chloe
  • Lanea the Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 23.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Hotel Carmel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Carmel Santa Monica
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Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Carmel Hotel Santa Monica
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Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel Hotel Santa Monica

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1381 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place loved the staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and reasonably priced old hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here, very convenient spot and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location walking distance to many restaurants, shops, beach and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Davinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and very friendly hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely a great location rooms are small and outdated but overall not bad for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, staff was very pleasant and location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay! The staff was wonderful and the bed was comfortable. The location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sahara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel. Great staff. Would recommend staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean room and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, conveniently located ,older hotel hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suvarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, awesome location, have refrigerators if you ask for one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel close to many activities and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest boutique hotel and perfect location near restaurants and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay experience and location. I wish the room had a small refrigerator.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean, helpful staff and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Renee

Great location but definitely not quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2026