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Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn – Carmel, CA
Candle Light Inn – Carmel, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Candle Light Inn

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.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1009 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at the Candle Light Inn!! It was perfectly located to be able to walk through Carmel. The manager was very kind, personable, and gave us recommendations for places within the town for eating, shopping, etc. The rooms were very spacious and nice! We loved the fireplace courtyard in the front - perfect place to start or end the evening! Definitely would recommend :)

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We LOVED our stay here and can’t wait to go back! It was beautiful, the staff was so sweet and the room was clean and well maintained. We will definitely go again!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Super clean! Spacious room! Prime location! The staff were super helpful and friendly! I will definitely stay here again!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Magical hotel in the heart of Carmel

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very nice & clean property. One small issue was the weak water pressure in the shower. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Grateful for the helpful staff and enjoyed the comfortable bed.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Perfect location for all of the places we like to visit. The room is very clean, as usual. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. This is our Carmel go-to.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The cleanness of the room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location is great. All the sights are walkable in a few minutes. Restaurants, Cafe´s are close by. The staff was very friendly and the cookies at the front desk are delicious. Rooms felt very comfortable. The bathroom was a little dark.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was very spacious. There was a K cup machine for coffee, although it was French roast, which is not our favorite would recommend bringing some of your own K cups. They had complementary homemade cookies that were delicious. Staff was all very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location is perfect on San Carlos between 5th and 6th streets. It is a short walk to Ocean and most anywhere in Carmel. Restaurants close by for breakfast and dinner. Our favorite breakfast place is Katy's and bar/restaurant A.W. Shucks. Our room was immaculately clean and had been completely updated. Laurie at the front desk was welcoming and helpful. Everyone gets a parking slot which is huge for Carmel because parking is a terrible issue in town No air conditioning but if you crack your windows open in the back it is very comfortable

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    You don't even need to take your car anywhere, the location is amazing, the rooms are super clean, this is the 2nd time we've stayed there, and the experience is always the same.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent place to stay. Spacious and everything was well themed and in walking or short drive distances. The city of Carmel is definitely worth a stop on your way to wherever you're going.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great place!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was incredible and the staff was welcoming! They even gave us a bottle of wine for our three year wedding anniversary! Very thoughtful. It was expensive, but still worth it!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very clean, large and comfortable Nothing

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location is great and close to many restaurants and shops. The property is clean and staffs are very friendly and helpful

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Charming and very convenient access to the beautiful little village of Carmel by the Sea.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Late check in. With prices going up everywhere it seems since you pay for a full day you should be able to check in earlier in the afternoon

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The parking lot is small and the way in and out is very steep

Frequently asked questions about Candle Light Inn

Does Candle Light Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Candle Light Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Candle Light Inn offer parking?
Yes, Candle Light Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Candle Light Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Candle Light Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Candle Light Inn have a fitness center?
Candle Light Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Candle Light Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Candle Light Inn is located at San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA 93921. With a Walk Score of null, the area is rated null. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Candle Light Inn
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links 1.0 mi
  • Alta California 3.2 mi
  • Monterey Conference Center 3.4 mi
  • Naval Postgraduate School 3.9 mi
  • Monterey International Pop Festival 4.2 mi
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium 4.4 mi
  • Monterey Regional Airport 4.8 mi

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