Hotels near Whalers Cabin Museum in Monterey County

The hotel in itself was very nice. I was however very surprised and disappointed in how the staff handled our stay. This trip was meant to be a gift from a family member who had arranged this type of gift already three times with the hotel in the past month. At time of checkout the staff had us pay for our gift and I only hope we didn't double pay and they took advantage of an elderly person. It was a horribly embarrassing and uncomfortable situation as this hotel was out of our budget. The three staff members I talked to did nothing to try and correct this and I was not about to call my family member to confirm they would pay. That's just an awkward way to get a gift.

My spouse and I had four day/three night stay at this very nice Inn. We had a King size bedroom with plenty of space, refrigerator, and stone covered bathroom. The furnishings are ”antique” style. With great cross-ventilation air flow we kept the nice throughout our stay. The shower/bath were very nice after a full day of hiking Carmel. Parking and WiFi is included. The location is walking distance to the best restaurants in Carmel. Bruno's market and deli is a block away and ChargePoint electric car charging is two blocks from the Inn. The staff is very helpful. Front desk gave us breakfast items each day, included. Housekeeping was helpful as well.

We stayed in one of the Cottage Studios w/ wet bar and it was perfect. The cottage was the perfect size for my boyfriend and I and was such a cool vibe. Bathrooms were really nice, the room was super clean and the porch was great for drinks or just to hang out. The staff was nice and very accommodating. Can’t recommend enough!

We booked this place hoping it would be one of the many, very smart independent motels you find throughout CA. Check in was painless and easy. We got a great patio as we had paid for a sea view but it did mean we were around the side of the hotel. The patio doors were surprisingly insecure - held by a small bolt. The room itself was surprisingly small (two double beds), particularly with the fireplace in one corner. The lack of a desk was a shame and we had hoped the room would be smarter/have more character. The bathroom was also relatively small. The beds were very comfortable. Remarkably when we got ready for bed we discovered that the room has no AC - not even a fan! We called reception and they said all the free-standing fans had been given out for the night. We managed to get one our second night but couldn't believe the lack of AC in California - the hotel is older but not so old as to not offer this. The pool was well located and of a good size. However, having been advertised as heated to 80 degrees I would say it was a lot colder. The pool hours (9am-7pm) were annoyingly restrictive, but not uncommon for outdoor pools and explained by the fact that some hotel rooms were right outside it! Breakfast was very poor - a grab and go bag with water, a piece of fruit and an unappetising, dry pastry - which forced us to go elsewhere. Overall given the range of choice and competition in Carmel, and the reasonably high room rate, we were left disappointed. The hotel lacked the character we had hoped for and needs to up its game where AC and breakfast are concerned. We would look to stay somewhere else if we returned to Carmel.

If you are want to visit the downtown Carmel area and plan to park your car and walk everywhere, you are in luck with this hotel. We booked a king room for a two night stay and did plenty of research so we knew both the negatives and the positives. We had a very nice quiet room with covered parking, so helpful. It seemed to be unseasonably warm in the afternoon hours, especially in the sun with the high humidity, so the lack of A/C in the room was felt, but opening the windows and using the old fan did help. Maybe they could consider a ceiling fan in the future. We left the door open several times to get extra ventilation in the room, but we found that the bugs wanted to enter the room as well. As previously mentioned, there is no elevator, just stairs. If you have mobility issues, be aware of this. The lady that checked us in was very kind, welcoming and friendly. Appreciated her helpfulness. Just a quick reminder that everything in the downtown Carmel area is ”smallish,” meaning that shops, restaurants and sometimes local inns and hotels, are not big on space. If you feel the need to spread out, this is not the place for you, but it is in a great location and reasonably priced for an expensive area.

We spent 2 nights here in a premium King with fireplace. Reception was very welcoming and offered cookies and water upon arriving. Coffee and tea is available in the intimate reception area all day. Music was softly playing when we went into our room which I thought was a great added touch. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean. Loved the fireplace. Didn’t use the large jacuzzi tub but shower was hot. We selected housekeeping and the room was made up nicely and fresh water bottles were given. Hotel is close to walk to the main business street with restaurants, shops and all sorts of stores, and about a 12 minute walk to the beautiful hilly beach. This is such a charming place to stay and would definitely stay again. Reception is open from 8a-10p so if you are checking in/out outside of those hours, you need to make arrangements beforehand but very easy to do.

Located in Carmel (Carmel Point), Villa Mara Carmel is a 5-minute walk from Tor House and 12 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Carmel Mission Basilica and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from 17-Mile Drive.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Villa Mara Carmel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Breakfast was delivered to the door. It was more general. There is a sofa bed that can be turned out, which is more suitable for a family of three with children. The parking lot is not very large, but it is certainly enough to park because there are few rooms. The front desk is nice and very kind. This hotel is very cost-effective.

the best hotel / motel I have every stayed in. The room was amazing. It even had windows that opened to allow fresh air in. The room was very spacious. The bathroom was very large. The beds were comfortable. The main room was very spacious. The room even had a refrigerator and a microwave

The location is really good, clean and it is a good choice to walk to the beach. The town is perfect for a family or for a relaxing holiday. The next time there is a chance, it will pass.