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Candle Light Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near 17-Mile Drive

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The Candle Light Inn, a short walk from Carmel Beach, offers a cozy garden and inviting lobby with a crackling fireplace. Enjoy a peaceful setting, helpful staff for tour assistance, and complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby all day. Perfect home base for travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is P14,278
P16,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

Hotel near Carmel Beach
Candle Light Inn provides amenities like a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Candle Light Inn boast perks such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Nov 11 - Nov 12
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Candle Inn
Candle Light Carmel
Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Hotel Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel
Candle Light Inn Carmel
Candle Light Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is Candle Light Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Candle Light Inn?

As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candle Light Inn on Nov 11, 2025 start from P 14,277.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Candle Light Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Candle Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Candle Light Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Candle Light Inn located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Candle Light Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.. will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, friendly staff, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cookies and beverages and convenient location to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, perfect location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this inn!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Awesome location. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff and super comfy beds. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daya

Liked: Cleanliness
Shower was very tiny and overall very congested
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent service. We loved the jacuzzi tub in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The candlelight Inn is a must stay for my daughter and I. The accommodations are comfortable, clean and safe. We stay at the candlelight Inn on each visit to Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service was ok, room was nice. Bathroom could have been cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and property. Very welcoming and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely fire pit every evening, very well located to walk everywhere in town; excellent staff and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems like the place was very recently renovated, which made our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and quite inn right by the center of the town. Spacious rooms and very kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Candle Light Inn was the perfect place to stay for all the reasons you could think of including location to shopping/eating. This will be my Go To place to stay on future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Walking distance to everything. Great staff, clean rooms. Highly recommend staying here.

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our 2 day stay. Super clean with friendly, helpful staff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality clean accommodation for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, ideally located and friendly/helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and pillows are the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a nice quaint place. The room was wonderful. Would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024