Experience the charm of Pine Inn, located near Monterey Bay and Carmel Beach. Explore shopping on site, indulge in Italian cuisine at Il Fornaio or grab a coffee from the cafe. With free WiFi, a business center and helpful staff nearby guests have praised its proximity to shopping.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 36 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 39 min drive
Monterey Station - 20 min drive
Salinas Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - 1 min walk
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - 1 min walk
Chez Noir - 6 min walk
La Bicyclette - 4 min walk
Il Fornaio - 1 min walk
About this property
Pine Inn
When you stay at Pine Inn, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Il Fornaio, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Monterey Bay and Pebble Beach Golf Links are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Shopping
Beach nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Closed captioned TV
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Il Fornaio - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
Also known as
Pine Inn Carmel
Pine Carmel
Pine Hotel Carmel
Pine Inn Hotel
Pine Inn Carmel
Pine Inn Hotel Carmel
Frequently asked questions
Does Pine Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pine Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pine Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Pine Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pine Inn?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Pine Inn?
Yes, Il Fornaio offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Pine Inn like?
Pine Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 8 minutes' walk from 17-Mile Drive. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Reviews
Pine Inn Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
10
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property is within walking distance to the beach and offers a convenient location for beach access. (21 reviews)
Convenient parking was available, often across the street, and sometimes within the property. (17 reviews)
Breakfast was great and excellent at the property. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
Parking was convenient and across the street. The staff was very helpful. The room was very clean and well kept up.
Rima
Rima, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
Hotel is in a great location. Room was very clean. Room was a little stuffy because there is no air but it wasn’t too bad. Parking was convenient.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2026
Our room was five flights up and we could not manage it physically so we were moved next door to the Tally Ho. Our room had a great deck and was very clean although dated and had a musty smell. Very well located. We were grateful for the option.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Room was lovely, staff friendly and helpful
Marlene
Marlene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
The room was spotless, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
The location is A+
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
Excellent room, wonderful staff
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
Pine Inn is charming boutique hotel. Our room was neatly clean and comfortable, with beautiful ocean view. we really enjoyed the restaurant - both the food and coffee were delicious. We would happily stay here again.
Liliya
Liliya, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2026
Nice ocean view from our room.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2025
The room was clean and nice and very friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay there
Petru
Petru, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
Wonderful room. Comfortable convenient parking.
Catherine
Catherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
Great staff, location
Nelia
Nelia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
We love the Pine Inn! It has historic charm and coziness especially during the holidays. We have stayed here a few times and they never disappoint! Only thing we miss is a small coffee pot in the rooms so we could make a small coffee before heading out for breakfast.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Hotel has lots of character, room was great, clean, the bed was easily the most comfortable of all the hotels we stayed at on our 2 week roadtrip. Location was an easy walk to the beach and in the core area with the shops.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
while the building is showing it’s age…it was originally built circa 1900….overall a pleasant experience with great staff and a great location.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2025
Great location!
Meghan
Meghan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
The staff were very friendly. The locations was excellent for walking to shops, restaurants and the beach.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
I enjoyed my birthday here! This is one of the most original historic hotels in Carmel. The lobby is beautiful and the rooms are spacious and so comfortable!!
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
We had a great stay at the Pine Inn. The location is perfect, very central and within walking distance to everything. The staff were extremely nice and helpful, and the hotel itself is very cute. Our room was quite small, but we didn’t mind it at all. Overall, a wonderful stay and we’d happily come back!
Brianna
Brianna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Great location and friendly staff.
Carmen
Carmen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
Great location and friendly staff. Have stayed here a few times over the years. Rooms are nicely decorated and sized as typical for an Inn in Carmel. Parking available which is a plus. Location puts you on the main shopping road and a short walk down to the beach entry.
Deemer
Deemer, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2025
Wonderful ambience, in the middle of artsy, Carmel-by-the-Sea. We could walk to the beach and back. Good food at attached restaurant.
Lesa
Lesa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Service and location were the best.
Philip Lee
Philip Lee, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2025
Loved the historic nature of the hotel and its location in town and near the ocean. Wish there were an elevator for those like me who are handicapped.