Pine Inn - Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Sjslivermore

We had a really wonderful stay at the Pine Inn. First, it is one of the only hotels in Carmel that will allow a one-night stay. Second, while the standard rooms are on the smaller side, the price of the room totally makes up for it, and if you book directly, they offer a $25 voucher for breakfast at Il Fornaio downstairs. Next time we will book a king room with an ocean view, which we understand is fabulous and still very reasonable.||I was concerned that the stay might be noisy based on a couple of reviews, but it was very quiet, and we had a room overlooking the main street, which basically shuts down by 9:00pm. The only thing we heard were the waves in the distance. |The queen bed & pillows were super comfortable and there was an ample closet, something that many B&Bs and smaller hotels lack. And we even had a glimpse of the water and sunset. It was like being in a little oasis.||The front desk could not have been more welcoming and friendly. And when we requested ice, it was brought up to our room in record time. We were extremely happy with our entire stay and will definitely be back!

FrequentFlier790515

Because of its history and location, we wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, the room that we saw online was much nicer than the room that we had. Our room was clean, but very much in need of an update. The furniture was worn and the fabrics used for bedding covers and valances were faded and discolored.

Patricia B

The Pine Inn is a beautiful, historic hotel. We loved the authentic decor! We also loved the fact that it is not only located in the very center of Carmel’s unique shopping district, but also just minutes from the ocean! The staff also went out of their way to accommodate anything we needed.

Ann L

We had a truly fabulous stay at the Pine Inn for our work-team retreat! Taking advantage of their corporate rate to upgrade to suites was absolutely worth it. The accommodations were comfortable and spacious, providing the perfect environment for our team to collaborate and unwind.||Both management and housekeeping were incredibly attentive, ensuring that all our needs were met throughout our stay. Their exceptional service made a significant difference in our experience.||Overall, the Pine Inn offered an ideal setting for our retreat, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. I highly recommend this hotel for both work and leisure stays!

LA M

This once beautiful hotel has been neglected. It is in dire need of cleaning, a face lift, and new (or at least matching) furniture in the rooms! We reserved a suite for which the hotel does not even offer an in-room coffee maker! It is in a great location but I am sure there are far better options that are worth what The Pine Inn charges.

beachlife57

We booked to stay at the Pine Inn as it is in the perfect location for exploring the stores and restaurants in Carmel. However we were disappointed with the Inn for several reasons. As other reviewers have noted it is badly in need of some "love". The ground floor is olde world elegant - a lot of red velvet and dark wood, evocative of the era it was built - however the "no food and drink" sign is the first thing you see, so not too welcoming as a place to sit and relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Once you leave the first floor to go to your room you find yourself on a carpet that is stained and worn and definitely in need of replacing. Our room was on the third floor (there is no elevator so it is a good workout). The door to the room is fairly beaten up and we found out very quickly that the neighbors' doors slam loudly each time they enter or exit. The room itself was elegant, though, and looked as if it had been freshly painted but the bathroom was a different story. The toilet roll holder was becoming detached from the wall and, again, it badly needed painting.|There is no a/c (not really needed in Carmel) but there was a ceiling fan in the room which was on when we arrived. We decided to turn it off and the noise it made was so alarming we did not turn it on again. Instead we opened the window so enjoyed all the local delivery trucks and traffic outside.|The biggest negative, however, is the parking. The Inn does disclose that there is limited parking but it really is quite a problem. There are 19 spaces for over thirty rooms and when there are no spaces left the staff suggest you park on the street or in the neighbourhood. Again, not so easy, so be prepared for long walks to and from the hotel. Would we return - no - instead we would try the Normandy across the road.

NED

Location: 5 stars
Parking: 5 stars
Room: 2 stars

Our room was falling apart and the bathroom had mold on the ceiling. When I brought this to the attention of the front desk, the woman responded “not much I can do.” The room was also very musty. If you do stay there over the weekend, try to get a room that does not face the parking lot as recycling pickup is 7am Saturday morning from the back of the hotel. It was super loud the entire stay and the room was also very hot because there is no AC. If you have any accessibility issues, there are no elevators.

hurrayforvacay

Perfect location in a quaint, adorable town. Very walkable, friendly staff. Room was very small (should have booked a larger room but we were only staying one night). Many great restaurant choices, bars, wine tastings and walk to the beach. Enjoyed our stop here on our West Coast travels.