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Carmel Mission Inn - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carmel inn near the coast

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Heated outdoor pool EV charging station Meeting & event WiFi Breakfast

Carmel-by-the-Sea Hotel near Carmel Mission with Heated Pool

Carmel Mission Inn sits just off Rio Road in Carmel-by-the-Sea, 7 miles from Monterey Regional Airport. The inn runs on 100% renewable electricity, serves scratch-made meals at Shearwater Tavern, and keeps a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness room on site.

What You Get

A stay at Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, 7 miles from Monterey Regional Airport
Heated outdoor pool and hot tub access with a sundeck and ADA-accessible pool lift chair
24-hour fitness room with state-of-the-art machines and Peloton Bikes included
Shearwater Tavern on site serving scratch-made meals with local ingredients Tuesday through Saturday
Close to Carmel's top draws including Point Lobos (2.5 mi), Carmel Mission Basilica (0.6 mi), and 17-Mile Drive (4.4 mi)

Plan Your Stay

Amenities

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Heated outdoor pool & hot tub
Heated outdoor pool & hot tub
Meeting & event space
Meeting & event space
Courtyard fire pits
Courtyard fire pits
Gym
Gym
  • Heated outdoor pool & hot tub: Sundeck, ADA lift chair, seasonal poolside service
  • Shearwater Tavern: Scratch-made meals with local ingredients, Tue–Sat
  • EV charging station: On-site electric vehicle charging
  • Meeting & event space: 7,000 sq ft indoor and outdoor event space
  • Baggage storage: Available at the front desk
  • ADA accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, corridors, pool lift, ADA rooms
  • Courtyard fire pits: Outdoor courtyard with firepits for evening lounging
  • Sustainability program: 100% renewable electricity, aluminum refill stations, compostable pods
  • WiFi: High-speed, available in all rooms and public areas
  • Breakfast: Full-service restaurant offering breakfast
  • Gym: 24-hour fitness room with Peloton Bikes
  • Spa: On-site spa services available

Room Details

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Standard Two-Queen Room
Standard Two-Queen Room
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe King Room
Standard King Room
Standard King Room
Deluxe Two-Queen Room
Deluxe Two-Queen Room
  • Standard Two-Queen Room

    • Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests
      • 360 sq ft
    • Room amenities: Mini-Fridge, Pool Access, Pet Friendly
    • Includes: Access to the Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Ground floor
  • Deluxe King Room

    • Occupancy: 1x King Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests
      • 360 sq ft
    • Room amenities: Sofa Lounge, Shower & Bath, Pool Access
    • Includes: Access to the Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Higher floor
  • Standard King Room

    • Occupancy: 1x King Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests
      • 360 sq ft
    • Room amenities: Mini-Fridge, Pool Access, Pet Friendly
    • Includes: Access to the Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Ground floor
  • Deluxe Two-Queen Room

    • Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests
      • 360 sq ft
    • Room amenities: Shower & Bath, Mini-Fridge, Pool Access
    • Includes: Access to the Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Higher floor

Getting There

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  • Nearest Airport: Monterey Regional (MRY) — 7 miles away
  • Distance from San Francisco: 90 miles

Location Highlights

Carmel Mission Basilica (Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo)
Carmel Mission Basilica (Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo)
Tor House and Hawk Tower
Tor House and Hawk Tower
Carmel River State Beach
Carmel River State Beach

Attractions Nearby

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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (2.5 mi from hotel) — A U.S. National Natural Landmark with turquoise China Cove, sea otters, harbor seals, and tidepool walks along 550 protected coastal acres.
Carmel Mission Basilica (0.6 mi from hotel) — Founded in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra, this historic stone church, gardens, and museum sit less than a mile from the hotel.
17-Mile Drive & Pebble Beach (4.4 mi from hotel) — A scenic private toll road through Pebble Beach famous for the Lone Cypress, championship golf courses, and dramatic coastal viewpoints.

Hidden Gems

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Tor House and Hawk Tower (1.3 mi from hotel) — Poet Robinson Jeffers' 1919 hand-built granite home and tower, now a U.S. National Historic Landmark open for small guided tours.
Carmel River State Beach (1.1 mi from hotel) — A 297-acre state beach where the Carmel River meets the sea, with a bird-rich lagoon and Monastery Beach popular with scuba divers.
Garrapata State Park — A 2,939-acre coastal park with a 2-mile beach, redwood canyons, and Soberanes Point headland trails, far less crowded than Point Lobos.

Trip Ideas

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Big Sur Coastal Half-Day — Drive south on Highway 1 from the hotel to China Cove at Point Lobos, then continue to Soberanes Point wildflower trails at Garrapata State Park.
Carmel Village & Literary Carmel — Walk to the 1770 Carmel Mission Basilica, then to Tor House and Hawk Tower, finishing at the river-mouth lagoon at Carmel River State Beach.

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Image credits
  • Tor House and Hawk Tower — Harvey Barrison / CC BY-SA · source
  • Carmel River State Beach — Gregory Ford Henderson / CC BY-SA · source

Fine Print

  • Cancellation & Changes

    • A 48-hour cancellation notice is required prior to check-in; reservations cancelled within the cancellation window are non-refundable.
    • Room upgrades: Upgrades may be available at check-in for an additional cost.
    • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
    • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.

    Check-in & Check-out

    • Check-in after 4 PM.
    • Check-out before 11 AM.

    Eligibility & ID

    • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
    • Guests must be 18+ to check in.
    • Credit cards accepted; cash not accepted.
    • Credit card required at check-in.

    Fees & Charges

    • Parking: $30 + tax per night.
    • Resort fee of $11.05 per night plus tax, included in the price shown
    • Your checkout summary confirms what's paid to Groupon and what's due at the property.
    • Rollaway beds $25/night (Hotels.com); full breakfast at Shearwater Tavern approx
    • $5-25 for adults, $5-15 for children (a la carte, not included).
    • No deposit required to book; a valid credit card is required to guarantee the reservation.
    • Pet Fee - First Pet: $100.
    • The price shown is the full price of your reservation, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.

    Other

    • This is a non-smoking property.
    • Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.

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