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
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A stay at Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, 7 miles from Monterey Regional Airport
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Heated outdoor pool and hot tub access with a sundeck and ADA-accessible pool lift chair
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24-hour fitness room with state-of-the-art machines and Peloton Bikes included
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Shearwater Tavern on site serving scratch-made meals with local ingredients Tuesday through Saturday
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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
Meeting & event space
Courtyard fire pits
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
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)
Tor House and Hawk Tower
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.
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