Candle Light Inn

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

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Exterior
Coffee service
Exterior
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
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 NZ$494
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Candle Light Inn is in Northwest Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails.
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, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Candle Light Inn

Hotel near Carmel Beach
Candle Light Inn provides amenities, such as a garden and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Candle Light Inn have perks, such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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Candle Light Carmel
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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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candle Light Inn on 6 Oct 2025 start from NZ$493.58, including 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?

Checkout 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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