Our weekend visit to Carmel was aided by the very nice accomadations provide by The Clarion CollectionCarmel. The Staff was very helpful and the room was very large for the area and had a sitting area and a kitchen that included a microwave, refrigerator sink and table and chairs. Each morning a basket was sitting outside our door with a... More

The staff could not find out reservation (did not matter because there were not a lot of people staying there) and when they did were completely inflexible and argumentative to the point where we did not feel welcomed nor safe. Our children did not feel safe especially after the aggressive nature of the staff and ownership. We then asked for... More

A friend and I stayed here for one night while we stopped in Carmel and I think a quick, casual stay is the best type of stay here. If I was looking for romance, luxury, modernity--I would look elsewhere. First off--look for a sign that says "Carmel Oaks", Clarion is tiny on the sign and easy to miss. We drove... More

When we arrived--we were so disapointed. It was old and musky--THE CARPETS WERE RIPED. I thought that Clarion had good propreties especially in the wonderful area. I WAS WRONG. Trip Advior is the only way to go.

For the price, the hotel was jusr right. Not perfect- it could certainly use some sprucing up inside & out- but the bathroom was new and the staff very curteous and friendly. The very best part, besides being inexpensive for pricey Carmel, is it's location- a block from the main street and restaurants and only 7 blocks from the beach.... More

We decided to visit the lovely Carmel By the Sea for the holiday weekend. Everything was full luckily I was able to booked a no name deal on a discounted website. For my surprise the motel is pretty decent and centrally located. Two blocks away from oceanview st. The property needs some TLC and the rooms a deep clean. I... More

The good points: Fantastic location, free wi-fi, great rates, free parking. The bad points: Noisy room (paper thin walls), decorated like a care home for the elderly, unenthusiastic staff and we're pretty sure the sheets hadn't been cleaned (lipstick on the sheets!?!?!). Other comment: breakfast is left outside your door in a basket. It's a nice touch if a bit... More

We left the hotel to have our breakfast in town. Later I found out $50 charge on my credit card for a missing breakfast basket they claimed they left outside the door. Talking to management resulted in more insults. This is a not a recommended location to stay.

Newly updated rooms, very clean, extremely efficient, friendly, and helpful staff, this motel is convenient to everything Carmel-by-the-Sea has to offer. Just 2 blocks off Ocean Avenue, and perfectly located to some of the finest restaurants Carmel has to offer. Whether it is shopping, browsing, or eating and drinking your way through the Central Coast, the Clarion Carmel Oaks offers... More