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Hofsas House Hotel

Between 3rd and 4th Avenues on San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA 93921
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Hofsas House Hotel
Ranked #17 of 21 hotels in Carmel
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Couples
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Alameda, California, United States
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Our first stay we really enjoyed the balcony views of the Pacifdic Ocean (upper rooms). We love the location, how pet friendly and inviting all the staff and accomadations are. We joked a little bit about the Hofsas House decorations but liked the very reasonable prices. As returning guests they showed us some more comtemporary furnished rooms and also offered... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for the great review! We are happy you decided to join us with your four-legged friend and we sincerely hope you choose to stay with us next time you visit Carmel. More

Los Angeles
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We made our stay at the lovely Hofsas House Hotel, a dog-friendly, family-owned boutique inn with 38 uniquely decorated, spacious rooms, many with ocean views overlooking the pines in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Dutch doors can be found in each room, which allows guests to enjoy the fresh ocean air. And guests can take in glorious sunsets over the Pacific... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoy the unique rooms and the complimentary continental breakfast! We are so happy you had a wonderful stay and we hope to see you again soon. More

Sacramento, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very reasonable place to stay in lovely Carmel. And besides for the AAA discount, the owners give an additional discount for returning visitors to the hotel. If you are looking for an ultra swanky place this is not it. It is an older hotel, but very very clean and well maintained. Has a great little heated pool and sauna room,... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

We are so happy you enjoyed the great location and the in-room amenities! We are glad you had a wonderful stay and we hope to see you again soon. Thank you for the great review! More

Oakland, California
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I was happy to know that this hotel is dog friendly, we've being staying here for a few years always same time of the year: Sea Otter Bicycle Race in Monterey. It works for the husband and his teammates because is relatively close to the circuit and I can stay in Carmel and enjoy my favorite town in California. Staff... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

We are happy you decided to join us with your four-legged friend! Thank you for the great review and we sincerely hope you choose to stay with us next time you visit Carmel. More

Sunnyvale, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I will start with the few pros to give it the 2 rating.: * The staff were very friendly and are dog friendly by giving you a blanket for them to sleep on. * The location is near shopping and if lucky to get an upper floor has very nice views. * The continental breakfast is a typical pastry breakfast... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
9 April 2013

We are sorry you did not enjoy your visit with us. We strive to offer a great value at our truly unique hotel, with a wonderfully central Carmel location. We will look into your comments and we sincerely hope you will consider staying with us again. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Quaint hotel with very friendly service that makes you feel relaxed. Lots of advice on where to eat & shop and it is only a couple of blocks from the hotel to many restaurants. Continental breakfast is nice & you can have a tray to take it back to your room if you wish. The lighting in the bathroom was... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
23 March 2013

We are so happy you enjoyed the wonderful location! We hope you chose to stay with us next time you are in Carmel. Thank you for the great review. More

Santa Monica
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Hofsas House is a family-run hotel that makes you feel like you're vacationing at the home of your favorite aunt. The rooms are large and very comfortable; although not super high-end Four Seasons luxurious, there are lovely touches like working fireplaces stocked with Duraflame logs and matches, eat-in kitchenettes, and cozy blankets for chilly nights. Can't beat the views of... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed the fireplace, ocean views and the great location! We are so happy you had a wonderful stay and we hope to see you again soon. More

Buenos Aires, Argentina
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Two blocks from Carmel main Avenue. KIndly staff. The rate Includes breakfast. In spite of Kitsch decoration the hotel is clean and comfortable. We rented a room over the street so we had to park in front of it.

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed tthe great location! We are so happy you had a nice stay and we hope to see you again soon. More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We did as much research as we could before booking this hotel. We read descriptions of the rooms, looked at a lot of pictures, and read many reviews. We were not expecting anything fancy, but were expecting a clean and decent room to have a romantic weekend getaway. We booked a king room with an ocean view. We thought this... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
2 March 2013

We are sorry you did not enjoy your experience with us. Each of our 38 rooms are uniquely decorated, and unfortunately we do not have pictures of all of our rooms online. We do encourage people to call us after they book online so we can be sure we are reserving the right room for them so they will be... More

Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Hofsa’s hotel was charming. Our room was pleasant albeit a bit dated. We had a view of the ocean, unfortunately it was too cold outside to sit on the balcony. The room was a bit noisy, with traffic noise from the street, and the walls were quite thin so that you could hear your neighbours walking around. The bed and... More

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Hofsas, Manager at Hofsas House Hotel, responded to this review
24 February 2013

We are so happy you enjoyed a pleasant stay with us and experienced the warm, friendly service we pride ourselves on. We thank you for taking the time to review and hope you stay with us again! More

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Additional Information about Hofsas House Hotel

Also Known As:
Hofsas Hotel Carmel
Hofsas House Hotel Carmel
Hofsas Hotel
Address: Between 3rd and 4th Avenues on San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA 93921
Region: United States > California > Monterey Peninsula > Carmel
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Carmel
#9 Family Hotels in Carmel
#11 Romantic Hotels in Carmel
Price range (per night): S$178 - 220
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Casual European elegance with the warmth of family hospitality, a boutique family-owned inn with 37 uniquely decorated, spacious rooms, many with ocean views in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Other amenities include: continental breakfast, heated swimming pool, dry saunas, off-street parking, free wireless Internet access & some rooms dog friendly. ... more   less 
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