The Lodge is gussied up motel. Do not take that as a knock. The grounds are beautiful, the pool area delightful. The room was updated and immaculate, with a nice kitchen area. And the weeknight price was very reasonable. One problem was the connecting door to the other half of what essentially is a one level duplex. The folks on... More

We just loved our stay at the Carmel Valley Lodge and wished we could have stayed longer - maybe next time this way. Charming location with pool, sauna, hot tub & a GREAT breakfast (included) in the morning. Now we 're off for a hike and some wine tasting in the village...

We live in Monterey and love comming to the sun in the valley. We have stayed at many of the high end places in the valley and we have found Carmel Valley Lodge to be th best value in the area! We only have stayed in the one bedroom "cottages" which have a wood burning fire place and a fun... More

We stayed here for one night at a special rate ($99) obtained through the Hotel Tonight app. The grounds are nice in a rustic way -- it feels sort of like a lodge in a national park setting. Our room was clean but a bit dated, and on par with above-average quality roadside motels we've stayed at, with little additional... More

We have stayed at the Carmel Valley Lodge twice now and this recent stay over New Years was even better than the first. The accommodating, friendly service stood out. We had a very clean, nicely-decorated room with a cozy fireplace. With unlimited firewood and a packet of s'mores provided, we could not have asked for more. A hot tub and... More

Not surprisingly, the hotels actually in Carmel and Monteray were on the pricey side, so looking further out of the immediate area, we stumbled on this little gem! The lodge is about a 10 minute drive from Carmel and a 2 minute walk from Carmel valley village, where there are several good restaurants for evening meals. Hotel receptionist was most... More

For the price ($179 on weekends), I would expect fuller towels, fewer bathroom and sink stains, and window shades that work. There's a difference between rustic and old, and this place is old and in need of a refurbishment. On the positive side, WiFi coverage is much improved over last year.

We stayed at the Carmel Valley Lodge from Friday night May 11, 2012 to Sunday night May 13, 2012. While the pool area is nice, the rest of the experience was very poor. • The room was not cleaned. We left for a wedding around 1 PM on Saturday, May 12 and returned around 9 PM that night to find... More

The place is pretty, but the amenities are very lacking. Cabin like rooms are too rustic. No drapes or curtains on windows, just shades that dont close well. Towels are old and worn and rough. Pillows are horrible. Toilet seat chipped. Lighting bad. It's dusty and badly in need of renovation and the breakfast might be free, but the coffee... More