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Hotel Room Review: Comfort Inn, Carmel, CA

Our bed in the Comfort Inn Carmel by the Sea, CA

Our Room in the Comfort Inn Carmel by the Sea, CA

Revised 4/2021

Dear Polite Traveler,

Since this was our last stop of our California road trip—for now—we didn’t want to spend much on a hotel room when we would only be in town for two days.  Thus, we chose an inexpensive hotel near downtown Carmel.  It was much more important to us to be within walking distance of everything than to be surrounded by extravagance for such a short amount of time.  This Comfort Inn lived up to our expectations.  It is old, a bit tired, but adequate.

Note: Follow CDC and county guidelines when visiting.  Always wear your face mask when in public.   

Carmel, CA Dunes
First things first: the location.

To absorb everything this top-10 rated city in the U.S. has to offer, it is best to get out and walk it making this motel choice perfect.  This small hotel is located on the main street that travels directly to the ocean.  Ocean St. is lined with numerous unique boutiques and restaurants.  The best of Carmel was within walking distance of our room.  

Desk in our Comfort Inn, Carmel, CA room

Television and chest in our Comfort Inn, Carmel, CA room

Our Small Dark Room

What more does one need besides a bed and bath?  In this room choice, we received just slightly more.   The queen bed was comfortable and nearly filled the entire room.  However, there was room for a desk and armoire which allowed for storage and a television stand.   The bathroom was a typical smallish room with a very small sink/vanity.  A coffee maker took quite a bit of the counter space, so we moved it into the bedroom.  (not shown in the picture).    

Bath sink in Comfort Inn, Carmel, CA roomBathtub in Comfort Inn, Carmel, CA room

When Compensating for Limited Space...

Unfortunately, we had to pack a variety of lotions with us due to a skin allergy I was dealing with at the time.  So, finding a convenient location for these in the bathroom was a minor challenge.  As you can see from these pictures, the open drawers worked perfectly.  Sometimes you must think out of the...well, drawer.  

Lovely Flowery Grounds

I love flowers and greenery, even more so since we are in the fifth year of a drought.  No drought worries here.  Everything seems to be in bloom, especially here at the Comfort Inn. 



The first and second story railings were decked out with flower boxes filled to the brim with multicolored blossoms.  Vegetation surrounded and adorned the tidy grounds that offered multiple opportunities for enjoying an alfresco meal or beverage. 

Breakfast Room

This is a very small motel.  The smallness is vividly displayed in the breakfast room/welcome desk area, which is decked out with a lovely fireplace.  There are a few small, but quaint tables adorned with red table cloths.  It really felt like being in a warm cozy bistro, except for the food.  The free breakfast wasn’t bad though.  It featured hot choices, like eggs, sausage, and waffles.  Cold choices included yogurt, fresh fruit, and cereals.  Guests had access to free coffee and tea 24/7.  I love hot herbal tea, so I was in heaven.

Warning!

Even though check-in is in the afternoon, it is advisable to arrive early to find safe parking.  The parking lot is tiny.  So, those unlucky late—or on-time—arrivals end up parking on a side street with little space for through traffic.  I would worry about our vehicle all night if we parked there.  We were one of the lucky ones as we snagged the very last parking space in the lot. 

All in All

Our room, grounds, and breakfast room were all very clean and the staff is friendly and helpful.  Albeit small, I would definitely stay here again.  It was quiet, even though located on a main road into town. 

  • Comfort Inn Carmel by the Sea
  • Ocean Ave & Torres St., Carmel, CA, 93921

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