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Mission Ranch vs Candle Light Inn

Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Mission Ranch is the choice of most writers compared to Candle Light Inn. Mission Ranch has a TripExpert Score of 76 with recommendations from 5 publications like Travel + Leisure, Andrew Harper and Afar Magazine.

Mission Ranch
7 / 10
26270 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA 93923
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Formerly a dairy (dating from the 1850’s), and saved from condominium development by Clint Eastwood in 1986, the hotel features a delightful restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Having the chance to eat here was truly a dream. The landscape is worth the visit! Takes you to a far away place!" Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Mission Ranch is a relaxing inn overlooking meadows and a rocky coastline, adjacent to Carmel Mission and just minutes from Carmel’s stylish shops and galleries." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Making your day at Dirty Harry's coastal ranch."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If woolly sheep grazing on green fields by the beach doesn't convince you to stay here, maybe knowing Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood restored this historic ranch will." Full review
Candle Light Inn
Candle Light Inn
7 / 10
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Avenues, Carmel, CA 93921
From $195 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioning
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"One of the many older places to stay in Carmel, offering a quaint atmosphere with California-style entrances to rooms, which are only accessible by walking outside." Full review