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Carmel River InnvsCypress Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Cypress Inn is preferred by most reviewers compared to Carmel River Inn. Cypress Inn comes in at #17 in Central California Coast with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Carmel River Inn
Afar Magazine
Oyster
26600 Oliver Road, Highway 1 At Carmel River Bridge, Carmel, CA 93922
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
"When I have that rare day to myself, I typically head, camera in tow and windows down, to Carmel-By-The-Sea." Full review
Budget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Carmel River Inn is a delightful, small rustic inn overlooking the Carmel River, a five-minute drive from Carmel Beach." Full review
Cypress Inn
Oyster
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Lincoln and seventh, POBox Y, Carmel, CA 93921
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Upper-middle-range
"Set in a lovely Mission Revival building dating back to 1929, the Cypress Inn is a charming upper-mid-range boutique known for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area." Full review
"Historic hotel featuring classic accommodations near the beach in Carmel."
"Cypress Inn is a quaint and historic boutique hotel located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California." Full review
Top Choice
"Done up in Spanish Colonial style, this 1929 inn is co-owned by movie star Doris Day." Full review