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Monterey Bay LodgevsCarmel River Inn
Monterey Bay Lodge and Carmel River Inn are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Monterey Bay Lodge scores marginally better than Carmel River Inn. Monterey Bay Lodge is ranked #26 in Central California Coast with accolades from 3 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Gayot.
Monterey Bay Lodge
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Gayot
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
"Convenient and family friendly, the lodge is just steps from the beach and a 10-minute walk to Cannery Row." Full review
Budget
"A heated outdoor pool and hot tub are guest favorites at the Monterey Bay Lodge, a pleasant value motel that sits across from a small lake and park and is a three-minute walk to the beach." Full review
"A family-friendly lodge in downtown Monterey."
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