When we arrived--we were so disapointed. It was old and musky--THE CARPETS WERE RIPED. I thought that Clarion had good propreties especially in the wonderful area. I WAS WRONG. Trip Advior is the only way to go. More

For the price, the hotel was jusr right. Not perfect- it could certainly use some sprucing up inside & out- but the bathroom was new and the staff very curteous and friendly. The very best part, besides being inexpensive for pricey Carmel, is it's location- a block from the main street and restaurants and only 7 blocks from the beach.... More

We decided to visit the lovely Carmel By the Sea for the holiday weekend. Everything was full luckily I was able to booked a no name deal on a discounted website. For my surprise the motel is pretty decent and centrally located. Two blocks away from oceanview st. The property needs some TLC and the rooms a deep clean. I... More

The good points: Fantastic location, free wi-fi, great rates, free parking. The bad points: Noisy room (paper thin walls), decorated like a care home for the elderly, unenthusiastic staff and we're pretty sure the sheets hadn't been cleaned (lipstick on the sheets!?!?!). Other comment: breakfast is left outside your door in a basket. It's a nice touch if a bit... More

We left the hotel to have our breakfast in town. Later I found out $50 charge on my credit card for a missing breakfast basket they claimed they left outside the door. Talking to management resulted in more insults. This is a not a recommended location to stay. More

Newly updated rooms, very clean, extremely efficient, friendly, and helpful staff, this motel is convenient to everything Carmel-by-the-Sea has to offer. Just 2 blocks off Ocean Avenue, and perfectly located to some of the finest restaurants Carmel has to offer. Whether it is shopping, browsing, or eating and drinking your way through the Central Coast, the Clarion Carmel Oaks offers... More

The office closes at 9 p.m.--which was a problem when my key failed to work at 9:20 p.m. I was alone in the cold and the dark. I found a phone outside the office and ultimately somebody from the neighboring hotel came over...with the wrong set of master keys. A little more commotion and a few minutes later he found... More

We could have lived with the repaired hole in the carpet, the 19" TV, the dated wallpaper that was everywhere, the towels that weren't as good as the ones we used in our high school gym, the chinzy breakfast, the broken door jamb missing the security device and the windows that wouldn't lock. What really sealed the deal that make... More

A little difficult to find (even with SatNav) but a good, central location in Carmel. Room was adequate, if nothing special. The breakfast basket was not overly enticing so one of the nearby cafes may be a better option. More