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Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea

2.0 of 5
NE 5th & Mission, Carmel, CA 93921
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Ranked #31 of 34 Carmel B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
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kipwinchester
Boston
Contributor
16 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

A friend and I stayed here for one night while we stopped in Carmel and I think a quick, casual stay is the best type of stay here. If I was looking for romance, luxury, modernity--I would look elsewhere. First off--look for a sign that says "Carmel Oaks", Clarion is tiny on the sign and easy to miss. We drove... More

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AdvidTraveler
Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

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

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ciasca, Public Relations Manager at Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea, responded to this review
26 January 2012

We are happy to hear from you but rest assured the appropriate action has been taken. The carpet mark was quick fixup due to the previous guest who had accidentally dropped the iron. We hope when ever you will visit carmel you will consider us again. More

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1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

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

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bluelace
Los Angeles, California
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25 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011

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

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blindlemonpie
Calgary, Canada
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

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

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z3251975
Alameda, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011

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

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carmeloaks, Guest Relations Manager at Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea, responded to this review
2 June 2011

We accommodate many guests each evening, and we strive to make their stay a satisfying one. The principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to all of our guests. We clearly stated to the guest about the incidental charges and cases like this we charge after checkout and not after more than a month until the guest... More

waltersb
Sacramento CA Area
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2011

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

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admiralnelsonden
Denver
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010

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

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BoosterTreasurer
Westlake Village, CA
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2009
2
people found this review helpful

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

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80shilling
Cardiff
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2009
2
people found this review helpful

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

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Address: NE 5th & Mission, Carmel, CA 93921

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