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    Carmel Valley Lodge

    3.2 (156 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Stacy H.

    My husband and I stayed here with our pup. The front office staff was so helpful and friendly . They had great suggestions for restaurants . The complimentary breakfast was a nice surprise . We were allowed to bring our pup inside to eat. On the weekends they had a hot dish along with yogurt parfaits, croissants , fruit, hard boiled eggs. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed the hot tub. Our suite was dated as people have mentioned but having a functional kitchen was awesome . We loved the fireplace and living area to watch TV. Being across the way from a dog park was convenient . Restaurants were walking distance . Loved our stay ! Will be back !!!

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    What a charming place to spend the weekend. You could tell that the staff had so much pride and the place had such a family vibe. Each morning we had a home cooked breakfast which was delicious. Also, the weather in the valley was sunny, which was such a plus! I'll be back!

    View from reception area
    Carolyn T.

    We stayed here because we were attending a wedding nearby. I am not sure how they can justify their room rate when it was really a sort of motel with minor upgrades. An air conditioner recently installed!! The mattress was way too soft. One pillow was very lumpy!! All sorts of wierd towels , two in a bag said for cleaning? Another said for makeup removal. The grounds are pretty and the continental breakfast was a nice surprise . Signs in room asking for tipping ?! Furnishings very dated . I am not sure I'd recommend this place but it's Carmel Valley and the choices are not numerous .

    Kaela M.

    Very adorable property! Clean and comfortable rooms. Fantastic complimentary breakfast.

    Outdoor area to enjoy continental breakfast

    I had the best weekend at Carmel valley lodge. This is a family run hotel run like a BnB. I had a two bedroom suite that felt like a cabin cottage and was perfect for a girls trip. Heater worked well for the winter. We took advantage of the hot tub and fire pits. Breakfast on weekends included delicious frittata. There was an ice machine and pretty artwork throughout. And we even did a yoga class with the owner as an instructor which was a great day. Location is walking distance to tap rooms/wineries. We can't wait to come back when it's warmer and we can use the pool. Friendly owners, and a great experience.

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    Vicky M.

    Stayed at the Carmel Valley Lodge for the wedding of my niece. It's a cute, quaint lodge. Most of the workers are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are large and have a nice electric fireplace in them. Parking is easy and close to the units. They do have a nice complimentary breakfast. The hotel needs updating desperately. There is no maid service. You can request they bring you fresh towels and let them know you have trash, on the porch, to be dumped. There was mold in the shower and the bathroom window doesn't lock. They don't make the beds while you are there. I found it ironic that they place a tip envelope in the rooms to tip someone who doesn't come. In addition to the above, the heater in our room was not working...the heater was set at 60* but kept pumping to, at least, 90*. When I brought it to their attention, I was asked, "didn't they fix it yesterday?" My reply was I have no idea since we checked in yesterday. The did offer to move our stuff to a new room while we were at the wedding. That was a no from us. A very RUDE man came over later with a floor heater, wouldn't listen to what I was trying to explain. Clicked his dentures a few times, dropped the heater off and left. They have no one to fix anything on the weekends. While I was reporting our issue another wedding guest came in to inform them that they had an overflowing toilet. Like I said, they need to update. Restaurants are close by as are boutique stores. Cute town! I hope they work on updating...would have been a golden opportunity during Covid shut downs.

    Fun to walk around this property.

    I'm very confused by some of these reviews. We must have been given the nicest room they have because I loved our comfortable, clean, spacious 2 bedroom. The shower head was a bit weird and could have been updated but the drain and the water temp/pressure was fine. The grounds were pretty. I loved the maintained gardens and the unique plants. My kids loved the huge chess set and the reading dragon. Because we were at multiple wedding events we didn't get to enjoy the pool and I'm hoping to bring them back for that. The gift shop was quirky and the breakfast was decent and included. It is also walking distance to the little downtown area and a bunch of restaurants. I love this place. It's not commercial and it's not insanely priced or snobby.

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    The pictures online are deceiving. They look much better than the actual location. The room was dingy and the furnishings were old. The room i stayed in was dirty with dust on the baseboards. I expected a gas fireplace but it was an electric fireplace. The heating /ac unit sounds like a car engine when it runs. Woke me up every time it started up during the night. The window in the bathroom doesn't close with ease. The pocket door for the sink area doesn"t close properly. When you walk on the shower area the door just about opens into the water closet. The staff was apologetic foe the accommodations but didn't do anything to make my stay more accommodating. Dont waste your money on this place. I came back in the early evening and my room was never made up. When I voiced my concerns, the front desk girl said you need to request room service. I've stayed in many hotels and this is the first time I heard of this policy Do yourself a favor and stay away. Not worth the money. I would have been more comfortable in my car.

    Parking right outside cottage for easy load in
    K B.

    We stayed in the 3 bedroom cottage and it was just perfect for 4 adults and 1 toddler. We brought a crib for the toddler. The living room and kitchen were perfect size. The pool was heated at 85* in June and the hott tub was 104*. Clean and steps from the cottage. Juliana was so helpful every time I called with questions. They have a continental breakfast from 8-10am. Coffee, juice, scones and yogurt. That kinda thing. Parking is right by the cottage. See my pictures. We can't wait to stay there again.

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    Old facility, small, pool is kind of dirty, no activity offered, breakfast not good portable AC is noisy

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    The history, the bar, the staff. This is what it means to care about keeping the history alive in Carmel Valley.

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    A cute place. The price is right. The folks working here were very helpful and kind and personable. I enjoyed my stay. Thank you very much

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