My husband and I stayed at the Sandpiper Inn when we visited the area in February. It was a bit hard to navigate the Carmel residential neighborhood because there are no street lamps. Once you turn into the street though, it's lit up pretty well. We got a king size room on the first floor. The bed was nice and huge, but the room was small and tight. The bathroom was small too. There was no TV in the room - we didn't need it since we were on an 'active' vacation, but just had to point it out because some people like having certain amenities. On to wonderful things: if you leave the windows open, you can wake up to the sound of crashing waves, as the ocean is just a block away. In the morning, head to the common area for some organic granola, quiche and some yogurt. This was more than sufficient for us. Then take a nice, short stroll to the beach nearby. In the afternoon, they serve tea and cookies. What a perfect location. It's very nice and quaint. My only negative experience is this: five months later I was planning our wedding. We loved it so much that we wanted our small group of family and friends to stay at the Sandpiper. The manager was very difficult to reach. She had quoted us some pricing but when I e-mailed and called to discuss, she never responded. So we ended up staying at a larger hotel in Monterey, which actually turned out for the best. But still...we couldn't believe she would turn down a business opportunity. read more

To be fair, I'm a sucker for B&B's, so that is probably reflected in the 4 stars. The communal living room is the real selling point here. breakfast from 8-10 and tea with cookies from 4-6 are served, along with it being the place where people congregate to read the paper (SF chronicle and local paper provided), their book, play on a laptop, play a board game, or just relax next to the fire. the room is decorated with a fine leather chair before the fireplace, a burgundy leather couch for 3 adjoined by two comfortable and soft, though arm-less, chairs, 2 tables for 2 and one table for 6 with views of the gardened patio. Showers suck because the hot water goes out whenever anyone in the building flushes a toilet. This happened at least once every time I or my girlfriend showered. There was also a problem with the heating in the building which resulted in our room, #3, getting excessively hot in the middle of the night, so much so that it woke us both up and we had to open a window (as there is no thermostat in the room) to cool off. in the morning a fellow B&Ber said he had the same problem in one of the cottages. Service is fantastic and includes a welcome tour. bottles of water are 50 cents in the communal fridge, and recommended as drinking monterey water is arduous. loved the quiche and organic fruit for breakfast. would recommend changing the yogurt to organic also. somewhat thin walls but quiet guests. only two accessible outlets (one of which is in bathroom) so would recommend bringing a splitter for plugging in electronics. friendly staff. bring a hairdryer if you use one. distance to the beach is ideal. nice to be in residential area, not in downtown with all the (note the hypocritically derogatory tone in the following word) tourists. romantic. read more

Never stayed here. BEWARE OF CANCELLATION POLICY! Will take 100% if less than 30 day notice. This is non-negotiable, talked with the General Manager, Ramon and he said he would give it back on the 15 day mark. But, he never filed the paperwork and now will not return calls. Kemi, a Manager said it was my fault, I should know the policy, it was my fault for using Expedia thru Chase Sapphire card, a premium card which costs $450 per year! As if I was trying to get a deal! The total for one night was over $800. I believe there should be better Carmel options than this. Just don't stay here, unless you are 100% sure you can make the reservation, won't get sick or need to cancel for any other reason!!! read more

It used to be a nice customer service there - but no longer! They ignored my cancelation email, the next email I followed up with a week later, the VM left on their answering machine.... Then pleaded ignorance when finally I got a life person on the phone. After I asked her to leave a msg for Chris, the mgr, to call me back, he never did call. I then filed a dispute with the credit card to get my deposit back, which they should have refunded because my cancelation was submitted more than 2 weeks before the expected stay. (Their policy is a full refund if 7 day notice.) The customer service may be a victim of their own success. But whatever the reasons may be, avoid this place. read more

Not a true B & B as the owners don't live on site. In fact, it appears no one lives on site. The staff go home and instructions advise you to lock the doors yourself. Pros: Nice decor in the living room area/combined dining room. Clean and well maintained Nice small garden seating area and separate fire pit garden seating area. Small alcove used as a book room. Nice robes in rooms. Ample parking. Walking distance to the ocean. (Not really walking distance to restaurants and town center) Raccoon neighbors at night - very cool! You can hear the ocean surf at night Hair dryers Cons: Older style rooms with crank out 40's style windows. No soundproofing (given the age of the structure) so you can hear those above you walking, talking, etc. You can hear everything in the rooms next to you and above you. Very firm, hard and uncomfortable mattresses Pillows are insubstantial and uncomfortable Mish mash of soap, shampoo and moisturizer (no conditioner)..all different brands??? (you would think a local vendor would offer samples to encourage you to purchase their products?) Breakfast is all sugar and carbs - not good if you are a healthy eater (how about a boiled egg or cheese?)I don't agree that "breakfast" is yogurt, raspberries or cereal and coffee. Carb and sugar fest. Snacks at tea time are all sugar and carbs - (who is the dietician for the owner? as the owner must be diabetic by now) cookies and pastries...no fruit, cheese, etc. I've never stayed at a B & B where you were not served at least one meal...this is a first. Three different employees staffed the place in the 2 days/nights we stayed. The woman serving "breakfast" in the morning was very nice. The other two ladies are obviously not customer service oriented and not overly friendly or outgoing. They were sitting at the desk using the computer and, I am guessing, not to work. Coffee in the morning is served on a burner...where it allows overheating and evaporation and coffee tastes like it. Towels are thin and hard You would think if you owned a 4 million dollar plus structure you would at least renovate the windows and bathrooms. You would think you could serve some nice bathroom products, nice soft towels, nice breakfast options....bottled water and not tap water, etc. I'd give this place a miss and try a true B & B in the area, if one actually exists. It appears there are many B & B's in the area which are similarly operated. I would only choose one with a LOT of good Yelp or Travel Advisor reviews. $200.00 plus per night for a room, no meal in a hotel like setting without the usual hotel amenities seems a bit pricey. Could be better if given some better finishing touches. read more

When you book a room with two beds, they will provide you a large chair as second bed. When you accepted that, you must use their terrible WiFi. Employees are arrogant and unkind. The most terrible experience in this road trip. read more

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We enjoyed our stay here. One block from the beach. Short drive from downtown and all the restaurants and shops. Booking was super easy online. Rooms are very clean and elegant. Loved having wine outside in the fire pit. read more

Had really nice time in Carmel while staying at sandpiper inn. Clean, cozy. Comfortable place. We stayed in the room upstairs where I can see and hear the waves from the window. Short walking distance to the beach. read more

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Refuses to respond I made online reservations on 10/19/2018 (I have a printed copy of the request). I have called twice and sent two emails attempting to confirm the reservation without a response back. I am posting this review in hopes of someone, anyone will reach out to me. read more

Sandpiper is great for a relaxing get-away...it's such an adorable B&B with friendly innkeepers. The living room has games, puzzles, magazines, and afternoon tea service and breakfast. Breakfast spread was tasty: fresh strawberries, granola, yogurt, fresh OJ, milk, coffee, tea, and really yummy quiche. The rooms were really comfy and cute. The rooms do have a traditional feel to them (the flowery bedspread type, you know?) but it goes with the theme. The property is in a residential area so it's really quiet and parking was not a problem at all. Downtown Carmel with the shops and galleries is only a short 5 minute drive away (you can walk it too but it's 1-2 miles or so). The ocean is literally one and a half blocks and at night, there's bonfires so it's really pretty...this is totally a place for relaxation and romance! read more

You never get a chance to make another first impression ! I was greeted by "you are way too early to check in" by a very rude man. Have driven many hours we arrived earlier than expected and hoped to be able to at least drop off our bags. The clerk never lifted his eyes to say hello when I came in and when I presented myself in front of him there was no hello, he just barked out how way too early I was for check in. My stay there was just about ok , room was noisy, musty and in need of fresh paint and bed clothes. The location is very nice but be warned it is a very long walk to the town and a walk for the fit only ! At night it is very dark and not lit. Overall not a pleasant experience at all read more

We had room #6. Great view of the ocean! I wanted to go there for a romantic weekend and the wholesomeness and calming atmosphere of the B&B as well as the rhythmic ocean made it more relaxing than sexy (nudge nudge), but I think that it was still absolutely great. The breakfast was very good and walking to the beach was a cinch. I can't wait to go there again. read more

Don't stay here! The pictures on Booking.com are misleading. The room was really small, the sink was outside the bathroom and there was no view of the ocean like advertised and the location wasn't the best. We booked a different hotel 15 minutes after checking in and left. There are far better hotel choices in the downtown area. read more

Cute spot. Staff can be a bit surly but they are definitely well meaning. Super clean and affordable -- about $200 a night, well under the B&B average I found nearby. About a 5 min drive and 30 min walk from Ocean Ave / downtown Carmel, few minutes from one end of Carmel beach. Free breakfast, parking available. Spotty wifi. We had room 15, located to the back of the inn. read more

Stayed here over thanksgiving and absolutely loved it! Loved sitting by the fireplace in the living room. Breakfast was very delicious and tea time was amazing. Our room had a beautiful ocean view and at night we slept with the windows open so we could hear the ocean. Highly recommend and we will be back! :) read more

I really don't want to say this, but this place is great, just don't book out the place when i go to San Fran next time. Great value, tastefully decorated, comfortable beds, great location and one of the best breakfasts I had in the states (almost as good as A Butler's Manor, also highly recommended). Our bathroom was not huge, but it was clean, tasteful with quality fittings and worked perfectly. I just wish we had more time to enjoy the place, but we had too many things to do in the area. read more

We really love the sandpaper in and stayed there many timesIs the location is perfect the amenities are exquisite and the people are missing. read more

There are pros and cons with staying here. The pros include a good rate, decent breakfast, and the biggest is the location in proximity to the beach. Go down 2 house lengths and you are at the beach area. Still a steep walk to the beach but there are stairs. Very friendly people as it is located in a residential area. If you go for a walk, expect to have a friendly greeting by the locals. Cons: Not ADA compliant. Many stairs, no handrails, limited parking. The place is old. Beds and pillows desperately need to be replaced. Both of us were uncomfortable and hurting every night of our 3 night stay. No TV's in the rooms, which was fine. But to spend any time in the room relaxing in the evening was hard as the bed was so uncomfortable you could not even kick back and read a book. The rooms are small. At least room 3 is. The streets are narrow. Street signs are not lighted at night and hard to see, but that is the city, not the inn. read more

I have been coming to the sandpiper inn since I was 14 years old. Then three weeks ago my boyfriend surprised me for my 24th birthday to a trip to Carmel and booked this inn because he knew it was my favorite. They were so nice since we had to travel from 6 hours away they made sure we could get in at 11pm. Then we got to the room they had left us a hand written note telling me happy birthday and that there was champagne in the fridge. It exceeded the love I already had for the place. I've always loved their breakfasts, and tea time with the best cookies. Plus you can't beat the two minute walk to the beach, you can even hear the waves from your room if you open the window. Also there are gorgeous flowers and plant life our front where the fire pit is and it's the best place to relax. I am definitely a forever client of theirs. I've never stayed anywhere else in Carmel and I don't think I ever will. read more

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We stopped by this little bed and breakfast on our way up the coast, we didn't have a reservation but luckily they weren't booked up. We were given a small cabin located out back, detached from the main house. The room was clean and homey and decorated with antiques. The room had a private bathroom with a standing shower. The whole in was very nice, very rustic. There aren't any TV's in the rooms, nor is there AC, so keep that in mind if you're looking for that kind of entertainment. The inn is located 2 blocks from the beach and less than a mile from downtown, all spots easily walkable. The staff was friendly and helpful and the innkeeper makes quiche and croissants every morning, which are quite delicious. They also have a fire pit on their patio that is open to guests and afternoon tea and cookies. It's a nice, old school, peaceful spot to start your day or unwind after playing on Carmel's white sand beach. I would highly recommend. read more

I have stayed in the Sandpiper before, however this time was just not a great experiance. The location was great, and the room was decent and the staff was freindly. Now for our troubles :) For starters we both were chewed on by a spider (best guess) I was bit 3 times on my hand. The room we stayed in Room #4 had old paint, old carpet and the window didnt close all the way so we were cold 90% of the time even with the fireplace on. The shower in the bathroom was badly leaking and there was a constant smell of sewer in the bathroom. Again the staff was great, the location rocked, but our experiance was sub-par. read more

We were visiting Carmel this week and stayed at this B&B for two nights. We were on the first floor, in a (cramped) room with a king-sized bed. While this was in a superb location (a quarter of a mile's walk to the beach), this was a strange experience overall. First of all, we were not impressed with the customer service. The management staff are not friendly, and neither is the woman who prepares and serves breakfast in the morning. We asked for suggestions on interesting restaurants in the neighborhood and did not get much of a response. Second, the place is not very soundproof. You can hear people's footsteps while they're walking around, when they're opening and closing doors, taking showers, and talking. The room itself - the bed was really uncomfortable. We found ourselves consistently waking up throughout the night because of it, and didn't feel rested both days we were there. There are lots of places to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea - you can definitely find more bang for your buck. Anything you'll find will get you close to the beautiful shoreline anyhow. read more

We spent one night at the Sandpiper, & wish we had more time to spend. The room (#5) was cute, with a view of the water, & with the windows open we listened to the waves. Friendly staff, great breakfast, & nice conversations by the fire pit and at breakfast. We hope to visit again. read more

We stayed at the Sandpiper Inn a few weeks ago and were very pleased. We checked in, put on our flip flops and headed to the beach. Our room was small but clean and some might of found not having a tv in the room a good thing but I missed the tv! The breakfast was very good after we had stayed in other inns that only served continental breakfasts. The staff were very helpful, giving directions and recommendations for restaurants, etc. read more

Very nice property. Very little graciousness from staff. What ever you do, do not set one foot in the kitchen during breakfast. I was barked at from the server. Made to feel not welcome anywhere. The breakfast is only a little above a chain motel. Will not return read more

Adorable Inn. We had room 1 with the gorgeous huge bed!! Bathroom was kinda small but it is a B&B. The only other downside was that the room was literally right off the main lobby and by the front door so you heard people go in and out, up and down the stairs or make their way to breakfast. Breakfast was good, as was the Afternoon Tea and Cookies that they do daily starting at 5pm. GREAT location! right by the water and not to far from the main shopping eating area. Over all a good place to stay!! read more

Heck yeah, I'm a fan! A very short walk to the beach (lined with multi-million dollar "cottages") and a view of the bay from my room made this a veeeery enjoyable stay. This B&B has cute (but a little old-fashioned) rooms, comfy beds, a yummy breakfast (served a la carte, no forced mingling with the other guests-yay) helpful staff (thanks Josh!) and an absolutely great location, walking distance to a nice beach and to town. I would definitely stay here again...next time without the in-laws...just the hubby & me...then maybe it'll get five stars* *wink**! read more

I stayed here with my beautiful companion last June. Overall, I loved the experience and would certainly return for more if I ever have the chance. Our room was the one with the king sized bed on the first floor. The main room was very nice. The bed was very comfortable. The pictures on-line give a good feel for the room. It was spacious, yet cozy. The gas fireplace is a nice touch and we were very happy to be able to have a fire when the temperature drops at night. With the windows open you can hear the waves crashing on the beach in the distance (I mean that in a really good way). The bathroom/vanity area was pretty standard and nothing particularly special. The tub really only holds one at a time. My only compaint with the room was related to the rid-a-gopher devices that the inn has placed in the front yard. Apparently Carmel has a "Caddyshackesque" gopher problem. These rid-a-gopher devices emit a low volume but high-pitched noise like every four minutes. The noise is not terrible, but it is certainly noticable, particularly when things are very quiet. For a while, I thought it was an alarm clock going off upstairs. The nice person at the front desk disconnected it when we figured out what it was. However, the nice person apparently got in trouble later for the disconnection. The device was turned back on later. The common area includes a nice living room type space and, at least when breakfast is not being served, you can access the kitchen. Breakfast is served in the common area and was ok, but there are certainly better places to have breakfast in Carmel. Also, my companion and I were pretty into spending time quality time alone together, so we were really not into the whole communal breakfast thing. The woman that serves breakfast is pretty chatty so if you are not feeling like gabbing with a stranger (I wasn't), you may want to skip the free food (I did). The location for the inn is good. The entrance to the beach is about a three minute walk down the street. The beach, by the way, is really beautiful and cool. For a real treat, I suggest you buy firewood and build a fire on the beach. It is allowed. My companion and I spent a VERY romantic evening at the beach with a fire. I'll never forget how beautiful my companion looked in the glow of the firelight. Great memories. The inn is in the mostly residential part of Carmel. The other homes on the street seem all to be residences. You have to walk about 10 minutes to get to the part of town with dinning and shopping. But it is a VERY nice walk past beautiful homes. This is a very nice, romantic relaxing place to get away with that special person. read more

My husband and I have been coming to the Sandpiper Inn for the last six years. We love it. It is always beautiful, warm, and cozy. Each room has a distinct feel. The bed and breakfast is just steps away from the beach, very central but tucked away from the crowd. The breakfast quiches and croissants are delicious. It is a pleasure to have a long breakfast there in the morning. The best part, however, are the staff. Christopher has been helpful so many times, and Maria does a perfect hospitality job managing breakfast. All the people there are just wonderful. We look forward to coming back again and again and feel grateful for the amazing experiences we've had. Also, love sitting at the fire pit at night in front of the cottage. read more

This place was great. I stayed for a couple nights with my parents around Thanksgiving and we were very pleased. It is a half block from the ocean and from a very scenic beach area where you can walk on the sand with your feet in the water. We got a room that had a king sized bed and a twin sized bed, which was perfect for three people. It was clean, peaceful, and staff was friendly. Breakfast in the mornings was delicious and had a couple of freshly made hot options to go along with traditional Continental breakfast options. Each afternoon, they had tea time with a wide selection of teas and delicious chocolates and cookies. Definitely would return or recommend to someone! read more

Worth the stay. Close by Embarcadero st. Overlooks Morro rock

1)understaffed...needed more help serving breakfast; the woman was stressed and had an attitude 2) mattress was old, squeaked upon sitting down and getting up, and both of us are slim people. MUST replace with good quality mattresses! If I didn't care about having a good mattress or a good night's sleep, I'd go to a cheap motel and then go to a good restaurant for breakfast. And, I found a spider crawling under the pillow, which they have no control over but it didn't make me feel comfortable 3) skylight nice idea but too much light for sleeping and cobwebs needed cleaning 4) nightstands hadn't been wiped of water marks from last customer..I had to do it myself 5) breakfast was horrible..the quiche was runny and tasted like it had been frozen and then microwaved. It should have been cooked fresh that morning. Crust wasn't brown or crisp, but mushy. Hotels with continental breakfasts have bacon, sausage, muffins, toast, waffle mix, cereal, etc; I've been to many B&B's and this breakfast was the worst by far. 6) I expected more of Carmel read more

Such a quaint B&B within 1 block of ocean. We stayed in room 11 which had a little bit of a sea view. Comfy beds and very helpful staff. Maria made sure we had a piece of quiche and a croissant every morning. She was so sweet to us and greeted us each morning like we have known each other for years. There is a cozy fire burning in the front room where you can warm up after a cool walk along the water. I have never stayed at a B&B before so i was not sure what to expect. This was a wonderful experience! read more

This was a GREAT place to stay. We got two ocean view rooms. Breakfast was really great. The only thing I'd warn people about is that the walls are very thin. But guests seem very considerate about that. read more

My husband and I came here for a weekend getaway after a tiring month for us both. We were very disappointed. The physical space is nice and the room we stayed in was pretty with a bit of an ocean view, however we did not get any of the perks of a B&B. The breakfast that they serve was Costco croissants and apple turnovers. The other thing is when you make your reservations they ask for any dietary restrictions. I am a vegetarian and was offered a ham and cheese croissant for breakfast...uhm no thanks. They made a nice attempt to fix it by offering me a quiche...but that is mainly egg. Again...no thanks. But thanks for trying. The Staff, while not rude, was not very friendly either. When we got there they showed us where flashlights and a first aid kit was...handed us our keys and that was the only interaction we had with them all weekend. And don't get excited over the afternoon tea. Again all store bought cookies and such to accompany run of the mill tea. One other thing was the shower. We stayed in room 5, and trying to get the shower to be a temperature that was enjoyable for more than a few seconds was a daunting task. It went from scalding to freezing for no reason. It was really disappointing to not even be able to enjoy a shower. Over all, if you are just morally against staying at a hotel then you may want to stay here...but in all honesty I would have preferred saving the extra $80 or so per night and stayed at The Comfort Inn on Ocean avenue... read more

Very cute and cozy place. Good for weekend get away.

I've stayed here with my boyfriend every company x-mas party for the past...ummm 4 years. WOW! Each year has been sooo much fun! This place is definitely a typical bed and breakfast. No tv's, just a bed, fireplace, sound of the ocean and pure nature. The breakfast in the morning is sooo yummy. My favorite is the homemade quiche. Not only is this place great in itself but you also have downtown Carmel full of awesome boutiques and restaurants. This is a great romantic weekend getaway for a couple. read more

As long as you're looking for old time charm and not every modern accoutrement, you should be happy with Sandpiper Inn. The staff were all very nice and helpful, and the building is in excellent condition for being as old as it is (and right next to the ocean). We didn't experience any water temperature fluctuations, as some people have written about, but it may come down to luck -- and how many people are occupying the inn. Also possibly attributable to the less-than-full nature of our Thursday-Friday stay, but the thin walls were not a problem. Breakfast was excellent, if you are a fan of mostly simple, with a few choices of a warm entree-ish dish. read more

Bette Davis said it best: " What a DUMP!" Not what we expected at all...we travel all over the world so know what to expect from a home away from home. This place is a great candidate for the Gordon Ramsay Fox t.v. show Hotel Hell...Charming on the outside but that's about all. The gentleman at the front desk upon arrival seemed to care less about us or him being there. He offered zero help with our luggage, and just sat and stared at us as we made multiple trips up and down the creaky staircase. Our room was super tiny and cramped with no telephone, or television. The furnishings were lack luster, and look as though they were pieced together from local thrift stores,and old hotel outcasts. The bathroom was the size of most closets. Bring your own WiFi if you need it for work. Theirs cuts out if you ever even get a connection. There's no controlable central heating or air in rooms. Woke up freezing cold and by noon the room was so hot we had to open all the windows. " Breakfast " consisted of cold cereal, a piece reheated quiche, and a croissant. It was served by another employee with an attitude....Guests are not allowed access to oven ,stove, washing machine or clothing dryer. There's a shared refrigerator that could use a good cleaning out. Good luck actually sleeping if you stay here. YOU CAN HEAR EVERYTHING that goes on around you.... and I mean EVERYTHING..... Carmel is a fantastic place to visit, just find somewhere else to stay. read more

My mom and I stayed here for one night earlier this week. The bed was comfortable, breakfast was tasty, and everyone who works here is very helpful. The inn is literally a 60-second walk from the beach. We'll definitely stay here next time we're in the area. read more