Pine Inn - Hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea - Ocean Ave &, Lincoln St, USA

There's plenty of room for improvement in the decor and just needed updates. However, there is historical value in the keeping of things as quaint as they are. We had champagne waiting for us in our room one night, which was very thoughtful since we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. Everything was tidy and in working order. Location, location, location! We had an ocean view and watched the sunset over the ocean from the comfort of our warm room in our pajamas with a glass of champagne. We could easily walk to the beach if we chose so the location is not easily matched. This alone would deserve 5 stars. However, the dated interior and the restaurant on site don't help. The restaurant on site is not the most unique. The red sauce on the pasta lacks depth, which is a shame because they make the pasta fresh. The least they could do is pair it with an incredible sauce. Wine selection is not bad, but the beer on tap was stale/flat. Still, service is timely, kind, attentive, and courteous. The seafood was fresh, the cauliflower flavorful, the chicken moist, and the gravy delish! The hotel and ambiance are right on par with the 3.5-4 star rating.

We had a beautiful room with an ocean view. The kind size bed was so comfy and the shower had the best shower pressure. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel contacted me the day before our arrival and asked if we needed anything during our stay. We were welcomed with a hand written note for my husband’s birthday celebration and a bottle of sparkling wine. Thank you again !

Fabulous historic hotel with a great location. We had a view of the ocean from our room. We were celebrating our recent marriage, and greeted with a bottle of champagne as a welcome gift. The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas and located directly on Ocean Avenue where the majority of the shops are located in Carmel. The adjacent Italian restaurant is a 'must' as our dinner was superb. Will definitely return on our next visit to California.

My wife and I stayed at the Pine Inn for the very first time for her birthday weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We had a comfortable kingsize bed and an ocean view:) They even delivered champagne, chocolates, and snacks with a note from the owner. It is not a modern hotel, but you can stay in a modern, chain-hotel anytime. The charm of the Pine Inn is that it is old-time Carmel and has so much history. We loved the vintage flavor of the whole place. Yet, wi-fi and the smart TV were added modern amenities. Staff was very kind the whole time we were there. We ate dinner at the on-site restaurant one night (it was fantastic!) and got coffee at the attached coffee shop each morning. You cannot beat the location! We had about a 5-minute walk down to the beach each day and were right in the middle of the shops. We loved our entire experience at Pine Inn and highly recommend it to anyone! The only minor things that did not impact our stay were we couldn’t get the furnace/heater to work, the overnight parking lot was full each night (we found street parking with ease), and there was a bit of noise from the street/patio.

Great historic hotel with a staff that was extremely kind and helpful. Went the extra mile for me planning an engagement. Once view room was worth the extra cost. Very cool spot for a nice relaxing weekend in a great little town.

Excellente localisation. Chambre très très très petite, pas de frigo, pas de cafetière (ni dans la chambre ni une commune) et peu d'espace. C'était compliqué avec 2 petites valises. Nous étions juste à côté de l'escalier donc très bruyant lorsque les gens parlent ou rient dans les escaliers.

avoid, rooms are small, dingy. the lobby is pointless, not even hot water for Tea, no coffee.. and why not?? The staff, smiled but the vibe was bad ..like how dare you ask for the basics. The heater in room is noisy old and I have no idea how it works. I hope the street noise quiets down..unfortunately booked for 2 nights..

The bed was comfortable and it’s in a great location but that was about it. We had to park 2+ blocks away and trek our luggage up a steep hill to get back to the hotel. For the price tag, that is unacceptable. We had an “ocean view” room and technically you could see the ocean but the shutters on the window automatically close so we had to prop them open with a shoe to enjoy it. I wouldn’t stay here again.