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Candle Light Inn, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea · CA

Candle Light Inn

★★★☆☆
Provider-supplied star rating (LiteAPI)
9.2/10 140 reviews

Best time to visit

October is historically the best month for Carmel-by-the-Sea

October offers the most sun for Carmel-by-the-Sea at 16% warm+sunny days (n=248), though it remains a shoulder-season pick.

16% warm+sunny · 9% rain days · n=248

ERA5 reanalysis 2018–2025 — historical likelihood, not a forecast. Full almanac for Carmel-by-the-Sea in October →

Carmel-by-the-Sea by month — ERA5 8-year history. Warm+6h sun = days ≥72°F with >6h sunshine.
Month Warm+sun Rain days Avg high n
January 1% 28% 59°F 248
February 3% 29% 58°F 226
March 1% 44% 58°F 248
April 1% 14% 58°F 240
May 0% 13% 59°F 248
June 4% 2% 62°F 240
July 1% 0% 63°F 248
August 4% 1% 65°F 248
September 11% 5% 67°F 240
October 16% 9% 67°F 248
November 3% 20% 62°F 240
December 1% 37% 58°F 248

What guests say

Verbatim from provider sentiment analysis. We publish both sides — the cons are why the pros are believable.

Praised
  • Great location
  • Welcoming service
  • Impeccable cleanliness
  • Charming rooms
  • Good amenities
Criticised
  • Expensive for some budgets

Based on 140 guest reviews (provider-supplied sentiment, LiteAPI).

Facilities

30 amenities on record. Grouped by category — spa/pool/beach/golf lead.

Beach & Pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Spa & Wellness
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
Golf
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
Transport
  • Accessible shuttle
  • No accessible shuttle
Parking
  • Free self parking
19 other amenities
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge service
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free WiFi
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Water dispenser

Room types

3 room types on record from the provider. No price shown without a live quote.

  • Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
    2× Double bed (131-150 cm wide) Up to 4 guests

    <p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    1× King bed (151-180 cm wide) Up to 2 guests

    <p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
    1× King bed (151-180 cm wide) Up to 2 guests

    <p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the resort</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private hot tub and fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

About the property

Charming Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and satellite programming for entertainment. Relax in private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free self-parking. Enjoy additional features like a lobby fireplace, vending machine, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Central Location
Stay at Candle Light Inn and be centrally located in Carmel, just a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Explore nearby attractions like Carmel Plaza, Sunset Center, and Carmel Mission Basilica.

Forge memorable experiences at Candle Light Inn - Book your stay now!

Description from provider (LiteAPI). Not generated or paraphrased.

Stay details

Check-out
11:00 AM
Pets
Not permitted
Children
Adults only
Parking

Weather in Carmel-by-the-Sea

7-day run 7–13 Nov, zero rain · 5 clear, rain on 8 of 16 forecast days (123h)

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Property data from LiteAPI, including photos, facilities, rooms, policies and sentiment analysis. Star rating is provider-supplied. Guest rating shown only when a review count is available — never invented. No price is shown without a live quote. No awards are claimed that are not in the provider record. Weather data from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo); almanac figures are 8-year historical likelihoods, not forecasts. All model logic is on our methodology page.