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Villa Mara Carmel

Name: Villa Mara Carmel
Address: 2408 Bay View Avenue, Carmel, US

8.8/ 10Recommended

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📍2408 Bay View Avenue · Carmel ↗

📞+18316246433

Check-in 03:30 PM / out 11:00 AM

Offsite parking discounted rates availableGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureAir conditioningLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxAll 67 facilities +

Review

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Indulge in onsite massages or unwind on the terrace overlooking beautiful views. This Mediterranean-style hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge service, and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy a meal at the hotel restaurant or grab a quick bite at the snack bar/deli. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge at the end of the day. A complimentary local breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. Free self-parking is available onsite. Each of the 16 air-conditioned rooms provides heated floors and a Smart TV. Complimentary Wi-Fi and digital programming are available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes, minibars, and daily housekeeping. Located in Carmel's Carmel Point neighborhood, Villa Mara Carmel is a short walk from Tor House and Carmel Beach. This luxury hotel is conveniently located near popular attractions such as Carmel Mission Basilica and the scenic 17-Mile Drive.

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Service10.0

Facilities10.0

Cleanliness10.0

Surroundings10.0

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Room types · 9

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Studio with Garden View

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)44 ㎡up to 2

This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a mini-bar. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomKing Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access

King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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King Room with Balcony

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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King Room with Garden View

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)26 ㎡up to 2

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King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)23 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, soundproof walls, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a patio. The unit has 1 bed.

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King Room with Sea View

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)23 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)23 ㎡up to 2

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Dining

Aubergine

Contemporary, Californian · ★★ Michelin

$$$$

Easygoing luxury and refinement strike a harmonious note within L’Auberge Carmel, where every element seems designed to delight. Chef Justin Cogley balances classic technique with a sleek, modern aesthetic, and his cooking captures a sense of place that feels wholly his own. Products of spectacular quality are prepared skillfully and painstakingly presented with an artistic eye, as in a surprising "cabbage" taco filled with shallot jam, Madeira-braised treviso, Kaluga queen caviar and cabbage chips. The hits keep coming, like the rice roulade with Dungeness crab finished in a white dashi and b

1.2km

Chez Noir

Contemporary, Seafood · ★ Michelin

$$$$

Jonny and Monique Black are the force behind this charming spot, where he acts as Chef and she oversees the service team. While the two have an abundance of fine dining bona fides, here they aim for something more approachable. The inviting, hospitable atmosphere makes perfect sense, given that the second floor of this Craftsman-style residence is where the pair makes their home. The cooking has a broadly Mediterranean sensibility, showcasing the bounty of the California coast with the likes of impeccably prepared abalone and skate. A prix fixe format gives diners a handful of choices, but the

1.6km

Yafa

Mediterranean Cuisine, Middle Eastern · Bib

This clear hit among locals has even spread to tourists—everyone comes back time and again. The owners bring hospitality to a new level, thanks to a jovial greeting and warm farewells that may involve a hug from the owner. The smell of roasting meats entices passersby with the promise of their excellent kebabs, like deliciously charred yet tender chicken skewered with tomatoes. The Aleppo kafta, combining ground beef and lamb, is richly seasoned and perfectly paired with a side of zippy tzatziki. Be sure to begin any meal with an enormous plate of their mezze, heaped with minty cucumber and to

1.7km

La Bicyclette

European

$$$

La Bicyclette remains the quintessential neighborhood bistro in the heart of charming Carmel-by-the-Sea. The quirky corner space, filled with petite wooden tables, hanging copper pots and the occasional bicycle, continues to feel warmly lived-in and unmistakably local. The kitchen balances California seasonality with Mediterranean and French influences, alongside wood-fired pizzas and excellent breads from the oven. Classic bistro comforts still shine through in dishes like steak au poivre with peppercorn cognac sauce and pommes frites, while seafood offerings such as pan-seared fresh catch wi

1.3km

Cultura

Mexican, Californian

Cultura’s cooking is inspired by the cuisine of Mexico, with particular attention paid to the region of Oaxaca. It might not be the right place to take abuela for an authentic taste of home, but the food is very good. Tucked among shops in a courtyard away from the street, this dining room resembles a Mexican taberna, lined with deep red booths, coffered ceilings and wrought-iron accents. On fair nights, dine alfresco around the courtyard’s fire pits. Sip a seasonal cocktail, perhaps the Letters to Oaxaca with mezcal, sparkling rosé and honey, then tuck into the house-made Cultura mole with sm

1.5km

Akaoni

Japanese, Sushi

$$$

Akaoni remains one of the region’s most rewarding sushi counters, even if securing a seat can feel like a minor triumph. With only a handful of seats, limited operating hours and a tiny staff overseeing the entire operation, the atmosphere is resolutely no frills, allowing the focus to remain squarely on the fish. A chef’s choice platter offers a reliable introduction, though regulars know to pay close attention to the daily specials board, where pristine seasonal seafood often shines brightest. Local spot prawns served directly from the tank remain a highlight, while carefully cut nigiri cons

1.6km

Stationæry

American, Californian

$$$

This cheery, welcoming little spot has risen to the status of a local brunch favorite thanks to its cleverly California-inflected takes on American classics. A potato pancake served with Korean braised short ribs and kimchi is an illustrative example, as is a photogenic take on avocado toast, adorned with colorful radishes, sprouts, and local seaweed. Not to be overlooked is their lobster roll, served on a perfectly toasted, buttery brioche bun (from celebrated Ad Astra bakery) with sweet lobster meat—topped with caviar to further enhance the splurge, if desired. Dinner, served three nights a

1.6km

Casanova

European, Californian

$$$

Once owned by Charlie Chaplin’s personal chef, this historic 1920s cottage is marked by a bike parked with lavender flowing from the basket. Before opening in 1987, the family remodeled the building after their Belgian farmhouse, even replicating their wine cellar, which today houses a notable collection. Its setting, just a block off Carmel’s main street, makes dining here seem all the more relaxing and charming. A private room invites 2-8 people to enjoy the chef’s prix-fixe on Vincent Van Gogh’s very own dining table. The rustic French and Italian cooking features deliciously simple dishes,

1.7km

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Villa Mara Carmel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 9

Studio with Garden View

Deluxe King Room

King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access

King Room with Balcony

Superior King Room

King Room with Garden View

King Room

King Room with Sea View

Standard King Room

Facilities · 67

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