Candle Light Inn, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

San Carlos Between 4Th And 5Th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921
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Candle Light Inn, a 3-star Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel, offers cozy accommodations just steps from fine dining and boutique shopping. Guests enjoy free WiFi and off-street parking, along with modern elegance in their guest rooms.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms at Candle Light Inn are spacious, featuring luxurious French linens and some equipped with fireplaces or whirlpool tubs. Each room offers a flat-screen television, heating, wake-up service, and coffee/tea makers.

Services & Local Area

Candle Light Inn provides complimentary newspapers in the lobby and multilingual staff are available for assistance. Guests traveling with pets can consider the sister property, Svendsgaard's Inn, located just a block away.

Activities & Local Attractions

The hotel is positioned within walking distance of popular sites such as the Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission Basilica Museum. Guests can explore nearby art galleries, fine restaurants, and boutique shops on foot.

Transportation

Candle Light Inn is conveniently accessible by public transport, with several bus stops within a short walking distance. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, located 56 miles away.

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Candle Light Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Premium King Room
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
King Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Candle Light Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Candle Light Inn Location

San Carlos Between 4Th And 5Th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921
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San Carlos Between 4Th And 5Th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921
Nearby
Mall
Carmel Plaza
1400 ft
Gallery
Carmel Art Association Gallery
300 ft
Dolores Street Between 5th and 6th
The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden
500 ft
Gallery
Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery
600 ft
Gallery
Jones & Terwilliger Galleries
700 ft
Sixth Avenue and Dolores Street
Winfield Gallery
700 ft
Gallery
Weston Gallery
700 ft
Gallery
Classic Art Gallery
700 ft
Gallery
Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery
800 ft
Gallery
Rodrigue Studio
800 ft
Ocean Ave 3 NW Mission Street
Wyland Gallery Carmel
900 ft
Gallery
Zantman Galleries
1000 ft
Gallery
Nancy Dodds Gallery
900 ft
Gallery
New Masters Gallery
1200 ft
Dolores between 5th & 6th
Rieser Fine Art
1200 ft
Ocean Ave &
Dametra Cafe
1500 ft
Ocean Avenue and Mission Street
Ocean Avenue
1200 ft
Restaurants
Bruno's Market & Deli
1200 ft
6th & Junipero Ave
Tommy's Wok
1400 ft
Mission Street between Ocean & 7th
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting
1500 ft
Ocean Avenue On Ocean Ave. Between Lincoln and Monte Verde
Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar
1500 ft
Mission St
Getting around
City Centre
Carmel-by-the-Sea4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)15 min  ·  6.2 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)188 min  ·  77.8 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-22:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
20

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