Carmel-by-the-Sea is riddled with small charming boutique style accommodations. All of them are unique, but the Tradewinds I find is the most modern and updated as far as design aesthetic goes within a reasonable nightly rate. The rooms are updated, the property is minimal with a buddha fountain and outdoor tables if you want to enjoy a glass of wine or your hotel breakfast, but a majority of your stay should be visiting the beaches and walking about the town.

They were short on the amenities and could offer a few more in-room toiletries, but I get that there is a movement towards sustainability and less waste -- which I appreciate. Other than that, I have returned to this hotel 3 times over the many road trips I've taken.

Breakfast was marginal but nice to have. Our ‘partial ocean view’ was a joke but the trees were so pretty we didn’t care.

Don’t advertise ocean view if it isn’t. A hot tub would be great amongst the beautiful gardens

It was a beautiful property, very comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was a great bonus delivered to your door! Decor, cleanliness, comfortable bed all fantastic! The staff comes to work very early and makes sure the grounds are spotless. I was really impressed.

Of course the price is a bit of a shock, I believe you exceeded the price we paid for a Disney property. The noise between the floors is not great, had someone above us with a heavy foot and had to listen to their nightly panting sessions. Not the fault of the hotel, but wish they would have put some sound deadening between the floors!

The location was within walking distance to so many restaurants, stores and the beach! It was a short drive to the entrance of the scenic 17 mile drive. The delicious breakfast delivery in the morning was such a nice start to our day. Every single person on staff was friendly and welcoming.

Our room was in the older building but it was modernized, spacious and clean. It was great having a little refrigerator in the room but it gave off a lot of heat in its little cupboard.

Comes with a decent continental breakfast. Hotel was quiet, room was clean. I could park on site as this was off season, but I think parking could be a challenge during peak season. Street parking was available.

Personal dislike: Bed way too soft but pillows were comfortable though. Very small boutique hotel, the touted courtyard/space while pretty is very small. No pool/gym on site Room a bit small for 2 queen bed Had to climb into a (relatively high) tub to shower. Accident waiting to happen I supposed it is Carmel pricing, but for over $400 per night without facilities and a small(er) room while being market rate but does not seem like good value.

The room was excellent, the breakfast options were all delicious and a fun change from the usual hotel fare. Tradewinds is a very short walk from the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea and even with a stroller we found it very easy to get back and forth. The staff was outstanding, always helpful and attentive. Really incredible place!

There was a requirement to book a room with two queens instead of a single king room because we brought our infant twins with. Felt like a weird rule that meant we had different views of the water and had to split up at night. To be fair, that's nitpicking because everything else was great, but that was the one thing I didn't like.

It's very clean and comfortable. We really love the fireplace.

We've stayed here the last two years. It's expensive but it was previously worth it, but not any longer. There were little things that weren't right. The orange juice was not drinkable. Housekeeping didn't vacuum. The entire experience seemed less than our previous visits. It's a lovely property, but for the money, it's not worth it.

Our room (2) was clean and spacious with the king size bed being comfortable. Our deck was on the second floor with a partial view of the ocean. The breakfast was light, but that's the way we like it. I really appreciate coffee being available around 6:00 am in the lobby. It helped start of our days. The staff was very friendly/helpful and available for any questions. Overall, the rooms and the grounds were kept very clean. Very serene location.

Not much to say, but we noticed a couple evenings hearing people walking around the room above us. It was never late, but it could be a potential problem for some people if it was loud and went late into the evening. I don't think much can be done, but screwing down the floor boards to minimize some of the noise might help. Again, a minor issue too us.

Great experience from the moment we checked in and were welcomed with fresh cookies! The staff was very accommodating throughout the stay and the complimentary breakfast was a delightful start to each morning. Room was very clean and comfortable- beds were too. The property is well maintained and quite delightful. There's plenty of outdoor seating and cozy nooks, plus the water features create a nice ambiance. Would definitely return!

Our room was on the 2nd of 3 floors and the first night we had some exceptionally loud upstairs neighbors. We ended up calling the front desk because the noise was interfering with our ability to sleep. They handled the situation very professionally and spoke to the other guests. Once that happened, we didn't hear a peep for the rest of our stay. We didn't hear any of our other neighbors during the stay so I'm guessing these particular guests were just unusually loud.

Breakfast delivered to our door each morning was delightful as it was nice to relax in our room. The food was healthy and varied. Our room with a fireplace was cozy. The garden and fountains outside were beautiful and calming and an oasis. It was nice to have onsite free parking. The staff was warm and friendly. It was an easy walk to downtown Carmel. We stayed at this inn 45 years ago for our honeymoon and although we don't remember much, we loved it then as well as now!