Normandy Inn, Carmel-by-The-Sea

We were driving thru Carmel looking for a place to stay and found the Normady Inn on the Ocean Ave, it seemed Charming and Cute and it was exactly that. The rooms were nice and cozy and the location perfect, close to the beach as well as all the little shops and art galleries. Sushil the receptionist was helpful. Definitely recommended.

With the owners getting older so is the hotel without keeping up with standards as one may expect for the money and the beautifull location, rude service, noisy old fashioned rooms with no luxury, same as a Motel6 looks like inside!! Next time I would stay next door instead!!!

Good location, but marginal room. Bed like a brick and could hear the "neighbors". Furniture older and scratched up. The price was good for the area, but my back wasn't happy....

The Normandy Inn is beautiful, quaint and very comfortable, and convenient to everything! We look forward to going to Carmel, as we use to live there. It is our very favorite place, and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else! The staff is very hospitable and friendly! As always, Normandy Inn and Sandra, Thank you for everything!!! Gary & Claudia Schrempp

My husband and I went to Carmel for a week getaway and the location at Normandy Inn was fabulous but that did not make up for the noise that we experienced while being in our room. The walls are paper thin and it was unnerving to hear other people moaning and groaning. There was also construction going on in another room and it was right outside our window. (ridiculous) Also the sherry they serve in the evening is a nice touch but they really need to wash out the bottle. We wouldn't stay here again. The weekend rate is not worth it and the breakfast is very basic.

We love the location and the charm. Add in breakfast and its such a deal. We look forward to many more trips. The location was great we walked to dinner each night and down to the beach to watch the sunset. The resident cat adds to the charm!

We loved the charming individual cottages that looked like something right out of a fairy tale book ( without the wicked witch of course). The location is in the heart of the down town area which makes it ideal for walking to the beach or all the lovely shops and restaurants nearby. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have lots of extras such as large bathrooms and dining nooks with fully appointed kitchenettes. We had a working fireplace in our cottage to take the chill off the night air. Wonderful luxery beds and loads of pillows and super comfy bedding. An abundance of white shuttered windows to open or close as you wish to enjoy ocean breezes. Pleanty of privacy yet a complete sense of safety. Carmel by the Sea is a beautiful place to explore and you really should take in one of the fabulous sunsets at the public beach! The Normandy Inn staff were very attentive, friendly and saw to our every need. This is a great place to go for a second honeymoon or long romantic weekend. There are so many things to see and do that make Carmel and the Normandy enjoyable for men and women alike. My husband and I have had the opportunity to travel both the U.S. and most of Europe and the Normandy Inn and Carmel-by-the-Sea are right at the top of our list. Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.

great location, excellant price, fantasic all arround service. romantic, close to everything. An excellant chioce in a quiet county inn. Make this your place to vist.

My wife and I travel to Carmel from Louisiana twice a year.Sandra and her staff make us feel so comfortable it is like being at home. We love the feel of Carmel and the Big Sur Coast.Each morning we have a very nice continental breakfast in a private breakfast room with a complimentery newspaper.Our room has a fireplace,plenty of storage space,and a nice bath with a tub.What more could someone ask for than a very comfortable bed with a fire burning.We would never consider another location and we have loked at at least a dozen.This location is second to none as it is on Ocean Ave.and close to everything.Call Sandra and tell her Larry and Anne sent you.

My daughter and I were lucky enough to stumble across this terrific place in Jan 06 and found it just the best spot....close to the centre of town, walk to the beach and offering the most comfortable beds we found in the states. Bob Viney, Gold Coast, Australia