Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free, though it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request but are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Downtown Carmel, within a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. It is approximately 5.2 miles from Monterey Bay and 6.2 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from April to October.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Normandy Inn in Carmel

Average nightly price at Normandy Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$184
February	$215
March	$219
April	$259
May	$265
June	$259
July	$304
August	$390
September	$312
October	$252
November	$209
December	$208

What guests think

At Normandy Inn, reviewers praise the central, walkable location near Carmel Beach and shops, the charming grounds, and friendly staff, while noting recurring drawbacks like limited parking, thin walls with noise, and a simple continental breakfast.

Rooms are often comfortable and recently updated, with some fireplaces, but several reviews mention small layouts, occasional musty odors, and that some units lack air conditioning and can feel warm during hot spells. Guests appreciate the heated pool and well-kept landscaping. Expect a charming, walkable Carmel base with comfortable basics and a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

Heated outdoor pool and charming, well-kept grounds are appreciated. Parking is a recurring challenge, with a very small on-site lot and reliance on street parking.

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Claudine

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is absolutely stunning. The rooms are clean, and the front desk is always staffed, which is convenient. Additionally, they offer a complimentary breakfast. The location is perfect, as it is within walking distance to the beach and is situated right on Ocean Avenue, surrounded by an array of charming shops, cafes, and restaurants. However, it's important to note that parking can be a bit of a challenge. There's no guaranteed on-site parking, so if you happen to arrive on a weekend, particularly during peak hours, be prepared to spend a significant amount of time circling the area to find a parking spot. Additionally, the walls of the Inn are quite thin, meaning that noise from neighboring rooms and upstairs can be quite annoying.

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Anne

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is real value for money for the area. Only minor picky point no microwave, but great staff, a walk to the beach and free parking, again great for the area. It was a great place to stay (the small heated pool a bonus too!)

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Brad

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Parking is not good.

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Jean-Pierre

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, perfectly located between the beach and the center of town. The room we stayed in was renovated and well designed with a large bathroom and a comfortable bed. The only negative worth mentioning is that the hotel, while advertised on Expedia as having parking on site, did not actually have parking - rather we were told free street parking is available nearby. Which was true that particular day.

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Pattie

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

There is only 12 spaces for parking and that is for small cars. Otherwise you fight for parking on the street. Continental breakfast were good. The shops and restaurants near by are all very good but everything is over priced in the town.

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James

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and convenient for walking, shopping and dining. Heated pool was nice surprise. Parking is a challenge since they have limited spaces.

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Joan

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. It’s in a great location close to the beach and restaurants. The pool was nice too. The breakfast room is small and we had to bring our food on trays down the sidewalk back to our room because there was no room to sit down.

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Leonard

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Nice people. The property is an older property. We had a ground floor unit right on the street. The windows are old and allow noise from outside. Luckily, the whole town shuts down at about 10pm, so there really isn't much noise. The only other problem is parking. They have a small parking lot, but if it is full, you have to find something on the street. Since this is right downtown, finding parking close-by can be difficult.

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Terri

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

While the weather was gloomy, the hotel was wonderful! Amazing location, so clean and everyone was so nice, and the pool was beautiful!

10

Jeffrey

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here several times in the past and in different varieties of rooms. This time we stayed in a standard king room. The room had recently been updated and was very clean. The staff is friendly. The hotel is very close to all the stores and a quick walk to the beach. The grounds are beautiful, in the pool is well maintained. Perfect for families and couples.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly note very clean rooms and a tidy property. A few mention musty odors or worn carpets/areas in some units or walkways.

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Joseph

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is clean and walking distance to the beach, shopping, dining etc….

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Terri

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We prefer the Normandy Inn for our frequent stays in Carmel by the sea. You can’t beat the location and price. Always clean and comfortable with all the necessary amenities and complimentary breakfast. We will be back again and again,

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Andres

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good clean and spacious room. Charming hotel in the center of Carmel.

8

Mahnaz

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is comfortable and walkable to shops and the beach. Convenient free street parking and very safe. The carpet was dirty and the bathroom door was all chipped out. The breakfast is okay no big deal.

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Mark

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was great, the room itself was good but the bed was very uncomfortable. The walkway leading to the room looked dirty.

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Deanna

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was war, inviting and so beautiful with its flowers and exquisite care for the buildings and gardens. It was a spotless comfortable room, gracious host at breakfast and friendly and attentive front desk. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to be in the center of the adorable downtown of Carmel.

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Valentyna

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is clean and stylish!

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Rosalie

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is very clean and the staff are very friendly. The breakfast is a plus, Daniella is very helpful and she keeps everything clean and well stocked. Cecille at the front office makes you feel at home. The location is very close to the beach, shops and dining.

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Kelly

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Close walking distance to everything.

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Maya

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

too much noise from the outside. coffee machine is in the bathroom, which is a bit off-putting. the smell in the room was not too good

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable and some recently updated, with fireplaces in certain units and good beds. Downsides noted across reviews include thin walls and noise, small layouts, and that some rooms lack AC and can feel warm during hot spells.

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Michael

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were updated, very clean, and nice.

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Marjorie

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, it was ok, however, the walls were very thin so you could easily hear your neighbors. The bed was comfortable and a nice size. Unfortunately, the coffee maker in the room was broken. It was ok for an overnight stay but wouldn't want to stay longer than a couple of days. The area around the Inn was great for dining, shopping and the beach.. so, great location.

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Jean-Pierre

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, perfectly located between the beach and the center of town. The room we stayed in was renovated and well designed with a large bathroom and a comfortable bed. The only negative worth mentioning is that the hotel, while advertised on Expedia as having parking on site, did not actually have parking - rather we were told free street parking is available nearby. Which was true that particular day.

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Deborah

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was small but perfect for one person. Decorated nicely and very clean. My only issue was on the second night it sounded like someone was stomping overhead all night. Otherwise a perfect stay. I would stay there again.

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Melodie

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room with a fireplace. Close to the beach.

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Brian

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, a great stay! The location was perfect for walking everywhere in Carmel. The room was clean and spacious. Our bathroom, I would say, was larger than average for a hotel bathroom. Just a note (not a complaint), there wasn't central air/heating in our room, BUT the wall heater that was in there worked amazingly as it did get very cold outside at night, and we were kept warm, cozy, and comfortable all night with that heater. I would suggest keeping your bathroom door closed to keep your bedroom warm. Also, something to consider is that our heater did have a sound to it when it was running. For my preference, it was just a tad loud, but my partner slept just fine with it as it felt more like white noise to him. Again, not a complaint but a preference thing to note for potential customers. We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay again next time we visit Carmel!

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James

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s an older property in a fabulous location. We had a fireplace room that would benefit from some attention from an interior decorator. It was very noisy in the morning. The main positive point is its location…. Right in the heart of Carmel, an easy walk to restaurants, stores and the beach.

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Kevin

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I though no AC would be no big deal but my room was an OVEN

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Bobby

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room 302 was our first room. It overlooks the street. We enjoyed the breeze that would come through the window. Things that I would change. The lighting in the bathroom by the mirror could be better. It would be nice if you had soft closed toilet seats. It would be nice if you had open top garbage cans in the bathroom. The small closed top garbage can are hard to access. Beyond that it was quite an enjoyable stay.

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Elisa

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures of the room on here do not do it justice. Our room was more modern and cleaner than what we expected! Bed and pillows were comfortable and size of room was perfect. Beware- if you have a ground level floor you will hear every single footstep from the guests upstairs and muffled talking. Parking is terrible. They only have about 7-8 spots in the courtyard for guests, the rest is street parking and hard to come by especially on the weekend. The location is great as everything is within walking distance. We enjoyed walking up to the bakery for coffee and a pastry before walking down to the beach. Overall, I would recommend and stay here again.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with responsive front desk and attentive breakfast attendants. A few guests reported curt service, but this was not common.

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Susan

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was just ok, I felt the front desk people were a little rude. The room was clean but it could stand a major update. Lighting in the bathroom was very poor and no heat in the bathroom. Very small room even though it was a king room. Breakfast was included but it was very minimal. I feel they could have included a few more items. I’m not sure we would stay again.

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Vino

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was phenomenal- very welcoming and they helped me make my trip changes in a way that truly worked for me. They definitely put the customer experience first. Great job to the team - including those who helped out in the Dining area (Daniela!). Grateful for my time there. Thank you for a restorative stay!

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James

Jun 29, 2024

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The property is located in one of the most beautiful areas of northern California, Carmel. The rooms were quite dated and in need of refurbishment and replacement of worn, carpets, bedding, etc. The Hispanic Maintenance and housekeeping Workers were very nice and helpful. The office staff was somewhat standoffish, and I sensed a hostile environment towards tourists. They didn’t make me feel Like I was a valued customer. Just another tourist. I won’t be going back to Normandy next time.

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Shari

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at Normandy Inn is fantastic! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I would stay there again because of the staff.

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Tim

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptional front desk staff

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Alexandra

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed my stay at this property. The location was perfect – quiet, safe, and very convenient for walking around. The staff was welcoming and attentive, which made the experience even better. The room was very clean and comfortable, and parking was easy. I also loved the beautiful surroundings and relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.

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Rosalie

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is very clean and the staff are very friendly. The breakfast is a plus, Daniella is very helpful and she keeps everything clean and well stocked. Cecille at the front office makes you feel at home. The location is very close to the beach, shops and dining.

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Susan

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve always loved the look of the property itself with the beautiful flowers all around. Then, on entering the cozy lobby, the staff immediately greeted us and quickly checked us in - with a free, surprise upgrade! Our king room was toward the back with the small pool and a tinkling water fall outside our porch. Our upgraded room was actually a suite

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Melinda

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the Normandy Inn were very friendly and helpful. Although parking was a little tricky, we seemed to manage. Excellent location that's walkable to food, shops and the beach. Our room was very clean and updated. A little on the small side where the bed was, but the bathroom was very spacious. The walls in our room were very thin that we were able to hear our neighbors' tv, talking and even snoring. They weren't even being loud, it was just at a normal level. I was grateful that we brought ear plugs. They helped tremendously. The lady at breakfast was delightful. It was a continental breakfast and had your basic pastries, fruit and drinks.

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Barbara

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tony who checked us in was extremely friendly and helpful.

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Location

Outstanding central location on or near Ocean Avenue, an easy walk to Carmel Beach, shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms. Many guests found they could park once and explore on foot.

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Catherine

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location on the edge of downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea. Very clean and quiet. Walking distance to Carmel Beach.

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Tyler

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location. Walk to everything.

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Laura

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was perfectly situated between town and beach.

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gilbert

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and value in Carmel.

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Laurie

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible beds. Extremely depressing area and property.

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Frank

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

cant beat the location, everything is walkable

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Diana

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.

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Daniel

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location. Beautiful property. Room, bathroom very clean and fresh.

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Andrew

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

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Juley

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in a perfect location . on ocean ave. down towards the ocean walking distance to shop, restaurants and bars.

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Dining

Complimentary continental breakfast is convenient but basic, with light options; several guests wished for better quality or variety, and seating can feel cramped.

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Yelena

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovated rooms, very clean, with comfortable mattes and bedding. Basic breakfast. Friendly staff

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Katherine

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk was responsive, helpful and polite. The first night my room's phone didnt work and they fixed it immediately the next morning while I was at breakfast. Included breakfast had small but welcome offerings - fruit, yogurt, pastries.

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Jenna

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the breakfast. There is so much potential there that just goes unused it was very underwhelming

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Janna

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely loved it. The breakfast was generous and nice to have something before starting our day. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Walking distance to town, restaurants , dining as well as the beach. Will definitely recommend.

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Joan

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. It’s in a great location close to the beach and restaurants. The pool was nice too. The breakfast room is small and we had to bring our food on trays down the sidewalk back to our room because there was no room to sit down.

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Theresa

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful breakfast, Very charming Inn. Enjoyed being close to walk to beach. Perfect Location.

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Janet

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Normandy Inn was such a charming inn that is conveniently located to both the beach and downtown stores/restaurants. My only complaint was the breakfast options. The inn is on the pricier side, which is why we were expecting better breakfast options instead of boxed cereals and small pastries.

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Madalene

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for walking to beach or downtown Breakfast was poor, Costco pastries weak coffee we went elsewhere for decent coffee and breakfast Also there were no water glasses in the room, the hotel was fine but for the price they cut corners that made our stay OK but not great. Luckily there are many other options in Carmel

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Melinda

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the Normandy Inn were very friendly and helpful. Although parking was a little tricky, we seemed to manage. Excellent location that's walkable to food, shops and the beach. Our room was very clean and updated. A little on the small side where the bed was, but the bathroom was very spacious. The walls in our room were very thin that we were able to hear our neighbors' tv, talking and even snoring. They weren't even being loud, it was just at a normal level. I was grateful that we brought ear plugs. They helped tremendously. The lady at breakfast was delightful. It was a continental breakfast and had your basic pastries, fruit and drinks.

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William

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint hotel in great location. The morning breakfast is very basic.

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