Tradewinds CarmelvsCandle Light Inn
Both Tradewinds Carmel and Candle Light Inn are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Tradewinds Carmel ranks significantly better than Candle Light Inn. Tradewinds Carmel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with approval from 4 sources including Gayot, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Tradewinds Carmel
 Forbes Travel Guide
 Jetsetter
 Oyster
 Gayot
Mission Street at Third Avenue, PO Box 3403, Carmel, CA 93921
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Free Parking
 
 Recommended
 "Tradewinds Carmel has been owned and operated by the Catlin family since it was built in 1959." Full review
 "Vintage 1950s-inspired digs upgraded in contemporary Cal-Asian style with downtown Carmel’s spiffiest rooms." Full review
Mid-Range
 "Zen vibe throughout the hotel -- from the courtyard, complete with Buddha statues, a small waterfall, and a tranquil fire pit, to the rooms, decorated with Asian prints, stalks of bamboo, and orchids." Full review
 "A soothing, Asian-inspired retreat in a fun, artsy beach town." 
Candle Light Inn
 Oyster
San Carlos Street, Between 4th and 5th Avenues, Carmel, CA 93921
From $195/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 - Air Conditioning
 
Budget
 "One of the many older places to stay in Carmel, offering a quaint atmosphere with California-style entrances to rooms, which are only accessible by walking outside." Full review