"Pros: Beautiful property, smells amazing, comfortable beds, heated floors, firepit areas, and delicious wine (your first glass is complimentary). My favorite part was the turndown service. We would leave for dinner and come back to fresh water, cookies, slippers perfectly placed next to our bed, the room tidied up, bed made, curtains closed, and lamps perfectly dimmed. Other pros: they brought us blankets and a snack tray to enjoy by the fire, and the staff was very friendly. They even offered to bring chairs and blankets down to the beach for us. Upon arrival I notice there was no floor length mirror so they bright one in for me. We stayed in the Lobos room. Cons: The room is small and doesn’t have a lot of storage, although we made do. We only had breakfast one of the four days. I thought the menu options were thoughtful for a continental type of breakfast. My husband on the other hand thought that it wasn’t very substantial and the options were limited. I’m not sure this is a con for some people but it can feel somewhat “high society” which is very much the vibe of Carmel. Think designer clothing, luxury cars, and obvious wealth. Overall we had a great first-time trip to Carmel and we have no regrets choosing Villa Mara. This is a one and done destination for us. Tip: check what time sunset is and head to the beach to catch the most beautiful sunset after dinner. This was a highlight and the beach is so close."

"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Villa Mara for a few days celebrating the birthday of my partner. Upon arrival we were greeted by the welcoming staff and an evening cocktail, which after the long drive from Los Angeles, was much needed. George, Olivia, Johnathan, Andre, and Roxy took care of us at every turn, whether it was helping us with dinner recommendations and reservations, or going out daily to pick up gluten free treats for my girlfriend, they all made us feel right at home. So many other hotels have stock standard artwork in the communal spaces and rooms, not Villa Mara. Each of the pieces feel one of kind and well considered. I absolutely loved this about the spaces. If you're wanting to stay in Carmel, just steps away from the beach, look no further. I can't wait to return for another visit!"

"VIlla Mara is a very nice small hotel a block from the beautiful beach in Carmel By The Sea. The rooms are comfortable and nice and the location is great. There is not really a kitchen at the hotel though, so food options are quite limited. Being next to the prettiest beach more than makes up for that!"

"A fantastic stay from start to finish! When we arrived the General Manager, George, welcomed us like old friends. We were greeted with a welcome drink of our choice, and escorted to our room which was well appointed with a great view of the ocean. The bathroom featured a Toto heated toilet, heated floors, and a full collection of le labo santal 33 shampoo, soaps, and lotions. The bed was extremely comfortable with down pillows which made sleeping feel like home. The main lobby offered multiple seating areas with beautiful flower arrangements and lit fireplaces, and the exterior had various fire pits and beautiful landscaping perfect for lounging. The entire staff greeted us by name and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed (and more!) We enjoyed breakfast pastries and coffee each morning, use of the beach chairs for sunsets, and the bikes to ride into town. The beach is only a block away so it was conveniently located for sunset views. We truly hope to be back, and absolutely recommend Villa Mara to anyone visiting the Carmel area."

"A lovely boutique hotel on a quiet residential street in Carmel. Near the beach and ocean. A truly lovely experience similar to a B and B. Our room was petite but so well appointed with a bathroom that had heated floors and a small terrace. They served a beautiful breakfast in a living room and the whole stay was simply lovely. Highly recommend."