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Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites

S.E. Corner of Ocean Avenue & Camino Real, Carmel, CA 93921
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Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Phuket, Thailand
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Wonderful place lived up to the web site. We stayed in the Blue Bell cottage, was perfect for 3 people, or a couple with 2 children. Only had one night would have loved to have stayed longer. Lovely spot friendly staff and cat. Walked to dinner at A W Shucks which was good.

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San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We will definitely return to Lamp Lighter Inn. The staff really made our stay special, we felt like family and our daughter loved the place so much she didn't even want to go to the beach, which is an easy walk down the hill. Park your car in the easy access spot and you won't need it again. Everything is... More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Our family of four from New Zealand spent a night here in beautiful Carmel and just loved this inn - it was quiet, clean and comfy beds and we enjoyed sitting around the outside fire chatting to people from all over. Friendly helpful staff and a truly gorgeous spot to spend some time. Thanks:)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Anyone travelling from SF should stop at beautiful Carmel, and stay at Lamp Lighter Inn. Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and surroundings. Very close to both beach and Carmel village centre. One night was not enough.

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Frisco, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

My friend with her two bulldogs and me with my rescued mutt stayed in the Dolphin Cottage. Everything was just outside the door: parking( off to the side), water bowl, hose, fire pit, table & chairs. There's even a dog shower ! The room was bright and airy and had a real wood burning fireplace. There was a king bed... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Lamp Lighter Inn totally exceeded my expectation. My husband and I stayed at this super clean and quaint little inn. We absolutely loved the concourse suite. It was a great set up with the fenced in area and private patio, since we took our King Charles Cavaliers. Great location to beach and downtown shopping and restaurants. The staff is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The inn itself is a lovely little place in the heart of Carmel, but their breakfast and coffee should have been more in keeping with their rates. They need to add some type of coffee/ expresso machine with much nicer offerings for breakfast.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed in Forest Lodge's Garrett Loft - lots of space, well lighted, and comfortable. Location within easy walking distance to everything. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We felt that the value was very good and highly recommend the Lamp Lighter Inn/Forest Lodge property.

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Dixon, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

What a great spot for enjoying quaint Carmel. The rooms are charming, the staff very helpful, and the extras -- wine & cheese gathering, continental breakfast -- make you feel like you are visiting friends. Our dog enjoyed the place as well, he gives two paws up. This will always be our "go to" place in Carmel when we have... More

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Atlanta, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

Great location. Amazing staff. Extremely comfy bed. We stayed in Bluebird cottage. Great space for a family. King bed down and twins upstairs. Cute cottage. A bit of a throwback in a wonderful way. Fun wine and cheese hour around fire pit. Staff even had treats for our kiddos. Even sent a tray of cookies and cider back to cottage... More

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backincarmel, Owner at Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you for the review. We enjoyed having your family as our guests. I know sometimes family accommodations can be tough to find, we promise to keep the BlueBird cottage family friendly. See you next trip, Bobby, Peggy Mel, Cindy and Heather More

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What travellers say

  • Short walk(13)
  • Breakfast basket(11)
  • Very comfortable(8)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • Perfect location(7)
  • Fire pits(6)
  • Would definitely stay(4)
  • Wood burning fireplace(4)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Complimentary wine(4)

Additional Information about Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites

Address: S.E. Corner of Ocean Avenue & Camino Real, Carmel, CA 93921
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Region: United States > California > Monterey Peninsula > Carmel
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 31 B&Bs / Inns in Carmel
Price range (per night): 189 AUD - 459 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A small seaside Inn centrally located in downtown Carmel. We offer free parking, beach chairs and breakfast. On weekends we have wine and some other small dishes for our guests. ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Hotel
Lamp Lighter Inn And Sunset House Suites
Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Hotel Carmel

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