Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Hotel in Carmel by the Sea, CA
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, near Carmel Beach
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, free use of bicycles, and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a lobby fireplace.
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, free use of bicycles, and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a lobby fireplace.
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Carmel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (The Queen Fireplace)
1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (The Deluxe King Fireplace)
1 King • 280 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (The Queen ADA Tub)
1 Queen • 240 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Suite, 1 King Bed, 2 Bathrooms (The LPP Suite Fireplace)
1 King • 470 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (The Queen ADA Shower)
1 Queen • 240 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 10.0
The hotel is cute and the welcome glass of champagne and other amenities are lovely but we did not have hot water in the shower, the fireplace stopped working, the bathroom door would not stay shut, and the body wash container was empty. They need to get the basic stuff right, especially at 500+ a night. Nothing is more miserable than a cold shower.
2.0 / 10.0
The check-in process started off oddly. The guy behind the counter was using some old laptop and seemed annoyed i had just booked the room off Hotels.com and was wondering how i got the room for so cheap. Then he took forever to finish the process. The rooms are tiny and not insulated from sound. You could hear the people above you stomp around and every car start outside in the parking lot. They try really hard to fancy up the motel with random little add-ons to the room. It's "dog friendly" without a designated area for them to go and the park across the street has a big sign that says no dogs lol. The price for this place is rediculous for what it is, not including their "resort" fee which I've certainly never paid for at a motel before. Literally right behind this place is a Comfort Inn.
5.0 / 10.0
Absolutely love this hotel in Carmel! It’s perfect for couples, girls trips or quick getaway. This is our second time staying at the property and once again it impressed us. This time we brought our dog since the hotel is super dog friendly. He enjoyed his stay as much as we did!
The hotel decor, amenities and snacks are such a delight.
4.0 / 10.0
Room’s was a bit small, quite some noises from the street.
The breakfast persons were very outstanding and service friendly.
Overall a good experience.
3.0 / 10.0
Noisy as the hotel doesn't have Air conditioning so you have to sleep with the windows open. Our only window was out back and right on a busy street. Also, couldn't check in for 45 minutes past our check in time. Not sure I'd stay here again. And room service didn't show up til almost 3:45 pm one day....20 min after we returned to the room for a nap.
4.0 / 10.0
Great location and the people that worked there were great. I loved the location but it was noisy early morning.
I would stay there again.
8.0 / 10.0
It was a nice place, but very noisy
10.0 / 10.0
Such a great spot for our long weekend! The decor is so classy, yet comfortable. The staff were all helpful with dining ideas and spots to see as first time Carmel visitors! Breakfast was delicious and the patio was a great spot to start our day! Would highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful breakfast, very nice room. Friendly and helpful staff.
4.0 / 10.0
The hotel’s photos are more appealing than the actual experience, and the location proved to be somewhat inconvenient due to limited parking options. Additionally, the on-site dining options were quite limited, which was disappointing. This place is not worth the price rate.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place for a pet owner
10.0 / 10.0
A delightful,quaint place. Had no idea where we were going to stay, found this place and loved it! Staff was fabulous! Will go back for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous interior design! Loved the complimentary sparkling wine we arrived and the breakfast pastries were divine. We ended up having breakfast there every day! The free rental bicycles were really cute and we had a great morning biking on the scenic route. would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Almost everything here was wonderful and we loved our stay. Staff was beyond helpful in assisting us in planning all aspects of our trip activities daily. Sparkling rose wine in champagne coupe glasses was a real classy treat upon arrival. Breakfasts were fabulous, firepit area super nice, showers were powerful with plentiful hot water,.and room appointments were thoughtful. Only negatives were too soft beds and decaf coffee only available in the room with the nespresso machine and not at breakfast in the lobby area. Nighttime cookies were not great and not up to the caliber of all other baked sweets from the breakfast buffet.
We'd recommend this hotel to friends. we had a wonderful experience there.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute place, nice people :)
Very close to everything. Loved it.
10.0 / 10.0
Staff was warm and welcomng. Alex met us at the desk at check-in and helped us plan our hikes and other activities. Room was somewhat dated but adequate. Terrific shower!!!!! Fire pit and outside tables were lovely. Location was perfect. Free parking!
Thanks for helping us enjoy a special few days!
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I have been wanting to stay at this property for quite a while now. We can say without a doubt it absolutely did not disappoint. Everything was so well thought out and The attention to detail was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our room, happy hour and especially Diane who was our cocktail server. She made our experience exceptional!
5.0 / 10.0
Everything about this stay was perfect from the warm greeting to the room to the complimentary gourmet breakfast. The attention to detail and service were the best I’ve had at Carmel-by-the-Sea. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend to others.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!! nice people! Perfect location! love the cookies!
3.0 / 10.0
On the positive side, the hotel is very aesthetically designed with nice details and good taste. The cleaning crew also does a great job. It’s also super dog friendly.
On the other:
The hotel is basically a motel with a renovation. The rooms are very small. There is no AC, so if it is hot you need to keep the windows as open as possible. There is absolutely no storage to put clothes and belongings
Worst of all is the service. Some of the staff was admittedly nice but our check in and a few others were borderline terrible. No hospitality. It seemed they didn’t want to be there at all. That was the biggest disappointment.
If I had friends coming to Carmel I would tell them to stay elsewhere for these reasons
10.0 / 10.0
Such a cute spot- so perfect
4.0 / 10.0
We truly loved our hotel, especially the time we spent visiting with family in the hotel lobby. What a welcoming and comfortable spot! The coffee and breakfast selections were excellent. Service was outstanding. Your location is excellent. The carpet next to the bed had a large stain on it. That wasn’t pleasant to look at. That’s why some of our ratings were 4’s.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was great but thin walls. Neighbors had 3 kids in their room that only knew how to cry and woke us up every morning.
5.0 / 10.0
Loved!!
8.0 / 10.0
The room was adorable and the nightly cookies were lovely,
Disappointing thing was no acknowledgment at all regarding our 30 year anniversary even though we shared this with them.
5.0 / 10.0
From the beginning to the end it was a very nice experience. I liked to have Bfast in their other location within 5 min walkway! Many times we stayed at this hotel brand in different cities but the Petit Pali” in Carmel was very special…well done to make “petite”..big!
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10.0 / 10.0
The place was beautiful and in a perfect location. The staff was excellent.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating. Such a pleasant stay. We will definitely return for a short stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Staff was beyond friendly and so accommodating!
10.0 / 10.0
This property was absolutely adorable. It was so pet friendly and was within walking distance to all of downtown Carmel.
6.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
10.0 / 10.0
Celebrated our anniversary here and had
An amazing time
5.0 / 10.0
Outstanding experience, staff were excellent will be coming back soon!
5.0 / 10.0
My stay at Le Petit Pali was divine. The staff were lovely and accommodating- I was recovering from a major surgery and they regularly brought me anything I needed. While this was not a fancy upscale 5 star hotel, it was one of the most pleasant stays I’ve ever had. In some of the reviews they said it was a dressed up Motel and I get what they meant, in the structure of the building. Otherwise it was as thoughtfully curated as any 5 star hotel or resort I’ve ever stayed in. The breakfast was one of the best meals I had while in Carmel - felt like I was in a BNB in France. And the location is ideal. If you’re looking for a beautiful, comfortable, accommodating, and carefully crafted stay a stroll from downtown Carmel and a short walk to the ocean, I cannot recommend this place enough.
8.0 / 10.0
Great little place to stay in Carmel!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay at Le Petit Pali! Would return in the future. Lovely staff and perfect location. Loved the breakfast and cookies as well!
10.0 / 10.0
Quaint and lovely. Great for couples.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved all the boutique touches!
I’m a light sleeper, so being on the first floor ended up difficult for sleep with the lack of insulation between floors.
10.0 / 10.0
We love this cute little 34 room hotel. It is only about a year old so they are still working out a few kinks as per some of the previous reviews but all the reviews about bad water pressure at least an hour room was fixed. It’s the best water pressure we’ve ever had. I’ve been all over the world. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the hospitality was top-notch. The small, cute little continental breakfast and service was nice. And we want to give a shout out to several people that made our stay especially great
Thank you Orlando for going above and beyond in letting us check in early due to our circumstances. Thank you Leslie for the wonderful breakfast service. Thank you Jess for helping us with any needs we had. Thank you Daverle for the great recommendations around town!! We stayed in room 34. It was on the end next to the road, but we sleep with the sound machine so no big deal but if you’re a soft sleeper, I think the best room would probably be room 29 or 30 on the top floor. We gave this cute little hotel an 8.5 out of 10. We definitely recommend it
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Carmel by the Sea?
The average price for a rental in Carmel by the Sea is R 6,448 per night. This rental is R 411 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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