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Carmel · California

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Junipero St & 8th Ave, Carmel, California, 93923

9.2 Wonderful343 guest reviews

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Check-in
Dec 3, 2026
Check-out
Dec 5, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Charming Vintage Elegance

    Located in Carmel, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave offers a delightful stay near Carmel Beach. Enjoy personalized concierge services, complimentary bikes, and free WiFi.

  • Scenic Surroundings

    Built in 1954, this 4-star hotel is conveniently close to Carmel River State Beach and Point Lobos State Reserve. Relax in the garden or on the terrace, and explore the area with ease from the 24-hour front desk.

  • Explore and Unwind

    Indulge in cycling adventures around Carmel or visit nearby attractions like Carmel Mission and Presidio of Monterey Museum. Unwind in non-smoking rooms with modern amenities, making your stay comfortable and memorable.

Book your stay at Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave for a vintage-inspired getaway in Carmel.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great decor

  • Kind staff

  • Excellent location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

31 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Cycling
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
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Dining & drinks

  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Safety deposit box
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Happy hour
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Sun umbrellas
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

343 reviews
7/ 10
We liked the breakfast, was very nice, now they didn’t answer the desk line on multiple occasions, there was no body shower gel in our shower . We tried calling the front desk guess what….. no answer. We wanted ice …. Called the front desk guess….. no answer. The key system for the door was down , we didn’t get keys . Only the master keys were working. No parking we won’t be going back to this hotel. On booking.com and their website it says 12 noon check out, they called at 11:15 and said check out was at 11.
Liz · couple · 2026-10-26

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
343 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great decor
  • Kind staff
  • Excellent location
  • Fantastic food

Worth knowing — Noise from above rooms · Parking difficulties

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.8

    The hotel is strategically located close to restaurants, shops, and the beach, enhancing the guests' experience.

  • Service9.7

    Staff were described as kind, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout multiple reviews.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Guests consistently expressed satisfaction and a desire to return, indicating a fantastic overall experience.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    Breakfast and general dining experiences were emphasized as highlights of the stay.

  • Amenities9.3

    Features like dog friendliness and a cozy atmosphere were highlighted by guests.

  • Room Quality9.2

    Rooms were praised for being beautifully decorated and cozy, with thoughtful clean details.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Well-rated in reviews; the overall quality justifies the pricing despite occasional parking challenges.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Room was described as spotlessly clean and cozy, but some complaints about noise may suggest less than perfect experiences.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

22% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

9.2343 reviews

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Liz · couple · 2026-10-26

    “We liked the breakfast, was very nice, now they didn’t answer the desk line on multiple occasions, there was no body shower gel in our shower . We tried calling the front desk guess what….. no answer. We wanted ice …. Called the front desk guess….. no answer. The key system for the door was down , we didn’t get keys . Only the master keys were working. No parking we won’t be going back to this hotel. On booking.com and their website it says 12 noon check out, they called at 11:15 and said check out was at 11.”

  • Charging of my credit card for large sums which not agreed and not so far rectified Unacceptable.

    1/10

    Patrick · couple · 2026-08-29

    “Hotel is good although prices for Monterey car week are absurd.”

  • Lovely design but overpriced

    5/10

    Sally · family with children · 2026-08-24

    “Lovely design and breakfast.”

  • Convenient location

    8/10

    Bedour · couple · 2026-08-07

    “Cute room, we enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and cookies”

  • Although our stay was short, it was a great time and wished we could’ve stayed longer. I would have appreciated more var

    9/10

    Lily · couple · 2026-06-30

    “Location was great. Walkable to Ocean Ave. Clean. Love the fresh cookies. Breakfast had quality breads and spreads. Green juice was yummy. Bed was comfortable. The front desk was nice enough to let me know I forgot something.”

  • Nice place, but sound insulation needs major work

    7/10

    Alexander · family with children · 2026-06-28

    “Nice interior design, Good Breakfast”

  • Great photos for the Gram but you don’t want to stay here.

    3/10

    Dana · couple · 2026-06-20

    “Deceivingly cute.”

  • Carmel is our "happy place". We had a wonderful time outside of the noise issues at LPP.

    7/10

    Teresa · couple · 2026-06-13

    “Breakfast was wonderful! Great friendly staff and service. Fresh delicious food! We are dairy allergic, so we appreciated the non dairy options. Everything was clean and we liked the decor. The patio was clean and inviting.We loved the location to town.”

  • Budget Hotel Experience at a Premium Price

    2/10

    mrchilds · Couples · 2026-06-07

    “I recently stayed at Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave in Carmel, and unfortunately the experience did not meet the standard I expected from this property. The stay began poorly. Although check-in is listed as 3:00 p.m., our room was not ready until approximately 4:15–4:20 p.m. After finally getting into the room, I requested an additional rug and towel because the bathroom floor had become wet after showering. Instead of simply providing the items requested, the maid repeatedly came in and out of the room, creating unnecessary disruption and slamming the door in a way that felt aggressive and unprofessional. To make matters worse, she did not even leave the requested towel and mat. So, I had to walk to the front desk and ask for the items, so that I would have a clean towel. Now let’s talk about the room. The room looks great. However, it has significant noise issues. The walls are paper thin. You can literally hear the upstairs and adjacent neighbors walking around. I have never stayed in a luxury hotel where you can literally hear people walking. Not acceptable. In order to sleep, I had to use the white noise soundtrack on Spotify. Now let’s talk about the breakfast. Let me be clear, I never expect much from a free breakfast. The only thing I really need is coffee, so that I can get my day started. Well, good luck. For some reason, the hotel has decided that instead of having drip coffee readily accessible, through a carafe, or someone who can pour it for you. I had to wait for 15 minutes, until I finally found a café staff person, who eventually went to the back and poured me some drip coffee. Not ok, for an upscale hotel. Overall, the stay was disappointing across several basic hospitality points: delayed room readiness, poor handling of a simple guest request, disruptive service, noise issues, and disorganized breakfast service. I understand that hotels can have occasional operational challenges, but the combination of these issues materially affected the quality of the stay. You can find much better hotels in Carmel, at way better prices.”

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