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Lamp Lighter Inn


Lamp Lighter Inn
S.E. Corner of Ocean Avenue & Camino Real, Carmel, CA 93921

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5 of 5 stars
LydBot 4 contributions
Houston
Jun 28, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I absolutely adored the Lamp Lighter Inn. My decision to say overnight in Carmel was last minute, so my hotel choice was made without the aid of feedback or reviews. I'm so happy I stopped in to check rates/rooms, because the Lamp Lighter turned out to be a vacation highlight. Located just up the hill from the beach (a very... more

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5 of 5 stars
glehnes 4 contributions
Cotati, Ca
Jun 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed just two nights for a quick close to home getaway, but would have loved to stay much longer. The location, which is just blocks from the beautiful Carmel Beach and shops, is ideal (we parked our car at the Inn and did not need it for the entire stay!) The setting of the Lamp Lighter Inn is so... more

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5 of 5 stars
Vacati0n101 1 contribution
Oakdale CA
Jun 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Fir I want to say Thank you to the Lamp Lighter Inn staff for making our stay PERFECT! We decided to make reservations based on the reviews we read and were really happy to see why they are number 1. We live only 3 hours away and just wanted a getaway with our little puppy. They greeted us with a... more

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5 of 5 stars
jaseylulu 5 contributions
london
Jun 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Wow this place is a gem. We came across it as we left 17 mile drive to go back into Carmel and it's little fairy lights drew us in !! We had no reservation but they were able to accomodate us in the Dolphin room - highly recommended ! It was clean, friendly, quaint, peaceful and only 2 minutes walk... more

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4 of 5 stars
michala 6 contributions
warwickshire
May 30, 2009 | Trip type: Family

just left here today and agree with what all the reviewers have said before - good points include location, environment, friendly staff the best of all our california hotels, nice rooms, customer service is exceptional, go a drive to big sur its fantastic only 20 minutes away or so and take time to do a hike or trail. We did... more

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5 of 5 stars
Schmellby 1 contribution
Los Angeles, CA
May 23, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I cannot heap enough praise on the Lamp Lighter Inn. From the excellent last-minute rate, to the personal calls from the hotel's front desk checking on how my drive there was coming and telling me that they were looking forward to having me, to the doggie basket of goodies upon check-in, to the charming Katydid Room and surrounding courtyard, to... more

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5 of 5 stars
rj_watters 3 contributions
Duns, United Kingdom
May 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We found The Lamplighter by chance and were enthralled with the quaint atmosphere afforded by the collective group of individual cottages. We originally envisaged booking the Dolphin cottage on the main street having been lured in by its charms, however we were welcomed by Bob (the owner) and his receptionist and were shown a range of cottages and ended up... more

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5 of 5 stars
odamone 1 contribution
Bay Area, CA
May 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We went for my wifes birthday and spent 3 nights. Perfect experience, great staff and incredible location. Love the garden area - great place to sit and eat our included breakfast basket. Quick stroll to the beach, restaurants and shops. Overall, not pretentious in any way, just down to earth comfort. more

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5 of 5 stars
tempest0109 17 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Apr 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

The Lamp Lighter Inn is very charming. It has a beautiful garden/sitting area for guest to enjoy the outdoors. Our room, the Porpoise Room, was decorated with a nautical theme and was very nice. Definitely bigger than the other two hotels we have stayed at on the this trip. Actually bigger than most hotels ever. Our first hotel was at... more

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5 of 5 stars
greatgetaway4me 1 contribution
San Ramon, CA
Apr 11, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I have to rave about the Lamp Lighter Inn in beautiful Carmel, California! We stayed for 2 incredible nights! I highly recommend it! What a gem!! My husband booked a family getaway that we will remember for years to come! We stayed in the "Hansel and Gretel" suite, which was absolutely charming! The suite offered a private bedroom for my... more

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S.E. Corner of Ocean Avenue & Camino Real, Carmel, CA 93921