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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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