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Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites: Traveler Reviews

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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Alameda, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Perfect romantic getaway!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

My husband and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary in Carmel, CA and stayed at the Lamp Lighter Inn. We rented the Hansel & Gretel cottage and loved the generous space of the living room with fireplace, gorgeous marble bathroom and lovely bedroom with comfy King bed and a gorgeous wall of windows that let the light in during the day and still gave us privacy at night! We highly recommend this establishment - the staff is friendly, accommodating and makes every guest feel like family. From the moment we checked in, Peggy called us by name every morning and evening when she saw us. Guests from the Inn gather around the lovely firepit area in the morning at breakfast and at night before and after dinner sharing their travel stories, restaurant recommendations and other details about their lives. We felt like we met so many lovely people and much of this was possible due to the availability of such a space for the guests to comfortable congregate. The rooms are beyond clean, appointed very nicely and offer mini-fridges with $1 sodas, water and snacks. They even have a lovely decanter of sherry available in the cottage for a nightcap if you like. We were surprised with a lovely bottle of iced champagne the afternoon that we arrived to celebrate our anniversary and that was just the beginning of a very enjoyable stay in Carmel. Didn't hurt that the weather was perfect and the LL is located about a block and a half from the beach and ocean too! Stay here, you won't regret it!

Room Tip: We enjoyed the spaciousness of the cottage but we heard from other guests that the single rooms are...
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Antonio, Texas
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Awesome stay in a beautiful place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

We had an awesome time in Carmel! We were just here for one night but had an awesome time! Everyone that works there is incredible and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Prettiest beach in California is just 3 blocks away. The B&B is in a perfect location.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Mateo, California
1 review
“Exceeded our expectations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

Peaceful, quiet, clean. Wonderful, friendly, available staff. Particularly enjoyed our encounters with Mel. She was delightful and we found much in common. We also particularly enjoyed both the continental breakfasts and the Brie and Merlot in the evenings around the fire pit and with other guests, Since we were already downtown, we had easy access to many shops and restaurants and did not move our car from it's nearby off street parking for two days. We will return to this inn.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Costa Mesa, California, USA
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“Dog and People Friendly - what a great place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Wow - what a great place - we were so sad to leave! We started out getting a killer deal thanks to an off-season special. We stayed in the Sea Star. It wasn't our first choice, and we would probably pick a different cabin next time. Apparently there were elephants staying in the suite upstairs!

Great ammenities though, and very clean. We let them know our pup would be with us and there was a great dog blanket and treats waiting for her. The bed was huge and comfortable, and although we used the fire place I think there was a little radiator heat in the room because it was warm in the morning. The furnishings are adorable.

I would suggest longer drapes on the door window though...they are too shrt and you can see right on to the bed. Awkward... Also, the showerhead should be replaced. It was all over the place!

Lovely wine/cheese reception around a beautiful fire pit, great staff who are engaged and genuine. It's only a couple of blocks away from the beach so you really don't have to move your car the whole time you're there.

We will be back for sure...too bad it can't be next weekend!

Room Tip: We weren't crazy about the Sea Star. Although the outside noise didn't bother us, if there...
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Santa Ynez, California
1 review
“All were very happy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

The staff were friendly and accommodating. We were looking for a dog friendly lodging. Highly recommend for dog folks and non-doggie folks. convenient to walking Carmel and the beach. Loved the outdoor fire pit. Will return. Only thing that sparked our booking was the 1/2 price in January.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Hotel
Lamp Lighter Inn And Sunset House Suites
Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Hotel Carmel
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: $$
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 

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