8 Ford Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, United States
#3 of 7 hotels in Carmel Valley
Guests' ChoiceBased on 119 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 July 2025
Kellogg
United StatesProperty, room, and pool were beautiful. Loved that the property was covered in flowers.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Lesley
United KingdomBathroom was small but adequate
Very well kept gardens and pool area. Fantastic waffles for breakfast. Late arrival due to flight delay wasn’t a problem
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Anita
United StatesNot having towels and room cleaned daily.
Location, ambiance and swimming pool
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 9 May 2025
Nargisa
United StatesMinor improvements needed. Shampoo and shower gels are mounted too high on the wall, too high even for an adult. Kids could not reach and needed constant help. TVs need an upgrade, so that guests could connect the Netflix, etc. There were limited amount of channels.
Rooms are clean and spacious. Really appreciated having no carpets. Beds are super comfortable. We stayed in early May. The property has a heated pool which was great for our kids - their favorite activity. Breakfasts are nice and a great advantage, especially for families with kids.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Radhika
United KingdomOne night isn’t enough—you’ll want to stay longer. Just note that check-in ends at 8:30 pm, and arriving later costs $25, which can be stressful if you're driving in from far away.
The pool was naturally salted with no chlorine, and the 104°F hot tub was perfect for stargazing at night. Breakfast was à la carte, with a lovely lady personally making us avocado toast—such thoughtful service. Plenty of hot drink options and a beautiful seating area. The staff were fantastic—friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Diana
United StatesNice staff great breakfast lovely setting
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Sirima
United StatesNone
Very cute hotel in Carmel Valley. We got the king room and it was roomy and clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The electric fireplace was a nice touch. There was a little patio with table and chairs in front of the room. The lady at the lobby was very nice and friendly. The little garden in front of the hotel was very cute. And it’s a dog friendly hotel so we could bring our fur baby.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Sharon
United Statesroom with fireplace, location of facility, view.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Ariella
United StatesIt was a bit cold in our cottage as there was only 1 heating unit.
Location, grounds, amenities and staff.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Kathleen
United StatesThe parking space in front of our room was intended to accommodate 6 rooms, but had only 4 marked spaces. The breakfast choices were VERY limited.
The management worked to accommodate my mobility issues even though the room was not actually handicap accessible. The room was very clean.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Bonnie
United StatesCharming boutique like property
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Melanie
GermanyEverything was prefect! It was just wonderful and we would come back any time. The bed was comfy and the breakfast delicious. They take care of the lodge with love and with a special attention to detail. If you have an electric car, there is a charging station - very convenient.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Ryan
South AfricaBreakfast was very limited, but we just went to one of the restaurants in the village.
Amazing location with walking distance to the village with easy access to a ton of restaurants and bars. Scenery is spectacular. The staff are amazing and will accommodate where required. Loads of parking, facilities are great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Madeleine
United KingdomThe single use plastic cutlery and plates maybe could be swapped
Great base for exploring the local area. Friendly staff, really comfortable beds and well equipped rooms. Complimentary breakfasts. The heated outdoor pool was a real treat on chilly spring evenings
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Skye
United StatesThe grounds are beautiful and the pool / hit tub a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. The bed was THE MOST COMPORTABLE bed we’ve ever slept in. The staff is exceptionally nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Perkins
United StatesEasier access to ice
Pool was excellent and the breakfast was great. Very comfortable and beautiful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Kim
GermanyVery spacious rooms, we really enjoyed this wonderful environment. Great for anyone who prefers a quiet place.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Donald
United StatesFireplace was a special nice feature.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Ann
United StatesReally cozy, pretty property run by wonderful people who take a lot of pride in it. Pool, hottub, a great homemade breakfast! Walking distance to all of the little shops on the Carmel Valley strip
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Mervat
Saudi ArabiaLimited breakfast options
Nice comfortable and cozy
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Charles
United StatesNothing. It was all great.
The location was excellent. The staff were very helpful and the pool and spa was perfect.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Donna
United Statesfor the price the breakfast selection was minimal. Even though room was clean and had some nice features, The quality of the decor did not match the price I paid for the room.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Laura
United KingdomDue to being at a conference, it was hard to get snacks beyond 9pm as everything at the lodge and the surrounding areas was closed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Danfromencinitas
United StatesOur room was very pleasant, but seemed under what I would expect for the price we paid. I've stayed in rooms which were $500 per night along my coast in beautiful Carlsbad CA with beaches etc, and the rooms were much nicer and everything appliances etc were new and top notch. That's my basis for assessing that the room, appliances and fixtures were below what I was expecting. Also, for the price often at places like this we are greeted with some sort of unique soaps and shampoos which can be kind of fun for a mini-spa like treat. I know I can bring my own and do, but my wife had forgotten something, and instead these things were very basic. I know that sounds silly, but for the price I kind of expected better care in that department, instead of something close to a travel lodge experience, but heck it's soap, shampoo and lotion, so I shouldn't be complaining, but just make sure you bring your own :-)
Staff was WONDERFUL! Home made breakfast on the weekends, served hot, absolutely Beautiful and Peaceful dining area, soft music with great decor. Outside dining is extremely nice too. Pool was sparkly clean and new looking. We went to a wonderful restaurant in town, Cafe Rustica, but that restaurant was fully booked, so we got food to go, and sat by the fire pit at our lodge poolside and enjoyed the sunset and fire and enjoyed the hummingbirds visiting the nice flowering plants. Our room #3 had a front patio with chairs and right next to the main part of the lodge making it convenient for breakfast, and was right next to pool, so doubly nice. Wifi worked great for us, nice TV with many channels, but we did not use it, VERY COMFORTABLE bed that my wife and I both commented on and slept great on. The owners are both artists and the art and pottery inside the lodge and the sculptures and pottery in the garden and pool areas were great. Also, the pool area had ivy on the fence which not only looks great, but turned out to be a wonderful place to take photos of our family prior to a wedding that we were all attending. Also, outside they were working on a beautiful fountain/pond which they started up for the first time while we were there, getting to see the constant improvements apparent here, and there will eventually be koi in the pond. In closing, I must emphasize again that the staff was simply WONDERFUL!
Stayed in August 2023
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