The Quail Lodge
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, if you want a quiet, top-rated resort-style stay near Carmel and you have a car. It suits couples, golfers and families who value grounds and calm over being able to walk to the coast.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Carmel. It suits couples looking for a calm break, golfers, and families, since family rooms are listed. Guests describe a quiet setting on a golf course with attractive grounds and lake views, and the property lists a pool, a gym, a garden and a terrace.
Skip it if you want to walk to the beach, the aquarium or Pebble Beach. Every sight in our data is far from the hotel. It is also not a breakfast bargain: guests say the food is tasty but expensive and sometimes rushed.
Location and getting around
The address is 8205 Valley Greens Drive. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, mostly for the peace and the setting near Carmel rather than for walking access.
On straight-line estimates, Pebble Beach is about 9.3 km away, roughly 116 minutes on foot. Pebble Beach Golf Links is about 9.8 km, around 123 minutes, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium about 10.5 km, around 131 minutes. All of them are far, so you will need a car, a taxi or public transport. Free parking is listed, which helps.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 835 reviews, joint first of the 5 eligible hotels we compared. It shares the best guest score in our Carmel sample.
Guests praise the quiet golf-course setting, the grounds and the lake views, along with a friendly, helpful team that gives a warm welcome and attentive service.
Breakfast draws the main criticism. Guests like the food and the views while eating, but they find it expensive, and some say service felt rushed.
Price compared with our other two Carmel picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €328.52 per night, about €657 for both nights. The sample median was €198.59, so this hotel cost about 65% more. It is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The property lists a gym, a pool, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Breakfast type and inclusion are not confirmed in our data.
Our Budget pick, Carmel Bay View Inn, scored 8.4 at €150.62 per night. Our Best Value pick, Stilwell Hotel, matched the 9.1 score but came in at €522.74 per night on those dates. That makes The Quail Lodge cheaper than our Best Value pick in this snapshot, which is unusual. Prices in Carmel vary by date, so compare all three before you decide.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Carmel. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and a four-star fallback needs a score of at least 8.5. The Quail Lodge has an official 4-star rating and a 9.1 score from 835 reviews, well above that bar, with a location score of 9.3 and a long list of facilities.
Before you book
Plan your transport, because nothing in our data is walkable. Ask whether breakfast is included, given the price complaints. Confirm pool and gym hours and any resort or other fees. Read the cancellation terms. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so check recent reviews if these matter to you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you walk from The Quail Lodge to Carmel beach or Pebble Beach?
No. Pebble Beach is about 9.3 km away on a straight line, close to two hours on foot. Plan on a car or taxi.
Does The Quail Lodge have a pool?
Yes, a pool is listed, along with a gym, a garden and a terrace. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
Is breakfast included at The Quail Lodge?
This is not confirmed. Guests say breakfast is tasty with nice views, but expensive and sometimes rushed, so check your rate.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €328.52 per night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.