Sandpiper Inn by-the-Sea

Very nice property. Very little graciousness from staff. What ever you do, do not set one foot in the kitchen during breakfast. I was barked at from the server. Made to feel not welcome anywhere. The breakfast is only a little above a chain motel. Will not return

Very cute unique inn! Such a cozy warm environment. We had tea and cookies upon arriving. we sat next to the warm fireplace while using the WiFi in the main room.
Our King size bedroom was very small. Extremely clean but very small. The bed was so comfortable. But the walls are paper thin!!! It was so difficult to get a good night rest with all the noise. If you’re a light sleeper you should definitely stay somewhere else. I heard every single footstep, voice and plumbing! It was actually pretty annoying. I will not be returning.

I have been coming to the sandpiper inn since I was 14 years old. Then three weeks ago my boyfriend surprised me for my 24^th birthday to a trip to Carmel and booked this inn because he knew it was my favorite. They were so nice since we had to travel from 6 hours away they made sure we could get in at 11pm. Then we got to the room they had left us a hand written note telling me happy birthday and that there was champagne in the fridge. It exceeded the love I already had for the place. I’ve always loved their breakfasts, and tea time with the best cookies. Plus you can’t beat the two minute walk to the beach, you can even hear the waves from your room if you open the window. Also there are gorgeous flowers and plant life our front where the fire pit is and it’s the best place to relax. I am definitely a forever client of theirs. I’ve never stayed anywhere else in Carmel and I don’t think I ever will.

We really enjoyed our stay here for my birthday. I stayed in room 7 so we could have a view of the water (and hear waves with the windows open at night) and it was perfect. As some others remarked it’s on the smaller side, but it’s a B&B, not a Hilton. I found we had plenty of room for all the essentials and the closet was nice and roomy. Bed could have been bigger but again – this is an inn.
Really nice staff and loved that they had tea and cookies out at night and breakfast in the morning. It’s a 30-​min walk to town and the beach is a stone’s throw away.

Stayed here for one night while on our way to Oregon. Staff was friendly and service was good. We stayed in the far right cottage in the back which had this cute little window to look at stars at night. Unfortunately we were too tired to stay up but thats okay. The beach is just a jump and a skip away. AND you can hear the beach from your room in the morning. There is free parking and complimentary breakfast. We had organic yogurt with berries, vegetarian quiche and coffee. We were happy campers. We would definitely stay here again. We enjoyed dinner and wine tasting downtown and enjoyed a drink on the beach while listening to waves crash. It was beautiful.

Pleasant little place. My wife and I spent two nights here this weekend.
Pros
— friendly staff
— cute house
— nice tea/​sherry time daily
— decent breakfast
— fire pit
— large rooms
— easy parking
— very close to the beach
Cons
— about 25m walk downtown
— too warm in rooms in August
— pricey at 260/​night. Probably like everything in the city.

Cute spot. Staff can be a bit surly but they are definitely well meaning. Super clean and affordable — about $ 200 a night, well under the B&B average I found nearby. About a 5 min drive and 30 min walk from Ocean Ave /​downtown Carmel, few minutes from one end of Carmel beach. Free breakfast, parking available. Spotty wifi. We had room 15, located to the back of the inn.

Great place to stay in Carmel! Comfortable bed, yummy veggie quiche for breakfast, nice and quiet.

Arriving at the Inn was a horrible experience. They wouldn’t allow us to check in for a reservation that was booked a month ahead, just because a child was included in our group. We walked into the lobby and Mark immediately said, «There is a problem, we do not allow children under 12.» So much for a warm welcome to our first visit to the Sand Piper Inn! Two hours away from our bay area home, this brought much inconvenience. It would have saved us the trip if Christina from Sand Piper Inn asked a simple question when booking the rooms over the phone: «How old is the child?» The question should have been brought up and emphasized if the policy was that strictly practiced enough to keep us from checking in. This would have saved us time, the distress and disappointment… especially during a birthday weekend and during an Easter holiday. We feel cheated. We want our money back! I am not a fan of how they handled the situation. The experience was horrible.

2 stars for awesome location 1 block to Scenic Ave and the beach. Short walk to Tor House and Frank Lloyd Wright house. Located in a neighborhood about a mile and a half from downtown shopping and restaurants. It is small, old and has some charm. Each of the 18 rooms is unique… no tv or phones. Afternoon tea and Sherry is self serve, and boxed cookies. Small selection of books and games to entertain yourselves at night
tv, firepit, refrigerator .The downside was paper thin walls, no privacy really for any freaky romantic sex. Our first room while small, quaint, cute, had a lot of hair in the bathroom everywhere, on floor, walls, door, tub, and toothpaste crusted dry on the counter top. Front desk graciously gave us another room that was and detached unit… with huge yellow stains on the bedspread! Someone left the heater on 80 degrees all day so it was roasting hot. But no hair anywhere In the bathroom. Could hear neighbors clear as day. Finally fell asleep at 3 am. Staggered into see about breakfast 10 minutes before it was done being served. Ham and Cheese quiche was good. They had some. berries, yogurt OJ, granola, milk tea, coffee also available. We forgot toothpaste and front desk graciously gave us a kit. Would like to give more stars but for the money, cleanliness is a basic requirement, and some sound proofing would go far. Probably won’t revisit.

My husband and I have been coming to the Sandpiper Inn for the last six years. We love it. It is always beautiful, warm, and cozy. Each room has a distinct feel. The bed and breakfast is just steps away from the beach, very central but tucked away from the crowd. The breakfast quiches and croissants are delicious. It is a pleasure to have a long breakfast there in the morning. The best part, however, are the staff. Christopher has been helpful so many times, and Maria does a perfect hospitality job managing breakfast. All the people there are just wonderful. We look forward to coming back again and again and feel grateful for the amazing experiences we’ve had. Also, love sitting at the fire pit at night in front of the cottage.

Beautiful, charming little inn elegantly decorated and romantically intimate. Don’t come expecting an elite hotel fancy smancy. It is classic and a vintage cottage feel. Every room appears to be different with differing features but tastefully and elegantly decorated: beautiful ocean view vs garden view, some with fireplaces, some queen beds and others king beds, some rooms larger than others. Check the website; it is pretty accurate. Take your pick. Ours was #5. Corner king room with an ocean view out of two corner windows.
I was almost in a panic to find no tvs in the rooms during Olympics week but decided that wasn’t the reason we were there plus if you MUST watch a show, there is a shared tv in the living room. There is wifi so bring a laptop with wifi and you should be able to watch movies to your hearts content. And… A plus: a love seat or double chairs instead a single chair like is typical! Doesn’t that make more sense for a romantic getaway?
Breakfast is not a typical continental groan; it is a full spread of pastries, granola, yogurt, fresh fruit, quiche, juice, coffee, tea, etc. You will not leave hungry. The innkeeper is simply a sweetheart and she will make you feel cared for. Feel free to keep food in the kitchen fridge and help yourself to the kitchen dishes if needed. Warm up by one of two cozy fireplaces in the public areas (one in the living area and one in the foyer). Borrow a book from the library. Tea and cookies on weekend afternoons. Extra amenities are available upon request (hair dryers, etc). Cozy up in the evening next to the outdoor fire pit. The beach is about block away with a gorgeous expansive view! The city center is a short 2 min drive which to us was a positive making it a quiet little getaway.
This is the perfect quaint little place to stay while visiting Carmel.

I really don’t want to say this, but this place is great, just don’t book out the place when i go to San Fran next time. Great value, tastefully decorated, comfortable beds, great location and one of the best breakfasts I had in the states (almost as good as A Butler’s Manor, also highly recommended). Our bathroom was not huge, but it was clean, tasteful with quality fittings and worked perfectly.
I just wish we had more time to enjoy the place, but we had too many things to do in the area.

We spent one night at the Sandpiper, & wish we had more time to spend. The room (#5) was cute, with a view of the water, & with the windows open we listened to the waves. Friendly staff, great breakfast, & nice conversations by the fire pit and at breakfast. We hope to visit again.

Wonderful little place to stay. When I say little, I mean that. This isn’t a normal hotel that I’m used to, it’s a cozy inn. Our room wasn’t too big, but we were aware of that coming in since their website displays pictures of every room.
The host was very nice and checked us in promptly. It was very clean and well decorated. They have tea time with cookies and breakfast with quiche and pastries.
The inn is a 25 minute walk from downtown, but it’s nice to be farther away from the city. It’s very quiet area.

Had really nice time in Carmel while staying at sandpiper inn. Clean, cozy. Comfortable place. We stayed in the room upstairs where I can see and hear the waves from the window. Short walking distance to the beach.

This was a GREAT place to stay. We got two ocean view rooms. Breakfast was really great.
The only thing I’d warn people about is that the walls are very thin. But guests seem very considerate about that.

Room #8 smallish (e.g., tight bathroom) but has great, over-​rooftops beach view, with the crashing/​rolling sounds of the Pacific Ocean well within earshot.
Comfortable, cozy four-​poster bed.
Inviting, homey living room.
Free wifi visible in lobby only. Free bottled water.
Pleasant staff.

We were visiting Carmel this week and stayed at this B&B for two nights. We were on the first floor, in a (cramped) room with a king-​sized bed. While this was in a superb location (a quarter of a mile’s walk to the beach), this was a strange experience overall.
First of all, we were not impressed with the customer service. The management staff are not friendly, and neither is the woman who prepares and serves breakfast in the morning. We asked for suggestions on interesting restaurants in the neighborhood and did not get much of a response.
Second, the place is not very soundproof. You can hear people’s footsteps while they’re walking around, when they’re opening and closing doors, taking showers, and talking.
The room itself — the bed was really uncomfortable. We found ourselves consistently waking up throughout the night because of it, and didn’t feel rested both days we were there.
There are lots of places to stay in Carmel-​by-​the-​Sea — you can definitely find more bang for your buck. Anything you’ll find will get you close to the beautiful shoreline anyhow.

With a charming staff, magnificent location, comfy warm rooms at a discounted price and great food in the morning, what more could you ask for? Ah, hot strong coffee to go with your early morning walk along one of the most beautiful beaches in California! That’s what I’m talking about.
Searching for a nice deal on a great location, the Sandpiper was the only place returning my email inquiry with a «can’t say no» offer. So we made our selection and were impressed from the moment we stepped through the doors to the open bay with roaring fireplace. To add to the icing on our B&B cake, it was during a morning talk with our innkeeper, Maria, that she gave us two free tickets to the wondrous Monterey Bay aquarium! This won’t happen every day but it just reflects how well guests are treated. She didn’t have to do this but said it was her good deed of the day, as is my review, in kind.