Located at the entrance of the town, The front desk was very friendly and recommended restaurants for us, the hotel is very warm, the rooms are quite large, and the bed covers are very beautiful. The room was well ventilated and the change of clothes dried in one night. Breakfast is served with hot coffee and tea, milk and juice, and bread. Simple but enough

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We loved the proximity to downtown, room location, parking situation, and overall it was comfy. The bed was shockingly nice and they use pottery barn bedding!

I hated our neighbors. We complained to the front desk 3 times in one night about their screaming child (in the eve and early morning before 9am). Staff did call the room and log our complaints to the guest but it was really disappointing that there was no solution offered regarding relocating us or anything else after calling 3 times in one day. Please do not travel with young children… period.

The hotel is definitely older but our room was very clean. Quirky room layout with mini fridge and coffee pot in the bathroom. Only outdated power bars for gluten-free guests like me. It was cold so we didn't use the pool although it also looked very clean. If you find a parking spot on the street when you arrive, take it - because parking spots associated with the hotel were full, and we weren't there during peak tourist season. The location is very good, which was the main reason we booked there. Very walkable.

Definitely, coffee pots and mini fridge in the bathroom are a no-no in my book. Also, there are many more gluten-free options in the world than a power bar.

The location was great it was a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Carmel, and also a quick walk to the beach. The room was also nicer than I expected. The bedding was soft and clean and the bathroom/shower was nice, clean, and updated. A couple more nice things were that I had a pastry from the continental breakfast that tasted great and the WiFi worked well. Furthermore, they checked us in early, our scheduled check in was three p.m., but I’d say they checked us in about an hour early.

I expected the sauna to be a bit larger, and I thought it would be a steamy sauna and not so dry. But that was my fault for getting my expectations so high, because I did remember later that I had read somewhere ahead of time that it was a “dry sauna”.

The room was basic hotel room except incl a fridge which was very helpful. It had a nice view of the ocean and bed was very comfortable. I enjoyed the continental breakfasts each morning, set up as grab and go, but the staff were there to greet with a smile and pour coffee for me, which was so nice. Housekeeping service was included in the rate every day, which was an added value, but I chose to have them come in only twice during my 5 night stay. because I was relaxing in my room and didn't want to be disturbed.

I was situated by the stairwell so I heard ppl coming and going on the stairs. Nights were peaceful and quiet though, and around 10 AM the housekeepers began cleaning the rooms so it was a bit noisy in the hallway for a couple of hours.

Hofhas is wonderfully located famiily inn It has excellent staff and is located at the top of the historic, walkable art village of Carmel-by-the Sea with intereresting archtecture, shops, ad restaurants within steps. Our room had a balconey that faces the sunset over the ocean, and we could hear the muffled sound of the surf throughout the night. Hofhas is very clean, has classic furniture that fits with the setting and distinctive history of the Inn, and is very comfortable. Met the grandaughter of the original innkeeper. Carmel Beach and Carmel River State Beach are memorable.

Nothing. It exceeded our expectations

The property is in a great, quiet location, it has a sauna and pool that do not seem to be used much. Complimentary pastries and fruit very morning were a nice touch. The views are nice (partial ocean view) in a moderately wooded area. This gave us a unique feel of being in the mountains and ocean at the same time. Very close to downtown and we walked everywhere we went in Carmel including the beach which was a 15 min walk one way

The walls are thin between rooms. We heard the crying baby next door a few times and we felt like the occupants on the floor below us could hear us walking around at times. Overall, out of respect for other guests, we tried to be quiet and had to ask the kids to quiet down a lot. Saunas could use a cleaning also. If you plan on walking be prepared to walk a constant incline on the way back to the property the walk back from the beach is steep.

This place felt like home! As a single female traveler I felt safe. The location is incredible. Carmel is a popular destination with no where to park. The roads are extremely steep with little to no room to pass by another car. At Hofsas the parking laid out perfectly. I never had an issue or concern about pulling in or driving out. The place sits quietly above the hustle and bustle. I was able to casually walk to every part of Carmel I wanted to visit. I truly loved every bit of it. My room was so cozy I felt like I was at my grandmothers and the staff in the morning were so warm welcoming. Check in & out was easy and simple. Straight forward. I would recommend this place over & over again to those who value experience over luxury. Individuality over conformity. Simplicity over consumerism. I was drawn to Carmel for its fairytale vibe and Hofsas has stayed true to the history of this quaint little town.

I'm a night owl and had wished the sauna stayed open a little later! Carmel is very chilly. I would have loved to have been able to warm up in the sauna late at night

Comfortable stay, cozy. The office is at street level and is at the third floor. .Parking is at the first level down a ramp. There is no elevator. Continental breakfast is at the office.You can take a tray with your food/drink choices to your room. Daily newspaper (complimentary) available at the office. The bed was particularly comfy. We would stay again.

No elevator. No microwave. (There is a mini refrigerator).

Very friendly family run hotel. Location is excellent right in the town and walking distance to shops and the beach. Staff recommended eating at Brophys Tavern and Tommys wok which were both brilliant. Pastries for breakfast were nice.

As others have commented some elements are quite dated but the property is due a refurb. Nowhere to refill water on site. We wanted to do laundry but it was very expensive and no soap provided so didn’t bother.