Tally Ho Inn

We stayed at Tally Ho Inn for our wedding anniversary (since we couldn’t make it to Hawaii) and it was such a lovely surprise! That Carmel cozy vibe. Charming without feeling dated. Our room was huge with high ceilings, a fireplace, and a spa-like bathroom. That jetted tub for 2 was nice! The private deck had ocean views where we caught both sunrise and sunset. They had thoughtful touches too. Coffee (regular + decaf), milk in the morning, and even a complimentary cognac pour at night (well brand, but still such a nice touch). The outdoor fireplace was perfect for sharing a bottle of champagne. A few small things: check-in is actually at Pine Inn across the street (would’ve been nice to know), our fireplace didn’t work, and the balcony view was a bit blocked by overgrown shrubs. But honestly, none of that changed how much we enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, peaceful vibe, and a prime location right in the heart of Carmel We’d definitely stay again. ✨

We stayed in Room 109, with a lovely view of the ocean from the living room and the balcony. I did not enjoy the steep iron stairs to reach the room, but the view made it worthwhile. The room was among the nicest we've ever stayed in. It was spacious and well appointed with a large living area with a couch, swivel chairs, coffee table.ample storage, and a small fridge. A couple of enhancement to consider: a safe for a laptop and some additional charging plugs on the right side of the bed. The bathroom was very spacious but could use drawers or shelves for storage. Housekeeping is daily and prompt. It would be great if they could add body wash for the shower and change out the little soaps. The staff are helpful and pleasant. We did not take advantage of the $25 breakfast voucher as it would not have paid for breakfast nor did we have the time to walk to the sister inn and sit for a served meal. (Also note that our dinner experience with the restaurant --Il Fornaio-- was poor.) Location was superb. In addition to the aforementioned ocean view, we were able to walk all over Carmel for shopping and dining, and the hotel had a dedicated parking lot for guests --very helpful in Carmel where parking is difficult. Note: there was some early morning street noise from trash pick-up if that sort of thing bothers you.

Nice view, but the positives end there. I travel often and have been to Carmel a number of times. I've never written a review but felt compelled to spare other travelers from the aggravation I experienced. I paid for a premium room, but upon checking in I could clearly see the place was very tired looking. Looks like they haven't put a nickel into the place in many years. The TV never worked properly. The fireplace that I paid extra for had a flame the size of a bic lighter. When I complained they sent someone up to work on it. They said it needed a part and they would be right back. They never came back and called me later to say that the part wouldn't be in for a few days. Since I had no working TV or Fireplace I asked them to reduce the cost of the room to the same cost as one of their regular rooms. They said no and told me that I can re- pack all my stuff and move to a lesser room. Extremely disappointing experience and will never go back there.

Charming small Inn offering beautiful private deck views from suites. Such a bonus to have parking on site. Outdoor patio fireplace created such a relaxing atmosphere. Breakfast was so easy with each room's certificate for historic Inn restaurant + bakery right across street. Our premium oceanview room had a wonderful fireplace, deck furniture + top & bottom shutters to open for the breezes to come thru. Front staff friendly + helpful, leaving property about 8pm.