Pine Inn Lincoln Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

"Front desk staff was friendly. We stayed in room 22 which was SO small! It is at the top of the first flight of stairs so we heard all the commotion. There was a gap under the door so large a chihuahua could have crawled under which made the sound from the hall even louder. The bed was so sloped and the pillows were so uncomfortable my neck still hurts days later. Cool piece of history, but we will not be returning."

"The best staff I've ever encountered! They were so helpful and delightful during my stay. I proposed here and everything came out perfect! They were so understanding and supportive. Best experience ever! Great location, great food and amazing staff! Perfect stay for Carmel by the sea!"

"avoid, rooms are small, dingy. the lobby is pointless, not even hot water for Tea, no coffee.. and why not?? The staff, smiled but the vibe was bad ..like how dare you ask for the basics. The heater in room is noisy old and I have no idea how it works. I hope the street noise quiets down..unfortunately booked for 2 nights.."

"There's plenty of room for improvement in the decor and just needed updates. However, there is historical value in the keeping of things as quaint as they are. We had champagne waiting for us in our room one night, which was very thoughtful since we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. Everything was tidy and in working order. Location, location, location! We had an ocean view and watched the sunset over the ocean from the comfort of our warm room in our pajamas with a glass of champagne. We could easily walk to the beach if we chose so the location is not easily matched. This alone would deserve 5 stars. However, the dated interior and the restaurant on site don't help. The restaurant on site is not the most unique. The red sauce on the pasta lacks depth, which is a shame because they make the pasta fresh. The least they could do is pair it with an incredible sauce. Wine selection is not bad, but the beer on tap was stale/flat. Still, service is timely, kind, attentive, and courteous. The seafood was fresh, the cauliflower flavorful, the chicken moist, and the gravy delish! The hotel and ambiance are right on par with the 3.5-4 star rating."

"The bed was comfortable and it’s in a great location but that was about it. We had to park 2+ blocks away and trek our luggage up a steep hill to get back to the hotel. For the price tag, that is unacceptable. We had an “ocean view” room and technically you could see the ocean but the shutters on the window automatically close so we had to prop them open with a shoe to enjoy it. I wouldn’t stay here again."