Great place to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea! They claim to be a “basic motel” but in all honesty the rooms are quite large, beds are comfy, washroom and shower are a good size and have everything you need, and the place was clean. Free breakfast is great, parking is on site and easy, and the hotel is centrally located and only a few minutes walk from restaurants.
Small downside is no AC; that being said, you don’t really spend your day in the hotel room, and at night Carmel cools down quite a bit, so AC was never needed anyways.
Would highly recommend staying here if looking for a more affordable option in Carmel without sacrificing location and cleanliness.