Surrounded by large flower gardens, this lodge offers a seasonal outdoor pool from May to October. Carmel-by-the-Sea is 15 minutes’ drive away. Great views of the Santa Lucia Mountains are offered from this lodge. With a private patio, all of the warmly decorated rooms at Carmel Valley Lodge come equipped with cable TV and a fireplace. Each room has high ceilings and a modern bathroom with either a bathtub or shower. A continental breakfast is offered and includes local pastries, yogurt, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and coffee and tea. Featuring 28 wine tasting rooms, shops and one-of-a-kind restaurants, Carmel Valley Village is just a short walk away from this lodge. Offering beautiful walking trails, Garland Regional Park is just 7 minutes away. Scenic Big Sur is 1 hours' drive away.