A luxuriously different way to experience hotels in Carmel: Tickle Pink Inn.

Among the many hotels in Carmel, you will find the many charms of Tickle Pink Inn, your home for warm hospitality and superior service. Our dramatic location at the gateway to spectacular Big Sur offers peace and seclusion from the everyday. Let us pamper you with everything from cozy European bedding to private decks with panoramic views.

Perfect for a romantic getaway, vacation or business meeting, Tickle Pink offers 35 casually elegant rooms and suites that stand a world apart from typical hotels in Carmel. Established and independently operated by the Gurries family since 1956, our resort is renowned for its outstanding reputation for gracious hospitality and attention. From the moment you arrive, nothing is cookie-cutter or predictable. You will find yourself in good company, for many of our guests return year after year to their favorite hotel in Carmel.

Steeped in a charming history that has earned the Inn fame for its abundant floral beauty, Tickle Pink was originally home to State Senator Edward and Mrs. Bess Tickle. A great lover of flowers, particularly the pink varieties, Mrs. Tickle favored a suggestion to name their hillside stone cottage ‘Tickle Pink.’ The enchanting stone cottage has long since disappeared, but the name and its traditions happily remain at Tickle Pink, an ideal choice when considering the many hotels in Carmel.

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Entering your room-with-a-view, you will be surrounded by the warmth of its tasteful decor and traditional furnishings that form the backdrop for an unforgettable visit. The low-key elegance is enhanced by European details orchestrated in a natural, eclectic style. The color palette of soft rose tones, camels, sage, and beiges invite you to settle back in ultimate comfort — with the ultimate experience among hotels in Carmel.

Tucked away in its own secluded Cliffside setting is the charming and rustic Senator's Cottage. The last remaining structure from the Tickle estate, the Cottage is nestled amidst the pines and flowers, offering a perfectly private retreat. One or two couples or a family can savor the tranquil surroundings of a bygone era in this exquisite vacation home by the sea. The Cottage is unlike anything you will find at other hotels in Carmel.

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Enjoy our expanded continental breakfast with an assortment of quiche, ham, breads, muffins, and pastries, a selection of freshly squeezed juices, gourmet fresh-ground coffee, herbal tea, dry cereal, a variety of fresh fruit and more — all from our very own kitchen.

At day’s end, relax at our complimentary evening reception in the Terrace Lounge, featuring local wines and an assortment of cheeses, breads and fruits. Unwind in front of our crackling, wood-burning fireplace and let the music carry you away, or linger on the Cliffside Deck and enjoy the panoramic coastal views. For an unforgettable experience, Tickle Pink is picture postcard-perfect where hotels in Carmel are concerned.

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