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One of Carmel's original hotel accommodations, The Colonial Terrace Inn sought out the peace and tranquility of the village neighborhood when it was built in 1925. Located just 72 steps from the breathtaking white sand beaches of Carmel Bay, The Colonial Terrace Inn is a short walk to the quaint European-style village that offers gourmet dining, eclectic boutiques and shops, art galleries, day spas and more. |
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Guests of the hotel are treated to the quiet calmness of Carmel California’s exclusive “Golden Triangle” residential neighborhood, with the sounds of the ocean breeze and gentle waves of the nearby sea adding to the peaceful ambiance. Our collection of unique rooms and superb location provide the perfect retreat for couples and honeymooners, as well as a getaway for families and young adults seeking the unrivaled splendor that both the oceanfront and Carmel Village provide. In the surrounding area, visitors can see the spectacular Big Sur coastline, explore the burgeoning wineries and eateries of Carmel Valley, visit the acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium, play 18 holes at the world renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links and find endless other things to do and ways to experience greater Monterey County. |
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A History The Colonial Terrace Inn was built under the guidance of the cultured and independent-minded Mrs. Ida Theurer in the 1920's and 30's. Over the years she created the Colonial Terrace Inn by developing a considerable complex of cohesively designed and well-sited buildings, modeled to blend visually with the predominant Colonial Revival style of the time in Carmel by the Sea. As an excellent example of the type and style of visitor accommodations developed in Carmel-by-the-Sea during the decade of the 1930's, the inn combines a popular eastern building style with architectural elements from the surrounding community. The use of stylized cornices, door surrounds, traditional building materials and other colonial detailing is coupled with the more local elements of Carmel stone, veneers and decorative exterior wood shingling that give the hotel a clear "Carmel" look. Key elements of Mrs. Theurer’s creative design remain evident in the hotel today. The imaginatively shingled edifice housing the current lobby and lounge is only one such example. After her trip to Oberammergau, Germany, in 1937, Mrs. Theurer commissioned a German carpenter to create this intricate exterior reflecting the small town’s long tradition of woodcarving. |
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After 80 years, The Colonial Terrace Inn continues to be shaped by its celebrated history, but surely exceeds Mrs. Theurer’s initial vision for this little Carmel inn by-the-sea. |
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