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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carmel Beach

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King Bedroom with Fireplace | Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Concierge desk
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Bedroom with Fireplace

King Bedroom with Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins

2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins

2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carmel

Northwest Carmel stay.Your stay at this Northwest Carmel hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3-star hotel near Carmel Beach
As a guest of Carmel Wayfarer Inn, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Carmel Wayfarer Inn also features express check-in and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1969
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 25-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2024.

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Briarwood Inn
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Wednesday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Thursday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

SHARON SHIMIZU

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No handicapped parking. Definitely pet friendly. Front desk staff friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute, older, yet updated Inn. The additional room with the twin beds is what sold us. Perfect for traveling with a teen. Excellent location, easy check in and parking. I only interacted with the front desk once but the gentleman was super friendly. My only comment is hooks in the bathroom, or, somewhere additional to hang towels 😁 Otherwise, a really fun place to stay, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was nice a cozy. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super dog friendly and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina, West Hills

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Delilah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything and everyone was wonderful. Even though there was no power I still lived my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carmelita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, check in was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

thalia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a four-night stay at Carmel Wayfarer Inn and had to leave within minutes due to unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The room had visible mold throughout the bathroom, a used and unflushed toilet, holes in the walls, pet hair on the bed, and a strong mold odor throughout the entire room. Because of these conditions, the room was uninhabitable and I did not stay any of the nights. The hotel manager, Mike, refused to issue a refund despite the health and safety concerns. It was also nearly impossible to get a hold of anyone by phone, and no one was ever available at the front desk when assistance was needed. This was an extremely disappointing and concerning experience. I would not recommend this property, especially to families or anyone with health concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Noreene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The matresses were like rocks. I stayed two nights and couldn’t sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The power was out and they didn't give me a refund
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was pretty easy. The area was nice and safe and you could walk to restaurants and shopping. I really enjoyed my stay with my girlfriends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay here. Easy parking, great location. Price was excellent for Carmel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our go to in Carmel. Owner is GEEAT!..Location is perfect. We park our car for the whole trip unless we drive into Monterey for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Xiaopeng

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No power due to storm. Just provide 2 candles for night. Cold during night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly, New York

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All of the staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel is close to everything downtown. Will definitely recommend and come back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Love staying at the Wayfarer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025