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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near 17-Mile Drive

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Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio, surrounded by a deck and a staircase leading to a covered area with windows.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, TV, and dresser, plus a door to a bathroom.
Stunning two-story building with a grand staircase and charming garden area.
Enjoy a serene view of the surrounding neighborhood from this room's window.
Enjoy the serene view from this balcony with a distant cityscape and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Cozy retreat with a bed, desk, and lamp, set against a warm backdrop.

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

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

View all photos for King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

Relax in a stylish bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and fireplace.

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

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

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

Cozy retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and framed artwork.

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

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

View all photos for King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

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

Two beds with matching headboards in a stylish room with a warm atmosphere.

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

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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 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Carmel Plaza and Wrath Winery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3-star hotel near 17-Mile Drive
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.

Languages

English

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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 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

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
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. 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).

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy walking everywhere. We had a nice large room. Parking is a challenge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lizanne

Liked: Staff & service
Very close to Carmel attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harjot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, love staying here here we visit Carmel! Everything is near by and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! One of the more affordable hotels in the higher priced Carmel area, but you would have never known! Very charming, clean and right off of downtown close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Phuong

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for the location

Wonderful stay in Carmel. We love this place. It is exactly what you need, it's not fancy but it is clean, spacious and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness
It was quite but can tell that the updates are done by people that don't have skill to do finish work. Over all it was just ok. Old hotel that I am sure would be very expensive to upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Sonoma

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Innkeeper and her s family were very welcoming, friendly, and accommodating! It was a great hotel for pups!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Torrance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is relatively close to downtown, the room is clean and spacious and the price is affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Basic

Very basic and not that comfortable. The bed was hard, the floor was dirty, the bed was not very warm. Parking is very limited as well. Cannot recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is on the edge of most businesses but everything is walkable and right around the corner brophys tavern is a great late night drink spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana, San José

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worse hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I chose this hotel for my birthday and it ruined my special day. I arrived at 8pm and front desk was closed. Our key was taped to the door with a map and note saying to call only for emergency. First thing I noticed when walking in room was the strong smell of toilet. The room smelled like toilet and must the entire time. We found hair on the pillows. We didn’t bother calling the number to complain because we had our 5 month old and we had already carried up his stroller along with 3 luggage’s and his necessities that required climbing the stairs 4 times. My husband was having an asthma attack so I didn’t want to put more on him to have to carry everything back to the car when he was having a hard time already. We had a horrible night due to the smell, hard dirty bed that had me and the baby scratching ourselves all night. The floor was dirty and sticky and the few times I had to walk barefoot made my feet black. You can hear everything next door and outside. I chose that place because it said fireplace and ocean view. Well you can’t see the ocean from the room as it was advertised and the fireplace was a heater that looked nothing like a fireplace. The inn has limited parking so we had to park down the street and carry our baby along with all his and our stuff. Never imagined starting in Carmel would be such a Nightmare!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The grounds at the Carmel Wayfarer Inn were lovely, with a nice patio available with plenty of seating for guests. The location was excellent and walkable to shops and restaurants. The only downside was the room itself, which had an odd smell (this property is pet-friendly, which may explain this) and moreso repainted than remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Dogs welcome. Friendly staff. Large, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with good bed. Fridge and coffee machine in room. Amazing view for sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Shemiran

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They lie wasnt even portion ocen view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 2 night stay. It’s a simple hotel and reasonably price. Location is very convenient, walking distance to shopping and dining. They had coffee and donuts in the morning. Not a lot of parking space, but there are street parking. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Germaine, Clovis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, room was specious. Walking distance to everything. Parking is first come first serve. The room had a smell to it, had to open the windows to air it out. Would return for the price and specious’ room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025