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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen
Concierge desk
King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

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

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

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

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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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 Sunset Center 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 3 2025 to May 17 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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. 446 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is falling apart. Needs to be torn down
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a mixup with the rooms but it was fixed right away. Some of the planets were dead in the courtyard, but overall the courtyard was beautiful. Can’t really say much about the room. It was really quiet. It was just walking distance to everything which that is a plus. Overall, I enjoyed my stay Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul J.

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

Stairs Are A Killer

This Inn is in a good location, nice downhill walk to center of Carmel. Our room was very large and we loved the gas fireplace. Manager was pleasant, but the office is minimally staffed and closed most of the time. It's also where the ice machine is, so load up if it's open and keep the bucket in your fridge and it lasts. The cleaning staff does not read or understand English, so I had to get a bath towel from our room and hold up one finger to get an extra. The big drawback to this place, for me, are the stairs to the second floor. There's no elevator or help, so you have to lug everything up yourself. They are not easy to climb and at night you can feel very insecure as they are not well lighted. So stick with a ground floor room. Advertised views of the ocean are there, but you mainly see trees and sky and water is pretty obscured. If you want bar soap, bring your own. It was fairly quiet, with guest dogs not barking too much. Garbage collection seems to happen daily and early. Parking lot is small and first come.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely enclosed patio so dogs can walk out our room door without encountering cars. Julian the manager is very friendly and accommodating. Quiet street but only 4 blocks to Ocean Avenue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

A cute little inn for a good price

We have stayed at the Wayfarer a few times. Mike, the owner, has been doing some upgrades to the rooms and it is a work on progress. The bed was very comfortable and the room is clean. Maid service came in and cleaned and left fresh towels. This is a no frills inn. The price is great, allowing us to spend more money around town. We appreciate this. We will continue to frequent this cute little Inn and look forward to see the upgraded changes. And Mike, thanks for adding the coffee makers in the room. And i love the fireplace heater. One of my favorites
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the fireplace! Room is large. Close to beach!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here the staff the rooms and area are all excellent:) only one thing I’d say is eventually be nice to put microwaves in each rooms but that’s all :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a nice time at this hotel. It is basic but sufficient for low key, minimalist over night stay, meaning not luxurious. The price can’t be beat for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Wayfarer is an older building that looks like it was maybe converted from apartments. It is located within easy walking distance to downtown Carmel and many restaurants. Although the parking lot only has 7 spaces, there was plenty of free street parking adjacent to the hotel, at least during our stay. The double room was a bit awkward in that whoever was in the front bedroom had to walk through the other bedroom to go to the bathroom, but that wasn't a major issue. The price was reasonable for Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt Safe and was walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessalyne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely kind staff. The property is quite old like most places in Carmel, but has recently been refreshed. The refresh looks like it was done quickly, and not professionally, but the price is right and the location is great. The bed was uncomfortable, but the view was lovely. The soap smelled great, the linens were very soft and clean. Parking was easy in the lot, but the spots are very tight. Not sure if I'd stay again only because of the bed. Overall, it's a decent place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marycorinne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean, roomy, and comfortable. The owner asked for suggestions for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Just OK

A bit run down, but ok for the cost. Not very well insulated, so can be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay! Plenty of food, shopping and and site seeing all in walking distance. The only thing we wished they had was a microwave in the room for all the leftovers we had and an ashtray or two somewhere on the property. Non smoking property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with partner
Good value for location. Quiet. No staff after 4 and checkin is at 3. Small window to check in. Ice machine is locked in office. Too late to realize no ice machine access after 1 hour of checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kohar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint room. Clean. Friendly staff. Only issue was having to carry luggage up outdoor stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025