Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 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

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921

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, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 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

Hotel located near Carmel Beach with rooms renovated in 2024
Carmel Wayfarer Inn provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and coffee/tea in reception
  • Outdoor furniture, motorised watercraft on-site and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Carmel Wayfarer Inn boast perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and shampoo
  • 25-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Personal motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1969
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmel Wayfarer Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Carmel Wayfarer Inn located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1005 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

10/10

Great location, people were friendly, would be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay! property near downtown and carmel beach (walkable) minutes away from must see places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

cozy and pleasant, lovely property, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Nice and comfortable stay. A pool or spa would’ve been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Close to resturants and shops. Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location, could be a little cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Everything was great! I will definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was a very quaint and cute. The staff is fantastic. I lost an item and they were able to return it to me, very grateful. I would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Staying here was the best decision we’ve made for a vacation. The price was amazing and the location was perfect. It was very walkable from downtown Carmel and the beach. It was mostly quiet (except early morning traffic which was easily taken care of with the windows closed). The bed was so comfortable and everything was well stocked/clean. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel, great staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay, location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

view and fireplace parking was tough downhill sideways slope just a few street spots
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, nice renovated room, a lot of windows and light
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice place. Easy access to Ocean Ave and everywhere else. The host is very friendly as well. I got the executive suites with adjacent rooms and my boys loved the main room and the queen size bed. Will definitely choose this place again next time in Carmel. Jon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

The room was spacious, featuring a comfortable king-size bed. The fireplace was a plus and easy to use. The Wi-Fi was a little sketchy at times, but I could still connect to my cell phone. Coffee in the common area would have been a plus. Overall, very nice with an excellent location and parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Very close to Carmel attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Our stay during 4th of July was convenient. The actual hotel room was nice, clean, although I did find hair on the shower curtain and bed sheets. Otherwise it was a nice stay. Downfall- very limited parking definitely not enough parking spaces. The actual parking lot was only for at the most 7-8 cars. But I must say, that this hotel is located in a nice area…it was very quiet and not too much car or foot traffic. An elevator would be nice…only had 2 staircases.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10

Run down, stinky, & overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025