Briarwood Inn

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Dickens Deluxe Room,  1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Sommerset Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Eton Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Oxford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

St. Anne Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking, Jacuzzi Tub (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Dickens Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Windsor Room, Two Beds, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 750 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cambridge Deluxe Family Cottage, Full Kitchen, Parking (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Stephenson 2 Deluxe Family Unit, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 575 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Penthouse Suite Luxury Condo, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Stafford Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Regency Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ashley Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Essex Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

York Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Stephenson 5 Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Briarwood Inn

3-star guest house in Northwest Carmel
This smoke-free guesthouse features free newspapers, a garden, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Briarwood Inn offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Carmel guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries.

Briarwood Inn features a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Briarwood Inn is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card on file will be pre-authorized 3 days prior to arrival, for standard rate reservations. For non-refundable reservations, the credit card is charged at the time of booking and is non-refundable.
This property does not accept prepaid credit, debit or gift cards.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Parking is available only for select rooms, as indicated in room names.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Briarwood Inn Carmel
Briarwood Inn
Briarwood Carmel
Briarwood Hotel Carmel
Briarwood Inn Carmel
Briarwood Inn Guesthouse
Briarwood Inn Guesthouse Carmel

Briarwood Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 735 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Good Value in Carmel

Quick trip with my brother & puppy while I attended a weekend workshop in Big Sur. I would’ve given it a 5-star rating, but the WiFi was really inconsistent & slow. Overall, cute, clean & comfortable stay that was conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

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

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

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

Good Location

Very small , but comfortable for a one night stay. Close to shops and restaurants. Sunset on the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Great dog-friendly cottage in a fantastic location

We stayed in Dolores Cottage #1 with our two college-aged kids and dog. Cottage was very clean and comfortable and the location can't be beat -- walking distance to the beach and tons of restaurants, shops, art galleries in town and a short drive to Monterey. The cottage has a full kitchen with cups, plates, bowls, etc. but other than some pots and pans, the kitchen isn't equipped with very much cookware (e.g., no cookie sheet, mixing bowls, measuring cups etc.) so if you're planning to cook, pack approriately. Only negative was the cabin didn't seem to be set up for recycling. We just collected our recyclables and left them in a box next to the trash so hopefully they got recycled.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MannyAda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice with a little kitchenette equipped with utensils, which we used to make breakfast. Was great since they did not provide breakfast. Staff were friendly and very accommodating. The main strip (Ocean Ave.) was just a couple blocks away and a nice walk to the beach. Briarwood is PET FRIENDLY! The only criticism I would have about our room was the shower. It is very cramped. Other than that, this place GOOD!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great condo in an awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very nice place to stay, centrally located which allows you to walk everywhere. Only downside, the mattress in our room was very hard and the linens were rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location was great. The condition of the hotel was extremely dated and somewhat clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gohar

Not like other inns
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria R

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergii, New York

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly, New York

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
$250 in off season. Not very friendly. Arrived to first floor room with windows open to garbage cans lined up right outside under window. No water pressure. Decent size room. There are a lot of funky inn’s in Carmel…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

mel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet, clean, walkable to town, parking on site. Shower is very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how each unit looks like a little home. Carmel is a gorgeous town altogether.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Les

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

Cozy cottage downtown Carmel

Cozy and comfortable and conveniently located. Parking right in front and all of downtown Carmel is nearby. What's not to like? Oh, the bathtub was kinda small, OK for a shower, but not appealing for a bath, but...that's minor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Valentine's stay

We really enjoyed ourselves and the stay at Briarwood Inn was excellent!! Great location and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This is a nice place and we have stayed here before. Though it is very dated now and needs to be remodeled.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025