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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Property grounds
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Luxury Tent | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $277
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Barnyard
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • River view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • River view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Tent | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Tent | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

3-star motel in Mission Fields
A coffee shop/cafe, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carmel River Inn & Cottages offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The motel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a business center. This Carmel motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Carmel River Inn & Cottages is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekends.
Morning Joy - Onsite café.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 30 for adults and USD 2 to 30 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Morning Joy

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1934
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property enforces quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 2.00 to 30.00 for adults, and USD 2.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • 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
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; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Carmel River

Carmel River Inn

River Inn Carmel

Carmel River Hotel Carmel

Carmel River Inn Motel

Carmel River Inn Carmel

Carmel River Inn Motel Carmel

Carmel River Inn & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Shower was moldy and door would not catch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Li

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very quiet and location was great. Staff was very friendly and amenable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caglayan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nicely decorated, colourfull and joyfull. Everything was very clean. The place is calm and very convenient for sleep. The offerings at the lobby , especially coffee was simple but great. This is valid also for the hotel : Simple, minimalist, clean, silent and great 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice close to stores and everything staff was nice cool cabin vibe, beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely renovation with ample space and small balcony overlooking the river. High value for dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Armando Alvarez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large clean room and everything in it worked as expected. Front desk staff was fabulous when checking in/out; very friendly and polite at all the time. Very clean and quite all around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, friendly, and accommodating!!! Clean rooms. Everything was perfect. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding room, quiet, comfortable, and all staff were helpful. I will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at the last minute. Friendly staff and great cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, staff friendly. Easy exit to attraction areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anahid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. I liked how my patio opened to Carmel river. Also crossroads shopping center is less than half a mile which was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sayali

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a studio cottage (independent cottage) as I was traveling with my pet. The property owner switched our cottage type without informing us and gave us ADA studio cottage which was not petfriendly and had a shared wall with another cottage. At night, we could hear bathroom flush sounds along with creaking noises from the walls. The spring bed was not at all comfortable to sleep. The wall heater didn’t work as expected. Overall not a pleasant experience. I would highly recommend guests to double check your room type while checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hermelinda Noemi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, clean, and nicely decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Omar, Pasadena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean. Very friendly staff. Beautiful cottages. Perfect for families.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, LYNN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot! Balcony overseeing river, great shower, super clean and comfortable, and just minutes to food, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Point Lobos Reaerve.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location, staff and property were nice. However, there were tons of ants in our room. The first night we felt something crawling in our bed. When we lifted the covers there were dead and love ants. We thought it was an isolated time. But the same thing g happened rhe next night and we ended up sharing 1 of 2 beds. We didn’t sleep well at all. Rhe ants were in the bathroom, bed and and main areas. I informed the front desk at check out. While they were aplogeruc they didn’t offer for any reimbursement or credit. The receptors suggested I. All the manager since rhe were not on site
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carmel River Inn is so charming! Even though it has been renovated and modernized, it still has some of that quaint mid-century aesthetic, making it a unique and historic place to stay. We stayed in the hotel portion, and loved that we had a private balcony facing the Carmel River- very scenic! The proximity to Highway One has pros and cons. There's a little noise during the day, but it's very quiet at night. The hotel is at a nice crossroads, making it easy to access Big Sur as well as Carmel, Monterey and Carmel Valley. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Luciana

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallika

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025