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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

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

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2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • 250 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3-star hotel in Northwest Carmel
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff assistance.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Carmel Wayfarer Inn features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Carmel hotel also offers express check-in and express check-out. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Carmel Wayfarer 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 self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Personal motorized 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 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 at 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
Cribs (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 elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1013 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 Excellent

Otis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing. I love this hotel. I will definitely book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIBEL LOPEZ DE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Great ,Love the Location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the lovely little 2-room space, walking distance to restaurants and the public beach access. Slept with the windows open. In room coffee was good! Parking was easy and customer service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Amenities
Nothing to say negative to this hotel. Looks like it’s just newly renovated. I booked a single room king bed but i got 2 rooms extra room has 2 beds but its only me and my wife. Stayed 1 night and had a good night sleep. Close enough to go downtown and the beach. Overall we have an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a wonderful stay here! It’s our go to day place for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

MinHong

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Inn located within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. While a little distant from the water itself, our room on the second floor had a view of the ocean. The fireplace in the room was a nice feature! We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled 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

Traveled 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.

Traveled 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

Traveled 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