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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$157
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 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
(20 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
(48 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.

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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Reviews

Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a cute little place to stay, centrally located, and phenomenal customer service. The parking was limited when we arrived on a Saturday evening. Aside from that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
view and fireplace parking was tough downhill sideways slope just a few street spots
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

hashmat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very limited parking. No room service. Low on towels and we had no one to call
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Monica

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

Great stay in Carmel

Very comfortable for our family of 4. The location was great, walkable to everything in town. The service was neither good nor bad…there was no service at all as the office closed before we arrived and it was self-check-in. There are 7 parking spots for the whole place (maybe 20 rooms) so don’t count on it. But for the price it was totally worth it and I would choose it again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, could be a little cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No decaf coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down, stinky, & overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Budhaditya

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

2/10 Terrible

Rupesh

Room was not clean properly when we entered first there was dust behind the tv stand
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, great staff, easy check-in and excellent location plus an incredibly low price in downtown Carmel. I’ve already told friends and we’ll be back as well:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Littleton

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to have two bathrooms, though the first morning only the bathroom with a tub seemed to have hot water even later putting the water all the way to hot in the bathroom with a shower. Nonetheless, two bathrooms and toilets was a pleasant surprise and a door to access street parking making loading/unloading our car much easier from room 9. Also was not particularly fond of the air freshener smell in the room. If there's a mildew issue with the AC, be better to just treat it every week with anti mildew mold spray to prevent it, but the other benefits of the property outweighed this and the manager at the desk was very helpful with everything - extra key, ice, towels, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Collin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a comfortable room in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. My best friend and I stayed for one night. Check in was easy, a key was left for us at the office with instructions and WiFi access. The room was clean and comfortable. We had a two room, two queen room on the ground floor. We liked the layout of the beds. We both could watch our own tv and see each other. The rooms are recently remodeled and look great. We met the owner at check out and he was very friendly. He told us about his plans to add a fire pit and seating for guest outdoors! The inn was very close, walking distance to restaurants and the beach! I plan to return with my family! I will note that sound traveled easily so I heard our neighbor snoring for a bit and in the morning, we heard people walking around and down the stairs. That didn’t take away from our good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025