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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
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 duvets, desk, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 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
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
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 an iron/ironing board. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 25-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Carmel Wayfarer Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Plaza. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 13 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Carmel Wayfarer Inn, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Carmel Wayfarer Inn also features express check-in and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Carmel Wayfarer
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Wayfarer Carmel
Wayfarer Inn
Wayfarer Inn Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Hotel Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn Hotel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn Hotel Carmel

Reviews

Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Great location in Carmel!!

Loved the location! Was mostly clean. Could use an update, but overall very comfortable! Loved that it had two bedrooms and two bathrooms! Would stay there again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked hearing the ocean from the room. Easy walk to restaurants, shopping, and coffee shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs serious updating..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful/nice. The location was perfect just a block or two off of the busy area. Shopping, restaurants great. Beach 10-15 walk, but walkable. There dog friendly , and places to walk the dog are all around. The price was good for our stay. We were down stairs, so a little noise with the stairs up and down, but it got quiet after 9 pm. All and all was fine. Enjoyable........
Big Sur, Bixby Bridge . Just 5 miles south of Carmel
Big Sur on 1
17 mile Drive..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

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

Nice Affordable Location

Overall a pleasant stay. The Inn is older but prices were reasonable and budget friendly. I chose it for the location which is in walking distance to many of the shops in Carmel and its beaches. It is also close to other areas that I wanted to visit including Bug Sur and Monterey. There are plenty of things to see and do near the inn. The room its self was overall clean and spacious. The only problem we had was parking which can be difficult, the area for parking is tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always have a nice time here. There are no amenities but there are many just a short walk. The staff is very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight but perfect location to walk, everything is close . Excellent time great places will return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely service. Location was a bit noisy with windows next to sidewalk. Thin walls and there was a very obnoxious drunk lady chatting on speaker phone and we couod hear everyword. Overall a lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Wayfarer. Would definitely stay there again. Reasonably priced and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Carmel town. Hotel was clean but dated. No air conditioning which doesn’t seem important because it cool in Carmel but the room was hot. Actually thought about keeping the door open for a cross breeze. It’s advertised as having an outdoor fireplace but it’s not turned on and the office is closed by nighttime so no one is around to turn it on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was a total find for my family and me! Excellent location - walking distance to everything. The staff was super nice and helpful. We will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not clean room unfortunately
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitte

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

Quiet and walkable

Would stay here again. We were in an annex on the back of the hotel. Up some stairs. The room was huge. Bathroom however needs more hooks. It's so tiny. Easy walk to all the stores. We even saw a sliver of ocean from our window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dilek

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family unit was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025