Briarwood Inn

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Jetted bathtub
Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
View from property
Cottage | Street view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sommerset Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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

Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Briarwood Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, near Carmel Beach
This smoke-free guesthouse features a garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Briarwood Inn offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Carmel guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries.

Briarwood Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Plaza. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Guests speak favourably about the helpful staff and the area's walkability
  • 13 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Briarwood Inn offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel guest house is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 25 per pet, per night
  • 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, 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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.
Parking is available only for select rooms, as indicated in room names.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.

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. 435 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 799 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the cottage. Two of our group were very unsettled by sleeping with windows open, as there are no screens. They come from an urban background, so having such easy access to the interior space was the issue. Keeping windows open was important as there is no air conditioning. Other than that, life there was fine and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very cozy, and location is within walking distance of restaurants, shops etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa, Provo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great unassuming spot. Really exceeded expectations. Service was great too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not greeted well; we arrived early and went to the front desk… the front desk person literally said..” you are way too early… we don’t do check in until after 3pm”… just a rude “welcome. I actually wanted to walk away and just go somewhere else… also, no fan in the room… and staff were yelling outside our room !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is quiet and excellent for walking around Carmel where parking is generally scarce.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and quaint. Easily walk everywhere. Clean. Have parking for all guests but it’s small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely property. A little on the older side but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

WAYNE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Stevenson House is a good choice but needs a new sofa and should provide bar soap instead of the dispensers in the shower. Also the desk agent on Sunday had a definite attitude problem. She was curt and dismissive and not at all welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SPENCER, BRENTWOOD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No front desk available during lunch break. No option for slightly early check in. No AC room was warm. Parking too tight but convenient. Spacious room and comfortable bed. Good size and clean bathroom. Close to dining and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyndra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

lionel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Cute place but in need of repair and updates .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room. Walking distance to everything, including the beach. Staff was friendly, room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yevgeniy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, convenient to downtown. Our go to place in Carmel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Phoenix

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage appeared run-down and not kept up as far as interior maintenance goes. The area around the shower had black spots in the white grout, indicating prior mold or mold stains. Carpeting was feeling dark and soiled. This, however, was very convenient to walking to restaurants, shops, bakery and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mimi Holiday

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

Quaint

Quaint and decent overall but no AC in room. Very small shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

Couple place with a great location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful get away

Great location. We walked everywhere. Got some exercise going uphill coming back from the beach which was welcomed after indulging in brunches and dinners at several fabulous local spots. Note: walls are thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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