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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Place, The Barnyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 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
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(24 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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Luxury Tent | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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Luxury Tent | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Trundle Beds

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About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a business centre and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carmel River Inn & Cottages offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Carmel River Inn & Cottages's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Carmel Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a business centre are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and a few minutes from Carmel Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Carmel River Inn & Cottages. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carmel motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1934
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • 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 125 per pet, per stay
  • 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
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
On-site 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 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
Guests will receive lockbox information. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 9:30 PM and 8:00 AM.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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. 558 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliyar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was perfect from start to finish. The hotel was warm, clean, quiet, and very cozy, which made it feel truly comfortable and relaxing. I felt safe the entire time, which is so important when traveling. The location is amazing — it’s close to the shopping mall, restaurants, and the downtown area, making it super convenient to get around without driving far. The staff maintained the property very well, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and welcoming. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfort, cleanliness, and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beds are to soft and people in the room next to us loud. We couldn’t sleep all night. Also, we paid $309.00 way over priced. We should get a full refund for this. I’ll be in touch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottages, clean & comfortable and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN, ONTARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Different than usual motels or hotels. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottages and grounds Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retreat in amazing location, close to Beach, shopping and restaurants. Wonderful and helpful staff, súper dog friendly accomodations. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our glamping tent was perfect. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The whole property was really well maintained and adorable. We even had a deer visit our site, along with a ton of quail.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and the cottage was very clean and well supplied. It was terrific to have a stand alone place, with no upstairs or downstairs neighbors and it was so quiet. Seems like it'd recently been remodeled because everything appeared to be new. Only problem was no hot water, but as soon as we brought it to the attention of the office, it was promptly fixed. We'd happily stay here again and highly recommend to other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Santiago

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari Prasad, Boise

V good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, very clean and charming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was above and beyond anything i expected. The grounds are well kept, the cottages are cozy, beautiful and feels like home. The entire property is very peaceful and breathtaking. I will be staying at that property whenever i visit Carmel or Monterey!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnaz

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, FREMONT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely great! The cottage was so cute and clean and comfortable ! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottages. Lovely to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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

Very accommodating & comfortable stay

Great staff. Cottage with kitchenette was very comfortable. Will definitely recommend & stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I came across this hotel by chance a few years ago and have since stayed here several times. We love to stay in the cottages as they privide some privacy and we appreciate that they are pet friendly. The grounds are also nicely lanscaped with walking paths. We look forward to staying here when we visit Carmel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025