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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near 17-Mile Drive

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Hotel located near Carmel Beach with rooms renovated in 2024
Carmel Wayfarer Inn provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a nature reserve
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and motorized watercraft on site
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Carmel Wayfarer Inn offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo
  • 25-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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
  • 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 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
Wayfarer Carmel
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Carmel Wayfarer Hotel Carmel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmel Wayfarer Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carmel Wayfarer Inn located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. 17-Mile Drive is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1007 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! I will definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Very clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice renovated room, a lot of windows and light
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleksandr

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Innkeeper and her s family were very welcoming, friendly, and accommodating! It was a great hotel for pups!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lizanne

Liked: Staff & service
Very close to Carmel attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. Front desk person was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated inside. With an age fireplacez comfy bed. Walkable to lots of shops. Just need a full length mirror. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brala

Nice hotel room with extra guest room and bed in separate room. In great area walk to downtown Carmel in 3 minutes. Staff very nice .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every time I come to Carmel-by-the-Sea, I stay at the Wayfarer Inn. This Inn is charming and beautiful. It is walking distance to the beach and all the shops and restaurants near Ocean Avenue. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! One of the more affordable hotels in the higher priced Carmel area, but you would have never known! Very charming, clean and right off of downtown close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, a rare 2x bedroom property. An amazing and friendly customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to place for quality of stay, well priced, convenient check in, great outdoor area They have been updating and it looks great The family rooms are very generous in size
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

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

10/10 Excellent

MARIBEL LOPEZ DE

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Excellent Experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

VASILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julian and Mike are helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is on the edge of most businesses but everything is walkable and right around the corner brophys tavern is a great late night drink spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025