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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the cozy firepit at this Carmel inn or stroll to nearby Carmel Beach for the perfect coastal California experience

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Located near Monterey Bay, Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers updated rooms, a garden, firepit, WiFi, self parking, and on-site motorized watercraft. Visitors praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 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 comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

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

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King Bedroom with Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

King Bedroom with Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins

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
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

About the neighborhood

Located in Northwest Carmel, a neighborhood in Carmel, Carmel Wayfarer Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Carmel travel guide
Map
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Carmel Plaza
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 17-Mile Drive featuring general coastal views and rocky coastline
    17-Mile Drive
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Center featuring interior views and theater scenes
    Sunset Center
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach which includes a beach and landscape views as well as an individual femail
    Carmel Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
    Carmel Mission Basilica
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Vesuvio
    4 min walk
  • Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company
    7 min walk
  • Little Swiss Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Jeju Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
    5 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Hotel located near 17-Mile Drive with rooms renovated in 2024
Close to Carmel Beach, 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
  • Outdoor furniture, motorized watercraft on site, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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

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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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Very friendly staff. All the basics and clean. Great location. Have stayed several times.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carmelita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, check in was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was pretty easy. The area was nice and safe and you could walk to restaurants and shopping. I really enjoyed my stay with my girlfriends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

SHARON SHIMIZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No handicapped parking. Definitely pet friendly. Front desk staff friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHING-I

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

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived late and found easy check-in instructions and key. I loved my corner room and felt very comfortable. It was spotless. In the morning when it was a bit chilly, it was easy to turn on the gas fireplace for a little heat. There was a little table and chair near the corner window, where I could sit quietly and see the sea in the distance. The proprietor was lovely. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute, older, yet updated Inn. The additional room with the twin beds is what sold us. Perfect for traveling with a teen. Excellent location, easy check in and parking. I only interacted with the front desk once but the gentleman was super friendly. My only comment is hooks in the bathroom, or, somewhere additional to hang towels 😁 Otherwise, a really fun place to stay, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible. Great time in Carmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms needed to be cleaned better, the parking spaces are limited. Easy walk to shopping, dining, and area around is stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The two managers. The room was spotless. Thank you. We will definitely stay there again!!
At the wharf. The scenery and food were beautiful and delicious 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue with our fireplace not working the first night. Mike the manager upgraded us to remedy the situation. Our new room was excellent! It was the best room in the place and was perfect for our anniversary get away. I am so happy the attention to our problem and being fixed with no arguments, no stress. Whenever we stay in Carmel again we will book the Wayfarer Inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a small parking area but plenty of parking on the local streets that has no time limits. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel is close to everything but at night it is a quiet oasis nestled in a small neighborhood. The staff is really helpful. I enjoyed my time there and will be going back soon. thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

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

Great for families!

The building is older, but the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach. Safe neighborhood and the owners were very nice. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room was quiet and clean. We were easily able to walk to a restaurant within minutes and great variety of choices. I will come back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful midweek stay in a 2 room suite. The value is unbeatable… for the price I expected it to be run down or dirty, but it was great! Very walkable to downtown and the ocean as well. No car needed. I’ll be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Great location, people were friendly, would be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous little nook just steps from the local shops and cafés. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with a lovely patio and outdoor seating area. Room was nicely decorated, clean and quiet. Staff very friendly. Grounds were well maintained with lovely plants and flowers. Price was reasonable too. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you come early, the owner greets you in-person. The property is beautiful, rooms nice and clean. And it's not too expensive. I'm grateful for the great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few blocks off of Ocean, an easy walk to reach shopping, dining, and to stroll down to the ocean. Lovely,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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