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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Carmel Beach

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Exterior
2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Garden view
King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Explore the area

Map
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

Highlights

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

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 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

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 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

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Carmel

Carmel Wayfarer Inn puts you in the heart of Carmel, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Northwest Carmel hotel include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 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 with free parking, near Carmel Beach
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.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1969
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carmel Wayfarer Inn on 20 Apr 2025 start from NZ$225.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Yep, Carmel Wayfarer Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Yep, Carmel Wayfarer Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Carmel Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and kayaking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

No, Carmel Wayfarer Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1004 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

haeyoung

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

Basic

It was a great spot, and having the extra room for the kids was very helpful. Super basic service, That's all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

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

First time Carmel trip

Wonderful view, sweet staff and so close to ocean ave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

PATSY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access; fine for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Denelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights and they were redoing the roof. They never told us in advance. It was so loud from 830am to 4pm everyday we were there. Very frustrating that they didn’t have the decency to inform us so we could have made different arrangements. We did finally speak to the owner before check out and he I offered a free night if we come back, but only through a verbal agreement. We were not given a physical credit. We will not be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very central to the shops in Carmel and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAKITA, SAN FRANCISCO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Autumn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic charm

It was our 20th wedding anniversary. The place is jsut a bit off the path of the downtown area. We wanted to honestly have a romantic relaxing vacay. So this spot seemed perfect. Its rustic charm suits the area quite well. They were very respectful of having our service dog I always appreciate. I think they are actually dog friendly. Bu a comment they made which is I think lovely especially in Carmel. The place has a cute little area that you could picnic etc or enjoy coffee but sadly they were under construction due to a tornado messing their roof up. Also was very dusty but I’m sure this was due to construction.So we were not able to take advantage of it . We couldn’t find anything else do to the short notice but also they were very kind and did let us know if we wanted to cancel we could or get a little discount being the short notice we did opt to stay. So bummed that we couldn’t take full advantage of the place but obviously couldn’t be helped nature has a mind of its own. Parking is the only I will say if you have mobility issue can be tricky. Fortunately I was with my husband who can drop me off and do all the lifting so not to big of a deal but something to keep in mind. They do have a fridge which was very nice I do wish they had a microwave at least in the lobby or something is the one thing I will say I think they should invest in. But the do have. Little coffee maker in the room so that worked out fine for us. All and all a lovely stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the wayfarer hotel the staff as well cause they are all so polite and work with you on any need you have :) and the area itself is very pretty close walk to shops restaurants and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was so spacious and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and fireplace provided plenty of heat. Sadly the bathroom needs a serious renovation, the tub and shower caulking and tile were very old and dark, the bathroom door frame is disintegrating. We would stay again because the people are kind, but we hope they can do some upgrades to room 15.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Noreene

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay here again. It took 20 minutes for the hot water to heat up. The bathrooms were not ADA compliant. The mattress was the worst I have ever slept on. It was so hard and uncomfortable. Sadly there is nothing I would recommend about it. The fixtures were old and in poor condition. It’s a shame that they don’t fix it up.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chaparala

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good location, difficult parking, close to shops and restaurants and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We picked this place for its affordability when we had planned a spontaneous trip down to Carmel. We didn’t expect it to be as great as it was! Very clean, the front desk people were helpful, it was really quiet and we were able to walk to everything we wanted to in the area. Parking was also easy. There are a lot of stairs though, so I would consider that if you have special mobility needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

For the location, it’s extremely affordable and it’s undergoing renovations right now that are not disrupting. The owners are kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I find Carmel best when you can stay within walking distance of downtown. Wayfarer Inn is clean, convenient and usually has among the best prices in town. The rooms are large though furnishing and amenities are spartan. It's a great choice if all you care about is a bed, shower and table for your computer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Love the Wayfarer! The owner, Mike is a gem!

This is our favorite place to stay in Carmel! It feels like home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay

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

Beautiful Carmel Hotel

Our stay was wonderful the room was nice and large with a beautiful fireplace. We truly enjoyed our weekend here and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024