Carmel River Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Carmel Beach

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Carmel River Inn

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Fireplace
Property grounds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby

Overview of Carmel River Inn

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Highlight
  • Offers an outdoor pool. Only 5% of properties have this in Carmel.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

Map
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Popular LocationCrossroads BBQ6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarmel Mission Basilica13 min walk
  • AirportMonterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonterey Station15 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

Terrace/patio

Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

Carmel River Inn is located in Mission Fields, a neighborhood in Carmel, and is in a regional park 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 17-Mile Drive. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 13 min walk
  • The Barnyard - 14 min walk
  • Monastery Beach - 2 min drive
  • Carmel Plaza - 4 min drive
  • Carmel Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • Chopstix - 16 min walk
  • Crossroads BBQ - 6 min walk
  • Mission Ranch Restaurant - 19 min walk
  • Bagel Bakery - 16 min walk

About this property

Carmel River Inn

Motel near Monterey Bay
A terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Carmel River Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 56 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • One-time housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Carmel River Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Carmel River Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Carmel River Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmel River Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carmel River Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carmel River Inn located?

Located in Mission Fields, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Palo Corona Regional Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Mission Basilica and The Barnyard are also within 15 minutes.

Carmel River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet property; lovely, modern cabin; space for the children to run and play outside. Conveniently located just off California Rt. 1 and in close proximity to both the wonderful natural features of the coast, the excellent downtown beach, and the many nice site-seeing, dining and shopping options in Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaymee, la puente

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is so old. Even the smell. Even the keys are literally a key in a large key ring like a bangle. The doors are the ones you can open halfway, so weird. I was disappointed because the reviews were nice. The bathroom/shower is tiny and super old. The drain is almost too scary to look at. The shower handle and hardware are loose and falling apart, not to mention the shower door. The laminate floors are splitting. The walls are thin. There are not enough outlets to plug chargers for gadgets. No microwave. The bathroom mirror is broken in the corner. It is quiet because it is somewhat hidden and almost easy to miss the turn to the entrance. It literally is next to the river/water stream. That one is somewhat nice. The 2 male receptionists I've met, one on the day of check in and one on the day of check out were at least nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds. It was a wonderful stay, we enjoyed the beautiful river that runs in the back of the inn. There is a swing which we enjoyed after our nice walk through the grounds. Our cottage had a small table and 2 chairs outside, which was wonderful to enjoy our coffee. Thank you for the making out stay wondeful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

fritzie anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easy access to restaurants and shops. The best part is overlooking Carmel river from our balcony .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet, It is nice that it’s right by the river
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

ALVIN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024