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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

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

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Exterior
2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Terrace/patio
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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

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
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

Highlights

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

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2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • 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 - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 3 2025 to May 17 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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. 446 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Spacious, charming, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was great! I will definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel, great staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, nice renovated room, a lot of windows and light
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay, location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful property, love staying here here we visit Carmel! Everything is near by and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Very close to Carmel attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and spacious room. Front desk person was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

The location is relatively close to downtown, the room is clean and spacious and the price is affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

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

Great accommodation, a rare 2x bedroom property. An amazing and friendly customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean and easy going! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean and Great ,Love the Location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent Experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Julian and Mike are helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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