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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

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

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 17-Mile Drive - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬5 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 motorized watercraft on site
  • Outdoor furniture, a nature reserve, and multilingual staff
  • 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 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

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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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place and had a great stay. The only thing we noticed was that there wasn't a microwave but other than that we had a pleasant stay! Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masanori

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last year was perfect in every way. This year our “suite” consisted of a redone kitchenette. Fireplace was so cloudy couldn’t see the fire. Overall shabby. It’s too bad
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute stay. So nice!
Stayed 1 night 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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mike was wonderful he made sure that we had everything we needed was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Richard H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only regret was to use Expedia for this reservation, since they ripped me off for -30% more than the Carmel Wayfarer Inn would have charged me!!!! Expedia sucks bigtime!! Dr R H Fish. PS: the Inn was great, and we will return next year for Birthday treats, and make our reservation directly with the Inn!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! property near downtown and carmel beach (walkable) minutes away from must see places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room close to downtown, with a cute fireplace. Tv didnt work, but thats ok because we were only in the room to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

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

8/10 Good

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous and gave great pointers during our weekend stay, it felt like a mom & pop run business where customer satisfaction was always the aim. Mike was great and we'll definitely stay there again due to the prime location and convenience to the shopping, dining and the beach. There was an issue where we mistakenly double-booked and Mike was so understanding and gave us a break. Most other places would've just gave us the standard lip service but Mike definitely worked with us to where both parties were satisfied. Great Customer Service!! We'll definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable stay. A pool or spa would’ve been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Spot - Thanks Om!

Good, well priced place to stay in Carmel! Fairly basic but nice! Amazing location and Om was the best and you can tell he loves what he does :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Very clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights 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

Pramod

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

Great hospitality!

Great hospitality! The tea, coffee and snacks in the lobby were refreshing !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a wonderful stay here! It’s our go to day place for an overnight stay.
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

Angelic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a cute little place to stay, centrally located, and phenomenal customer service. The parking was limited when we arrived on a Saturday evening. Aside from that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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