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Wayside Inn

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

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The Wayside Inn welcomes visitors with a glowing lobby fireplace near Carmel Beach. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, coffee and tea amenities, and attentive concierge services from staff who consistently impress previous visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 371 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Wayside Inn

Hotel near 17-Mile Drive
Close to Carmel Beach, Wayside Inn provides amenities like a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayside Inn offer perks such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Wayside Carmel
Wayside Hotel Carmel
Wayside Inn Carmel
Wayside Inn Hotel
Wayside Inn Carmel
Wayside Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Wayside Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wayside Inn located?

Located in Golden Rectangle, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Blair Estate Tasting Room, Carmel Beach, and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Plaza and Galante Vineyards are just steps away.

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Reviews

Wayside Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great: staff, amenities ext.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location it’s amazing super convenient but the best is the front desk staff, friendly, kind make you feel so welcome in so many ways!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, easy parking, cozy room, easy walking to all the shop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Amenities
The rooms were spacious. Walking distance from great restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the premium room. Everyone very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Mara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs to be repiped. The bathroom had a foul sewage odor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable bed I have ever slept in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it a lot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very relaxing stay. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Paid extra for balcony and it was basically a chair in the parking lot. LOUD room near stairwell, water pipes vibrated so loud it sounded like a belt sander on the floor. Very disappointed by the noise, loved the location but we definitely would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed at!! I loved that it had a stove and full size refrigerator. Also loved the fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our stay and will be back. Very walkable to Carmel Beach, Restaurants and Shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, I couldn’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GENE

Liked: Staff & service
Dated property which could use upgrades in bathroom, plugs and USB ports near the bed, otherwise comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

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

A Wonderful Place to Relax and Enjoy Carmel

The Wayside Inn is our favorite place to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The staff is outstanding, always welcoming and helpful. The rooms are charming, clean, and comfortable. We always sleep well at the Wayside! Its location is outstanding, close to shops and restaurants. Ms. Fabulous is perfect for finding the latest fashions. The sliders and beer at Mulligan’s are a great way to refuel at noon, and the happy hour at Vesuvio can’t be beaten. And Terry’s Lounge is perfect for classic charm and a cocktail. We definitely will return to the Wayside again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

herlyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The esthetic of the building very pretty and the location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place, clean and and friendly stuff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roozbeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, service and staff. Location can not be better than this.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Carmel stay

Great location to central Carmel. Corner room with separate living space was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for a quick getaway to Carmel! Within walking distance to all the wonderful restaurants and shops as well as Carmel Beach! The bedding is amazing, you won’t want to leave your room to explore the beauty of Carmel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a nice stay at the Wayside Inn. Loved the fireplace in the room after a chilly afternoon of travel along with the comfy bed and nice balcony from which we enjoyed coffee and pastries we bought at a local bakery. Location is very accessible to downtown as well as the lovely coastal walk by Carmel Beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located in midst of great restaurants & shops. Short walk to beautiful beach. Stayed on second floor in one bedroom apartment with kitchen, fireplace, & street view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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