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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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King Bedroom with Fireplace | Beach/ocean view
Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Concierge desk
Property grounds
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 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

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Bedroom with Fireplace

King Bedroom with Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carmel

With a stay at Carmel Wayfarer Inn, you'll be centrally located in Carmel, a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Carmel Beach and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 25-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2024.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 self 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Carmel Wayfarer
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Wayfarer Carmel
Wayfarer Inn
Wayfarer Inn Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Hotel Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn Hotel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn Hotel Carmel

Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The two managers. The room was spotless. Thank you. We will definitely stay there again!!
At the wharf. The scenery and food were beautiful and delicious 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was professional, courteous and most helpful - especially with help in checking in at a late time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHING-I

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina, Playa del Rey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Exactly what we needed with my mom and a little one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect for a family of 4 plus a dog. Hotel staff was friendly and accommodating! The location was perfect for walking to the beach, shopping, and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms needed to be cleaned better, the parking spaces are limited. Easy walk to shopping, dining, and area around is stunning.

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big rooms, comfortable beds, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. It is conveniently located to DT Carmel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masanori, SUNNYVALE

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love Carmel Wayfarer! Great location and friendly service!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thien-Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel like the photos don’t do this place justice! I was pleasantly surprised by how cozy and spacious the room was. The king bed was very comfortable, there’s a good amount of surfaces and closet space to store your belongings, and I was surprised to discover a door to another room of two twin beds! Had more space than I needed. The fireplace is a cool touch. I honestly forgot there was even a partial view of the ocean, so that was a nice touch. The water in the shower heats up quickly which was great for chilly evenings or mornings in late October. It’s super walkable to all the restaurants and shops in the town, and also to the beach for a bit of a longer walk (it’s uphill back into the main area). Everything was super clean and I appreciate that there were things like an ice bucket, plastic cups, plenty of shampoo, conditioner & body wash. Would definitely recommend this spot as it’s cheaper than the fancier trendier spots, but ticks off all the boxes of what you need. My only suggestion would be to have a filtered water tap somewhere, in addition to the ice machine. But I didn’t really look in the lobby area so maybe there was something there. Also parking was easy even if you can’t manage to get one of the on-site spots.
Living/dining area
King bed
Separate room with 2 twin beds
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mervin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and cozy. It was also pet friendly due to wooden floors, as it will be easier to clean and no existing stuffy or pet smell. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The only downside is limited parking. Otherwise all great and the vicinity is safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office staff was helpful and very friendly. Parking was easy and secure, though the don't have ADA accessible parking. This is not an ADA compliant property stairs even to the office. The rooms were clean, but windows were old and screens dirty. The toilet seat was not stable/coming off. The 2-room suite was a great option, though the door doesn't really protect from sounds in the second room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful midweek stay in a 2 room suite. The value is unbeatable… for the price I expected it to be run down or dirty, but it was great! Very walkable to downtown and the ocean as well. No car needed. I’ll be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a small parking area but plenty of parking on the local streets that has no time limits. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel is close to everything but at night it is a quiet oasis nestled in a small neighborhood. The staff is really helpful. I enjoyed my time there and will be going back soon. thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Richard H

Travelled with partner
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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible. Great time in Carmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025