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Briarwood Inn

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Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Balcony
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area
Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Sommerset Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Sommerset Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | View from room

Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eton Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | View from room

Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Oxford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Oxford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for St. Anne Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking, Jacuzzi Tub (Not Pet Friendly)

St. Anne Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking, Jacuzzi Tub (Not Pet Friendly)

St. Anne Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking, Jacuzzi Tub (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Dickens Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Dickens Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room

Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Windsor Room, Two Beds, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Windsor Room, Two Beds, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Windsor Room, Two Beds, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly)

Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly) | Living room

Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly)

  • 70 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage | Terrace/patio

Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Stephenson 2 Deluxe Family Unit, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 2 Deluxe Family Unit, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area

Stephenson 2 Deluxe Family Unit, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room

Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 79.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Penthouse Suite Luxury Condo, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Penthouse Suite Luxury Condo, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room

Penthouse Suite Luxury Condo, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Stafford Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Stafford Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Regency Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Regency Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Regency Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ashley Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Ashley Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Ashley Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Essex Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Essex Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for York Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

York Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stephenson 5 Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 5 Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 5 Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Briarwood Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, near Carmel Beach
This smoke-free guesthouse features free newspapers, a garden, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Briarwood Inn offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Carmel guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries.

Briarwood Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Plaza. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers
  • Guests speak favorably about the area's walkability and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Briarwood Inn, you'll find a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card on file will be pre-authorized 3 days prior to arrival, for standard rate reservations. For non-refundable reservations, the credit card is charged at the time of booking and is non-refundable.
This property does not accept prepaid credit, debit or gift cards.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Parking is available only for select rooms, as indicated in room names.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Briarwood Inn Carmel
Briarwood Inn
Briarwood Carmel
Briarwood Hotel Carmel
Briarwood Inn Carmel
Briarwood Inn Guesthouse
Briarwood Inn Guesthouse Carmel

Briarwood Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 699 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's very quiet and extremely convenient. THe bed is nice and it's so good to have a full kitchen. The location can't be better, easy walking to all downtown locations and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is beautiful and centered within walking distance to all of the fun shops and restaurants in Carmel. We loved the gardens everywhere on the property! However, the king bed (family cottage) was very uncomfortable. It felt like I was rolling to the side all night—not great support. The housekeeping was also not as expected. They did take out trash and wash some dishes, but many dishes were left out, the beds were basically unmade, and floors were not vacuumed when there was clear dirt/sand all over. Regardless, overall the space was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Good Value in Carmel

Quick trip with my brother & puppy while I attended a weekend workshop in Big Sur. I would’ve given it a 5-star rating, but the WiFi was really inconsistent & slow. Overall, cute, clean & comfortable stay that was conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

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

Good Location

Very small , but comfortable for a one night stay. Close to shops and restaurants. Sunset on the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Great dog-friendly cottage in a fantastic location

We stayed in Dolores Cottage #1 with our two college-aged kids and dog. Cottage was very clean and comfortable and the location can't be beat -- walking distance to the beach and tons of restaurants, shops, art galleries in town and a short drive to Monterey. The cottage has a full kitchen with cups, plates, bowls, etc. but other than some pots and pans, the kitchen isn't equipped with very much cookware (e.g., no cookie sheet, mixing bowls, measuring cups etc.) so if you're planning to cook, pack approriately. Only negative was the cabin didn't seem to be set up for recycling. We just collected our recyclables and left them in a box next to the trash so hopefully they got recycled.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MannyAda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice with a little kitchenette equipped with utensils, which we used to make breakfast. Was great since they did not provide breakfast. Staff were friendly and very accommodating. The main strip (Ocean Ave.) was just a couple blocks away and a nice walk to the beach. Briarwood is PET FRIENDLY! The only criticism I would have about our room was the shower. It is very cramped. Other than that, this place GOOD!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great condo in an awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very nice place to stay, centrally located which allows you to walk everywhere. Only downside, the mattress in our room was very hard and the linens were rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location was great. The condition of the hotel was extremely dated and somewhat clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gohar

Not like other inns
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria R

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergii, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly, New York

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
$250 in off season. Not very friendly. Arrived to first floor room with windows open to garbage cans lined up right outside under window. No water pressure. Decent size room. There are a lot of funky inn’s in Carmel…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

mel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet, clean, walkable to town, parking on site. Shower is very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how each unit looks like a little home. Carmel is a gorgeous town altogether.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Les

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

Cozy cottage downtown Carmel

Cozy and comfortable and conveniently located. Parking right in front and all of downtown Carmel is nearby. What's not to like? Oh, the bathtub was kinda small, OK for a shower, but not appealing for a bath, but...that's minor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Valentine's stay

We really enjoyed ourselves and the stay at Briarwood Inn was excellent!! Great location and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This is a nice place and we have stayed here before. Though it is very dated now and needs to be remodeled.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025