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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

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Exterior
King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View
Garden view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sunset Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 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

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

  • 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

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • 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

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

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About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff assistance.
Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Carmel Wayfarer Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Plaza. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 13 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach and a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Carmel Wayfarer Inn, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Carmel Wayfarer Inn also features express check-in and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 7 steps to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Renovated guest rooms – January 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • 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: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 40 per pet, per day
  • 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 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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • 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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Wayfarer Inn Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Hotel Carmel
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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1002 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with partner
Got a ticket while trying to check in. Space was open and not blocking driveway. Had an x on street but did not see. Owner was friendly but not person checking us in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, friendly, on-site parking, close to some restaurants. We had everything that we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Don

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and worn out
Old worn out place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

kristie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First disappointing stay from places on this site
The room was decent , but the door just has a knob lock and looked like it had been broken into before . The door has scratches bad on the outside by the lock . We put a chair under the knob for safety . The worst part was the parking situation. It says parking available on site but it’s like 5-8 spots first come first serve and it’s a very busy area . We had to leave hazard light on to unload by the room and park three blocks away and when I asked about parking I got a quick rude answer that parking is limited and we just have to find wherever we can .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandii

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margot

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient. Parking was a challenge. Nice overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with family
Cute and reasonably priced Inn close to downtown Carmel by the Sea. Two story with outdoor steps and no elevator. Loud neighbors across the courtyard and walls thin. Sufficient for weekend trip to the coast, however older establishment with no modern amenities. Parking tight in lot next to building on hill and angled spots, otherwise street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice place. Nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Osamah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean, check in was easy, and very friendly. All in all nice, but needs some repair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jitendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, within walking distance to bars, cafes, shopping, etc. Although the premises had a car park it was over subscribed and you would loose your spot if you went out. Parking on the street was difficult to find. For the price you are paying - breakfast should've been included. The place was clean and cosy. The negative was that you couldn't check-in until 3pm even thought the room was available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stay here for two nights, it’s walkable to ocean Ave and Carmel beach. A lot of food choose near by, we love the location but parking was not easy to find. They need to upgrade the soap, shampoo and conditioner.The place is very quiet at night. Bed was comfortable. It serves our purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Couldn’t get any sleep
It was quite expensive for an old motel type of property- but that’s pretty typical for Carmel. The place is very clean. It has fresh paint. The tub had been painted (I think ) so there were a lot of weird discolored areas on the enamel. But one really awful thing was an extremely LOUD heat/AC unit that cycled on and off all night. We couldn’t get any sleep until my husband unplugged it very early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

cindy

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I did not like was a lack of a microwave (to reheat those left overs from the meals at the great nearby restaurants)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Seraina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the man working the front desk was very kind. I shared my grandmother was unable to go up steps and was able to accommodate moving our room. Rooms were very spacious and clean. I liked the fact that it felt like I was a local, would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

carolyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room with the fireplace had a cover in front of the flames that you could barely see them. The windows were dirty. No phone in the room to contact the front desk. Parking on the street was for 2 hours, so you needed to look for a street that did not have a 2 hour restriction. 3 blocks from town not bad but some blocks were up hill.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’d forgotten that I’d previously stayed at this property in around 1 year. The room and had been remodeled in the interim. The hotel offers complementary parking which is great. We also had an ocean view which is amazing. For the price, you can’t beat it. I do think that there are some issues which are a little hazardous like handrails for going upstairs to the room; there’s one on one side, but not on both. The hot water was out the first night but we mentioned it & they gave us a partial refund. The owner is very nice. The other front desk staff are abrupt until check-in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Manager was short/dismissive the housekeeper was rude and not helpful when asked for fresh towels on morning of check out. There is a very loose hand rail at the patio by check in office. Not safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024