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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Tent | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$217
$195 nightly
$217 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

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26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Place, The Barnyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • River view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • River view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

With a stay at Carmel River Inn & Cottages in Carmel (Mission Fields), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. .This motel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • The Barnyard - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sunset Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company at The Crossroads - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Post No Bills -Carmel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1934
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • 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
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; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Carmel River
Carmel River Inn
River Inn Carmel
Carmel River Hotel Carmel
Carmel River Inn Motel
Carmel River Inn Carmel
Carmel River Inn Motel Carmel

Carmel River Inn & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely property! We thought we might stay only one night so we chose to stay in a room at the main hotel. Nice clean room on the river. Our Issue was at night we could hear the walking around very loudly from room above. As we really wanted to stay one more night, we asked if they could accommodate us in a one room cottage at a discount. Amy did it for us! LOVED IT SO MUCH!! Clean and adorable. The property is lovely as well. we can't wait to return. Highly recommend staying in a cottage over the main hotel. We also had beautiful weather 😁
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant three day stay. Dog friendly and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliyar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was perfect from start to finish. The hotel was warm, clean, quiet, and very cozy, which made it feel truly comfortable and relaxing. I felt safe the entire time, which is so important when traveling. The location is amazing — it’s close to the shopping mall, restaurants, and the downtown area, making it super convenient to get around without driving far. The staff maintained the property very well, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and welcoming. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfort, cleanliness, and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beds are to soft and people in the room next to us loud. We couldn’t sleep all night. Also, we paid $309.00 way over priced. We should get a full refund for this. I’ll be in touch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottages, clean & comfortable and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN, ONTARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Different than usual motels or hotels. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottages and grounds Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retreat in amazing location, close to Beach, shopping and restaurants. Wonderful and helpful staff, súper dog friendly accomodations. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our glamping tent was perfect. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The whole property was really well maintained and adorable. We even had a deer visit our site, along with a ton of quail.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and the cottage was very clean and well supplied. It was terrific to have a stand alone place, with no upstairs or downstairs neighbors and it was so quiet. Seems like it'd recently been remodeled because everything appeared to be new. Only problem was no hot water, but as soon as we brought it to the attention of the office, it was promptly fixed. We'd happily stay here again and highly recommend to other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Santiago

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari Prasad, Boise

V good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, very clean and charming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was above and beyond anything i expected. The grounds are well kept, the cottages are cozy, beautiful and feels like home. The entire property is very peaceful and breathtaking. I will be staying at that property whenever i visit Carmel or Monterey!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnaz

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, FREMONT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely great! The cottage was so cute and clean and comfortable ! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottages. Lovely to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025