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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $174
$155 nightly
$174 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

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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)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Bedroom with Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

King Bedroom with Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins

2 Bedroom Family Suite with Fireplace: 1 King, 2 Twins | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

With a stay at Carmel Wayfarer Inn, you'll be centrally located in Carmel, a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 5 minutes from Carmel Beach. .This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Cannery Row and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Monterey Bay.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Personal motorized 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

kriss

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, room was roomy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, great value for the $$
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff and are able to accommodate large dogs. Location is at walking distance to many restaurants, shops and beach. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Well renovated, great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was supper nice, room was clean. The location was very convenient a lot of restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love our stays at the Wayfarer. It is our go to spot for a quick overnight stay. There’s not a great amenities on site but there are plenty of places nearby to enjoy.
From our room
From the outside balcony/walkway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Clean, good location, reasonable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a no frills motel similar to motel 6, but super spacious, with an amazing location, affordable price, and friendly staff. We also really enjoyed the dutch doors. Would 100% stay again with our two large dogs. It was not perfect, but considering the price it was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naeemah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean and comfortable. This one is close to everything! Walked to beach and restaurants. Grabbed a room with a beautiful view too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Love staying at the Wayfarer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super dog friendly and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍better coffee Loved the room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have stayed at the Carmel Wayfarer Inn several times the past couple of years. The rooms are clean but a little dated. The staff is friendly and helpful and even allowed us to check in a little earlier that our scheduled time. The price of the room and location is unbeatable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay here. Easy parking, great location. Price was excellent for Carmel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmelita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, check in was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Very friendly staff. All the basics and clean. Great location. Have stayed several times.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Great location. Parking was difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHING-I

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really nice bigger than I was expecting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Parking is an issue, but it's like that at every hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026