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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Property class: 3

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A coastal building with a deck extending over the water, featuring a balcony with seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a fireplace.
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a coffee bar area with various mugs and a coffee machine, and a wall decorated with framed pictures and a clock.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $152
$135 nightly
$152 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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489 4th Avenue, Carmel-By-The-Sea, 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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair.

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

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

View all photos for Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

View all photos for King Bedroom with Fireplace

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

King Bedroom with Fireplace

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

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

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

With a stay at Carmel Wayfarer Inn, you'll be centrally located in Carmel, within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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 - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 13 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 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 44-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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
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

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

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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

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Wayfarer Carmel
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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved how clam calm and sweet it felt to stay here, we definitely loved the family suite, and staff were really friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and clean little motel. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and the beach. Perfect location. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a terrific location. We will keep this place on our list of favorites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice size room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice property and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot! Great location. Clean, convenient, cute, dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Had a nice stay, close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this lovely hotel, very clean and friendly staff, we had no issues at all. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julian is super cool! Very friendly and helpful. We always stay here when were in Carmel. Great location. Can' wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Our room was actually 2 rooms, that was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good Clean,staff is helpful,parking is free
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In walking distance to a lot of great restaurants. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and it’s super easy to walk downtown. There’s shopping and plenty of restaurants nearby. The hotel isn’t fancy, but it’s cute and comfortable. It’s spacious enough and is pet friendly. We’ve stayed several times and have always had a nice time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking, pet friendly, and the staff was very kind and accommodating during our stay. Overall a comfortable experience and we’d stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in Carmel! Walking distance to everything you need including a public parking place. My dog felt very welcomed and would definitely recommend to anyone. Comfortable and clean room, nice bathroom, and even real fire chimney inside the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Staff and room were amazing! Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth and easy. The location is awesome right in downtown Carmel! Easy walk to everything and Brophy’s restaurant is right next door!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good, its nearby the shops and the bathroom is super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and free parking and wifi...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. They were pet friendly. Close to restaurant shops, scenic route 1 South. We were close to the beach walked around a good bit the sights were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the worst hotel that I have stayed at in over 30 years go anywhere else but here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, centrally located. The manager was very helpful at check out. Always a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location. It’s a clean and cozy place close to the ocean and all the shops. There are some fabulous restaurants right in the neighborhood. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotels that do not offer water refill stations and only offer bottles of water for purchase should not exist. It should be a right to have clean drinking water provided for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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