Wayside Inn

Property class: 3

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Interior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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7th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Fireplace

  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

A stay at Wayside Inn places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. .This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galante Vineyards - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunset Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Boissiere - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and refrigerators, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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 offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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

Property is also known as

Wayside Carmel
Wayside Hotel Carmel
Wayside Inn Carmel
Wayside Inn Hotel
Wayside Inn Carmel
Wayside Inn Hotel Carmel

Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

The room is clean! The cleaning staff is wonderful and spoke Spanish like myself and my partner. Parking spots go fast, but, also? people come and go all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Great staff. Roll out of bed and you’re right there!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is had classic vibes. Lovely, spotless rooms. Great fireplaces and balconies. Some rooms are the perfect view for the gorgeous Carmel sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and spacious, the bed super comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
I booked this hotel based on the pictures of rooms. It looked so bright and cheery... Not So.. We had room #3. It was in an alcove and the room was the darkest hotel room I have encountered on my travels. The king suite was ok, it had a gas fireplace, but you needed lights during the day. The king size bed and sofa were terrible. Both very worn, and need to be replaced, very uncomfortable. I also did not like that you had to exit the bedroom through the bathroom to get to the small living room area. It was also a little overpriced for the condition of bed and sofa. Liked where the property is located, and of course love Carmel, but did not really like room #3.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was great, check in was easy, and the room was large and clean. We only got one parking permit with the room but street parking was pretty available. The beds looked smaller than queens but were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wayside was a lovely choice for us. Free parking and walkable to everything we wanted. Staff were all courteous and helpful. They allowed us to check in 2 hours early and an hour late. The beds and bedding are luxurious and so comfortable. There were premium channels, such as HBO and MAX. Plenty of USB/USBC chargers next to the beds. There were lots of lovely details, like soft robes, a fan and extra comforter in the closet. There was mini-fridge and coffee maker in the room with real half/half. Toiletries, including shampoo, shower gel and a shower cap. The lobby always had complimentary coffee, apples, fresh baked cookies, candy and hot tea assortment, ready to go. They also had complimentary filtered water and a thermos instead of single-use plastics.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great: staff, amenities ext.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very convenient to walking around Carmel. Great location, very clean and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mara, Laguna Niguel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs to be repiped. The bathroom had a foul sewage odor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Cameron Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Paid extra for balcony and it was basically a chair in the parking lot. LOUD room near stairwell, water pipes vibrated so loud it sounded like a belt sander on the floor. Very disappointed by the noise, loved the location but we definitely would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, excellent room size. Nice people at reception
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures of the property location that are on expedia are somewhat misleading. as the property fronts Hwy 1 which is very noisy noisy. ItThe proprty is
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025