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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Property grounds
Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building) | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | 1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

3-star motel in Mission Fields
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a business center and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Carmel River Inn offers 56 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. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Carmel motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. 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.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center is on site at this 3-star property. This Carmel motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Carmel River Inn is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • 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

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quaint and charming cottages- clean, well maintained with your.own parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

claudia m

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cabin like experience! Friendly and helpful staff! 7 mins to downtown. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the whole stay. Would have like more explicit directions to the adjoining malls
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Fairfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Close to Carmel. Nice a quiet and close to the river which was peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Vacation!

Super cute hotel that was close to the beach and town. We loved that we could have our dog with us! Very easy to check in, and the surrounding property was so beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sijo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a small quite clean motel kind of set up. The age of the building is very visible and clear but cleanliness is good and it is a beautiful location with a creek flowing right behind. So I will highly recommend unless you are very focused on a high star accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yes!

I really love this place. The little cabins are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quiet, well kept property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun, easy place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benton

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice installations close to a shopping center
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIK

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

Fantastic stay with our dog! Great location and great service. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025