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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Terrace/patio
2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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
(33 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(20 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

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

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

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3-star hotel in Northwest Carmel
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff assistance.
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.
Carmel Wayfarer Inn features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Carmel hotel also offers express check-in and express check-out. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Carmel Wayfarer Inn is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

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 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

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

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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Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness
It was quite but can tell that the updates are done by people that don't have skill to do finish work. Over all it was just ok. Old hotel that I am sure would be very expensive to upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Sonoma

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Innkeeper and her s family were very welcoming, friendly, and accommodating! It was a great hotel for pups!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Torrance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is relatively close to downtown, the room is clean and spacious and the price is affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

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

Very Basic

Very basic and not that comfortable. The bed was hard, the floor was dirty, the bed was not very warm. Parking is very limited as well. Cannot recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is on the edge of most businesses but everything is walkable and right around the corner brophys tavern is a great late night drink spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana, San José

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worse hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I chose this hotel for my birthday and it ruined my special day. I arrived at 8pm and front desk was closed. Our key was taped to the door with a map and note saying to call only for emergency. First thing I noticed when walking in room was the strong smell of toilet. The room smelled like toilet and must the entire time. We found hair on the pillows. We didn’t bother calling the number to complain because we had our 5 month old and we had already carried up his stroller along with 3 luggage’s and his necessities that required climbing the stairs 4 times. My husband was having an asthma attack so I didn’t want to put more on him to have to carry everything back to the car when he was having a hard time already. We had a horrible night due to the smell, hard dirty bed that had me and the baby scratching ourselves all night. The floor was dirty and sticky and the few times I had to walk barefoot made my feet black. You can hear everything next door and outside. I chose that place because it said fireplace and ocean view. Well you can’t see the ocean from the room as it was advertised and the fireplace was a heater that looked nothing like a fireplace. The inn has limited parking so we had to park down the street and carry our baby along with all his and our stuff. Never imagined starting in Carmel would be such a Nightmare!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The grounds at the Carmel Wayfarer Inn were lovely, with a nice patio available with plenty of seating for guests. The location was excellent and walkable to shops and restaurants. The only downside was the room itself, which had an odd smell (this property is pet-friendly, which may explain this) and moreso repainted than remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Dogs welcome. Friendly staff. Large, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with good bed. Fridge and coffee machine in room. Amazing view for sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Shemiran

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They lie wasnt even portion ocen view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 2 night stay. It’s a simple hotel and reasonably price. Location is very convenient, walking distance to shopping and dining. They had coffee and donuts in the morning. Not a lot of parking space, but there are street parking. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Germaine, Clovis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, room was specious. Walking distance to everything. Parking is first come first serve. The room had a smell to it, had to open the windows to air it out. Would return for the price and specious’ room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Cupertino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelli

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very minimal. Okay for one night. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Breanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenda R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

monique

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025