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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the cozy firepit at this Carmel inn or stroll to nearby Carmel Beach for the perfect coastal California experience

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Located near Monterey Bay, Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers updated rooms, a garden, firepit, WiFi, self parking, and on-site motorized watercraft. Visitors praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Bedroom with Fireplace

King Bedroom with Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Swiss Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeju Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Hotel located near Carmel Beach with rooms renovated in 2024
Carmel Wayfarer Inn provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture, motorised watercraft on-site and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Carmel Wayfarer Inn boast perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and shampoo
  • 25-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Personal motorised 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are 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 on 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
Cots (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Carmel Wayfarer Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Carmel Wayfarer Inn located?

Located in Northwest Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach. Galante Vineyards and Sunset Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was pretty easy. The area was nice and safe and you could walk to restaurants and shopping. I really enjoyed my stay with my girlfriends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

SHARON SHIMIZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No handicapped parking. Definitely pet friendly. Front desk staff friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHING-I

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

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute, older, yet updated Inn. The additional room with the twin beds is what sold us. Perfect for traveling with a teen. Excellent location, easy check in and parking. I only interacted with the front desk once but the gentleman was super friendly. My only comment is hooks in the bathroom, or, somewhere additional to hang towels 😁 Otherwise, a really fun place to stay, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Exactly what we needed with my mom and a little one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to shops and restaurants, great price for the family room with a king and 2 twins beds that are in a separate closed room! Perfect for families with a pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Noreene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The matresses were like rocks. I stayed two nights and couldn’t sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a excellent stay and pleasant area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place and had a great stay. The only thing we noticed was that there wasn't a microwave but other than that we had a pleasant stay! Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Xiaopeng

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No power due to storm. Just provide 2 candles for night. Cold during night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible. Great time in Carmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms needed to be cleaned better, the parking spaces are limited. Easy walk to shopping, dining, and area around is stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The two managers. The room was spotless. Thank you. We will definitely stay there again!!
At the wharf. The scenery and food were beautiful and delicious 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masanori

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s located in a quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance to the heart of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue with our fireplace not working the first night. Mike the manager upgraded us to remedy the situation. Our new room was excellent! It was the best room in the place and was perfect for our anniversary get away. I am so happy the attention to our problem and being fixed with no arguments, no stress. Whenever we stay in Carmel again we will book the Wayfarer Inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and pictures don’t do this justice. Great price for central location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very pleasurable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a small parking area but plenty of parking on the local streets that has no time limits. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel is close to everything but at night it is a quiet oasis nestled in a small neighborhood. The staff is really helpful. I enjoyed my time there and will be going back soon. thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025