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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near 17-Mile Drive

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 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
(47 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 the neighborhood

Carmel

Northwest Carmel stay.Your stay at this Northwest Carmel hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Carmel Plaza and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3-star hotel near 17-Mile Drive
As a guest of Carmel Wayfarer Inn, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Carmel Wayfarer Inn also features express check-in and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1969
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

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The price is $233
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carmel Wayfarer Inn to the airport?

Carmel Wayfarer Inn is 5.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carmel Wayfarer Inn on Jul 20, 2025 start from $278.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carmel Wayfarer Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carmel Wayfarer Inn.

How close is Carmel Wayfarer Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.8 mi (10-min drive) from Carmel River State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carmel Wayfarer Inn offer free breakfast?

Carmel Wayfarer Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carmel Wayfarer Inn have a pool?

Carmel Wayfarer Inn does not have a pool.

Does Carmel Wayfarer Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carmel Wayfarer Inn to downtown Carmel?

Carmel Wayfarer Inn is 0.2 mi away from Carmel.

Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Monterey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to place for quality of stay, well priced, convenient check in, great outdoor area They have been updating and it looks great The family rooms are very generous in size
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a love/hate relationship with the Wayfarer Inn. It has so much promise, but alas it needs a lot of help to get there. Here’s the good: - Fantastic location. Walkable to downtown for shopping and restaurants. Very safe area. - There aren’t a lot of grounds at the resort, but what they have is very well cared for. The courtyard is adorable with chairs and beautiful flowers. - We were a late arrival and the front desk made sure to leave our room key out for us. - Larger than average rooms. The Bad: - The parking was difficult. Very small parking lot in the back that gets full right away. If you go anywhere at night you will not have a parking spot. And most of the parking on the street has time limits. - The rooms were actually ok. They could use some updating, but they’re large and the fireplace is a nice touch. BUT it was horribly dirty. There were hair and whiskers all over the sink *shudder*. The shower wasn’t very clean. And the ceiling fan had a THICK layer of dust on it. I wish I would have taken a picture. It was a large layer of dust just sitting on top of the fan blades. It made my allergies go crazy. - There is no hairdryer. I may be being picky here, but even the Motel 6 has hairdryers. - There was no ice maker other than the one in the office. So when they’re gone, you’re out of luck. We talked to the gentleman at the front desk and told him about the cleaning issue and he said they were training new housekeepers. So let’s hope that will improve.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheilly

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s not that it was out dated ! It was dirty with sandy floors, crumbs of pistachios behind the portable air conditioner that we had to move to the side in order to take use of table and chair . One of our bathrooms had a Kotex in the garbage can that was clearly visible and beds had sand on the sheets . Guest were outside in the patio and very loud could not sleep ! There is no closing hours for the use of the patio area so any guest can drink and party as loud as they wish all night . Very unhappy !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

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

8/10 Good

Kit

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s very easy to walk to everything. Easy check in and check out. Don’t expect a 5 star resort- great place to stay and not pay a fortune
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so noisy all night long both nights. The doors slamming shut, it sounded like a generator was running all night. There were people who must have left their dog in the room and it barked for around 3 hours. I don’t blame the hotel for that. There isn’t anyone’s in the office to ask for more toilet paper, we only had the one roll on the holder and it was one ply and they don’t provide Kleenex so you have to use the tp for both. I thought we would run out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing. I love this hotel. I will definitely book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIBEL LOPEZ DE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Great ,Love the Location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the lovely little 2-room space, walking distance to restaurants and the public beach access. Slept with the windows open. In room coffee was good! Parking was easy and customer service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Amenities
Nothing to say negative to this hotel. Looks like it’s just newly renovated. I booked a single room king bed but i got 2 rooms extra room has 2 beds but its only me and my wife. Stayed 1 night and had a good night sleep. Close enough to go downtown and the beach. Overall we have an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a wonderful stay here! It’s our go to day place for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

MinHong

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025