Wayside Inn

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Coffee service
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3993 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Golden Rectangle hotel, you'll find Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Blair Estate Tasting Room and Carmel Plaza are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Wayside Inn

3-star hotel near 17-Mile Drive
Wayside Inn offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Wayside Inn offers 22 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Carmel hotel provides 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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 parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wayside Inn to the airport?

Wayside Inn is 6.2 mi (9-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 Wayside Inn?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayside Inn on Nov 30, 2025 start from $234.0, 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 Wayside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wayside Inn.

How close is Wayside Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1.5 mi (8-min drive) from Carmel River State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wayside Inn offer free breakfast?

Wayside Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wayside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Wayside Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Wayside Inn have a pool?

Wayside Inn does not have a pool.

Does Wayside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Wayside Inn to downtown Carmel?

Wayside Inn is 0.1 mi away from Carmel.

Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cute inn right by the downtown area. Easy to walk to and from shops and restaurants. Very quiet area and very high standards with cleanliness. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ai

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoy how close the hotel is walking distance to everything and how clean the hotel is . Jacuzzi tub was almost definitely a plus . Would book again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it a lot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew, Mooresville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Amenities
The rooms were spacious. Walking distance from great restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our fireplace and our comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

Great place.

Clean , quiet, friendly staff, well located for downtown walking/shopping/dining. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location it’s amazing super convenient but the best is the front desk staff, friendly, kind make you feel so welcome in so many ways!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaowei

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

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

A Wonderful Place to Relax and Enjoy Carmel

The Wayside Inn is our favorite place to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The staff is outstanding, always welcoming and helpful. The rooms are charming, clean, and comfortable. We always sleep well at the Wayside! Its location is outstanding, close to shops and restaurants. Ms. Fabulous is perfect for finding the latest fashions. The sliders and beer at Mulligan’s are a great way to refuel at noon, and the happy hour at Vesuvio can’t be beaten. And Terry’s Lounge is perfect for classic charm and a cocktail. We definitely will return to the Wayside again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location and our accommodations were wonderful. Friendly staff and, again, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and parents loved the place very much. Convenient location and beautiful room with fireplace, we will definitely choose here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Highland village

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jaleah J

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to shops and dining. Very friendly staff. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GENE, LOS ANGELES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Dated property which could use upgrades in bathroom, plugs and USB ports near the bed, otherwise comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Great location, quaint, clean, had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fausto, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025