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

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

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

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

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

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

Located in Northwest Carmel, a neighbourhood in Carmel, Carmel Wayfarer Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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

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 any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Wayfarer Carmel
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Carmel Wayfarer Hotel Carmel
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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

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of room
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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

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

Great for families!

The building is older, but the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach. Safe neighborhood and the owners were very nice. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room was quiet and clean. We were easily able to walk to a restaurant within minutes and great variety of choices. I will come back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Great location, people were friendly, would be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous little nook just steps from the local shops and cafés. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with a lovely patio and outdoor seating area. Room was nicely decorated, clean and quiet. Staff very friendly. Grounds were well maintained with lovely plants and flowers. Price was reasonable too. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you come early, the owner greets you in-person. The property is beautiful, rooms nice and clean. And it's not too expensive. I'm grateful for the great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few blocks off of Ocean, an easy walk to reach shopping, dining, and to stroll down to the ocean. Lovely,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight but perfect location to walk, everything is close . Excellent time great places will return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked hearing the ocean from the room. Easy walk to restaurants, shopping, and coffee shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Great location in Carmel!!

Loved the location! Was mostly clean. Could use an update, but overall very comfortable! Loved that it had two bedrooms and two bathrooms! Would stay there again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always have a nice time here. There are no amenities but there are many just a short walk. The staff is very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mike was wonderful he made sure that we had everything we needed was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a clean quiet little hotel in Carmel. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025