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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3.0 star property

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King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Exterior
King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

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
    4 min walk
  • L'Escargot
    1 min walk
  • Carmel Station
    4 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, individually decorated

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

  • 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, individually decorated

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

  • 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, individually decorated

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

  • 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, individually decorated

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

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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.
Carmel Wayfarer Inn offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1969
  • 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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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

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

7.6

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’d forgotten that I’d previously stayed at this property in around 1 year. The room and had been remodeled in the interim. The hotel offers complementary parking which is great. We also had an ocean view which is amazing. For the price, you can’t beat it. I do think that there are some issues which are a little hazardous like handrails for going upstairs to the room; there’s one on one side, but not on both. The hot water was out the first night but we mentioned it & they gave us a partial refund. The owner is very nice. The other front desk staff are abrupt until check-in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Manager was short/dismissive the housekeeper was rude and not helpful when asked for fresh towels on morning of check out. There is a very loose hand rail at the patio by check in office. Not safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great small hotel, whole city os walkable. Tons of shopping in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: good location. Cons: bathroom sink drain very slow. Hot water in shower gone in 5 min. Bed placement: hit leg several times walking around it. Person at check in wouldn’t check us in until the second it turned 3:00 PM. Parking can be a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to downtown and the beach. The most affordable place you'll find in the area, by far. It's not fancy, but if you'll be spending most of your time outdoors, it's perfectly fine for a clean bed & hot shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our door didn’t lock so we couldn’t stay here. No one around and no one to contact we had to book elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Serene

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hate leaving negative reviews. I review a lot, and this is my second negative review. I feel I need to say something to warn travelers about this hotel. Like many, you may want to book this hotel because it is one of the cheapest in Carmel. However, if you get there and your room is filthy, as mine was, you need to either stay and put up with it, or leave. Carmel is very expensive and you might have a hard time finding another room at or close to the rate you booked somewhere else. It could really put a damper on your weekend. I get the room is cheaper than some of the other hotels. That doesn’t mean the management can skimp on cleaning and basic hygiene for the rooms. I’m not complaining about the cardboard-like soap chips they give you in a plastic basket, or the dripping paint on the walls, or the broken heater, or disheveled fireplace, which we couldn’t figure out how to turn on. I’m really unhappy about the disgusting comforter and moldy bathtub plug. Neither had been cleaned in a long time. I didn’t discover these things until late at night when we were cold. In the morning I told the gentleman in the office. He listened politely, was courteous and apologized, but didn’t offer to refund or reduce my rate. I really don’t love paying full price for a filthy room. If I had discovered these things before I had gotten in bed, I would have checked out and gone somewhere else. I had the creeps all night thinking about their cleaning standards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Disliked: Cleanliness
The floor was dirty and not clean in the room. The bathroom tub epoxy was almost all off and chipped off. Chipped paint and furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DMITRY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it has a very limited parking space, probably just 10 spots alltogether. Most of the parking spaces on the street are limited to 2 hours. The room is huge, but somewhat outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zhao Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cute Inn with character
The Wayfarer is a cute little inn a few blocks from down town. The owner, Mike, is very friendly and helpful. The inn is in need of some renovations, which i was told are in process. The bed was very comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. Those are imprtant to me. I have stayed there before, and have already made reservations to return. The age of this inn gives it alot of character. The prices are excellent for Carmel, which is a huge plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this hotel as it looked really charming on the websites and it was an amazing stay!! The room had a king bed and 2 twins and the beds were all SO comfortable!! All the staff was so friendly and helpful. 10/10 recommend staying here :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. Simple and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
our room was big and had windows on two sides. the hotel was close to restaurants and activities. the staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the quiet evenings on the property. thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entire property is tired, outdated, and in dire need of maintenance. Power went out for a few hours and- while no fault of hotel’s - they failed to pass along the notice they received. Also, many things didn’t work. Given it was a very big event week, we appreciated Hotels.com rate. However, when I asked about possibly extending one night, the offer was nearly three times the rate we had paid for the previous 3 nights. Also, did not appreciate their unsolicited warning “if you don’t return your keys within 10 minutes of check out you will incur an additional $50 charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashot

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty dumpy room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Becky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is the best and can’t be beat. Walkable to all the town including coffee shops and restaurants. It could use some updating but it’s a fair price for as it is now. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to walk to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024