Hotel located near 17-Mile Drive with rooms rejuvenated in 2024
Close to Carmel Beach, Carmel Wayfarer Inn provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
Motorized watercraft on site, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo
25-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
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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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.
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?
Check-out 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. 17-Mile Drive is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.
Carmel Wayfarer Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1006 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1006 reviews" "
8 - Good
283
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1006 reviews" "
6 - Okay
153
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1006 reviews" "
4 - Poor
115
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1006 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
79
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Judy
Traveled with partner
1 November 2024
Got a ticket while trying to check in. Space was open and not blocking driveway. Had an x on street but did not see. Owner was friendly but not person checking us in
It was very convenient. Parking was a challenge. Nice overall.
Margot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Brenda
Traveled with family
20 October 2024
Cute and reasonably priced Inn close to downtown Carmel by the Sea. Two story with outdoor steps and no elevator. Loud neighbors across the courtyard and walls thin. Sufficient for weekend trip to the coast, however older establishment with no modern amenities. Parking tight in lot next to building on hill and angled spots, otherwise street parking.
The location was great, within walking distance to bars, cafes, shopping, etc. Although the premises had a car park it was over subscribed and you would loose your spot if you went out. Parking on the street was difficult to find. For the price you are paying - breakfast should've been included. The place was clean and cosy. The negative was that you couldn't check-in until 3pm even thought the room was available.
the man working the front desk was very kind. I shared my grandmother was unable to go up steps and was able to accommodate moving our room. Rooms were very spacious and clean. I liked the fact that it felt like I was a local, would stay here again.
The room with the fireplace had a cover in front of the flames that you could barely see them. The windows were dirty. No phone in the room to contact the front desk. Parking on the street was for 2 hours, so you needed to look for a street that did not have a 2 hour restriction. 3 blocks from town not bad but some blocks were up hill.
carolyn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashleen
27 September 2024
Ashleen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Diane
Traveled with family
24 September 2024
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.
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.
Well located. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, beach.
Vladimir
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Robyn
8 September 2024
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.
Robyn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
DMITRY
Traveled with family
7 September 2024
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.
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 :)
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.