Carmel Wayfarer Inn

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

7.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,005 Ratings)

Hotel in Carmel by the Sea, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Old Fisherman's Wharf

3.5 mi

Available Rooms

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

2 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 2 Single • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

1 King • 400 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Queen • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

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7.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,005 Ratings)

Hotel in Carmel by the Sea, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Old Fisherman's Wharf

3.5 mi

Available Rooms

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

2 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 2 Single • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

1 King • 400 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 Queen • 400 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

7.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,005 Ratings)

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Been coming here for more than 15 years, mainly because of location and price. But now we have to move on. Even after remodel, it just feels dirty and very dated. Also, parking is extremely difficult and hotels lot has very narrow spaces and is on a rather steep slope, so expect dents and scratches from cars next to it as they struggle to open doors uphill, or they fly open down slope. I guess we’re just getting old because all the slippery stairs, no allowed use of outdoor sitting/ fireplace area are just too hard to overlook any longer, even if the place is $75 or so a night cheaper than others nearby Sorry

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Always a nice stay here. It’s not fancy and there’s not any amenities but the location is good for the price.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Very clean and comfortable room

1.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

The room was decent , but the door just has a knob lock and looked like it had been broken into before . The door has scratches bad on the outside by the lock . We put a chair under the knob for safety . The worst part was the parking situation. It says parking available on site but it’s like 5-8 spots first come first serve and it’s a very busy area . We had to leave hazard light on to unload by the room and park three blocks away and when I asked about parking I got a quick rude answer that parking is limited and we just have to find wherever we can .

3.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Old worn out place.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Quiet, friendly, on-site parking, close to some restaurants. We had everything that we wanted.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

The room was clean, check in was easy, and very friendly. All in all nice, but needs some repair.

3.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

It was quite expensive for an old motel type of property- but that’s pretty typical for Carmel. The place is very clean. It has fresh paint. The tub had been painted (I think ) so there were a lot of weird discolored areas on the enamel. But one really awful thing was an extremely LOUD heat/AC unit that cycled on and off all night. We couldn’t get any sleep until my husband unplugged it very early in the morning.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Great small hotel, whole city os walkable. Tons of shopping in the area.

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

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.

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Our door didn’t lock so we couldn’t stay here. No one around and no one to contact we had to book elsewhere

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Well located. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, beach.

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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 :)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

I love this place. Simple and convenient

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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.

1.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Pretty dumpy room

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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. :)

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Great location to walk to shopping and restaurants.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Very comfortable accomodations. FAST checkin. Walk to many food options. Very quiet. Nice linens and towels. Really enjoyed my stay here and would look to stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Caramel Wayfarer and we would definitely return. We did leave something behind and Mike went out of his way to have it returned to us

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

hair was on the fridge, shower courtain had holes ,shower is too small or the shower courtain too deep inside the tub

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Everything was excellent for us :)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Our stay was comfortable and restful.. this hotel feels like a neighborhood spot that is very down to earth.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

AC was noisy. Turned off and opened window at 2:00 am

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We are really enjoy our stay at Carmell!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Carmel is a favorite get away. This is affordable and great location.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Disappointed in what we found compared to the photos of the site, particularly given the cost 😕

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The site needs better access for those who are disabled. Also stairs need to be refurbished. The one in the courtyard is in disrepair

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very clean and accommodating. Be ready for steep stairs and small bath

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The property was in disrepair in many areas. Some of the railings were damaged and downright dangerous. The pain was peeling off in many areas. The stairs had non-slip patches mostly worn off. In the room, the shutters were not maintained and did not work properly. One of the lamps was broken and tilted to one side. The bathroom sink faucet was wiggly. We had stayed at this place about 10 years ago and thought it was OK. We will be removing this place from our list of places in Carmel.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Extremely unstable wifi

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Great service and excellent customer service

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Reasonable and clean. Very welcoming

2.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Way too noisy. You hear cars, people talking in street, and neighboring unit. Hear every door closing in motel. Walls are way too thin. Got no sleep.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Carmel by the Sea?

The average price for a rental in Carmel by the Sea is $343 per night. This rental is $245 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Carmel Wayfarer Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Carmel Wayfarer Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.

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Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Hotel in Carmel by the Sea, CA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

King Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

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

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Carmel by the Sea?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Carmel Wayfarer Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Carmel Wayfarer Inn?

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