Name: Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Address: 4th Ave And Mission Ave, Carmel, 93921, US

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2026

Shari

This place was perfect for what we needed! It has a great location and was very walkable. We had our pups with us so that was nice! The hotel is definitely older but the room was clean and well appointed. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable but that’s a personal preference I think … I like a little more firmness . It was quiet at night and the shower had great pressure! We will definitely stay here again. We were placed upstairs and the steps are steep and open and it was not ideal when having a dog but we made it work . We carried them up lol

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2026

Timothy

Love the place , affordable rates , great views wonderful staff .

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

Brendan

Do no book here. Worst experience of my life. They left us stranded. Canceled our room and tried to blame a third party. When in FACT they canceled it. I had a 1 year old with me and they kicked us to the curb when we were 300 miles from home. DO NOT BOOK HERE.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

I have stayed at this hotel many times over the last few years. It’s not fancy- but perfect for us! Things I really like about this place are the walking distance to beach, stores and restaurants, friendly staff, ceramic mugs in rooms for coffee, good coffee maker in the lobby. Best of all, they are very dog friendly! I’ll be back again soon!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Julieta

It says online
Breakfast is included but there was none

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

matthew

Hotels that do not offer water refill stations and only offer bottles of water for purchase should not exist. It should be a right to have clean drinking water provided for guests.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Alondra

Booked room with partial ocean view but was given a different room. The bathroom door was difficult to close. Other than that room was clean, staff was friendly and there was parking available.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Katalin

Very cute and clean little motel. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and the beach. Perfect location. We loved our stay there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Erika

Very convenient location and it’s super easy to walk downtown. There’s shopping and plenty of restaurants nearby. The hotel isn’t fancy, but it’s cute and comfortable. It’s spacious enough and is pet friendly. We’ve stayed several times and have always had a nice time here.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Samantha

The property is very beautiful and the courtyard is very well kept. I can see why people who have pets would love to stay here. The shower tiles were a bit dirty, I took a rag and passed it between the tiles and got dirt up. The doors are pretty loud. If you get a double room, there is only one TV, and the parking could be an issue as there are only 7 spots or street parking. The person running the front was very nice and the other patrons were very friendly. Besides the doors it is very quiet at night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

George

Julian is super cool! Very friendly and helpful. We always stay here when were in Carmel. Great location. Can' wait to come back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Yazmin

My family and I loved how clam calm and sweet it felt to stay here, we definitely loved the family suite, and staff were really friendly and welcoming.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Sheldon

This was the worst hotel that I have stayed at in over 30 years go anywhere else but here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Maria Irene Barillas

We loved our stay in Carmel! Walking distance to everything you need including a public parking place. My dog felt very welcomed and would definitely recommend to anyone. Comfortable and clean room, nice bathroom, and even real fire chimney inside the room

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Noaa

Great spot! Great location. Clean, convenient, cute, dog friendly!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Forrest

Great place in a terrific location. We will keep this place on our list of favorites.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Andrea

This location is the primary benefit of this property. We stayed in the family suite and the bedding was really terrible - old sheets and blankets and the kids beds weren’t made with just ill fitting top sheets played on top of a really old blanket. Not really comfortable. AC worked fine. The very sweet check in person was so nice and helpful and waiting for our rental car to be empty so we could have her parking space. Otherwise, I’d advice you spend some more money and stay somewhere nicer - we booked more last minute and there wasn’t much left in this downtown location - but would really try not to stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Liz

Great location! Our room was actually 2 rooms, that was a pleasant surprise.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Alexandria

Loved my stay ! This has been my second time booking this hotel .

Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Gad

The stay was very comfortable. A big perants room with a fire place and a smaller room with two tween beds. The room was clean, but we did not get a clean up and replacement of towels on the second day of our stay. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and warmly recommend it.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Philip

My daughter left a bag and I can’t get the hotel to answer a call or respond to an email in over a week seeing if they have the item.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Amanda

For the price point and pet accommodation this was a simple, clean, lovely stay.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

susan

Convenient location with two separate bedrooms.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Darla

Parking can be a challenge

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Erin

We booked the 2 bedroom suite for 4 people and it was very spacious for all of us. It was also extremely convenient that both bedrooms had their own full bathroom! It was walking distance to all the shops and restaurants and we never needed to drive anywhere in town. There’s a coffee maker in the room but the office also has a keurig and hot water for tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. There is no common area between the bedrooms but we didn’t mind. One thing I would like to see is access to a microwave, however it wasn’t a deal breaker for us. For the price, location and convenience it was all worth it. Also, we never had trouble finding parking in the lot or on the street side with no time limits so that was a huge plus. They accommodated a late check in as we arrived around midnight and it was very easy. I would stay here again.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Ronnie and Angie

Renter beware! If you book a specific type of room, you may not get it. Been there before and decided on renting the two beds with the two bathrooms again but didn’t get it when checking in. They pulled a switch on us! Even though the pictures in the rental showed both bathrooms, they fooled us! I mentioned this after I checked in and the gentleman said he was sorry and that he would relay this to the property manager named Mike so he could make an adjustment on the room rate. Upon checking out the following day, Mike was super rude and would not acknowledge their mistake and refused to adjust the rate. He simply walked away when I was speaking with him at the front desk.
Needs a little course on customer service especially for a hotel in Carmel. Unfortunately, will not be rebooking this place again. Rent at your own risk!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

LORITES

The rooms and bathrooms were clean and the staff were all nice. It would have been nicer if there is a couch in one of the rooms so we could sit together and watch TV in one room. And the location is great and quiet at night but the bathroom exhaust fans are very loud and can be heard in the bedrooms. But it's still a nice place to stay in.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Belinda

nice property and good
location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Neemias

Nice hotel, good location I would definitely comeback

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

rosa

Main reason I got this hotel was for my fiancé’s birthday because of the ocean view, I was so disappointed when I got there was little to nothing of ocean view.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Osama

Very good
Clean,staff is helpful,parking is free

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Jeffrey

Great location and nice size room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Olvia

We loved our stay in this lovely hotel, very clean and friendly staff, we had no issues at all.
I would definitely stay here again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Angelica

Cute little property. My husband & I were here a second time because we love how close it is to restaurants & shops. We didn’t bring our vehicle & walked everywhere. There was also a view of the ocean. We will be back again. Loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Nathan

In walking distance to a lot of great restaurants. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Ronnie

Check in was smooth and easy. The location is awesome right in downtown Carmel! Easy walk to everything and Brophy’s restaurant is right next door!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Eric

Limited parking but I was able to get a spot.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

kelly

Great stay! Staff and room were amazing! Would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Mark

Clean room, easy parking, pet friendly, and the staff was very kind and accommodating during our stay. Overall a comfortable experience and we’d stay again

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Frank

Hotel receptionists are very pleasant and helpful. I checked out at 11am, but my airporter shuttle wasn't scheduled until late afternoon. I was able to leave my suitcase in the hotel lobby between those times rather than having to lug it all around town. Very helpful. Not every motel or hotel does this.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Wayne

2 room queen beds

Family

2/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Morgan

No staff was on sight and the courtyard had cobwebs everywhere. No coffee or anything in the morning. Hardly any towels and the blankets were paper like. Conditioner bottle was empty. Never staying there again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Ruth

Easy to find, centrally located. The manager was very helpful at check out. Always a pleasure to stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Katherine

Good location & cute courtyard but room could use an update and deep clean. Hotel has potential.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Jessica Ann

We really enjoyed our stay. They were pet friendly. Close to restaurant shops, scenic route 1 South. We were close to the beach walked around a good bit the sights were amazing.

Pet

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Tammy

I paid $400 for my room and had the worst bed I’ve ever slept in. A futon has more comfort. The space was outdated and not the cleanest. I’m very disappointed I paid to stay here.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Haoju

too few parking space

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Jessica

Parking is less than desired, but the location in town makes up for it all the walkable shops and dining options are fairly easy to get to. Bring some walking shoes and enjoy the dog friendly city !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Megan

Nice clean room. This is an older property but well maintained. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The only improvement I would suggest is to have a small microwave in the room.
The location is excellent, only a few blocks from the center of the village. Price is reasonable for Carmel.
They truly are pet-friendly.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Kellie

Have going to this place for about 25 years. We go for the location and, generally, pretty good prices
LOTS of steps and stairs to navigate, so if you have any back, knee, sight, or age related struggles; it’s very tough to get to and from room
For young, or folks with nothing slowing them down, it’s a good place. Owner, Mike, is nice guy
We’ve realized, for us, it’s run its course. We come to Carmel a couple times a year, but will go elsewhere next time

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Nana

The parking is not guaranteed. It is first come first served and they only have 7 spots. Rest is on street which is only from 7 pm to 8 am. I was very annoyed about no guaranteed parking (contra to what Hotels.com said). Room was shabby and not an impressive renovation of an older property. Very cheap coffee maker. Windows without screens. Fireplace worked fine. Gas. Large room but just not great at all. Cheaper pillows and linens. Towels were good quality. Older bath renovation with icky plastic shower curtain. Dreary. But quiet and safe.

Self

2/10

Poor

04 May 2026

John

What a DISAPPOINTMENT! When we first arrived, we asked why doesn’t our room have a fireplace? The front desk clerk kept insisting our room had a fireplace and it was right underneath the television. We finally asked her to come to our room and show us. So, she goes to our room. Notices there is no fireplace. Goes to the wall where they obviously did contruction on the wall and said “Well you can tell there used to be a fireplace here but it must have been removed.” Then she kept saying “I’m new here, so I don’t know.” That became her response to every question we had. Do not let someone work the front desk if SHE DOESN’T KNOW WHAT SHE’S DOING!! She said the manager would contact me. Which he never did! SO UNPROFESSIONAL! That wasn’t the only disappointment. Garbage was left from the previous guest. Bugs were coming through the window. Whenever we tried to talk to a cleaning person, they would just smile and giggle nervously then walk away. And yes, like previous reviews said. The walls are very thin! You can here people going to the bathroom from the other rooms. Be prepared to get into arguments with other guests in the parking lot because this place has VERY LIMITED PARKING. Customer BEWARE OF THIS PLACE! You have BEEN WARNED!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Maria

Had a nice stay, close to shopping and restaurants.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Marvin

Perfect location and free parking and wifi...

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Marci

This is a great location. It’s a clean and cozy place close to the ocean and all the shops. There are some fabulous restaurants right in the neighborhood. I highly recommend staying here

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

kari

Very thin walls, very basic stay.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Griselda

it was very clean, but they only have 1 small mirror in the bathroom and not even a bottle of water as a welcoming. Also there is no body in the building after 3:00pm
During my 3 days stay I never saw anybody working in the office until the day i left when I returned the key.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Norman

Was able to park my Sprinter Van right outside on the street, being oversized i was initially worried.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

LORRAINE

My dog and I had a wonderful weekend in Carmel!

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

tammy

I appreciated that the hotel was pet friendly with a reasonable pet fee. Parking was extremely limited. The room had a good amount of space and the location was walkable to many shops and some restaurants. The bed was uncomfortable, there was hair on one of the pillows, the room had peeling paint, and the bath tub and sink did not appear to be very clean. We felt that the high price did not match the room.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Scott

Parking was a little tight in the hotel lot, but street parking was available.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Raidah

Parking was good, its nearby the shops and the bathroom is super clean!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Stacy

Was great

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

The hotel was fine but they double charged my card and they don’t return phone calls or refund the double charge and it has been weeks.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Eve

Thank you for your help with our lost stuffy!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Kerri

Parking is terrible and really small spots. The room was quite dated and run down, esp for the price. There was a huge hole in the bathroom door and the person at the front desk accused us of making it but we took pictures of the room during check in and showed them right away. They seemed surprised.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Giorigo

Parking was ok, first come first served so if the parking lot is full you need to park somewhere else. The parking lot is very small. Decent normal room in terms of a clean room. Staff is only there from the 8am until about 3pm or so. They said service dogs don’t get charged but we got charged and I’ve been asking for this credit for weeks and nothing has been done. Would not go back. Although the location is great.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

ana lilia

Horrible staff so rude!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Eric

Parking was great, very easy access to downtown, Staff was super friendly. I arrived late and just like the said Had Envolope with my name on it for Key and instructions.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Joyce

Very well located, they’ve updated the rooms but with very basic finishes so it leaves something to be desired but the bed was comfy and we loved walking everywhere.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Ricardo

Parking was fairly easy, staff was helpful, but rooms themselves need a lil TLC. Beds were hard and uncomfortable and the tv was not working properly.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Emma

Parking was easy, loved bringing my dog, and the staff is so kind and helpful! Will def be coming back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Terry

Parking was available, but first come first serve so we did have to park on the street.
Within walking distance to shops and dining
Great staff and nice room.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

Christian

The property needs an upgrade. Parking is very limited and there was no one on site to ask for help and no one picked up on the phone number they gave. I would not recommend and I would not stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Roselia

Air conditioning was nice and cold, a bit loud though. Clean spacious rooms. Nicely located to beach

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Denys

They let us check in at 11 am which we appreciated. We stayed at the family suite and the room was spacious. The room would take a deep cleaning especially bathrooms. Overall great value for what we needed.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Tara M

Perfect place walkable to everything.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Amanda

Great location to the main road which is about a five minute walk. Walking distance to the beach which is about 15 minutes. Dog friendly, quiet and nice staff.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Feibing

Nice stay , come late after 8 pm , staff left key and instruction at Door , room are clean and warm , Street are quite , very good sleep

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Duane

Nice, older hotel. Big rooms. Needs a little updating. Parking an issue.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Jennifer

This is a no frills motel similar to motel 6, but super spacious, with an amazing location, affordable price, and friendly staff. We also really enjoyed the dutch doors. Would 100% stay again with our two large dogs. It was not perfect, but considering the price it was amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Shannon

Room was clean, but old and outdated. We had a bag of garbage that sat outside of our door from when we checked in until we left the next day. No ocean view. They do not answer the phone. Had to leave the second night due to an emergency, but they refused to give a refund.

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Lois

Window to ocean would not close & seal. Towel had holes. Blanket frayed. Dirty floors. I used a wet towel to mop floor and white towel was brown when I got done! Fireplace would not turn on morning of check out. Checkin keys were taped outside of locked office. Office closed at 4 pm so no access to microwave to heat my food. No hot water to bathroom sink.

Self

2/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Lois

Ocean view. Window facing ocean would not close so cold wind blew in. Holes in the towels. Dirty floors. I wiped with wet towel and white towel was brown. Fireplace would not turn on morning of check out. Upon check in Tuesday 3/3 at 6 pm office had closed at 3 pm so I couldn’t access the microwave to heat my food. Black mold on all bathtub shower tile. I have photos to prove all of this

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Jasmine

We love our stays at the Wayfarer. It is our go to spot for a quick overnight stay. There’s not a great amenities on site but there are plenty of places nearby to enjoy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

James

Parking is an issue, but it's like that at every hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Vladimir

The room was clean and the size was adequate for a short stay. There was no microwave, but we didn’t really need one. Overall, the room and bedding were just okay — nothing special. The location is quiet, close to downtown, and parking is available, which is convenient.
The description for the “King Room with Fireplace and Partial Ocean View” mentioned premium bedding and a separate bedroom. Our room did not have a separate bedroom, and the bedding felt standard, not premium. It’s possible the description needs updating, or we may have been assigned a different room type.
For the price of $120, the stay was acceptable, but not exceptional.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Adrienne M

Location was great, the room was not so great. The room smelled like dog urine so bad that I had to go buy air freshener and Clorox wipes. The bed was one of the most uncomfortable beds I've ever slept on, the blanket was a thin fleece blanket and it got really cold. Thankfully there was another blanket in the \"closet\" that helped a little bit. This bed was so old and hard that I have a bruised hip from laying on my side for 4 nights. Don't expect any amenities here. If you're traveling with your dog then stay here. If not go elsewhere, your back and nose will thank you. The room wasn't very clean either.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Joe

Well renovated, great location. Highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Paul

Host Julian was great! (Previous hosts have not been so nice and friendly.) We were given a room with a nice view. Fireplace worked beautiully, so we were cozy even with downpours and high winds. Bathroom tub/shower had grab bars and a rough bottom so you didn't have to worry about slipping. Shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap dispensers in the shower. If you prefer bar soap, bring one. No facial tissues. They were also nice about extra towels.
Small fridge and there's an ice machine in the patio. Check-in area had the Carmel Pine Cone newspaper and brochures and maps on the area. We've stayed here before and it's just a three block walk to Ocean Avenue and all the shops. Some nice restaurants nearby -- Bistro Giovanni and Hog's Breath. The only thing missing is a elevator, so you have to lug your luggage up a lot of stairs. Some onsite parking. Overall a very pleasant place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Carina

Great location, great staff and are able to accommodate large dogs. Location is at walking distance to many restaurants, shops and beach. Thank you for a great stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Anthony

We have stayed at the Carmel Wayfarer Inn several times the past couple of years. The rooms are clean but a little dated. The staff is friendly and helpful and even allowed us to check in a little earlier that our scheduled time. The price of the room and location is unbeatable!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Evangelene

Great check in and wonderful staff!

Room was very spacious. I didn't realize it had a second bedroom with two twin beds (great for families). Bed was big but a little stiff but we slept through the night. The blanket in the closet smelled and should have been washed. Ample towels for our stay.

Bathroom was remodeled but I would have had an issue with whoever did the remodel. There were a lot of things that could have been done better.

Parking is a hit or miss. If you don't get a space, prepare to park off street (I lucked out).

For a pet friendly room, I thought it was odd that our room was upstairs. It worked out with our dog.

We were there overnight, which worked for our stay. This is walkable to town and there's a lot of hidden restaurants to check out if you have time.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

kriss

Location was great, room was roomy

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Elena

For the price (this was in Feb), we got an overall good experience, but I wouldn’t return. The location is excellent and the rooms are fine. The walls are very thin though, so you better bring a sound machine to get through the night. They allow pets, and you never know what type of a pet and owner you will have next to you. (Some might leave the pet in the room alone for a while.) The front desk person isn’t there often. But my biggest peeve was the lack of hot water. Perhaps they need to get a better water heater. Sometimes there was for a bit, and sometimes it was just warm at best. That’s a deal breaker for me.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Brandi

Rooms were remodeled, clean and beautiful. New appliances and we even spoke to the owner at checkout, very nice person

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Naeemah

Easy check-in, clean and comfortable.
This one is close to everything! Walked to beach and restaurants. Grabbed a room with a beautiful view too.