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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Name: Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Address: 4th & Mission Street, Carmel, US

★★·8.3/ 10Recommended

·Motels

📍4th & Mission Street · Carmel ↗

📞36632935078·Official site ↗

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsExpress check-in/check-outFax/photocopyingParkingAll 35 facilities +

Review

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Enjoy garden views at the Carmel Wayfarer Inn, centrally located in Carmel. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, express check-in/out, and multilingual staff. The 17 guestrooms feature LCD TVs, premium bedding, and cable programming. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Free self-parking is available onsite. You'll be a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach, and a short distance from Carmel Plaza and other attractions.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the prime walkable location, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Major complaints include scarce parking, outdated bathrooms, poor soundproofing, and occasional cleaning lapses.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1

Wi-Fi8.6

Service8.5

Cleanliness8.4

Rooms8.3

Value8.2

Surroundings8.0

Facilities7.8

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Clean and tidy rooms · Friendly staff · Comfortable beds

－ ComplaintsSevere lack of parking · Aging facilities · Water pressure/temperature issues · Noise disturbances

KEYIdeal for location-focused travelers willing to walk. Bring utensils, accept older amenities, and plan parking in advance.

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Room types · 10

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2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

2 × Queen Bed37 ㎡up to 4

2 Queen Beds400-sq-foot room with courtyard views Layout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 25-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-Smoking, renovated in January 2024, pet friendly

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

1 × King bed / 2 × Twin bed37 ㎡up to 4

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds400-sq-foot room with courtyard views Relax - FireplaceInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 25-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-Smoking, renovated in January 2024, pet friendly

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Executive Suite

2 × Double bed37 ㎡up to 4

This two-bedroom suite offers a sliding door, a TV with cable channels, ironing facilities, and an private bathroom.

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Family Suite

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 4

This suite offers a fireplace, a TV with cable channels, ironing facilities, and an private bathroom.

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King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

1 × King bed37 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed400-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 25-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-Smoking, renovated in January 2024, pet friendly

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King Room with Ocean View

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 2

Featuring partial ocean views, this room offers a seating area, a TV with cable channels, ironing facilities, and an private bathroom. This room type is only available on the upper level of the property. A elevator is not available. No extra bedding is allowed in this room type.

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

2 × Queen bed26 ㎡up to 4

This quadruple room offers a fireplace, a TV with cable channels, ironing facilities, and an private bathroom.

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Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

2 × Queen Bed23 ㎡up to 4

2 Queen Beds250-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, partial ocean views Relax - FireplaceInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 25-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heatingAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-Smoking, renovated in January 2024, pet friendly

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One King Room with Fireplace

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)23 ㎡up to 2

This room offers a fireplace, a TV with cable channels, ironing facilities, and an private bathroom.

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King Bedroom with Fireplace

1 × King bed20 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed215-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, partial ocean views Relax - FireplaceInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 25-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Daily housekeeping, climate-controlled heating, and ceiling fanAccessibility - Hardwood flooring in roomNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-Smoking, renovated in January 2024, pet friendly

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Dining

Aubergine

Contemporary, Californian · ★★ Michelin

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Easygoing luxury and refinement strike a harmonious note within L’Auberge Carmel, where every element seems designed to delight. Chef Justin Cogley balances classic technique with a sleek, modern aesthetic, and his cooking captures a sense of place that feels wholly his own. Products of spectacular quality are prepared skillfully and painstakingly presented with an artistic eye, as in a surprising "cabbage" taco filled with shallot jam, Madeira-braised treviso, Kaluga queen caviar and cabbage chips. The hits keep coming, like the rice roulade with Dungeness crab finished in a white dashi and b

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Chez Noir

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Yafa

Mediterranean Cuisine, Middle Eastern · Bib

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Casanova

European, Californian

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Once owned by Charlie Chaplin’s personal chef, this historic 1920s cottage is marked by a bike parked with lavender flowing from the basket. Before opening in 1987, the family remodeled the building after their Belgian farmhouse, even replicating their wine cellar, which today houses a notable collection. Its setting, just a block off Carmel’s main street, makes dining here seem all the more relaxing and charming. A private room invites 2-8 people to enjoy the chef’s prix-fixe on Vincent Van Gogh’s very own dining table. The rustic French and Italian cooking features deliciously simple dishes,

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Stationæry

American, Californian

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This cheery, welcoming little spot has risen to the status of a local brunch favorite thanks to its cleverly California-inflected takes on American classics. A potato pancake served with Korean braised short ribs and kimchi is an illustrative example, as is a photogenic take on avocado toast, adorned with colorful radishes, sprouts, and local seaweed. Not to be overlooked is their lobster roll, served on a perfectly toasted, buttery brioche bun (from celebrated Ad Astra bakery) with sweet lobster meat—topped with caviar to further enhance the splurge, if desired. Dinner, served three nights a

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Akaoni

Japanese, Sushi

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Akaoni remains one of the region’s most rewarding sushi counters, even if securing a seat can feel like a minor triumph. With only a handful of seats, limited operating hours and a tiny staff overseeing the entire operation, the atmosphere is resolutely no frills, allowing the focus to remain squarely on the fish. A chef’s choice platter offers a reliable introduction, though regulars know to pay close attention to the daily specials board, where pristine seasonal seafood often shines brightest. Local spot prawns served directly from the tank remain a highlight, while carefully cut nigiri cons

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Cultura

Mexican, Californian

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La Bicyclette

European

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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 10

2 Bedroom Executive Suite: Double Queen

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

Executive Suite

Family Suite

King Bedroom: Full Ocean View

King Room with Ocean View

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Double Queen Bedroom with Fireplace: Partial Ocean View

One King Room with Fireplace

King Bedroom with Fireplace

Facilities · 35

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