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Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $40 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but pets may not be left in the room unattended and must be leashed at all times on hotel property. There is a park (and off-leash dog beach) just a few blocks from the inn. For same day arrivals, please call 877‑411‑3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
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Description

The Carmel Wayfarer Inn is a unique and charming Inn centrally located in the village of Carmel with a short and enchanting 3-block walk to Ocean Avenue. Enjoy the beautiful courtyard garden with outside fireplace, morning continental breakfast buffet and afternoon wine tasting. Originally constructed in 1929 as an opulent apartment complex, the Carmel Wayfarer Inn retains the charm of its original design. Under the new management of Julian and Shetal, the Inn's focal point remains our charming courtyard. Beautiful gardens and the warmth of the outside brick fireplace invites guests to linger.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Family Rooms
  • Heating
  • Free Parking
  • Non-Smoking Property
  • Lawn / Garden

Reviews

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Carmel Wayfarer Inn has received a rating of 4.0 out of 5 bones by 10 canine critics on BringFido and 3.0 out of 5 by 466 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Geo
    Nov 18, 2023
    Great location

    Spacious rooms, comfortable beds. Place needs a makeover, room we stayed in smelled musty as if there had been old water damage. Overall very good value and walking distance from the beach.

  • Agnes
    Jul 5, 2023
    Highly recommended

    Dog friendly and centrally located.

  • Amy
    Dec 4, 2022
    Great location

    Very walkable location, easy check-in and dog friendly.

  • Jackie
    Oct 22, 2022
    Wayfarer

    Super cute spot, in an ideal location. First time staying there, and I will be back.

  • Richard
    Aug 11, 2022
    Good location, sub-par room for humans

    Our dog was plenty comfortable in the room with a door with direct access to the sidewalk. Location was close to shops and restaurants. No grass nearby but plenty of trees and small patches of dirt and mulch. I've stayed in Carmel maybe 20 times and know an August visit will be expensive, but we paid way too much for a noisy, thin-walled suite with active daytime room renovation right above us. The stairs and walkways are wood transmitting footsteps easily. The windows did not all open properly, not an issue when we went, but would be essential on the occasional warm day. Twice in 5 days the closest parking space was 1-2 blocks away. We might look more seriously at the Airbnb options next time.

  • Jennifer
    Jun 18, 2022
    Nice location!

    Great location and once the remodel is complete, it would be nice to see. The room needed some love, not much, but a few things. I think the remodel will take care of the details. Super clean, big room, nice folks.

  • Mary
    Jan 2, 2022
    Perfect location

    Very friendly and laid back atmosphere.

  • Suzanne
    Nov 9, 2020
    Mid Week Getaway

    This is my second stay at the Wayfarer in Carmel. The bed was comfortable and so were the pillows. Unfortunately, our room and bathroom were smaller than anticipated. In the future I’d request a different room. I will say that even though the room was small we had a view of the ocean which was surprising! The staff are very friendly and helpful. I’d stay here again!

  • Michelle
    Jun 26, 2019
    Ugh

    Well you get what you pay for. Location was fine, price was reasonable for Carmel. But that’s it. This place needs some serious TLC. Old, outdated. Key & lock didn’t work. Shower curtain was just a liner. Sheets were worn out and ripped. Towels were fraying. Carpet was probably original. Dogs were allowed, but not really “welcomed”. Pet policy had lots of rules (no dogs on the beds - which had comforters from the 60’s). And they didn’t have anything for the dogs - maybe we were just spoiled from the other places we stayed.

  • Zoë
    Nov 6, 2018
    Wonderful Carmel Location

    First off, a little perspective...
    The majority of Carmel hotels accepting dogs charge from $170 plus the fee for your pup. So figure $200 - $300 for an average room. Carmel Wayfarer is basic and needs a lot of TLC but you are 4 blocks from Ocean Avenue and all the fun of Carmel. It’s very affordable and has a lovely courtyard and great sunset views from our room.

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