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Reviews of Carmel River Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

26600 Oliver Road , Carmel, CA 93922, United States of America

#15 of 38 hotels in Carmel

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 394 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Location ok , stay not really good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    3 days no sheets change until c/o not good idea

    N/A

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Great for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly personnel, basic room maybe bit overpriced bcs it's Carmel. Good beds, good, clean and spacious rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Great Loaction ... Nice Motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No elevator for the 2nd floor.

    Stayed in the motel ... not in the cottages. Room very clean and had been remodel. Note it is a room only, no desk for a laptop plus a chairs. The balcony overlooked the Carmel River ... very nice. It's an older motel that has been remodel with a great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good location and good service.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was surprised by the pet fee of $50 per day, and have an additional $100 on my check. No information about pet fees or pet cleaning on the hotel's website or Booking.com

    The room had a river view, was pretty clean, and satisfied of my expectations. Beautiful area for a walk with the dog. Also, I charged my Tesla using local electricity. Location close to the trail, grocery, and plaza. I will recommend it to my friends. For the next time, I would prefer a cottage instead of a hotel room, almost for the same price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Charming well furnished cottage close to Big Sur and Carmel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Cottage with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No place to sit except for bed & kitchen chairs. Minimal closet space. We didn’t spend too much time inside and we don’t bring fancy clothes so this wasn’t a big concern to us. It is a very small cottage and the space is used efficiently.

    We had a small vintage cottage with a kitchenette to ourselves. Comfortable King sized bed with luxury linens. Heater in the unit was efficient for this cold weekend. The kitchenette had a coffeemaker, fridge, microwave and 2burner electric cooktop. If it had been warmer & less rainy we also could have used the lounge chairs outside.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    A really fun place to stay of looking for cottage/cabin-type accommodations. Staff is great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If anything, maybe some weed eating could’ve been done around the back side of the cabin, but we were just coming off a big storm so that is totally forgivable.

    We are local and wanted something different for a 50th birthday girl’s weekend near Carmel by the Sea. Quick ride share to downtown (2-3 miles) or walk down and across the street ( Highway 1) for available shopping and dining (About half a mile) The cabin we stayed in was a newer one and really nice. And clean! You can’t exactly SEE the Carmel River, but it is just over the berm. The whole cottages area is so cute. Can’t wait to see how all the new landscaping grows in in the coming years. The young man that checked me in was very friendly and pleasant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I thought the room was more like a cabin in an open space from the pictures but I think that was actually showing a totally different area. I probably wouldn't have booked the room if I saw the pictures of the room I stayed in.

    Location was really pretty and ease of check in was great. The facilities staff were all very nice and professional.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Steep stairs to upper floor

    Ro

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Confortable staying to visit the Carmel area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not coffee in the room on the second day.

    Confortable motel in a quiet zone with garden. Perfect base for visiting Camel, the Big Sur and the coast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    A relaxing easy get away between storms. I’d return here when heading to Carmel again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t anything that bothered me. My room didn’t have a microwave which is unusual these days but I didn’t miss it. It had a mini fridge

    Great location next to the Carmel River with a walking path near it. It’s a large property with a number of stand alone cottages available. The inn is very dog friendly!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a 2-night stay when experiencing the Monterey Peninsula.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Conveniently located off of Hwy 1, a few miles north of Point Lobos State Park and within short drives to downtown Carmel, Pacific Grove, Monterey, 17-mile drive (Pebble Beach). Bonus: The Crossroads Plaza is a mere .2 miles away. Our room in the upstairs of the main building: Clean & comfortable w/ a balcony overlooking Carmel River; comfy king-sized bed. Quiet refrigerator, good television. Perfect for a 2-night Monterey Peninsula getaway. ‘Would stay again when in the area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay with family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Things were pretty good. Can't think of anything.

    Room was very comfortable and request for family rooms nearby worked out great. Lobby coffee was delicious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    Love the privacy of standalone cabin and the location in relation to both Carmel and Carmel Valley.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A little bit tight in the smaller cabin. Needed a chair and desk!

    Like the privacy of standalone cabin. Hotel grounds are very nice for walking. Location perfect. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bathroom was a little tight and dated...but that would be hard to change. It would be nice to have a larger garbage can

    It was so nice to have a balcony to sit on and look out at the little river going by...also the room was spacious and had a fun mid-century vibe......also the front desk staff were exceptionally friendly and gracious

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    9.0
    Good 👍 office worker heated our soup 🍲🙏
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room air conditioner can’t turn hotter.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Cozy, quiet and comfy! Would recommend as a good base for couples to explore Carmel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    As we arrived in the dark it was a little hard to find our cabin, maybe some motion lights or bigger lodge numbers would help - sure this wouldn't be a problem in the day! We couldn't get the TV to work with Netflix etc. As we were only staying one night we left it but I'm sure reception would of helped us out!

    We ended up checking in later in the evening, friendly greeting and gave us a map etc. Super quiet and was parking outside the lodge we booked. Comfy and clean, décor was modern and bathroom had a big mirror and outlets for hair styling. Tea and coffee were available in the room and had a little seating area outside. Wish we could of stayed a few nights to make proper use of the kitchen etc.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff, comfy roomy room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise from the upstair

    Very friendly staff :0

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    9.0
    I wish we had more time to stay. It was a lovely up location in a very sweet room. Comfortable and inviting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the location! Rustic and comfy. Pool nice! The river special!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    7.0
    nice suprise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    simple but very ample and confortable room. nice view to the river.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sound insulation between rooms wasn’t great but maybe our next door room liked the volume on their TV very high!

    Great location at the top end of Big Sur. Spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    8.0
    Carmel River Inn exceeded my expectations and is a most comfortable place to stay; we'll be back!
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We arrived on an unusually warm day for the area and discovered that there is no air conditioning in any of the rooms. Normally, in the area, that's not a big deal, but when we first entered our room, it was in the 80s Fahrenheit! They did bring us a fan which helped a bit.

    We stayed in a "cottage" or "cabin" which gave us privacy, which we wanted, as well as a designated parking space. The manager, Michael, is fantastic! He is friendly, knowledgable about the area, and very helpful. The coffee served in the lobby is so good that I asked Michael where I could buy some and he, of course, directed me to the source.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Back patio had a nice view to the water and was close to restaurants and stores

    Stayed in September 2023

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