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 Wayside Inn

7th Ave and Mission Street , Carmel, CA 93921, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 238 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
237 reviews

For the price paid, it far exceeded my expectations and the location was great. I was almost discouraged by lukewarm reviews, but they were wrong. It's Carmel, so you pay for the location and it did not disappoint and the rooms were better and cleaner than the B&B I stayed prior to (with better reviews and a higher price). A pleasant surprise (and safe for women traveling alone).

Julie United States of America

Beautifully renovated rooms. Great location right in the center of town.

Helaine United States of America

Nice friendly staff, excellent location and restaurants close by. The property really carried the Carmel charm. We took three morning hikes right from the front door of the Inn. Cafe Luna in the Carmel Plaza next door has the best home-made pot stickers (unbelievable!), the best (real) breakfast sandwich (it is huge so my wife and I split), and a super top-quality Ramen. We had five meals at this location in our three-day stay, and we noticed locals there every time we visited. The proximity to Wayside Inn made it "sure thing" for us. For an indulgence, try a donut from Dutch Door Donuts right upstairs from Cafe Luna. Finally, I saw happy faces on others that stayed at the Inn. :)

Tim United States of America

Close to everything, bed and pillows were amazingly comfortable

Sophia United States of America

Love the huge room and a great location close to everything!

Linda United States of America

We loved the location, close to the shops and the lovely homes in the area.

Martha United States of America

Good location, friendly staff, large rooms with seating area

Becky United States of America

The room is clean and nice, tub is excellent. Extra sitting room is very helpful with little one. So we can put him down to sleep but still enjoy the night. Can comfortably sleep 4 with two sets of bathroom.

Mu-en United States of America

We have been visiting several times over the last year for just a one night stay. This was by far the best accommodations versus price we have found.

Dan United States of America

Did not have breakfast at the inn. the Rise&Roam coffee shop across the street is very good. Our room was very spacious and the bed was super comfortable.

Alexandra United States of America
8.8
Excellent
237 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “For the price paid, it far exceeded my expectations and the location was great. I was almost discouraged by lukewarm reviews, but they were wrong.”
    Julie Julie United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautifully renovated rooms. Great location right in the center of town.”
    Helaine Helaine United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice friendly staff, excellent location and restaurants close by. The property really carried the Carmel charm. We took three morning hikes right from the front door of the Inn.”
    Tim Tim United States of America United States of America
  • “Close to everything, bed and pillows were amazingly comfortable”
    Sophia Sophia United States of America United States of America
  • “Love the huge room and a great location close to everything!”
    Linda Linda United States of America United States of America
  • “We loved the location, close to the shops and the lovely homes in the area.”
    Martha Martha United States of America United States of America
  • “Good location, friendly staff, large rooms with seating area”
    Becky Becky United States of America United States of America
  • “The room is clean and nice, tub is excellent. Extra sitting room is very helpful with little one. So we can put him down to sleep but still enjoy the night.”
    Mu-en Mu-en United States of America United States of America
  • “We have been visiting several times over the last year for just a one night stay. This was by far the best accommodations versus price we have found.”
    Dan Dan United States of America United States of America
  • “Did not have breakfast at the inn. the Rise&Roam coffee shop across the street is very good. Our room was very spacious and the bed was super comfortable.”
    Alexandra Alexandra United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Carmel

This property is a 9-minute walk from the beach. Homemade cookies are available daily at this downtown Carmel inn. Rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

The spacious rooms featuring unique furnishings offer plush bathrobes for guest use at Wayside Inn. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in all rooms. Most rooms feature a fireplace.

Pebble Beach Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive from the Inn Wayside. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes’ drive away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Carmel, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Wayside Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 31, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Carmel, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!

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4 reasons to choose Wayside Inn

  • Prices you can't beat!
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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Carmel Beach

    9.2 Wonderful beach
    2,200 feet from property

  • Carmel River State Beach

    9.2 Wonderful beach
    1.1 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 237 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Carmel

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    Julie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “For the price paid, it far exceeded my expectations and the location was great. I was almost discouraged by lukewarm reviews, but they were wrong. It's Carmel, so you pay for the location and it did not disappoint and the rooms were better and...”
  • Helaine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautifully renovated rooms. Great location right in the center of town.”
  • Tim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Nice friendly staff, excellent location and restaurants close by. The property really carried the Carmel charm. We took three morning hikes right from the front door of the Inn. Cafe Luna in the Carmel Plaza next door has the best home-made pot...”
  • Sophia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Close to everything, bed and pillows were amazingly comfortable”
  • Linda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Love the huge room and a great location close to everything!”
  • Martha
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We loved the location, close to the shops and the lovely homes in the area.”
  • Becky
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Good location, friendly staff, large rooms with seating area”
  • Mu-en
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room is clean and nice, tub is excellent. Extra sitting room is very helpful with little one. So we can put him down to sleep but still enjoy the night. Can comfortably sleep 4 with two sets of bathroom.”
  • Dan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We have been visiting several times over the last year for just a one night stay. This was by far the best accommodations versus price we have found.”
  • Alexandra
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Did not have breakfast at the inn. the Rise&Roam coffee shop across the street is very good. Our room was very spacious and the bed was super comfortable.”
Property questions and answers
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  • do they offer breakfast?
    Currently, we are not serving breakfast due to COVID-19 protocols. We can recommend many, many wonderful breakfast restaurant partners in town.
    Answered on April 15, 2021
  • You are on a pet friendly hotel list. Do you have a king room Nov 4th with a small 20 lb dog, and your best price? Thanks, Kurt
    Hello Kurt, Wayside Inn is a non-pet-friendly property. Please visit our sister property Svendsgaards Inn Carmel which is a pet-friendly property. We have plenty of rooms available on Nov 4th check-in! Sincerely, -Guests Services, Svendsgaards Inn
    Answered on October 22, 2020
  • Does every room have a refrigerator
    Yes, all of our rooms come equipped with mini-refrigerator.
    Asked about: Deluxe King Suite • Answered on April 15, 2021
  • do you have suites on the ground floor?
    Yes, we have certain suites on the ground floor.
    Answered on February 17, 2021
  • Do you allow dogs?
    The Wayside Inn is not a pet-friendly inn, however, we do have a sister property called Svendsgaard's Inn which is pet friendly.
    Answered on November 28, 2021

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Carmel Plaza
    0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center
    0.2 miles
  • Carmel Beach Access
    0.5 miles
  • Carmel Mission
    0.7 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica Museum
    0.8 miles
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links
    2 miles
  • Pebble Beach
    2 miles
  • Point Lobos State Reserve
    2.2 miles
  • Monterey Peninsula College
    3.2 miles
  • Wine Trolley Tours
    3.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Monterey Museum of Art
    3.3 miles
  • Monterey Pines Golf Club
    3.5 miles
  • Dennis the Menace Park
    3.5 miles
  • Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
    3.8 miles
  • Presidio of Monterey Museum
    3.9 miles
  • Naval Postgraduate School
    4 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive
    4.1 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    4.6 miles
  • Del Monte Beach
    4.6 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Carmel Beach
    2,200 feet
  • Carmel River State Beach
    1.1 miles
  • Monastery Beach
    1.9 miles
  • China Cove Beach
    3.3 miles
  • Seal Rock Creek Beach
    3.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
    4.9 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    56.2 miles
How to get to Wayside Inn from Monterey Peninsula Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Wayside Inn

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Wayside Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Wayside Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note: A pre-payment deposit is required to secure your reservation. This deposit will be charged to the credit card provided at the time the reservation is received by the property.

Property has removed breakfast until further notice.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Wayside Inn

  • Wayside Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Wayside Inn is 800 feet from the center of Carmel.

  • Room options at Wayside Inn include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Wayside Inn.

  • Yes, Wayside Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Wayside Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Wayside Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Wayside Inn by:

    • Car 1h 50min