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Carmel River Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Carmel Beach

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen
Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

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26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

Terrace/patio

Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dining table
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carmel

At Carmel River Inn you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Carmel Beach and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from 17-Mile Drive. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and furnished balconies. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Mission Fields motel include Monterey Bay and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Barnyard - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monastery Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Carmel Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mission Ranch Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Carmel River Inn

Motel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Carmel River Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carmel motel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1934
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Carmel River Inn offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Carmel motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Carmel River
Carmel River Inn
River Inn Carmel
Carmel River Hotel Carmel
Carmel River Inn Motel
Carmel River Inn Carmel
Carmel River Inn Motel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carmel River Inn?

Carmel River Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carmel River Inn?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carmel River Inn on 30 Mar 2025 start from AU$334.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Carmel River Inn?

Yep, Carmel River Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Carmel River Inn?

The closest beach to Carmel River Inn is Carmel Beach (2.6 km).

Does Carmel River Inn have a pool?

Carmel River Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to August).

What makes Carmel River Inn a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carmel River Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carmel River Inn?

No, Carmel River Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carmel River Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Carmel River Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Carmel River Inn, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Carmel River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay with dogs
Loved our stay at Carmel River Inn. The staff was so kind and accommodating. They were very considerate of our dogs and have lots of small touches for dog owners. The room was comfortable and quite spacious. We were in the older cottage, no not one of the newly remodeled King ones, but it was still pleasant and we really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

PALLAVI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be back to stay at the cottages. They are very nice and look so cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Dog Friendly Weekend!
We loved our stay at Carmel River Inn! The little studio cottage was perfect for my husband and me to take our 2 dogs along with us. There was even a cute little fenced in patio to sit outside. The staff were friendly at check in and helped me with recommendations for the Carmel area. The room did seem a little dated, but overall it was a great stay! We loved the beautiful property and the little walking trail they had. We would definitely return for future trips.
Cute little studio cottage
Studio cottage interior
Cute property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

annette

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kritsana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the cottages were attractive from the outside. The entrance to the property was right off the main highway, yet wasn't noisy. The cookware was in pristine condition. The bed was comfortable and many layers of covers of various thickness were provided, so you could get your temperature just right. I would have appreciated if I could have turned off the outside light on the cottage. I don't like coming in the window at night when I'm trying to sleep. There was a blind, but no curtain to block the light.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Friendly staff. Great outdoor areas with firepit and cute garden walking path.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay and enjoyed a weekend at Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The grounds are beautiful. The accommodations are very nice with the exception of the beds ROCK HARD and uncomfortable. The tent glamping has a curfew of 9pm and the walls are transparent. The staff is not aware of privacy issues and should place guests one room apart in order to mitigate the sound pollution from one room to the other.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabins,wonderful atmosphere with awesome trees. Friendly staff and will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience! Tiny Home/Glamping Village
My family and I had a great experience staying here. We loved our 2 queen bed cottage/cabin. The cabin was clean & i think newly built. So glad we chose to stay here. The kids enjoyed having breakfast on the patio. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Place We Like
There was a loud party outside our cottage that was sometimes in the road. It is usually quiet there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming old fashion hotel. Friendly staff, very clean room, no AC, shower stall very small, shower head pipe moves a lot, beds are small and balconies are all connected where someone from another room can walk through the partition that only partially blocks each room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for pets and good location
Nice sized king room for two people and 2 bigger dogs. Really great price for the location—walkable to downtown Carmel if you’ve got the time and don’t mind hilly, sidewalk-less streets. Sound carries easily throughout the building, and the balconies are not fully closed off from the rooms beside you. Those were the only two things that I found negative, but wouldn’t deter me from staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute property, simple but clean and well maintained. Quiet, close to everything Carmel/Monterey.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina Casutt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024