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Wayside Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers warm up by the inviting lobby fireplace before taking leisurely walks along Carmel Beach or exploring nearby shopping districts with convenience.

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The Wayside Inn welcomes visitors with a glowing lobby fireplace near Carmel Beach. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, coffee and tea amenities, and attentive concierge services from staff who consistently impress previous visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Fireplace

  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Wayside Inn is in Downtown Carmel, a walkable area in Carmel with great shopping. Pebble Beach Golf Links and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carmel Beach and Monterey Bay. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Carmel travel guide
Map
7th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • GFB72N Carmel Plaza, Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Carmel Plaza
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center
    Sunset Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmel Beach
    Carmel Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive
    17-Mile Drive
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galante Vineyards
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station
    19 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company
    4 min walk
  • Vesuvio
    3 min walk
  • Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company
    5 min walk
  • Pizza Heaven
    2 min walk
  • La Bicyclette
    2 min walk

About this property

Wayside Inn

  • Hotel near Carmel Beach
  • Wayside Inn provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Wayside Inn offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the spacious rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
    • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Wayside Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wayside Inn located?

Located in Downtown Carmel, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, Carmel Beach, and 17-Mile Drive. Carmel Plaza and Galante Vineyards are just steps away.

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Reviews

Wayside Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and spacious, the bed super comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very convenient to walking around Carmel. Great location, very clean and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is had classic vibes. Lovely, spotless rooms. Great fireplaces and balconies. Some rooms are the perfect view for the gorgeous Carmel sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location and our accommodations were wonderful. Friendly staff and, again, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Great location, quaint, clean, had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

Cozy and Relaxing

It was the perfect spot for my husband and I get away! It’s so close to everything and the room was so comfy and relaxing! The details are amazing and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaowei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was pleasant and area was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location it’s amazing super convenient but the best is the front desk staff, friendly, kind make you feel so welcome in so many ways!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, excellent room size. Nice people at reception
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

The room is clean! The cleaning staff is wonderful and spoke Spanish like myself and my partner. Parking spots go fast, but, also? people come and go all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, easy parking, cozy room, easy walking to all the shop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and parents loved the place very much. Convenient location and beautiful room with fireplace, we will definitely choose here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and clean accommodations. We loved the location being so close to shopping and great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Amenities
The rooms were spacious. Walking distance from great restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our fireplace and our comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for a quiet, quaint stay in a favorite CA destination spot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the property. Room was great and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. The location is walking distance to everything including the beach. Would definitely come back again. Nice personal feel with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a flash, room spacious and comfortable and location ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent room was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous location! Close to shopping, dining and wine tasting. Clean, charming, friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Really good location for walking and proximity to restaurants and shopping. Having a parking space went a long way on a busy holiday weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025