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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

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 3993 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7th Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬4 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
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayside Inn offer perks such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Wayside Carmel
Wayside Hotel Carmel
Wayside Inn Carmel
Wayside Inn Hotel
Wayside Inn Carmel
Wayside Inn Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Inn?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayside Inn on Jan 1, 2026 start from $338.0, excluding 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.

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 Golden Rectangle, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Plaza, Carmel Beach, and 17-Mile Drive. The Doud Arcade 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

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely! Here’s a version of your hotel review tailored for Expedia, where travelers appreciate concise, honest feedback with a helpful tone: --- Great Stay — Clean, Comfortable, and Welcoming We had a lovely time during our stay. The room was spotless and the bed very comfortable — perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The property felt well cared for, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The only thing missing was air conditioning, which made the room a bit warm but the room was provided with a table fan which helped. Overall, a great experience and we’d happily stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable bed I have ever slept in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very responsive to our requests. Rooms were a little outdated but very comfortable and spacious. Bathroom was clean with plenty of amenities. Easy walk to ding and shops. Front office had coffee, cookies, and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art

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

A Wonderful Place to Relax and Enjoy Carmel

The Wayside Inn is our favorite place to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The staff is outstanding, always welcoming and helpful. The rooms are charming, clean, and comfortable. We always sleep well at the Wayside! Its location is outstanding, close to shops and restaurants. Ms. Fabulous is perfect for finding the latest fashions. The sliders and beer at Mulligan’s are a great way to refuel at noon, and the happy hour at Vesuvio can’t be beaten. And Terry’s Lounge is perfect for classic charm and a cocktail. We definitely will return to the Wayside again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very relaxing stay. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed at!! I loved that it had a stove and full size refrigerator. Also loved the fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Lovely

Lovely stay with family and friends. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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