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Carmel River Inn

3.0 star property

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Carmel Mission Basilica
    13 min walk
  • The Barnyard
    14 min walk
  • Sunset Center
    4 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Tent | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building)

Terrace/patio

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

  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

  • 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)

  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Carmel River Inn

Motel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a business centre and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Carmel River Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hatton Canyon. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a business centre are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Carmel Beach and 9 minutes from Monterey Bay
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1934
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher
Guests will receive lockbox information. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

Carmel River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1025 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1025 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1025 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1025 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1025 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the charm of the property. I could hear nature and it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jorge Rodrigo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overpriced for the standard room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

maria-elena

Travelled with family
We did not expect that there’s no AC in our room. They provided a fan but our room was still hot for us. We were told that the newer buildings have AC. We will still come back but we will make sure that we will get the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anjele

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem for an unusual stay
We recently stayed in one of the tent cabins at the Carmel River Inn. It was a fun change of pace, and a great way to escape the heat in the Bay Area. Our tent was the definition of "glamping" – a tent connected to a kitchenette and bathroom – super clean, with every single detail attended to, from the supplies in the kitchenette to the bathroom. The bed was comfortable, but nothing to write home about. (I'll be honest, a more comfortable mattress would have made this a 5-star review in every category.) I love nothing more than to travel and sleep in a bed more comfortable than my own (which isn't asking for much). That said, tent cabins may not be for the faint of heart. It was mostly very quiet and we tried to stay quiet to not disturb our neighbors (who are pretty close, to be honest). We LOVED all the bird sounds, and frogs, and we're pretty sure we heard foxes, too. However, one thing we heard was the salesman next door on Zoom calls from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. one morning. In his defense, I don't think he knew we could hear him (and the person he was talking to, also), and we didn't take any action (we didn't contact the office or speak to him). But it's something to be aware of if you're looking for complete quiet. We were there for three days, and of the neighbors who came and went, including a family with kids, he was the most disruptive. of them. Would we return? Absolutely. BTW, photos don't do this place justice. Adorable cabins, great landscaping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute gem. We stayed to be close to Carmel by the sea and Big Sur. Carmel was a little over a mile away and Big Sur about 45 minutes. It was our perfect, large, quite, beautiful grounds, retreat at the end of the day. Away from the hustle and bustle of Carmel but still close enough to have good cell reception and WiFi. Beautiful grounds to walk and nice parking areas right outside our cottage. Staff was kind and friendly, especially Umberto when we checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Certainly fine for a 1 night stay but lacking in facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love the property, beautiful place and great for dogs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed that it felt like a neighborhood and didn’t have any problems with other guests being too loud or anything. The only thing I didn’t like was that there were bugs everywhere, but that just comes with the location and just how green it is within the property. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

annette

Travelled with family
Had a wonderful stay in Carmel, love the Carmel River Inn.. nice people and a lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded our expectations by far!! Our newly renovated room was absolutely perfect and we LOVED our stay. Thank you Carmel River Inn - you get 5 stars for sure ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

R, Elk Grove

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect setting for quiet and peaceful relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful private setting, close enough to downtown Carmel but without the craziness. A dog lovers heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Perfect quiet place for dogs. We loved it and plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024