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Carmel River Inn

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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
Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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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

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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'll be within walking distance of Carmel Beach. 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 location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and a few minutes from Carmel Beach
  • 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

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

  • 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. 470 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pastoral, beautiful property, comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

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