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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Luxury Tent | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • Place, The Barnyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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Traditional Double Hotel Room, 2 Double Beds (main building) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • River view

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Garden view

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Luxury Tent | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Motel with free parking, near Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
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 & Cottages 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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 & Cottages'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 & Cottages. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carmel motel is smoke free.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests will receive lockbox information. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 9:30 PM and 8:00 AM.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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 & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was above and beyond anything i expected. The grounds are well kept, the cottages are cozy, beautiful and feels like home. The entire property is very peaceful and breathtaking. I will be staying at that property whenever i visit Carmel or Monterey!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnaz

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, FREMONT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely great! The cottage was so cute and clean and comfortable ! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottages. Lovely to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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

Very accommodating & comfortable stay

Great staff. Cottage with kitchenette was very comfortable. Will definitely recommend & stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I came across this hotel by chance a few years ago and have since stayed here several times. We love to stay in the cottages as they privide some privacy and we appreciate that they are pet friendly. The grounds are also nicely lanscaped with walking paths. We look forward to staying here when we visit Carmel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

agustin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming cabins/cottages just off hwy1. Close to a large shopping center, beaches, point lobos, Carmel Valley entrance and the entire Monterey Peninsula. Very quiet and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Lovely cabins

We were upgraded to a cabin and it was very nice. Beware the regular motel rooms are not air conditioned and a lot of traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Nice staff. Walls a bit thin though for the classic rooms. Also no ac in classic rooms. Would recommend upgrading to a cottage instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Perfect Weekend

Stunning location, gorgeous accommodations, and incredible staff. Less than a 10 minute drive to downtown. I stayed in of the cottages and enjoyed the extra privacy. Having morning coffee in the patio was absolutely lovely. Everyone we met from check-in to check out were incredibly hospitable and kind. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning a trip to Carmel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

Cozy cottage

The cottage was cozy and just perfect! Very serene and quiet. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romina, long beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was absolutely gorgeous. Though we stayed for one night, the rooms were absolutely adorable, the vintage cottage vibe was to die for! Everything from the uniquely painted houses, to the flowers in the front yard, this place was super pretty! The beds were soft and comfy, and big enough to share. The amenities were good, water was hot and shower supplies were provided, but overall our stay at these cottages was amazing. Definitely would return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rocio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stay 3 nights at one of the cottages. The cottage was clean and remodeled with all the amenities necessary like microwave, fridge, tv and tub . The only negative thing we saw was that there isn’t an air conditioner and the first night we came from the beach sunburn and needed a fresh air . The room was at 75 degrees and when we called the front desk to ask how to turn de a/c on the man at the office told us there isn’t any . He told us how to turn off the heater. We ask for a fan and he said he can’t bring us one that day but that the next day he would. The next day there was no fan at our cottage so we had to drive to the closest target not to close from where we stayed and bought a fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025