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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar
Luxury Tent
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Property grounds
Luxury Tent | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

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

Room options

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

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

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Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Trundle Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

A coffee shop/cafe, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite. 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. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children 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 coffee shop/cafe are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • To-go breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • 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 4-minute drive from Carmel Beach and a few minutes from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash area
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Carmel River Inn & Cottages. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Carmel motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Morning Joy - Onsite café.

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

Food and drink

  • Weekday on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 30 for adults and USD 2 to 30 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Morning Joy

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 2.00 to 30.00 for adults, and USD 2.00 to 30.00 for children
  • 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
Onsite 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, 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint place to stay! Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean cottage! Love it will come back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy visiting Carmel By the River inn and Cottages and bringing my pups. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful
Beautiful flowers
Pups resting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very quiet and location was great. Staff was very friendly and amenable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Swaroop Ravikantrao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room best staff recommending good places, parking place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice close to stores and everything staff was nice cool cabin vibe, beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very quiet. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at the last minute. Friendly staff and great cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was awesome. It was very clean and quiet. The parking was excellent. You get your own personal space. It felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Etinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is pet friendly and grounds are perfect to walk through. Updated cabins are really nice and everything was well kept and maintained. Very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant three day stay. Dog friendly and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

avi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, staff friendly. Easy exit to attraction areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, clean, and nicely decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Very quaint, very relaxing cabin. I love all the different plants and flowers on path ways. I was able to walk around and look at all of them. I can’t wait to get back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding room, quiet, comfortable, and all staff were helpful. I will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot! Balcony overseeing river, great shower, super clean and comfortable, and just minutes to food, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Point Lobos Reaerve.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottages, clean & comfortable and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottages and grounds Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean. Very friendly staff. Beautiful cottages. Perfect for families.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025