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    Wayside Inn

    4.2 (98 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    When you enter Premium King Suite (Rm23)
    Lina W.

    Stayed in the Premium King Suite a week ago and slept really well. I love that it's on the second floor. When you walk in, you've got the bathroom with toilet and shower same room, and full closet to your left. They have a hair dryer provided, so you can leave yours at home. Keurig machine for coffee is provided and you've got a mini fridge underneath the sink area. Like someone else had mentioned, the furniture is a bit outdated, but not worn down. The furniture setup was nice and my husband and I had a lot of room to sit and place our belongings. There's a small balcony with table and chairs that face the parking lot. Private parking lot is a plus! The jetted tub was awesome and right next to the fireplace AND you can watch tv while relaxing in the tub. Everything was walking distance as well. You are in the downtown area and will hear vehicles and garbage trucks, but it didn't bother us. Wayside is partners with several local businesses in the area, so you get complimentary items or discounts depending on where you go. Pretty awesome! Overall stay was great! The only thing is you do get hit with that old hotel smell the minute you walk into the room. The towels and sheets also had a weird smell to it. Other than that, we'd stay here again.

    Ryan G.

    Can't say enough about this place! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our suite was the nicest most comfortable room we have ever stayed in. King bed was super comfortable. Tub was amazing and fire place was the cherry on top. We will definitely be back. Only downside is parking but it's Carmel, parking is horrible everywhere.

    It's the little details like this hand made tissue flower, that sets this place above the rest.
    Rick C.

    Our room was spacious! The living room and dining area made up the front. I loved the fireplace that had an automatic timer. The refrigerator was set to the coldest setting (unlike other places that try to save money by using the warmest setting). We also had a fully stocked Keurig and a microwave oven. The Jack and Jill bathroom had a full size closet (complete with ironing board, extra comforter, pillow, fan, emergency lamp), and soaking tub/shower. The sink had an oversized mirror and the bathroom was stocked with full size Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. The Garnier Thiebaut towels were some of the softest I've ever used. The king size bed was very comfortable and came with four layers of alternating sheets and comforters. Complimentary custom ordered breakfasts was delivered every morning to our room within our specified time periods. The registration office was warm and inviting with fresh baked cookies along with coffee and a myriad of teas in takeout cups. Iced cucumber water is also available. The parking is a little tough as there are more rooms than spaces. We were able to extend our stay an extra hour with a late checkout. Ocean Drive (the main drag) is only a few blocks away.

    The lobby
    Caelin N.

    I loved this hotel. So central to Carmel and an easy walk to everything. The down beds were SO comfortable, I haven't slept that well in ages. The room was incredibly spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was large and easy to get ready in. My onlyyy gripes are there is very limited parking, for our two night stay we never parked in the lot but always found something within 2 blocks. Secondly, it can be a little loud. We stayed in room 9 which has large windows that face the parking lot and I definitely was woken up a few times in the morning by people talking in the parking lot. All in all, wonderful stay and would stay again.

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    Michelle L.

    Had an amazing stay at the very charming Wayside Inn. We were having dinner in Monterey when we received a courtesy call from the inn informing us that our room was ready. We thought that was pretty nice of them for the heads up. When we arrived for check in, Jessica at the front desk actually remembered our conversation about dinner and asked about that! The process was easy and we were on our way to our room in no time. The inn is set up a little differently than what you'd expect at a hotel but I saw that there was an ice machine between the buildings as well as a vending machine with soft drinks. The room attendants left the lights in the room on to make it easy for us to get in and even had music playing for our entry. It was really the little touches that started off our stay so well. The entire place was spotless and our bathroom sported a tissue paper rose. The bathroom had fully stocked with basic toiletries. We had a second sink in the entry way which had soap, a facial bar and some make up removing wipes. The room also had a Keurig machine with a few selections of coffee complete with condiments. Our room featured a king sized bed, patio, and fireplace. The bed was super comfy and had a good amount and variety of pillows for optimum sleeping. Since it's a little cooler these days the fireplace was the perfect place to warm up after a nighttime walk in Carmel. The fireplace is on a timer and the only comment I will make is that the timer does have that characteristic ticking noise. The package we got also included a complimentary breakfast. We checked in pretty late and were told that we could still fill out the breakfast ordering slip and leave it under the doormat. There were many time slots for breakfast to be delivered so we opted for one of the later times which was 9-9:30am. They were actually extremely prompt in bringing breakfast to us and got there a few minutes early to make sure we had our food. We enjoyed two different quiches - ham and tomato and a cheesy spinach one. We also had an assortment of pastries including a fresh, flaky croissant and a really tasty raspberry muffin. It was a little chillier in the morning or we could have enjoyed breakfast on the patio. There are flowering vines and bushes around the grounds and our patio was framed with a particularly pretty angel's trumpet tree. I had an amazing stay here and I'd absolutely return in a heartbeat.

    Bed
    Denny T.

    In the corner entering downtown Carmel is this little bed and breakfast. Parking onsite is first come first served with Parking spots are narrow but serves most vehicles. There is a lobby with two entrances to access from depending on where the room is. Lobby had apples, cookies, tea, and coffee stocked each time we came through. Manager was friendly and prompt to greet and check us in upon arrival. Check in is after 3:00pm? Manager was well spoken, clear, and articulated answers to our questions. He was able to provide instructions on the breakfast to be delivered to the room at a selection of times on a first submitted basis. Key cards were responsive to the room. The room itself was a bit on the dated side, but on par with most pictures of bed and breakfasts. Our room was a basic queen room. The room had bottles of water and Keurig coffee machine, flat tv, mini re fridge and a dated microwave. Bathroom was tucked away with a toilet and a shower with curtain. Room temperature was set correctly. Not a large deviance between night and day when we elected to run the heating and air unit. The bed was ok. Not the best not the worst. A little soft for my wife and I to get a solid night rest for being tired. The sheets were nice but slipped a bit when untucked from between the mattress and foundation. The lamps and lighting were decent in the room. One of the lamps was loose where the on off dial was but operational. The carpet was used, had some buckling but not enough to trip on. Carpet was clean. Canned lighting could use a slight dusting as there were some cobwebs. The restroom worked ok. Toilet did not make loud noises. The hot and cold were fairly quick consistent throughout our stay. The mirror did not hold up straight but served it's purpose. The shampoos, conditioners, lotion, soap were decent. Not the greatest but not the worst. Bathroom was clean for most part. Grout needed a light cleaning but also reflective of the age and being bed and breakfast. We tried the breakfast for the two days we stayed. Menu varies. We tried some of the pastries, yogurt, fruit, juice and quiches. First day most of our request was met. The pastries were decent for offering including croissant, scone, yogurt, and quiche. The regular fat yogurt and fruit was exact with two berries of blackberries, raspberries, and blue berries. It was ok. Pastries came warm, we saved, as we didn't consume immediately, and held. We tried the vegetable quiche and a meat quiche. One vegetable quiche was cooked through and good balance of spinach, eggs, and seasoning. The other was not as baked through and a pinch on the runny side. The meat quiche was packed full of ham and bacon pieces. It was good. Baked through. Good value for hotel in the Carmel area. Decent breakfast offering. Bad not much to say other that slightly dated in some decor. A few minor cleaning issues but not bad. I wouldn't mind staying here again.

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    Loved it. Loved the fireplaces and the space. It's close to all the restaurants and shopping!!

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    It was very neat and in a great area. The staff was great at sainting fresh towels throughout the stay

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    Ask the Community - Wayside Inn

    I understand that they're not doing the in-room breakfast right now because of COVID. Are they offering any kind of breakfast at this time? Trying to plan my trip, thanks. :)?

    Are they still serving the in-room breakfast during the pandemic?

    Nope :( that's our favorite part of staying there but they aren't doing it right now

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    Review Highlights - Wayside Inn

    The king suite was a huge room, bed was very comfy, and the jetted tub was big enough for my 6'4 husband and myself.

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    Had a pleasant time staying 2 nights here at this boutique hotel with our pup. We got a king sized…read morebed room with a balcony and enjoyed our time. They've designed their hotel to look and feel like a little oasis. The intention was effective because it did feel like an enclosed paradise, quiet and pleasing to the eye. Our service during our drinks and pizza at their cafe and during breakfast time (included in our package) was excellent and staff were really friendly! Complimentary bubbles upon arrival which i love! Dog blankets outside. Good looking bathrooms. Aesthetically pleasing place. Robes and slippers in rooms. Luxurious sheets. My husband didn't love the bed but perhaps he just has a sensitive preference for his back. the rooms were swanky but small but we didn't mind it for 2 nights only. we spent a lot of time enjoying the nice weather outside. Walking distance to many places in downtown and parking at the hotel was included in pricing.

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    Husband is a huge Doris Day fan. We visited Carmel and the Cypress and Terry's was on his bucket…read morelist. We did not stay here as we are beach bum boys. The architecture is beautiful and well maintained. We sat in the living room, just inside the hotel while we waited for Terry's to open. Room was amazing. At the back is a huge fireplace. A piano off to the side. Doris movie posters throughout. It is on the list for at least a night or two just to say we stayed here.

    Booked a stay at the Cypress Inn over the 4th of July weekend to enjoy beautiful Carmel and keep my…read morecanine BFF calm and safe. The historic building is impressive, as is the interior lobby, living room, restaurant/bar and 1st floor courtyard. Unfortunately, the guest rooms --or more specifically, Room 207 leaves a lot to be desired. As others have noted, the rooms are indeed small and in need of updating. Bed comfort is subjective. I've stayed at plenty of hotels and generally never had trouble falling asleep, but I did find both the bed and pillows to be overly firm and uncomfortable. The bigger disappointment for me was the noise. 207 is the closest room to the 2nd floor staircase landing, and there's a hallway bench right outside the room door. On multiple occasions, I had to listen to someone sitting on the bench right outside my door talking loudly on their phone before heading downstairs. The utility closet next to Room 207 also resulted in unwanted noise. And there was persistent noise coming from the alleyway directly below my room windows --loud talking, laughing, singing and coughing late into the night and early morning. The hotel staff I interacted with were all friendly and helpful and the building is ideally located in the heart of downtown Carmel. I expected more though for what worked out to be a $600 a night stay.

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    Carriage House Inn

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    Room interiors are nice…read more Easy parking Breakfast quiche is really good. Overall bf worked well. Everyone at the desks was nice Convenient location Massive downside is that our room was 80F even with the windows open and both fans blasting when it was much colder outside Probably a solid choice if you come a colder time Some other inns (eg vagabond) are more quaint Overall just feels ridiculous to spend $500 for a night when it's unbearably hot inside

    Excellent everything!!! I have not stayed in a hotel with the service they gave. I felt like I…read moreWas in a luxury hotel. When we got in, It was about time for the wine social. They had offered us wine (red or white) and a whole variety of snacks that one Can find on a charcuterie board. They also have a coffee machine where they can make you a personal cup of coffee. Shayla had checked us in and showed us to our room and explained how things worked inside the room and where things were placed. We had booked the deluxe guest room. The room had a fireplace and a 2 person tub. The bed had fine Italian linens with down feather topper and pillows. I slept so well from the comfiness of the bed. They also included 2 beautiful robes and slippers. Parking was a bit snug, but there were 2 spaces that fit much larger cars. You can also park on the street as well. Location was excellent as we were just a few blocks from ocean Ave where all The shops were. The breakfast was amazing which included freshly baked quiches, muffins, croissants, granola and yogurt and more. They will bring the breakfast into your room every morning with your choice of time. They will also include two flasks where you can refill water in the station outside. I highly recommend coming here and will definitely visit again.

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    L'Auberge Carmel

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    My wife and I spent four days here, and were delighted. As with other properties in the Relais &…read moreChateaux Group where we have stayed, service, standards, and care here are exemplary. They are also not "cookie cutter" in the same sense as, perhaps, Four Seasons or Ritz Carltons may be. L'Auberge is very European in its presentation, and the rooms intentionally reflect old world quaint rather than contemporary efficiency - which is to be expected given the history of the property itself. Service - excellent, personal, warm. Other guests - in our anecdotal, friendly, warm, and down to earth. We enjoyed after-dinner drinks with folks down at the small bar off the lobby one evening and had a delightful time. They have a car service (as well as mandatory valet) which made getting around to dinner and such quite easy. And, as I've reviewed elsewhere, the restaurant on first floor is the 2 Michelin star Aubergine, which is recommended if you want a fine dining experience during your stay. For special occasions (like our anniversary and my wife's birthday), consider L'Auberge in your possible options.

    My husband and I stayed here for our 9th wedding anniversary a few days ago. I have to agree with…read morethe person on here who reviewed them low due to their zero amenities, outdated / needing to be updated, yet the staff was attentive and kind. The experience was also disturbed by how unwilling, and unhelpful the receptionist / front desk woman was when we attempted to check in (she was an older Hispanic, heavy set woman). We explained that we were also dining at their restaurant, Aubergine (on premises) and we were hoping to be let into our room only one hour before check-in (3pm vs. 4pm), so that we could prepare ourselves properly for our 2-Michelin Star meal there at 5pm. Mind you, we also requested this when our reservation was made directly through their website (2 months in advance) + we were some of the only dinner guests at their restaurant that were spending the night. This receptionist was unbelievably rude I had to remind her that I was the guest! Later, they were able to get us in. I didn't understand why she could not be professional given their claim to service and luxury, sadly we experienced neither from her. Literally everyone else, which happened to be male, was extremely kind, attentive and helpful! ***For the price per night, the quality versus luxury ratio was not there for us.*** And with the rude, unprofessional behavior that almost guarantees no return. Hopefully they can get better staff and upgrades underway. It would be a shame to keep "letting it go" as it seems that they are doing now.

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    Carmel Country Inn

    (159 reviews)

    $$$

    We stayed at Carmel Country Inn from Friday to Sunday for a girls' trip, hoping for a relaxing and…read morerestful weekend. Unfortunately, our stay was quite disappointing. We booked one of the double rooms with a fireplace. While the room itself was fine, the walls and ceilings are extremely thin. From around 9pm to 1:00 AM, we could clearly hear footsteps from the room above us, along with conversations. It didn't seem like the guests upstairs were being intentionally disruptive -- it felt more like an issue with how the property is built and the lack of sound insulation. We did call the front desk and asked if they could notify the guests upstairs. After that, they were more mindful of their steps, which we appreciated, but we could still hear them trying to whispering. We chose this property because we were looking for a peaceful place to rest, reset, and enjoy quiet evenings. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. For the amount we paid for a weekend stay, we expected much better soundproofing and overall comfort. Sadly, we won't be returning or recommending this property to our family or friends.

    The most DARLING bed & breakfast…read more I loved the tea, coffee, and variety of delicious homemade cookies in the lobby when you check in. The homemade breakfast is amazing - warm mini-quiches, yummy pastries, yogurt & berries. Don't go crazy on the cookies and pastries here though- I did and experienced the horrible sugar crashes everyday, sob. The rooms are adorable, clean, and updated - with the most cozy beds too. The staff members are also the sweetest. Sandy is wonderful and make sure to say hi to Butters too, her adorable pup. Walkable to downtown Carmel & easy parking.

    Mission Ranch - Outside on the patio (with candles and heat lamps)

    Mission Ranch

    (1.3k reviews)

    $$$

    mission ranch was on every single carmel-by-the-sea itinerary that i had come across, so i knew i…read morehad to visit at least once! we came around 4 PM for the early grazing/cocktail menu and were seated right away with a front view of the ranch. we mainly came bc we wanted to see the sheep grazing, but we were unfortunately seated behind a giant fireplace and weren't able to see any sheep during our meal... it was also cloudy we went, so the views weren't as nice as i had seen in pics with the sun, but that couldn't be helped ofc! moving onto the food, i'd say that it was overall good but nothing outstanding that would make me come back solely for the food. i think mission ranch is definitely best for the views! - crispy calamari: had a crispy batter, and the calamari was soft with a good chew! - bbq beef ribs: these were really tender and fell off the bone! the sauce was a good sweet & salty balance. - clam chowder: this was okay, but it was missing some depth and clam flavor personally. there were definitely better clam chowders elsewhere in monterey bay and carmel. - garlic bread: good and crispy, but it was just bread LOL it was yummy dipping it into the clam chowder tho! - orange sunrise: this cocktail was kinda expensive for how little alcohol was actually in the drink, and it tasted alright. nothing memorable i'd say. overall, mission ranch was a fun place to visit for the vibes! i think it's a good place to visit at least once during your carmel trip.

    My colleague retired so we celebrated her with dinner at Mission Ranch Inn. It was my first time…read moreand the day was overcast but it was still beautiful and we saw the sheep! It was hustling and bustling and we had to wait about 30 minutes for a party of 7. We ordered the filet mignon, prime rib, bacon wrapped porch chop, fish of the day which was sea bass. For dessert not pictured was the crème burlee, bread pudding, and affogato. Some of us got the same meal. I had the prime rib median well and I wasn't expecting it be so big! It was tender and came with veggies and a baked potato. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the veggies were cooked. I'm not a huge fan of squash but I really enjoyed it. I had left overs because of how big the steak was. We also had a basket of garlic bread which was good. It wasn't the best garlic bread I've had but it was and they gave us a lot. I tried both the bread pudding and affogato which were delicious. All were made in house including the ice cream. Overall, it was a great experience as the ambiance was amazing. It was like three different sections: outside, inside, and closer to the bar area which got really packed. I want to return to experience the Sunday brunch.

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