Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Property class: 3
Motel within easy reach of Carmel Beach

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When you stay at Carmel River Inn & Cottages, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Guests can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
$229
The current price is $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

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View all photos for Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

A house with a red exterior, a window with blinds, a red chair outside, and a small garden area with plants and a pathway.

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television, and a view of greenery outside.

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Hotel Room, 1 King Bed (main building)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a chair, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

View all photos for Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

A small wooden cabin with a red door, a porch, and a view of a residential area with trees and houses.

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

View all photos for Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

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

View all photos for Luxury Tent

A tented room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Tent

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette

A compact wooden cabin with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bedroom with a bed and a pink ottoman.

Deluxe Studio Cottage with Kitchenette

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

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A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Luxury Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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About the neighborhood

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26600 Oliver Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923

What's nearby

  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Barnyard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sunset Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Carmel Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carmel River State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 41 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 43 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mission Ranch Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Treehouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

  • When you stay at Carmel River Inn & Cottages, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Guests can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 56 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Carmel River Inn & Cottages Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is extremely pet-friendly, welcoming dogs and providing a safe and enjoyable experience for them. (27 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were convenient and delicious, with a food truck offering a variety of items for purchase. (9 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and plentiful, with many guests appreciating having their own designated spot right outside their accommodation. (10 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the little patio. Loved the firepits. Hotel has a great location, quiet but close to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cabin was clean, staff was super friendly, and for a place right of HWY 1, the place is quiet and calm. And you can bring your dog! Will stay here again on our next trip to the area.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and I liked that the top half of door could be opened. It allowed for a nice breeze. Both women at the desk were helpful and pleasant. Would stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time here. The staff was very friendly and the property was clean and welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional

We LOVED our cute little cabin. It was perfect. The cabins are like a mini town. So charming. Staff is so, so nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful time! The place was top shelf, everything beautifully landscaped, the aromas from the various plants, could not get enough of. The cottages were amazing. The detail, cleanliness, and hospitality was well worth the drive there from the foothills. Shout out to the office manager Jacob and his staff. They were extremely knowledgeable and assisted us in navigating our way around town, well done! Definitely will be going back, appreciate you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a cozy stay! We only stayed one night but everything from the front desk to the room, to the vibes were just amazing! Definitely will be coming back for the little cottages that were scattered throughout the property!
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8/10 Very good

The grounds were so beautiful! Loved the dog friendly cottages with fenced porches. Would stay again for sure.
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10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming and kind staff, clean bedroom and renovated bathroom, plentiful parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

This well cared for and clean establishment has a comfortable friendly atmosphere. The 2 of us and our dog stayed 2 nights. We all enjoyed our cottage, slept well, and walked around the grounds. We prefer slow mornings, like our coffee and eat lightly in the morning, so was very happy with the morning coffee station, complementally coffee, plus some specialty coffees and breakfast snacks available for a fee. Our overly confident small dog liked meeting the other dogs that were often about. Everyone, staff and the other guests were friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed two nights here on one of the cottages. We were very satisfied with location and also how friendly the place is for dogs. Was easy to go on an early little walk or during the evening. The plants and flowers also make the stay more pleasant. Look forward to returning.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was pretty nice.it is very famiu friendly and gives a warm and comfort feeling. The cottages are different experience compared to other stays around the area. The fireplace were good. They have a nice little garden and swing which is pretty cool. The staff are very friendly and polite. Our rooms were not ready by the checkin time due to some technical issues in the room but they made sure they will call and gave an update and offered to store the luggage in office. Overall our stay was awesome.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a peaceful regenerating time away. It was very nice to be away from fireworks for myself but especially the pup.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a delightful property with a motel and then clean little cottages with fireplaces and kitchenettes and a lot of charm. The grounds were beautiful along the Carmel River. The breakfast was wonderful - the quiches were delicious. Definitely coming back.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic time st the Carmel Cottage. Super cute town close to Monterey and Big Sur for us to visit. The cottages were super cute and super clean. We also were able to roast some marshmallows for some s’mores with the kids. This place is also super pet friendly. I honestly would go back to this place again if we visit Monterey again!
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Carmel River Inn and Cottages! We stayed in a studio cottage with wet bar and it was perfect! We had our dog with us, and this was a very dog friendly place! The property is beautiful and serene, and the Morning Joy breakfast trailer was a nice addition! You're also close to two shopping villages, The Crossroads and The Barnyard, so lots of dining and shopping, nearby!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Great location. Close to everything. Great staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everyone there was very nice. I was extremely impressed and took me by surprise. I wish I remembered the name of who checked me in but her and Elena are wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff. The cottages were lovely and the surrounding area are well maintained with parking right in front of each cottage. Location was roughly 5 to 10 minutes to downtown eateries or the beautiful beaches. Most importantly to us, they are pet friendly as we brought along our dog on a road trip!
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10/10 Exceptional

It felt secluded, private. Rooms were clean, fireplace made it cozy. We’ve been here a few times and noticed each room is unique. Highly recommend this place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and clean cottage! Love it will come back for sure!
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible hospitality! My partner and I stayed a weekend and it was absolutely amazing. Staff is helpful and very respectful. It is very quiet and comfortable. Customer service is available 24/7 and are very kind when you call at any hour. Our stay was wonderful and would recommend when planning your next Carmel/Big Sur visit.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant three day stay. Dog friendly and great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay at the last minute. Friendly staff and great cabin
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!