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Carmel River Inn & Cottages

3.0 star property

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar
Luxury Tent | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette) | Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio (Cottage with Kitchenette)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

Studio Cottage, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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
(23 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar Two Beds

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

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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
(27 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carmel

With a stay at Carmel River Inn & Cottages in Carmel (Mission Fields), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. .This motel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Monterey Bay.
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What's nearby

  • The Barnyard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monastery Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪r.g. Burgers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company at The Crossroads - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Crossroads BBQ - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Motel with free parking, near Carmel Beach
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 television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Carmel motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 125 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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. 509 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Negar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! The casita was adorable and the grounds were very pretty! The staff were very helpful. My only advice is to not risk your life by ever turning left onto Highway 1 from the property entrance. There is no visibility for oncoming traffic which will be coming toward you at a very high rate of speed, so much safer just to take a right and make a U-turn in a safe spot down the road. This only applies to exiting the property. This was a wonderful place to stay! Would definitely recommend and would totally stay there again. Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures of the cottages that the hotel advertises are not the same they offered me. The cottage is old, a lot of rust parts, specially in the bathroom. The shower is very small and uncomfortable to take a shower. Windows and sink had a lot of mold. I booked this cottage because of the ad, but it was all a lie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vijaya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I hated the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Hiking trip

It was so clean. It came with a refrigerator and microwave plus a mini sink. Shower was great. They had a fire pit outside we used for s’mores. Next room and bed for kids was great extra.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Reno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

PEI Hsun

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in the inn, not a cabin. It was fine but definitely not the most comfortable place I’ve stayed. We were in town in a busy weekend and it was pretty pricey. Location was good and I liked the river sounds if you opened the sliding glass door. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Help us wuth early check in and upgrade our stay. By far the best experience ever. Definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADORA ROSE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel. I would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous river views. Easy access to the Big Sur Marathon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LING, WATERTOWN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLARISSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in the studio cottage and it was lovely. Such a cute little village of cottages. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute spot. Great staff and very clean cabins.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the view from the balcony. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quaint and charming cottages- clean, well maintained with your.own parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

claudia m

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cabin like experience! Friendly and helpful staff! 7 mins to downtown. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the whole stay. Would have like more explicit directions to the adjoining malls
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025