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Briarwood Inn

3.0 star property

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Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Balcony
Dickens Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Mission Basilica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ashley Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Ashley Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Ashley Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Essex Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Essex Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for York Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

York Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stephenson 5 Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 5 Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 5 Room, 1 Queen, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Stafford Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Stafford Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

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

View all photos for Regency Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Regency Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Regency Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Eton Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Eton Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | View from room

Eton Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sommerset Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Sommerset Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | View from room

Bedford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Oxford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Oxford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Oxford Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for St. Anne Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking, Jacuzzi Tub (Not Pet Friendly)

St. Anne Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking, Jacuzzi Tub (Not Pet Friendly)

St. Anne Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking, Jacuzzi Tub (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Dickens Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Dickens Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | View from room

Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, No Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room

Stephenson 4 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Windsor Room, Two Beds, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Windsor Room, Two Beds, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Windsor Room, Two Beds, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage | Terrace/patio

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Stephenson 2 Deluxe Family Unit, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 2 Deluxe Family Unit, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living area

Stephenson 2 Deluxe Family Unit, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Penthouse Suite Luxury Condo, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Penthouse Suite Luxury Condo, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room

Penthouse Suite Luxury Condo, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room

Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly)

Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly) | Living room

Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Carmel

With a stay at Briarwood Inn in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), you'll be a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Carmel Beach and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Briarwood Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, near 17-Mile Drive
Briarwood Inn offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Carmel guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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 offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card on file will be pre-authorized 3 days prior to arrival, for standard rate reservations. For non-refundable reservations, the credit card is charged at the time of booking and is non-refundable.
This property does not accept prepaid credit, debit or gift cards.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 25 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Parking is available only for select rooms, as indicated in room names.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Briarwood Inn Carmel
Briarwood Inn
Briarwood Carmel
Briarwood Hotel Carmel
Briarwood Inn Carmel
Briarwood Inn Guesthouse
Briarwood Inn Guesthouse Carmel

Briarwood Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 781 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

josue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Cute, clean. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Very nice staff. Super clean room. Perfect accommodations. Very close to everything. & even a small ocean view. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

We'd stay again! Location and parking

We were in the Cambridge Deluxe Family Cottage: Between the location, the dedicated parking spot, the exterior charm, two full bedrooms with doors, and the kitchenette, this place is a winner. I love when family spaces have two twin beads instead of another double or queen - so much better for kids. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfortable, the bathroom had a lot of storage. The landscaping outside is sooooo beautiful. We would stay again without hesitation. On the downside: the place is getting worn and could really benefit from some updates. All the furniture looks 30-50 years old, as does the carpet. The wallpaper is peeling in the bathroom. $1000 in updates would make this place a 5-star property and feel like something really special. The chairs in the living room are terribly uncomfortable, the kitchen "table" was really like a card table and very beat up. The peeling wallpaper is unsightly and just off-putting. I was also a little disappointed in the cleaning - there were crumbs (or something else worse) in one of the kitchen drawers, and I found both some utensils and a pan that had been put away dirty by a previous guest and not cleaned by staff. Like I said, we would stay again without hesitation. But again, a bit more investment and attention to detail would knock this place out of the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to shops and restaurants, easy check in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good for the price. There as a lot of outside noise , you can hear people pulling up and unpacking their belongings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manager Tiffany and front desk Jackie were very friendly and helpful, as was everyone else on the property. Room was comfortable and spacious, with nice and easy to operate fireplace and a bathtub. The fridge and coffeemaker were convenient. A small microwave could have made it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet easy walk to Downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connie, Montclair

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office was close when arriving!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

violet m

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
You could hear conversations from room next door. Walls are too thin. People staying upstairs were awake all night long and could hear them would back and forth. Did not get good sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Kirkland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not all rooms come with parking. Rooms with parking say so, when you are booking, so keep an eye out if that is a non starter. All parking in the immediate area is 2 hours during the day. It can be quite the walk to the car. Otherwise, it was a great place to stay and would do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

AARON, Bothell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, quaint room. Front desk gave no info on free street parking available, so had to move car every 2 hours. No mention of shared balcony. Requested no maid service for privacy sake and front desk woman was rude to me in front of another guest when asked where I could deposit the trash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our short stay in Carmel was great! The Briarwood Inn was very nice. The town is quaint and beautiful and our hotel was within walking distance to most everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandre, Palo Alto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Briarwood Inn is a great option to stay when visiting Carmel. It is close to the city center (you can do several activities on foot), and the rooms are large and comfortable. The only thing I would say needs improvement is the internet (very slow). I recommend this place to anyone looking for good accommodation options to enjoy a great trip to Carmel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Inn, short walk to Ocean St and many shops and restaurants and the beach. Very fcomfortable, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anfisa, Antelope

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our price for one room with one queen and a twin bed was $250 and compared to other rates in that area it was a decent experience, nothing fancy but cute and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025