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Briarwood Inn

3.0 star property

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Cottage | Street view
Stephenson House Luxury Private Rental, Full Kitchen, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | Living room
Jetted bathtub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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San Carlos St. between 4th & 5th, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(12 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
  • 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, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly) | View from room

Stephenson 3 Deluxe Room, 1 King, Parking (Not Pet Friendly)

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

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Cottage | Terrace/patio

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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
  • 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 Single 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galante Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carmel Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vesuvio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Briarwood Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, near Carmel Beach
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 self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 440 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 807 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is just as is pictured. It's small, but we used it just for sleeping. It's The in a pretty good location, which is a bonus. The room was clean, but it does smell a bit old. The parking spots are pretty tight, but others have mentioned that already.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel. Perfect location. Very clean and safe with great parking. Comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd stay at Briarwood Inn and I cannot imagine staying anywhere else in Carmel.There were 4 of us in the penthouse for a girls trip. We loved having 2 rooms with big beds as well as 2 bathrooms! Having the living room to hang out in was perfect. We loved having an assigned parking space, so you always know you have a spot. The location is absolutely perfect! So quiet, and walking distance to everything. Cannot recommend Briarwood Inn enough.
Our huge penthouse room from the outside
Carmel beach just a short walk from the inn
Pics in the kitchen/living room
Cute shot of outside the office
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal parking space is very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it here! Our room was very spacious, and we booked one that had parking. It's an older property, but has its own charm. We didn't have any problems with noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was hard, and it had a plastic mattress pad. The small refrigerator was inside the only closet. The bathroom had water damage above the sink, the shower head was gross. All windows were dirty. The shades were flimsy and the street light kept us up
Dirty windows
Paint falling off, water damage
Gross shower head
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great parking great location for downtown walking access to shops and dining. Reasonable pricing and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the cottage. Two of our group were very unsettled by sleeping with windows open, as there are no screens. They come from an urban background, so having such easy access to the interior space was the issue. Keeping windows open was important as there is no air conditioning. Other than that, life there was fine and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very cozy, and location is within walking distance of restaurants, shops etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa, Provo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great unassuming spot. Really exceeded expectations. Service was great too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not greeted well; we arrived early and went to the front desk… the front desk person literally said..” you are way too early… we don’t do check in until after 3pm”… just a rude “welcome. I actually wanted to walk away and just go somewhere else… also, no fan in the room… and staff were yelling outside our room !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is quiet and excellent for walking around Carmel where parking is generally scarce.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and quaint. Easily walk everywhere. Clean. Have parking for all guests but it’s small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely property. A little on the older side but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

WAYNE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Stevenson House is a good choice but needs a new sofa and should provide bar soap instead of the dispensers in the shower. Also the desk agent on Sunday had a definite attitude problem. She was curt and dismissive and not at all welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025