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Tradewinds CarmelvsWayside Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Tradewinds Carmel scores significantly better than Wayside Inn. Tradewinds Carmel ranks #7 in Central California Coast with accolades from 4 publications such as Oyster, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
Tradewinds Carmel
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
Oyster
Gayot
Mission Street at Third Avenue, PO Box 3403, Carmel, CA 93921
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Recommended
"Tradewinds Carmel has been owned and operated by the Catlin family since it was built in 1959." Full review
"Vintage 1950s-inspired digs upgraded in contemporary Cal-Asian style with downtown Carmel’s spiffiest rooms." Full review
Mid-Range
"Zen vibe throughout the hotel -- from the courtyard, complete with Buddha statues, a small waterfall, and a tranquil fire pit, to the rooms, decorated with Asian prints, stalks of bamboo, and orchids." Full review
"A soothing, Asian-inspired retreat in a fun, artsy beach town."
Wayside Inn
Oyster
7th & Mission Street, Carmel, CA 93921
From $209/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Mid-Range
"The 22-room Wayside Inn is a motel-style building with a parking lot in the front that slightly cheapens its facade." Full review