Briarwood Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near 17-Mile Drive

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$353
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

Sommerset Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Greenwich Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Chelsea Room, 1 King, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Dolores Cottage I (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Mayfair Room, Two Beds, Parking (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 79 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Carmel

At Briarwood Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Northwest Carmel guest house include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stationæry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Briarwood Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, near 17-Mile Drive
As a guest of Briarwood Inn, you'll find a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Carmel guest house is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Briarwood Inn offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Carmel guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries.

Languages

English

Similar properties

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Briarwood Inn?

Briarwood Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Briarwood Inn?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Briarwood Inn on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$353.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Briarwood Inn?

Yep, Briarwood Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Briarwood Inn?

Yep, Briarwood Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Carmel Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Briarwood Inn?

No, Briarwood Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Briarwood Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Briarwood Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 753 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

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Typical not expensive Carmel hotel. Area when most hotels are located, close to good restaurants. Small room. Very thin walls, you hear everything in neighbor rooms and outside as if they are walking in your room. Not very convenient mattress. Microwave and kitchen utensils inthe room, but strangely no bottle opener. Some websites say they have breakfast; pictures in sites including this one show breakfast served. Not true; they do not provide breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint spot centrally located in Carmel. Can walk to almost everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and very convenient to just walk into town. Front desk was very friendly .However staying on the ground floor w a room above was very very very loud. Anytime people used the stairs it was clunky loud noise. People above us probably walking and talking normally was so loud. We heard their baby cry too during the night. The occupied rooms next to us we didn't hear anything. Try not to stay in a ground floor room. They could use curtains to keep more light out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night but room was clean and bed was comfy, really close to all the shops and the beach. Would definitely stay again for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming but very expensive the weekend we were there. Parking was extra and very difficult. Rooms were spacious but a bit dusty and dressing area off Tub and Toilet area was carpet which we did not like. Worst part were the Expedia terms which pretty much required a cancellation insurance extra charge and unacceptable cancellation policy. Would never use Expedia again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's very quiet and extremely convenient. THe bed is nice and it's so good to have a full kitchen. The location can't be better, easy walking to all downtown locations and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

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

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is beautiful and centered within walking distance to all of the fun shops and restaurants in Carmel. We loved the gardens everywhere on the property! However, the king bed (family cottage) was very uncomfortable. It felt like I was rolling to the side all night—not great support. The housekeeping was also not as expected. They did take out trash and wash some dishes, but many dishes were left out, the beds were basically unmade, and floors were not vacuumed when there was clear dirt/sand all over. Regardless, overall the space was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Good Value in Carmel

Quick trip with my brother & puppy while I attended a weekend workshop in Big Sur. I would’ve given it a 5-star rating, but the WiFi was really inconsistent & slow. Overall, cute, clean & comfortable stay that was conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

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

Good Location

Very small , but comfortable for a one night stay. Close to shops and restaurants. Sunset on the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Great dog-friendly cottage in a fantastic location

We stayed in Dolores Cottage #1 with our two college-aged kids and dog. Cottage was very clean and comfortable and the location can't be beat -- walking distance to the beach and tons of restaurants, shops, art galleries in town and a short drive to Monterey. The cottage has a full kitchen with cups, plates, bowls, etc. but other than some pots and pans, the kitchen isn't equipped with very much cookware (e.g., no cookie sheet, mixing bowls, measuring cups etc.) so if you're planning to cook, pack approriately. Only negative was the cabin didn't seem to be set up for recycling. We just collected our recyclables and left them in a box next to the trash so hopefully they got recycled.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MannyAda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice with a little kitchenette equipped with utensils, which we used to make breakfast. Was great since they did not provide breakfast. Staff were friendly and very accommodating. The main strip (Ocean Ave.) was just a couple blocks away and a nice walk to the beach. Briarwood is PET FRIENDLY! The only criticism I would have about our room was the shower. It is very cramped. Other than that, this place GOOD!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great condo in an awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very nice place to stay, centrally located which allows you to walk everywhere. Only downside, the mattress in our room was very hard and the linens were rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location was great. The condition of the hotel was extremely dated and somewhat clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025