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