BRIARWOOD INN, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Briarwood Inn - A Historic Carmel-by-the-Sea Hotel with Fireplaces and Private Cottages

Located three blocks from Ocean Avenue at San Carlos Street and 4th Avenue, this 3-star Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel spans several distinct buildings featuring 950-square-foot penthouse suites, studio rooms, and private cottages. The Briarwood Inn's accommodations include rooms with king-size beds, gas fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with tubs or showers. Select units offer full kitchens with dishwashers, while others include wet bars with microwaves and mini-fridges. The property provides designated parking spaces for most rooms, with some spots located one block away. A complimentary light continental breakfast and evening port and sherry tasting are served daily. The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and multiple art galleries lie within 0.3 miles, while Carmel Beach is accessible on foot. The south entrance to 17 Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Golf Course stands 10 minutes away by car.

Pros

Free WiFi and continental breakfast included

Multiple room configurations available, from studios to 3-bedroom houses

Some units allow pets up to 25 pounds

Select rooms feature jetted tubs and rain showerheads

Cons

Some rooms require street parking 1/2 block away

Second-floor units accessible only via stairs