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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

Fireplace

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (980 reviews)
"Fantastic views. Helpful staff. Terrific restaurant. Lovely common room with two fireplaces and live music. We’ll be back!"
United States
Claire
The price is HK$4,905
HK$5,913 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (312 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
The price is HK$4,751
HK$5,733 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Reception

Sealamp Inn

Sealamp Inn
2.0 star property
15.4 km from Carmel Highlands
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great value, clean and full of amenities!"
United States
Daniel
The price is HK$508
HK$582 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Sealamp Inn
Front of property

Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Carmel Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,037 reviews)
"Room was clean, very convenience to stores and markets in town."
United States
Viet
The price is HK$579
HK$661 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Bay Breeze Inn
Exterior

Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
7.6 out of 10, Good, (806 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Janeth
The price is HK$489
HK$601 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Gateway Lodge
Front of property

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,155 reviews)
"I liked how convenient the location is and they had a nice grab and go breakfast."
United States
Isabel
The price is HK$910
HK$1,051 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Garden

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
24.1 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,130 reviews)
"Rooms were clean..only stayed one overnight but was quite all night on properly..would definitely return to stay here"
United States
Michael
The price is HK$549
HK$640 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pacific Best Inn

Pacific Best Inn
2.0 star property
13.1 km from Carmel Highlands
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Simple, Clean, friendly and much more competitively priced than other hotels nearby."
United States
Nancy
The price is HK$628
HK$717 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Pacific Best Inn
Beach nearby

Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
12.8 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
The price is HK$1,254
HK$1,473 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Deer Haven Inn
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
14 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,124 reviews)
"Very cute and close to the beach. A lovely stay."
United States
Brenda
The price is HK$1,035
HK$1,180 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Olympia Lodge
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Room was clean and in a quiet area , parking was a little tight but otherwise great place to stay while sight seeing"
Canada
Shane
The price is HK$957
HK$1,155 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Padre Oaks
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was pleasant and it is within close proximity to everything."
United States
Lollita
The price is HK$730
HK$887 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Pelican Inn Monterey
Terrace/patio

Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport

Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Good and quick stay."
United States
Anastasia
The price is HK$1,141
HK$1,301 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
Lobby

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,152 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. We were very happy with our stay."
United States
Karla
The price is HK$783
HK$890 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Sand Castle Inn
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,821 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Mary
The price is HK$2,063
HK$2,406 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Carmel Mission Inn
Lobby

Best Western Marina State Beach

Best Western Marina State Beach
3.0 star property
24.6 km from Carmel Highlands
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,015 reviews)
"Clean, safe near the beach and freeway. Biggest negatives are tiny restroom but good size shower and no soap! Food was a 2 stars but it was free."
United States
Elsa
The price is HK$1,146
HK$1,320 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Best Western Marina State Beach
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,110 reviews)
"Great place and location"
United States
Jefferson
The price is HK$861
HK$984 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
El Castell Motel
Golf

Monterey Peninsula Inn

Monterey Peninsula Inn
2.5 star property
13.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,196 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."
United States
Beverly
The price is HK$1,122
HK$1,346 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Monterey Peninsula Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Asilomar Conference Grounds
2.0 star property
12.8 km from Carmel Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,024 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful grounds. Rooms rather dated, but recommended overall."
United States
Xin
The price is HK$1,219
HK$1,484 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,749 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
United States
James
The price is HK$924
HK$1,056 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Pacific Inn
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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carmel Highlands
Learn more about Carmel Highlands
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Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

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Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

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Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

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Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, clean, and family friendly"
Jose 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Carmel Highlands?
Carmel Highlands is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its seaside and sunsets. Make sure that you visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach as part of your Carmel Highlands travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Carmel Highlands?
Based on our traveller data, Hyatt Carmel Highlands is one of the top choices for your stay in Carmel Highlands. This resort is a short 12-minute walk from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the area is Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn.
How many hotels are there in Carmel Highlands?
Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodation options in Carmel Highlands to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Carmel area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmel Highlands, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Carmel Highlands.
What is there to do in this Carmel neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Carmel Highlands with a visit to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gravity Garden. Gibson Beach and Point Lobos Ranch are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Carmel Highlands include China Cove, Hidden Beach and Weston Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Carmel, make sure that you visit other sights such as Monastery Beach or Palo Corona Regional Park.