Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Activities


Our pick of the best Golden Rectangle Hotel Deals

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is AU$1,028 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$1,028
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
La Playa Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
The price is AU$451 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$451
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (526 reviews)
"Beautiful and quaint hotel in Carmel. Very peaceful. Close to the Ocean and downtown area. Can't wait to come again"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Carmel Beach Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is AU$304 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$304
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The location was excellent. Right in the middle of downtown Carmel and easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately they didn’t have air conditioning and we happened to be there on a hot weekend. To be fair most hotels and stores in Carmel don’t ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Pine Inn
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

3.5 out of 5
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is AU$521 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$521
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean. The breakfast was very hearty. Extremely pet friendly. Parking is challenging in Carmel and the Hotel struggles with that. No gym and that’s disappointing. But overall, the places well located, and we will certainly return and recommend."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Cypress Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is AU$364 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$364
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,721 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with perfect location to downtown Monterey. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is AU$216 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$216
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Pacific
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Our guide on where to stay in Golden Rectangle

Find the best Golden Rectangle areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel

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

Northeast Carmel

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

Northwest Carmel

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

Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.



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