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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, (873 reviews)
"Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. "
United States
Lauryn
The price is AU$707
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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, (231 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great bed, ridiculous view!!"
United States
Norman
The price is AU$727
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
Exterior

Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Golden Rectangle, 4.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (378 reviews)
"The room was organized , clean , fresh . The hosts were very friendly and informative . The amenities and the venue overall was beautiful and very close to the beach .It was overall a great experience and I would stay here again ! "
United States
Crystal
Carmel Beach Hotel
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)
"Clean room and great staff! Will definitely stay there again! "
United States
Paige
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Deer Haven Inn
Lobby

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
11.3 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,987 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Michael
The price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Front of property

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff, very nice room and very good breakfast options."
United States
Thomas
Normandy Inn
Exterior

Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
2.5 star property
14 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff!"
United States
Akiko
Sunset Inn
Terrace/patio

Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Northeast Carmel, 6.7 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was awesome, rooms clean and enjoyed our stay"
United States
Gary
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
joy
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
Beach nearby

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,450 reviews)
"We loved the ambience of the hotel, close walkable streets with plenty of dining options."
United States
Deborah
The price is AU$545
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Property grounds

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
13.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Stayed here multiple times & have always loved it I can’t wait to come back :) Very clean & so cute "
United States
Addyson
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
14 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Decent stay, good location "
United States
James
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Olympia Lodge
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
3.0 star property
21.1 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (382 reviews)
"Great staff. "
United States
Leonardo
The price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
Exterior

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
11 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,551 reviews)
"Amazing room, staff, location and so peaceful! I just loved it! "
United States
Silvia
The price is AU$379
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Front of property

Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn
2.0 star property
12.2 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,272 reviews)
"Super friendly staff Coffee in the lobby great coffee in the room Great shampoos conditioners and body wash View of the bay Parking and close access to Cannery Row"
United States
Anne
Cannery Row Inn
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, (1,675 reviews)
"Room was very nice for the price"
United States
Allan
The price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Front of property – evening/night

Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
2.5 star property
12.5 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
canyon
The price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Wave Street Inn
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields, 4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Delightful place to stay!"
United States
Tamara
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Lobby

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
13.6 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (489 reviews)
"Front staff was great and super nice! The hotel is beautiful, will be back soon!"
United States
Guadalupe
The price is AU$401
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Courtyard

Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel
2.0 star property
11.2 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice, room was great, staff very pleasant."
United States
Thomas
The price is AU$305
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Merritt House Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

another quaint cottage
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.

Forest Theater Guild featuring a garden and theater scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

Iconic view of the lone cypress. I never get tired of this view despite seeing it a thousand times. Classic. #beachbound. #troveontuesday
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

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

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Northwest Carmel

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

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, staff was very polite and helpful. "
Shawn 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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 Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve as part of your Carmel Highlands travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Carmel Highlands?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn is the highest ranked property in Carmel Highlands. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Hyatt Carmel Highlands.
How many hotels are there in Carmel Highlands?
Expedia has 40 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. Point Lobos Ranch and Gibson Beach 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.