Carmel Riviera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with winding roads, dense greenery, and mountains in the background.
A rocky shoreline with a clear view of the ocean and distant hills.

Activities


Our pick of the best Carmel Riviera Hotel Deals

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$423 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$423
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (3,663 reviews)
"One night stay. Driving through. I chose this hotel for the location and that they offer EV chargers. The hotel needs some TLC. FYI-There isn’t any room service. Which was a bummer after a day of driving. The worst part was there were ants in my bed. They comp’d my dinner and parking. But honestly ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is AU$331 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$331
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is AU$347 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$347
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,806 reviews)
"Great stay. Really nice property, located in the centre of town, staff couldn’t be more helpful, room was great; highly recommended."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is AU$442 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$442
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

2.5 out of 5
1111 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is AU$186 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$186
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"LOVED our stay here! Wish we had stayed here longer! Pool and hot tub were great, room was clean, people at hotel were awesome!!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Monarch Resort
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is AU$252 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$252
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Carmel Riviera

Find the best Carmel Riviera 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.

Golden Rectangle

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

Northeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel

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

Northwest Carmel

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



Carmel Riviera Travel Guide

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