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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

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1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel and staff with beautiful views but a bit overpriced for their amenities and small pool area."
United States
Alessandra
The price is €411
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Daily full breakfast for a fee

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (333 reviews)
"This was a beautiful property that we stayed at. The view was amazing."
United States
Baljit
The price is €499
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Courtyard

3. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,855 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Carmel Mission Inn
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

4. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields, 4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is €233
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Exterior

5. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful!"
United States
EJ
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Balcony

6. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,770 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Carmel Bay View Inn
Room, 1 King Bed

7. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,791 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Gabrielle
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Pacific Inn
Exterior

8. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel, 6.1 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Great for families"
United States
chithra
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included)

9. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
3.5 star property
9.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,130 reviews)
"Good location, rooms are clean with comfortable beds"
United States
Sona
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Aura Inn Monterey
Garden view

10. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"it is a very beautiful place to stay very clean bed very comfortable same as the pillows all excellent"
United States
Luisa Veronica
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Padre Oaks
Suite, 2 Bedrooms

11. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (122 reviews)
"Very good motel"
Canada
Volodymyr
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Pelican Inn Monterey
Indoor pool, a heated pool

12. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,874 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Marlene C
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stargazer Hotel
Terrace/patio

13. Villa Franca Inn

Villa Franca Inn
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (735 reviews)
"Clean room and within walking distance to downtown and the pier."
United States
Rose M
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Villa Franca Inn
Interior entrance

14. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel, 6.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Would stay here sfain"
United States
Jose
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carmel Resort Inn
Exterior detail

15. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,565 reviews)
"Been there several times always great!"
United States
Steven
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Mariposa Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

16. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn
2.5 star property
10.1 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"It was very friendly and warm accommodation, the price was very accesible and the breakfast was so good Thanks"
United States
Adrian
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Front of property

17. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"Loved the room, the breakfast, location, the pool, everything was very nice!"
United States
Christine
The price is €264
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Normandy Inn
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

18. 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 location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
El Castell Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

19. Carmel Hill Lodge

Carmel Hill Lodge
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (792 reviews)
"Lovely place, staff is great and super friendly."
United States
Elaine
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Carmel Hill Lodge
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
11.8 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,119 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Mildred
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."
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.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

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

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
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.

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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.

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Monterey

Vagabond Inn Monterey

10/10 Excellent
"L"
Hasti 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Monterey

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.

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