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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, (997 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
United States
Adrian
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, (329 reviews)
"This was a beautiful property that we stayed at. The view was amazing."
United States
Baljit
The price is €455
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, (1,860 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is €220
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included)

5. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
3.5 star property
9.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,138 reviews)
"Great staff nice location , fantastic air conditioning."
United States
Elisha
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Aura Inn Monterey
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, (1,773 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Andrew
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Carmel Bay View Inn
Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (115 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

8. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,864 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Marlene C
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stargazer Hotel
Room, 1 King Bed

9. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,789 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Gabrielle
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Pacific Inn
Garden view

10. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 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
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

11. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,129 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
El Castell Motel
Terrace/patio

12. Villa Franca Inn

Villa Franca Inn
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (733 reviews)
"Clean room and within walking distance to downtown and the pier."
United States
Rose M
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Villa Franca Inn
Exterior

13. 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, (1,011 reviews)
"The room was very clean and comfortable and the grounds were really beautiful and well maintained. It’s a very quiet and small place so it was very peaceful and perfect walking distance to downtown. Will definitely be back to stay again."
United States
Danielle
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Outdoor pool

14. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
11 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, helpful and well maintained property."
United States
Waleed
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stage Coach Lodge
Lobby

15. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,175 reviews)
"When you first drive in you can tell it’s an older hotel, but the rooms inside are really nice and the beds are comfortable, and everything was nicely cleaned"
United States
Roxy
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Sand Castle Inn
Exterior

16. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"My family and I loved how clam calm and sweet it felt to stay here, we definitely loved the family suite, and staff were really friendly and welcoming."
United States
Yazmin
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Exterior

17. Colton Inn

Colton Inn
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to Monterey Downtown, to Fishermen’s Wharf and easy access to freeway #1. It’s also near Costco 3.5 miles from this place."
United States
Yan Mei
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Colton Inn
Front of property

18. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"just a nice place we will come again"
United States
THOMAS
The price is €261
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Normandy Inn
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

19. 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, (1,016 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 €150
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Park Crest Inn
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, (1,112 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Mildred
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms were clean and bedding comfortable. The location was right next to a Costco which was convenient. Was also a few streets down from the beach. One thing I appreciated was the lighting around the property during the night. It was well lit and felt safe. Thank you for the great stay."
Nathaniel 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sand Castle Inn

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 42 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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