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Carmel Hotel Guide. Hotels in Carmel Highlands, Carmel, United States of America

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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, (964 reviews)
"Beautiful resort!!!! And the restaurant at the resort has the most amazing view of the ocean. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back to this beautiful resort."
United States
luann
The price is €671
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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, (307 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
The price is €511
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Beach nearby

Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
12.8 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Vyacheslav
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Deer Haven 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, (1,000 reviews)
"The grounds were so beautiful! Loved the dog friendly cottages with fenced porches. Would stay again for sure."
United States
Sheila
The price is €263
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
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, (1,102 reviews)
"Good size room, comfy beds, great breakfast boxes available!"
Australia
Lisa
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Olympia Lodge
Exterior

Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
7.4 out of 10, Good, (781 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Janeth
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Gateway Lodge
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, (2,040 reviews)
"Great stay for price and perfect distance between Monterey and moss landing!"
United States
David
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Lobby

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,124 reviews)
"very clean and nice room and helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay there."
United States
Mehran
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Sand Castle Inn
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,778 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Janine
The price is €228
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Carmel Mission Inn
Front of property

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,157 reviews)
"I liked how convenient the location is and they had a nice grab and go breakfast."
United States
Isabel
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
13.6 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (658 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel in a gorgeous location."
United States
Karyn
The price is €270
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
View from property

Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
2.5 star property
14 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,046 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful, rooms were very clean and updated and the beds were so comfortable! "
United States
Nancy
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Sunset Inn
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)
"Nice location, friendly staff"
United States
Janette
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
15.1 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient, close to the beach and food, shopping etc."
United States
Kyle
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Seaside Inn
Room, 1 King Bed

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,707 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
United States
James
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Pacific Inn
Front of property

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
11.1 km from Carmel Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,694 reviews)
"Great for price and location"
United States
Andrew
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
The Monterey Hotel
Front of property

Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Carmel Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Location was great"
United States
Paz Danika
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Bay Breeze Inn
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Would strongly recommend a stay here!! State beach is beautiful and an easy walk from the inn. Rooms were clean and we loved the food prep space/amenities."
United States
Katy
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alex
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Padre Oaks
Reception

Sealamp Inn

Sealamp Inn
2.0 star property
15.4 km from Carmel Highlands
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Close to beach good price compared to other hotels in area "
United States
Melissa
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Sealamp Inn
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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."
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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.

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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.

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

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

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.

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent
"Clean quiet and comfortable"
Tom 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

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 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. 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.

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