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 Vacation Club at Highlands Inn is one of the top choices for your stay 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 good option for your stay in the area is Hyatt Carmel Highlands .

How many hotels are there in Carmel Highlands?

Expedia has 45 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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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

1. Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

Taylor

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

3. Carmel Mission Inn

4.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Micah

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.

4. Hotel Pacific

11.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Sherri

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

5. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel, 6.1 km from Carmel Highlands

Alla

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

6. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Chienyuan

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a fireplace, and a framed painting.

7. Cannery Row Inn

12.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Carmencita

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.

8. The Monterey Hotel

11.1 km from Carmel Highlands

Barbara

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.

9. Mariposa Inn & Suites

9.3 km from Carmel Highlands

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

10. Victorian Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

My

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

11. Stargazer Hotel

10.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Hooman

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

12. Pacific Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Sean

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A two-story building with a Holiday Inn Express sign, large windows, and a paved entrance area with planters.

13. Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Donald

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

14. Best Western Park Crest Inn

10.1 km from Carmel Highlands

Eileen

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

15. Monterey Bay Lodge

11.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A sign for the Cotton Inn with a clear view of the building's exterior and a parking lot.

16. Colton Inn

10.6 km from Carmel Highlands

Edison

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

17. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 4 km from Carmel Highlands

Giacomo

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

18. The Stevenson Monterey

10.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Rahul

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

10.5 km from Carmel Highlands

Linda

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a blue dolphin sculpture surrounded by purple flowers.

20. Padre Oaks

9.6 km from Carmel Highlands

william

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 360 reviews	View
Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 595 reviews	View
Pacific Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,904 reviews	View
El Castell Hotel	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,096 reviews	View

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Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

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Golden Rectangle

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

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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.

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Northeast Carmel

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

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Northwest Carmel

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

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Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Stargazer Hotel

8/10 Good

"I miss the human contact. Definitely a bots/ kiosk is not for me. Not a fan of codes. -No coffee cups in the office, so I couldn’t drink anything and didn’t have any in room, that’s why a real human is needed it because people take them all. -Grounds like steps and walking paths to rooms should be cleaned and washed often. Housekeepers were unfriendly. -Had some small issues with my stay but they were resolved by staff members, I appreciate that. -Hotel is eager to families also our room didn’t have a fire detector."

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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

1. Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

3. Carmel Mission Inn

4. Hotel Pacific

5. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

6. Carmel Bay View Inn

7. Cannery Row Inn

8. The Monterey Hotel

9. Mariposa Inn & Suites

10. Victorian Inn

11. Stargazer Hotel

12. Pacific Inn

13. Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

14. Best Western Park Crest Inn

15. Monterey Bay Lodge

16. Colton Inn

17. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

18. The Stevenson Monterey

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

20. Padre Oaks

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