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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, (988 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
United States
Adrian
The price is €607
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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, (319 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
The price is €608
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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, (1,826 reviews)
"Great place for families to stay with kids"
United States
Claudia
The price is €233
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Carmel Mission Inn
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

4. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,106 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
El Castell Motel
Garden view

5. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and in a quiet area , parking was a little tight but otherwise great place to stay while sight seeing"
Canada
Shane
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Padre Oaks
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

6. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is €265
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Indoor pool, a heated pool

7. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,841 reviews)
"Easy check in, nice coffee machine!"
United States
Ashley
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stargazer Hotel
King Bedroom with Fireplace | Beach/ocean view

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, (1,005 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 €181
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (102 reviews)
"Very good motel"
Canada
Volodymyr
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Pelican Inn Monterey
Exterior

10. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
9.8 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,263 reviews)
"Our one night stay was good. Friendly staff."
United States
Maria
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Monterey Surf Inn
Room, 1 King Bed

11. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,744 reviews)
"Very clean and convenient location"
United States
Dana
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Pacific Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

12. Carmel Hill Lodge

Carmel Hill Lodge
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (760 reviews)
"Very clean, great location, very helpful and kind staff."
United States
Amber
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Carmel Hill Lodge
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
Brandon
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Balcony

14. 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, (1,740 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Andrew
The price is €242
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Carmel Bay View Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk

15. Asilomar Conference Grounds

Asilomar Conference Grounds
2.0 star property
12.8 km from Carmel Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,017 reviews)
"Clean room, quite, and staff very friendly, parking easy"
United States
Fang
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included)

16. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
3.5 star property
9.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,109 reviews)
"Great inn to stay for your trip to Monterey Bay! Not too far from the touristy spots. Would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Aura Inn Monterey
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Jetted bathtub

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2.0 star property
10.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent location an clean spacious rooms."
United States
Yulia
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Lobby

18. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,138 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. We were very happy with our stay."
United States
Karla
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Sand Castle Inn
Interior entrance

19. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"The parking was super convinient, clean roomm."
United States
Alma
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Carmel Resort Inn
Boating

20. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
12.3 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean and beds were sooooo comfy!"
United States
Chelsea
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Lone Oak Lodge
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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.

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

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Good location to the wharf. A bit of a walk but many restaurants and stores along the way,"
Renee 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carmel Mission 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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