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Fireplace

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (973 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 ￥94,023
￥114,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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, (311 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
The price is ￥98,950
￥119,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
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, (2,074 reviews)
"Great stay for price and perfect distance between Monterey and moss landing!"
United States
David
The price is ￥10,485
￥12,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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, (1,135 reviews)
"very clean and nice room and helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay there."
United States
Mehran
The price is ￥14,022
￥15,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Sand Castle Inn
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, (1,015 reviews)
"Location was great"
United States
Paz Danika
The price is ￥10,954
￥12,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Bay Breeze Inn
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alex
The price is ￥13,273
￥16,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Padre Oaks
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient, close to the beach and food, shopping etc."
United States
Kyle
The price is ￥12,684
￥15,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Seaside Inn
Exterior

Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
7.4 out of 10, Good, (795 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Janeth
The price is ￥11,471
￥13,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Gateway Lodge
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pacific Best Inn

Pacific Best Inn
2.0 star property
13.1 km from Carmel Highlands
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Simple, Clean, friendly and much more competitively priced than other hotels nearby."
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥11,295
￥12,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Pacific Best Inn
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,092 reviews)
"Great place and location"
United States
Jefferson
The price is ￥14,523
￥16,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
El Castell Motel
Exterior

Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
9.8 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,255 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly at check in. Property was clean and quiet. Parking can be a little crampy when fully occupied but was able to find parking. Bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Stacy
The price is ￥11,939
￥13,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Monterey Surf Inn
Lobby sitting area

The Inn at 1252

The Inn at 1252
2.5 star property
9.7 km from Carmel Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a smooth stay! The area is safe! The Inn is clean and staff are helpful! Would love to stay again!"
United States
Haidee
The price is ￥13,326
￥15,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The Inn at 1252
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Monterey

Vagabond Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Carmel Highlands
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fine"
United States
Naresh
The price is ￥12,349
￥14,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Vagabond Inn Monterey
Boating

Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
12.3 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥17,421
￥19,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Lone Oak Lodge
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
14 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,107 reviews)
"Good size room, comfy beds, great breakfast boxes available!"
Australia
Lisa
The price is ￥17,001
￥19,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Olympia Lodge
Exterior

Arbor Inn Monterey

Arbor Inn Monterey
2.5 star property
10.1 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Very good option and very close to the different attractions"
United States
Jose Rubelsi
The price is ￥15,560
￥18,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Arbor Inn Monterey
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,728 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
United States
James
The price is ￥17,298
￥19,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Pacific Inn
Property grounds

Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras

Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras
2.0 star property
10 km from Carmel Highlands
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Price is reasonable Close to tourist areas and restaurants Safe"
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥12,422
￥15,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras
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, (1,148 reviews)
"I liked how convenient the location is and they had a nice grab and go breakfast."
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥17,279
￥19,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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, (1,049 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay! Check-in was easy & the room was clean."
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥18,070
￥20,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carmel Highlands
Learn more about Carmel Highlands
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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

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

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Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

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Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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Northwest Carmel

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

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The room is very good comparable to 3 star hotel although the outside is like a motel"
changjun 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Bay Breeze Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Carmel Highlands?
Carmel Highlands is a neighborhood that travelers like for its seaside and sunsets. Be sure to check out Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach as part of your Carmel Highlands travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Carmel Highlands?
Based on our traveler 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 accommodations 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, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Carmel Highlands.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Carmel Highlands?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Carmel Highlands, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Carmel neighborhood?
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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like Monastery Beach or Palo Corona Regional Park.

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