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 43 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?

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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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1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands

Adrian

￥86,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

Baljit

￥96,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

3. Carmel Mission Inn

4.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Ester

￥39,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

4. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Andrew

￥35,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

5. The Quail

7.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Gordon

￥62,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 4 km from Carmel Highlands

Carolina

￥41,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

7. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands

THOMAS

￥44,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel, 6 km from Carmel Highlands

Cecille

￥40,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

9. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Pamela

￥46,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

10. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 6.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Lynn

￥61,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

11. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel, 5.8 km from Carmel Highlands

Karla

￥42,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

12. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 6.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Danielle

￥36,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. Pacific Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Gabrielle

￥18,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

14. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

11 km from Carmel Highlands

Deborah

￥52,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

15. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.5 km from Carmel Highlands

Kristina

￥64,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

16. El Castell Motel

11.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Kristen

￥17,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

17. Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

10.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Constance

￥38,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

18. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 6 km from Carmel Highlands

Brett

￥54,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

19. Padre Oaks

9.6 km from Carmel Highlands

Luisa Veronica

￥21,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

20. Mariposa Inn & Suites

9.3 km from Carmel Highlands

Uma

￥32,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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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

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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

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

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Northwest Carmel

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

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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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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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Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Clean, upscale, efficient"

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here a few times now and it never disappoints. The staff are friendly and helpful. Love the vibe of the hotel and the decor is beautiful. The location is also a great asset with Alvarado Steet close by. Just wish the pool was less noisy with traffic and cars honking their horns going through the tunnel although I understand the hotel has no control over that. I would highly recommend it."

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

8/10 Good

"I really enjoyed our stay and our cottage was lovely. My only real complaint is that there was an incessant beeping - like a fire alarm panel chirping - coming from the dining area where they serve breakfast. You could hear it from outside the building, and it permeated the dining room while eating breakfast! I called the front office about the noise, but it chirped through all three mornings we were there trying to eat breakfast! Insane. I still can’t get over what an annoying sound that was and I can’t believe no one on staff could figure out how to make it stop."

Stargazer Hotel

8/10 Good

"Check-in was difficult. We did not get the room I requested (one with a fireplace) and the room we were given had not been renovated and smelled funny. Went back to the desk and he said there were only 2 other rooms available and he didn't know which rooms had fireplaces. I checked out the 2 rooms and one did have a fireplace which we later discovered did not work. I mentioned to the staff that while I had previously give a glowing review, I might have to give a different on this time and he said"I don't care". The worst."

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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

3. Carmel Mission Inn

4. Carmel Bay View Inn

5. The Quail

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

7. Normandy Inn

8. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

9. Pine Inn

10. Tradewinds Carmel

11. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

12. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

13. Pacific Inn

14. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

15. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

16. El Castell Motel

17. Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

18. Candle Light Inn

19. Padre Oaks

20. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

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Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

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