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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 ￥94,853
￥115,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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, (320 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
The price is ￥93,403
￥113,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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, (1,831 reviews)
"Great place for families to stay with kids"
United States
Claudia
The price is ￥37,078
￥43,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Carmel Mission Inn
Balcony

4. 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, (1,747 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥39,437
￥44,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Carmel Bay View Inn
Food and drink

5. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
7.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent getaway location just outside of Carmel!"
United States
Peyton
The price is ￥51,606
￥65,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Quail
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

6. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 6.2 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Incredible stay! Exceeded our expectations and we loved every second there. Can't wait to go back!"
United States
Lynn
The price is ￥53,792
￥60,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Tradewinds Carmel
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

7. 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 ￥44,382
￥49,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Front of property

8. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, rooms are clean and it was"
United States
Dennis
The price is ￥42,442
￥47,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Normandy Inn
Exterior

9. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very beautiful place, great location and pleasant staff"
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥44,070
￥50,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Pine Inn
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

10. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,111 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥15,736
￥18,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
El Castell Motel
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

11. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,750 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Check in staff was very helpful."
United States
Maria Agnes
The price is ￥16,733
￥19,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Pacific Inn
Terrace/patio

12. Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport

Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good and quick stay."
United States
Anastasia
The price is ￥26,835
￥30,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
Garden view

13. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"it is a very beautiful place to stay very clean bed very comfortable same as the pillows all excellent"
United States
Luisa Veronica
The price is ￥18,808
￥22,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Padre Oaks
Exterior

14. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
Brandon
The price is ￥34,267
￥38,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Exterior

15. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
11 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,679 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥36,567
￥48,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

16. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn
2.5 star property
10.1 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Breakfast was nice and rooms were comfortable."
United States
Dena
The price is ￥26,319
￥30,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Lobby

17. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,142 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. We were very happy with our stay."
United States
Karla
The price is ￥13,516
￥15,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Sand Castle Inn
Outdoor spa tub

18. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.5 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, very clean, nice breakfast, good parking. "
United States
Cheryl
The price is ￥59,801
￥67,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Front of property

19. Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Carmel Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Room was clean, very convenience to stores and markets in town."
United States
Viet
The price is ￥12,238
￥13,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Bay Breeze 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, (1,019 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean and beds were sooooo comfy!"
United States
Chelsea
The price is ￥18,070
￥20,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Lone Oak Lodge
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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.
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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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Northwest Carmel

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

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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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Southeast Carmel

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

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Decent room size, clean, comfortable,feel like home, close to barn yard plaza"
Ankine 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Carmel Mission 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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