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1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (986 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
United States
Adrian
The price is ¥90,622
¥110,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

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, (316 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
The price is ¥92,587
¥112,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

3. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,818 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Mary
The price is ¥43,036
¥50,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Carmel Mission Inn

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, (1,741 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay in Downtown Carmel.. easy walking distance to everything!"
United States
Michael
The price is ¥39,669
¥44,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Carmel Bay View Inn

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 6.2 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Lovely stay."
United States
Monique
The price is ¥52,293
¥58,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Tradewinds Carmel

6. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
7.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Highly recommended, beautiful property and amazing customer service"
United States
Farah
The price is ¥51,156
¥64,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Quail

7. 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, (1,011 reviews)
"Breakfast was nice and rooms were comfortable."
United States
Dena
The price is ¥26,090
¥29,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Best Western Park Crest Inn

8. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is ¥46,771
¥52,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

9. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,103 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is ¥15,598
¥17,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
El Castell Motel

10. Hampton Inn Monterey

Hampton Inn Monterey
2.5 star property
13 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (964 reviews)
"Rooms are nice and breakfast was fantastic! "
United States
Agustin
The price is ¥34,557
¥39,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hampton Inn Monterey

11. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, rooms are clean and it was"
United States
Dennis
The price is ¥44,849
¥50,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Normandy Inn

12. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Very beautiful place, great location and pleasant staff"
United States
Pamela
The price is ¥39,023
¥44,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Pine Inn

13. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,746 reviews)
"Very clean and convenient location"
United States
Dana
The price is ¥17,013
¥19,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Pacific Inn

14. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.8 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (930 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Karla
The price is ¥42,222
¥47,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

15. Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Carmel Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,016 reviews)
"Room was clean, very convenience to stores and markets in town."
United States
Viet
The price is ¥10,906
¥12,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Bay Breeze Inn

16. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 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 ¥16,701
¥20,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Padre Oaks

17. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
2.5 star property
Northwest Carmel, 6 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay in the downtown!"
United States
Elena
The price is ¥42,222
¥47,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

18. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,141 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. We were very happy with our stay."
United States
Karla
The price is ¥14,020
¥15,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Sand Castle Inn

19. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
Brandon
The price is ¥29,875
¥33,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

20. 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, (1,685 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Deborah
The price is ¥36,248
¥48,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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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.

Golden Rectangle

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

Southeast Carmel

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

Northwest Carmel

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

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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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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