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1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (984 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
United States
Adrian
The price is ￥89,864
￥109,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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, (315 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
Front of property

3. Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
15.2 km from Carmel Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Room was clean, very convenience to stores and markets in town."
United States
Viet
The price is ￥11,144
￥12,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Bay Breeze Inn
Lobby

4. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,137 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. We were very happy with our stay."
United States
Karla
The price is ￥14,149
￥16,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Sand Castle Inn
Garden

5. 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, (2,118 reviews)
"Rooms were clean..only stayed one overnight but was quite all night on properly..would definitely return to stay here"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥14,452
￥16,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Exterior

6. Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
7.6 out of 10, Good, (813 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay for our family of 5. Very spacious and wonderful water pressure."
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥11,547
￥14,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Gateway Lodge
Garden view

7. 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 ￥17,816
￥21,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Padre Oaks
Property grounds

8. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Not much to say, old school style motel/hotel. Clean, safe, good location. Not a resort, just a decent hotel."
United States
Eric
The price is ￥14,454
￥17,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

9. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,100 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥15,425
￥17,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
El Castell Motel
Exterior

10. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
9.8 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,249 reviews)
"It was a good location for my stay. Staff was kind, and even got me checked in even though my flight was 4 hours late, and I arrived in the middle of the night. Bed, and pillows were extremely comfortable."
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥16,885
￥19,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Monterey Surf Inn
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, (1,743 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
United States
James
The price is ￥17,009
￥19,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Pacific Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
14 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,123 reviews)
"Very cute and close to the beach. A lovely stay."
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥17,795
￥20,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Olympia Lodge
Reception

13. Sealamp Inn

Sealamp Inn
2.0 star property
15.4 km from Carmel Highlands
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great value, clean and full of amenities!"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥18,715
￥21,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Sealamp Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

14. Carmel Hill Lodge

Carmel Hill Lodge
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (753 reviews)
"Comfortable stay"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥15,911
￥18,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Carmel Hill Lodge
Lobby sitting area

15. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
John
The price is ￥18,764
￥21,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
The Inn at 1252
Boating

16. 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)
"A good place to stay and rest very clean. I would stay there again on my next trip."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥18,478
￥21,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Lone Oak Lodge
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

17. 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, (1,061 reviews)
"Good value property that was good for an overnight stay."
Australia
James
The price is ￥21,437
￥24,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

18. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (93 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was pleasant and it is within close proximity to everything."
United States
Lollita
The price is ￥14,996
￥18,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Pelican Inn Monterey
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe

19. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey
2.5 star property
14.8 km from Carmel Highlands
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff at the hotel very nice and friendly."
United States
Nikolay
The price is ￥16,078
￥18,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. Pacific Best Inn

Pacific Best Inn
2.0 star property
13.1 km from Carmel Highlands
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Simple, Clean, friendly and much more competitively priced than other hotels nearby."
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥13,005
￥14,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Pacific Best Inn
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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.

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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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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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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.

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Pet friendly and very comfortable stay."
Timothy 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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 41 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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