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?

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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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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands

Adrian

￥110,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

Seda

￥112,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

3. Carmel Mission Inn

4.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Mary

￥50,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

4. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Michael

￥44,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 6.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Monique

￥58,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

6. The Quail

7.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Farah

￥64,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

10.1 km from Carmel Highlands

Dena

￥29,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

8. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 4 km from Carmel Highlands

Carolina

￥52,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

9. El Castell Motel

11.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Kristen

￥17,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

10. Hampton Inn Monterey

13 km from Carmel Highlands

Agustin

￥39,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

11. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Dennis

￥50,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

12. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Pamela

￥44,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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

13. Pacific Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Dana

￥19,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

14. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel, 5.8 km from Carmel Highlands

Karla

￥47,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

15. Bay Breeze Inn

15.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Viet

￥12,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

16. Padre Oaks

9.6 km from Carmel Highlands

Shane

￥20,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

17. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel, 6 km from Carmel Highlands

Elena

￥47,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

18. Sand Castle Inn

14.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Karla

￥15,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

19. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 6.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Brandon

￥33,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

20. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

11 km from Carmel Highlands

Deborah

￥48,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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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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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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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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Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"good location"

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey! Beautiful, clean rooms, outstanding customer service, and a peaceful resort atmosphere. The location is perfect just minutes from Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur. Comfortable beds, great amenities, and an overall first class experience. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Monterey, whether for a weekend getaway, business trip, or family vacation. We will definitely be back!"

Sand Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was great! I’m someone who really cares about cleanliness and Sand Castle Inn did a great job. My only concern was the shower and I sadly didn’t bring it to the hotel’s attention. I believe the drain was clogged. Other than that it was great. Staff was super helpful and replaced my towels daily. Thanks!"

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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. Tradewinds Carmel

6. The Quail

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

8. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

9. El Castell Motel

10. Hampton Inn Monterey

11. Normandy Inn

12. Pine Inn

13. Pacific Inn

14. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

15. Bay Breeze Inn

16. Padre Oaks

17. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

18. Sand Castle Inn

19. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

20. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

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Golden Rectangle

Southeast Carmel

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Northeast Carmel

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

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