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A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Blanca
￥39,699
￥46,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.
A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

2. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
Canada
Lucas
￥36,996
￥49,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

3. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
Abraham
￥51,894
￥59,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

4. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
David
￥35,279
￥46,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table with books, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.

5. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Harrison
￥53,441
￥71,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
An outdoor swimming pool with a view of trees and distant hills.
A spacious lounge area with a long sofa, multiple tables, and a bar area with stools.
A wooden deck with a swing, a seating area with cushions, and a hot tub.
A multi-story house with a large tree in the front yard, surrounded by various plants and shrubs.

6. Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
United States
James
￥81,953
￥104,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.
A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

7. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
United States
William
￥49,222
￥62,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
The Quail
A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

8. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
United States
Twisha
￥39,690
￥45,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

9. Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel
Northwest Carmel
United States
cynthia
￥72,929
￥82,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Stilwell Hotel
A patio with a fire pit, wooden chairs, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A coastal house with a stone facade, multiple decks, and a view of the sea.
A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, stone wall, and a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

10. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
United States
Nitesh
￥62,891
￥79,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a scenic ocean view.
A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door.
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.
A coastal house with a stone facade, multiple decks, and a view of the sea.

11. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Carmel Highlands
United States
Baljit
￥63,685
￥80,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a potted plant, a patterned ottoman, and a wooden chair.
A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.
A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.

12. La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
Derek
￥123,943
￥150,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
La Playa Hotel
A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.
A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with a glass jar, striped sofas, and wicker chairs.
A cozy seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.

13. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Downtown Carmel
United States
monica
￥78,911
￥88,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, striped armchairs, a round coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

14. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Downtown Carmel
United States
Bethany
￥73,367
￥82,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and potted plants.
A modern house with a fire pit, potted plants, and a bench.
A wooden interior with a central archway leading to a staircase. Shelves on either side hold various decorative items and books.

15. Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
Carmel Point
United States
Kelly
￥99,763
￥116,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Villa Mara Carmel
A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.
A traditional living room with a piano, a clock, and a floral arrangement.
A dining area with a long table set for four, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.
A white building with a wooden door, green window shutters, and a sign reading "LAUBERGE CARMEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT".

16. L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Emerito
￥104,789
￥125,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
L Auberge Carmel
A couple in a hot tub with a potted plant and a candle in the background.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and lanterns.
An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a central fire feature, and hanging lights.
A stone pathway leading through a garden with a view of a distant hill.

17. Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Carmel Valley
United States
James
￥89,212
￥112,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a chair, and a decorative lamp.
A patio area with outdoor seating, including chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a view of the sea through a window with floral curtains.
A room with a large arched window, a wooden chair, a small table with a lamp, and a floor lamp.

18. Martine Inn

Martine Inn
Retreat
United States
Stephen
￥31,428
￥35,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Martine Inn
A wooden pergola with steps leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, wooden beams, and a modern chandelier.
A multi-story wooden building with outdoor seating areas and a landscaped garden.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding forest.

19. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts
United States
Christopher G
￥325,078
￥377,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Alila Ventana Big Sur
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.
A traditional living room with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a red lamp.
A hotel entrance with a black wrought iron gate and a sign reading "HOTEL 1110".
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a mirror.

20. Hotel 1110 - Adults Only

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
Oak Grove
United States
Andrew
￥24,845
￥29,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
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￥394,153
￥437,541 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Towering redwoods meet dramatic sea cliffs along Highway 1, where pullouts reveal jaw-dropping Pacific views. Hike to McWay Falls in the morning when fog lifts, then grab lunch at Nepenthe where locals insist you sit on the outdoor deck.

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A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good
"The property was great. We only interacted with valet and they were awesome"
Cherry Ann 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Would come back to this amazing place"
GLENN EDUARDO 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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