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1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (996 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
United States
Adrian
The price is ￥68,067
￥85,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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, (327 reviews)
"This was a beautiful property that we stayed at. The view was amazing."
United States
Baljit
The price is ￥78,373
￥96,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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, (1,850 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
The price is ￥31,141
￥36,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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, (1,760 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥31,403
￥35,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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, (1,008 reviews)
"Had a terrific stay at the quail!!"
United States
Gordon
The price is ￥49,556
￥62,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Quail
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields, 4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is ￥37,256
￥41,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Front of property

7. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"just a nice place we will come again"
United States
THOMAS
The price is ￥38,818
￥43,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Normandy Inn
Street view

8. 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, (934 reviews)
"Better than expected! We would definitely stay here again!"
United States
stacey
The price is ￥40,902
￥46,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Concierge desk

9. 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)
"Very friendly staff at the front desk and she made sure we know the best places to walk around Carmel town and even provided us a map. Thank you for your help and we are definitely looking forward to come back"
United States
Cecille
The price is ￥36,182
￥40,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
Exterior

10. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Very beautiful place, great location and pleasant staff"
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥40,746
￥46,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Pine Inn
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

11. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 6.2 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Loved the balcony with a view of the ocean."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥52,860
￥59,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Tradewinds Carmel
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

12. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,115 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥15,204
￥17,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
El Castell Motel
Exterior

13. 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)
"The room was very clean and comfortable and the grounds were really beautiful and well maintained. It’s a very quiet and small place so it was very peaceful and perfect walking distance to downtown. Will definitely be back to stay again."
United States
Danielle
The price is ￥32,905
￥36,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Outdoor spa tub

14. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean rooms and super friendly staff. Loved afternoon cookies and wine & cheese hour!"
United States
Kristina
The price is ￥57,425
￥64,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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, (1,686 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥41,375
￥54,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Exterior

16. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel, 6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location for all of the places we like to visit. The room is very clean, as usual. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. This is our Carmel go-to."
United States
Brett
The price is ￥56,494
￥63,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Candle Light Inn
Exterior detail

17. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Carmel Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,556 reviews)
"Been there several times always great!"
United States
Steven
The price is ￥25,344
￥28,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Mariposa Inn & Suites
Garden view

18. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 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 ￥17,976
￥21,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Padre Oaks
Terrace/patio

19. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Stay was very comfotable"
United States
Parwaiz
The price is ￥28,632
￥32,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
Terrace/patio

20. Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
3.0 star property
10.7 km from Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Constance
The price is ￥33,412
￥38,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
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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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Photo by Aimee Bollinger
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.
Photo by Bryce Karr
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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Photo by Terry Fletcher
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

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Gorgeous hotel. Room was stunning and extremely clean. Bathroom was clean and well sized with nice toiletries. Towels and sheets were wonderful. Bed was incredibly comfortable. Great location and restaurants on the property were fantastic. Could not have been happier with our stay. Worth the price."
Casey 4-night trip
Posted 1 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 43 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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