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1. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"This was a beautiful property that we stayed at. The view was amazing."
United States
Baljit
The price is ￥62,982
￥79,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Fireplace

2. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (999 reviews)
"Nice hotel and staff with beautiful views but a bit overpriced for their amenities and small pool area."
United States
Alessandra
The price is ￥57,749
￥73,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Courtyard

3. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,852 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
The price is ￥24,208
￥29,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carmel Mission Inn
Food and drink

4. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
7.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Had a terrific stay at the quail!!"
United States
Gordon
The price is ￥50,186
￥63,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Quail
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 6.2 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Loved the balcony with a view of the ocean."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥51,040
￥57,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Tradewinds Carmel
Balcony

6. 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, (1,767 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and great location"
United States
Elisabetta
The price is ￥31,802
￥35,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Carmel Bay View Inn
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

7. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is ￥38,571
￥42,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Concierge desk

8. 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
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Front desk was helpful and friendly. She gave good travel tips for the area. Location could not be any better as we were within walking distance of the town center and just minutes from the beach. Carmel is a very charming and lovely town."
United States
Joon
The price is ￥35,049
￥39,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
Street view

9. 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, (939 reviews)
"Better than expected! We would definitely stay here again!"
United States
stacey
The price is ￥43,015
￥48,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Front of property

10. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"just a nice place we will come again"
United States
THOMAS
The price is ￥40,165
￥45,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Normandy Inn
Exterior

11. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel, 6 km from Carmel Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 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 ￥48,608
￥54,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Candle Light Inn
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Carmel Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,788 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Gabrielle
The price is ￥15,176
￥17,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Pacific Inn
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

13. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
11.9 km from Carmel Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,104 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥14,921
￥17,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
El Castell Motel
Exterior

14. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very beautiful place, great location and pleasant staff"
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥40,928
￥46,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Pine Inn
Exterior

15. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful!"
United States
EJ
The price is ￥26,632
￥29,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites
Exterior

16. 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, (1,687 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥37,759
￥50,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Outdoor spa tub

17. 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 ￥50,664
￥57,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Lobby

18. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
14.9 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,179 reviews)
"Was a very great place to stay "
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥12,918
￥14,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Sand Castle Inn
Beach nearby

19. Hampton Inn Monterey

Hampton Inn Monterey
2.5 star property
13 km from Carmel Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (973 reviews)
"Rooms were great. Location was Meh, the lake is covered in goose/duck poop"
United States
Hazel
The price is ￥32,530
￥37,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn Monterey
Terrace/patio

20. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Stay was very comfotable"
United States
Parwaiz
The price is ￥26,097
￥29,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
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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.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

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

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Love the easy access to amenities. I enjoyed the CAR WEEK energy along with wildlife viewing (seals and pelicans)! Bicycle trails nearby are fun (Mad Dog rentals) and I hope to do the kayaking next time!"
Laurie 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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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