What's it like in Carmel Highlands?

Carmel Highlands is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its seaside and sunsets. Make sure that you visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach as part of your Carmel Highlands travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Carmel Highlands?

Based on our traveller data, Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Carmel Highlands. This hotel 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 Carmel Highlands .

How many hotels are there in Carmel Highlands?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Carmel Highlands.

What is there to do in this Carmel neighbourhood?

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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as Monastery Beach or Palo Corona Regional Park.

The Best Hotels in Carmel Highlands, Carmel - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

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1. Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

Brendan

฿19,619 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

Mher

฿14,347 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

3. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

11 km from Carmel Highlands

Melvinj

฿9,907 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

4. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

11.3 km from Carmel Highlands

Anca

฿8,573 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

5. Carmel Mission Inn

4.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Jessica

฿6,963 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

6. Monterey Bay Inn

12.3 km from Carmel Highlands

Keven

฿9,442 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

10.1 km from Carmel Highlands

Luciana

฿5,182 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.

8. Hotel Pacific

11.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Mellissa

฿5,091 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

9. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Karl

฿7,656 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

10.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Richaed

฿7,342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

11. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Anita

฿5,311 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

12. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Kristine

฿12,854 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.

13. Wave Street Inn

12.5 km from Carmel Highlands

Tony

฿6,849 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

14. Victorian Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Sandy

฿6,166 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."

15. Hotel Abrego

10.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Dave

฿5,849 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

13.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Shannon

฿8,146 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

17. Pacific Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Dannielle

฿3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

18. The Stevenson Monterey

10.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Sharon

฿3,233 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

11.8 km from Carmel Highlands

Gustavo

฿2,782 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.

20. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel, 6.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Michael

฿11,163 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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

While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

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Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

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Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent

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Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

8/10 Good

"The place is clean and the rooms spacious, but the amenities are ackward: the fire pit for example required driving to, the fireplace didn't work in our room (they couldn't even fix it), the room heater controller was so unusual that it didn't just work like a thermostat but had some strange "Day/Night" setting. There were also large shipping containers onsite, maybe for a remodel, why knows, they took up the parking lot so that the balcony view was basically the roof of the containers. Overall not a good atmosphere."

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is a historic building with lovely architectural features, high coved ceilings, cornices, carved wood hand rails, and leaded glass windows. It is 122 years old so it wasn't designed for modern tastes so be aware of that, floors and stairs creak. I found it was easier to access my room going up the original staircase than to use the elevator in the newer section and then wend my way back to the older section of the hotel. I definitely got my steps in! It's central location made it easy for me to walk everywhere I needed or wanted to go (I was there for a wedding!)"

Monterey Peninsula Inn

8/10 Good

"This hotel was a little tired looking and could use an update but that is all I can hold against it. It was clean, comfortable and the price was reasonable. In addition, the staff was great - I interacted with several different people at the front desk during our time there and each one of them was terrific. So all things considered, this was a great place to stay. I did not give it a five as it was a bit older in appearance, but everything else more than made up for the initial appearance. I would definitely stay there again."

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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

1. Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

3. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

5. Carmel Mission Inn

6. Monterey Bay Inn

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

8. Hotel Pacific

9. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10. Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

11. Carmel Bay View Inn

12. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

13. Wave Street Inn

14. Victorian Inn

15. Hotel Abrego

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

17. Pacific Inn

18. The Stevenson Monterey

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

20. Tradewinds Carmel

Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

Northeast Carmel

Southeast Carmel

Northwest Carmel

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

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