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A coastal house with a stone facade, multiple decks, and a view of the sea.

A hot tub with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, stone wall, and a view of the ocean.

A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door.

1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands, 0.7 km from China Cove

Teresa

฿13,617

฿17,123 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a dining table with chairs, and a small side table with a vase of flowers.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garage.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. Pacific Inn

12.5 km from China Cove

steven

฿2,999

฿3,439 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and the number "2102" on the facade.

A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

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

3. El Castell Motel

12 km from China Cove

David

฿2,842

฿3,262 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

4. Carmel Mission Inn

4.4 km from China Cove

Colin

฿6,293

฿7,576 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a two-story structure, a neon sign, and a clear entrance.

A reception desk with framed pictures, a clock, and a plant.

5. The Stevenson Monterey

10.6 km from China Cove

Timothy

฿3,023

฿3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.

A living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a wooden console table, a pink armchair, a large flat-screen TV, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

6. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

12.9 km from China Cove

Eva

฿3,505

฿4,023 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, stacked cups, a sink, and a framed botanical print.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a swimming pool, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A reception area with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board, and a large window.

7. Stargazer Hotel

10.1 km from China Cove

Annie

฿3,141

฿3,600 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

An outdoor ice dispenser with a digital display of tropical fish.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a window with blinds.

An aerial view of a parking lot with marked spaces, a landscaped area with a circular design, and a building with a sloped roof.

8. Padre Oaks

9.5 km from China Cove

Navpreet

฿3,069

฿3,782 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

A reception area with a stone counter, coffee machine, and framed certificates on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.

A patio area with a sofa, a table, and potted plants.

9. Stage Coach Lodge

10.9 km from China Cove

Nils

฿3,581

฿4,103 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door leading to another room.

A patio with a wooden fence, white plastic chairs, and small potted plants.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted above the counter.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a row of parked cars.

10. Pelican Inn Monterey

9.8 km from China Cove

Charlotte

฿1,997

฿2,520 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

A restaurant with wooden benches and tables, a kitchen area, and decorative wall art.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fountain.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, a window with blinds, and a fireplace.

11. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.4 km from China Cove

Michael

฿8,765

฿9,873 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a chair, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A building with a stone facade, a large window, and a sign indicating an office.

12. Munras Inn

10.1 km from China Cove

Darla D

฿3,654

฿4,562 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, toaster, and bread display.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer and a payment terminal.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

13. Best Western Park Crest Inn

10 km from China Cove

Luciana

฿4,775

฿5,452 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a scenic view, a round table with chairs, and a sofa with striped cushions.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two pink armchairs, a patterned sofa, and a marble coffee table.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a round table with chairs, a large window with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.

14. Spindrift Inn

12.5 km from China Cove

david

฿8,974

฿10,382 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A sign for Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites, surrounded by a stone wall and landscaping.

A restaurant with a long table, chairs, and potted plants.

A garden with a pergola, stone pathway, and outdoor seating area.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

15. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 6.5 km from China Cove

Michael

฿4,259

฿4,762 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a covered outdoor area and a parking lot.

A spacious kitchen with a white countertop, recessed ceiling lights, and a door leading outside.

A sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a modern building facade and a clear blue sky.

16. Aura Inn Monterey

9.3 km from China Cove

Sona

฿2,495

฿3,087 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a built-in microwave.

A garden with a gravel path, a row of empty glass jars, and a house in the background.

A cozy, well-lit tent-style room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

17. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 4.1 km from China Cove

Lorraine

฿7,767

฿8,654 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and bottled water.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by red and blue lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, microwave, and towel rack.

18. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

11.9 km from China Cove

Chintan Vijaykumar

฿2,910

฿3,511 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Monterey Surf Inn, a parking lot with directional arrows, and a building with a stone facade.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror with lights, and a towel rack.

19. Monterey Surf Inn

9.7 km from China Cove

Joseph

฿2,460

฿2,831 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A garden entrance with a black door, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A building with a covered porch, black-framed windows, and a door with a doormat.

A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, a quilt, and a lamp. There is a chair and a sign on the wall.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a lamp, and a wall sign.

20. Merritt House Hotel

11.1 km from China Cove

Brittany

฿5,272

฿6,014 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to China Cove

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Carmel Highlands	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Pacific Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,851 reviews	View
El Castell Motel	9.0 Wonderful 2,110 reviews	View
Carmel Mission Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,868 reviews	View
The Stevenson Monterey	8.8 Excellent 1,067 reviews	View

Top China Cove Hotel Reviews

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time! The place was top shelf, everything beautifully landscaped, the aromas from the various plants, could not get enough of. The cottages were amazing. The detail, cleanliness, and hospitality was well worth the drive there from the foothills. Shout out to the office manager Jacob and his staff. They were extremely knowledgeable and assisted us in navigating our way around town, well done! Definitely will be going back, appreciate you!"

Carmel Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had such a wonderful stay at Carmel Beach Hotel! I’m especially appreciative of the amazing staff—they were incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout my stay. The location is fantastic, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the beach, which made it so easy to enjoy everything Carmel has to offer. The perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. I’d happily stay here again!"

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and amenities for a wonderful trip to Carmel! Highly recommend this hotel!"

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very good service"

Pine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We plan to return to the Pine Inn at a future date. The old world charm and being so close to shops and dining was what attracted us to the Pine Inn."

Villa Mara Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"The location, rooms, amenities, breakfast and staff were exceptional! Truly their for all of your needs!"

La Playa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great boutique hotel in Carmel. Close to the main areas in Carmel. Great customer service. Lovely comfortable rooms while not huge are beautiful furnished. Great free extras provided from early morning coffee, a delicious buffet breakfast with egg station, afternoon wine and not forgetting the wonderful chocolate chip cookies in the evening. A real treat."

Other attractions near China Cove

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a forested hillside.

Gibson Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Gibson Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carmel. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

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A rugged coastline with rocky cliffs and turbulent sea waves.

Hidden Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hidden Beach during your trip to Carmel? Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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A turquoise sea with clear water, a sandy beach, and rocky cliffs with vegetation.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

9.6/10 (1,997 reviews)

This wildlife sanctuary, a magnet for nature lovers and artists, is a jewel of the California State Park system.

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A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

Monastery Beach

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a crescent moon in the sky.

Carmel River State Beach

9.4/10 (402 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carmel River State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carmel. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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Gravity Garden

Explore the lovely green spaces of Gravity Garden and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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Weston Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Weston Beach during your trip to Carmel? Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Palo Corona Regional Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Palo Corona Regional Park and enjoy the golf courses in Carmel. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around China Cove?

China Cove is located in Carmel. This scenic area is known for its beautiful ocean views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 51 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near China Cove?

Hyatt Carmel Highlands is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from China Cove. Another good choice is Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn, located just 0.5 mi (0.7 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near China Cove?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from China Cove.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near China Cove, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near China Cove.

What can I see and do near China Cove?

Learn about local history at Carmel Mission Basilica and Tor House. You can catch a show at Sunset Center, Golden Bough Playhouse and Forest Theater Guild. Enjoy the outdoors at Lone Cypress Pine, Gravity Garden or Palo Corona Regional Park.

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Our top choices for China Cove hotels

1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

2. Pacific Inn

3. El Castell Motel

4. Carmel Mission Inn

5. The Stevenson Monterey

6. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

7. Stargazer Hotel

8. Padre Oaks

9. Stage Coach Lodge

10. Pelican Inn Monterey

11. Normandy Inn

12. Munras Inn

13. Best Western Park Crest Inn

14. Spindrift Inn

15. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

16. Aura Inn Monterey

17. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

18. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

19. Monterey Surf Inn

20. Merritt House Hotel

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Top China Cove Hotel Reviews

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Pine Inn

Villa Mara Carmel

La Playa Hotel

Other attractions near China Cove

Gibson Beach

Hidden Beach

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Monastery Beach

Carmel River State Beach

Gravity Garden

Weston Beach

Palo Corona Regional Park

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