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?

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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.

Top Carmel Highlands Hotels

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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands

Adrian

₩1,007,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Carmel Highlands

Baljit

₩1,009,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

3. Carmel Mission Inn

4.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Claudia

₩407,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

4. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Andrew

₩395,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

5. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Dennis

₩448,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

6. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Northeast Carmel, 6.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Brandon

₩299,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

10.1 km from Carmel Highlands

Dena

₩267,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

8. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

11 km from Carmel Highlands

Deborah

₩436,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

9. Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport

11.5 km from Carmel Highlands

Anastasia

₩272,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

10. El Castell Motel

11.9 km from Carmel Highlands

Kristen

₩174,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

11. Pacific Inn

12.4 km from Carmel Highlands

Maria Agnes

₩175,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

12. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Mission Fields, 4 km from Carmel Highlands

Carolina

₩418,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. Stargazer Hotel

10.2 km from Carmel Highlands

Marlene C

₩200,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

14. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel, 5.7 km from Carmel Highlands

Pamela

₩447,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

21 km from Carmel Highlands

Ana

₩420,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

16. Aura Inn Monterey

9.5 km from Carmel Highlands

Elisha

₩197,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

17. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

23.5 km from Carmel Highlands

Ming

₩195,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

18. Mariposa Inn & Suites

9.3 km from Carmel Highlands

Uma

₩312,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

19. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel, 5.8 km from Carmel Highlands

Karla

₩427,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

20. Arbor Inn Monterey

10.1 km from Carmel Highlands

Amith

₩235,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

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Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Find the best Carmel Highlands areas and neighborhoods 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

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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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.

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Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and very accepting of my sweet little dog."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The Portola Hotel provided excellent customer service. My family and I were able to check-in early. We had a nice view of the bay from our balcony. The hotel was very clean. We loved that the Portola Hotel location was steps away from Fisherman's Wharf and downtown shopping and restaurants. It was so convenient having the Trolley transportation bus across the street to take us to Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other tourist locations. The morning before check-out, it was nice being able to come downstairs and have breakfast and relax in the hotel restaurant. We would definitely stay her again!"

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

8/10 Good

"The staff was nice but we were was surprised having a cemetery behind our room. The property didn’t have a fence behind our room, so if I open the back sliding door everybody could see us, people pass by like nothing. No A/C, no fan, it felt hot at night. Pool area very dirty. Ice machine area also dirty."

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"it was wonderful, has a very boutique feel to the hotel. It's behind a gas station which was a little weird but very nice facility. Enough hooks in the bathroom! They provide pool towels, lots of space. Only negative was that there were two huge flies in room when I first went in, hidden in the curtains."

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Our top choices for Carmel Highlands hotels

1. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

3. Carmel Mission Inn

4. Carmel Bay View Inn

5. Normandy Inn

6. Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

8. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

9. Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport

10. El Castell Motel

11. Pacific Inn

12. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

13. Stargazer Hotel

14. Pine Inn

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

16. Aura Inn Monterey

17. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

18. Mariposa Inn & Suites

19. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

20. Arbor Inn Monterey

Where to stay in Carmel Highlands

Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

Northwest Carmel

Northeast Carmel

Southeast Carmel

Top Carmel Highlands Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

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