Top 5-Star Hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Located in Carmel (Quail Lodge), The Quail Lodge is within a 10-minute drive of The Barnyard and Carmel Beach. This golf hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Lone Cypress Pine.While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as outdoor tennis courts or an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Satisfy your appetite with Californian cuisine at Edgars, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), L Auberge Carmel is within a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Aubergine, a restaurant which specializes in Californian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), La Playa Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Golden Bough Playhouse and 6 minutes by foot from Sunset Center. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Galante Vineyards.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bud's at La Playa serving guests of La Playa Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Carmel? This hotel has 3475 square feet (323 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Hyatt Carmel Highlands in Carmel, you'll be near the beach, a 2-minute drive from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 9 minutes from Carmel Beach. This spa resort is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Monterey Bay and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Pacific's Edge serving guests of Hyatt Carmel Highlands. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 142 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

When you stay at Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Carmel, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course and Folktale Winery and Vineyards. This upscale hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Garland Ranch Regional Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Carmel Beach.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or 3 spa tubs. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Enjoy local cuisine at Valley Kitchen, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 179 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Located in Carmel (Carmel Point), Villa Mara Carmel is a 5-minute walk from Tor House and 12 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Carmel Mission Basilica and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from 17-Mile Drive.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Villa Mara Carmel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at The Vagabond's House, you'll be centrally located in Carmel, within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This upscale bed & breakfast is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bathrobes.

When you stay at Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn in Carmel, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. This upscale hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Carmel Beach.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

When you stay at Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.Make yourself at home in one of the 165 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), Pine Inn is within a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.For lunch or dinner, stop by Il Fornaio, a restaurant that specializes in Italian cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.