Find 4-Star Hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Valley Ranch has always been an escape with plenty of room to roam, explore, and discover. Where people rekindle romances, reunite with friends and family, revive spirits, or simply get away and play. Our all-suite accommodations are where the luxury of resort living meets the call of the wild. Swap stories by the fireplace. Gaze at the stars from your private deck as you savor a glass of wine from our vineyard. The only Pete Dye-designed bentgrass golf course in Northern California is right here at Carmel Valley Ranch, and no matter how you slice it (or hook it), this par-70 layout offers something for all players: tactical shots, dramatic elevation changes and incredible scenery. Our talented artisans add a unique twist to experiences at The Ranch—join them and hang out with horses, say hello to honeybees, greet our goats, and more.

Perched on the hillside of the Carmel Highlands, Hyatt Carmel Highlands, a 4-star 48 room property, offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, award-winning dining, and unparalleled service. Located four miles south of Carmel, the newly renovated Hyatt Carmel Highlands combines true Carmel luxury with an approachable and sophisticated spirit. Dramatic ocean views are present from 90pct of the sleeping rooms.

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. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. 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 Vacation Club At Highlands Inn (101781786) in Carmel, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). 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. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 94 guestrooms, 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.

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 luxury 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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 Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.8 mi (9.3 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. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. 50-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), L Auberge Carmel is within a 10-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. 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. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall. 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 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. 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.

A stay at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

With a stay at The Vagabond's House, you'll be centrally located in Carmel, a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Carmel Beach and 5.3 mi (8.5 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. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area. 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 express check-out, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. 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.

Maybe it’s the coziness of being tucked away in the heart of Carmel-By-The Sea.Perhaps it’s the breath-taking sunsets at Carmel Beach, just a 10-minute stroll down Ocean Avenue. Or pouring yourself a glass of wine and sinking into the wooden Adirondack Chairs, as you breathe in the cool Carmel marine layer on your private roof top terrace. Imagine, for a moment, the luxury of having your own 2-bedroom California Contemporary Apartment uniquely and luxuriously appointed for your enjoyment and comfort.Relax, not only in style, but also with privacy. This strategically positioned Penthouse Apartment delivers a serene restful environment. *Newly added as of October 2023, Central Air Conditioning. Chef your evening meals in the gourmet kitchen with the Carrara Marble Counters, center island with bar seating, Miele Refrigerator, 4 burner Thermador commercial gas range, and Thermador Dishwasher. Explore the trendy boutiques, wine tasting venues, gourmet restaurants and art galleries that are all steps away from your “hidden hideaway”. Bathed in abundant light, this chic Carmel-By-The-Sea, Coastal California apartment, couples retreat, faces south and opens onto a rooftop terrace. Also ideal, to be enjoyed by a couple with a child or two. Suitable for a small (under 20lb) well behaved canine traveler who is respectful of his fine surroundings. The master bedroom hosts a king bed with pillow top mattress, walk-in closet, bathrobes, and smart TV. The second bedroom features a queen bed with pillow top mattress, and a wall mounted smart TV. The entire apartment has wireless internet and Internet TV. Sign into your Netflix account and watch your favorite TV series. The two bedrooms share a bathroom, with a large Carrara Marble double vanity and Carrara Marble walk-in rain shower. This desirable downtown Carmel location is convenient for all events held on the Monterey Peninsula. This includes Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove & Monterey. We are a 10 minute ride to the Monterey Airport and convenient to both San Jose International Airport and San Francisco International Airport (approximately 2 hours drive). We also are only a 15 minute drive to Laguna Seca Raceway on Highway 68, 5 minute drive to the famous "17 Mile Drive" which hosts some of our country's most expensive real estate. The Big Sur Coast line is an easy drive south on Route 1. The Monterey Aquarium and Cannery Row are not to be missed as well as our world renowned Golf Courses. We are also a hiker's paradise. Check-out Point Lobos, Garland Regional Park, Inspiration Point (Monterey Regional Parks) and Palo Corona Regional Park. Carmel is a favorite location for accommodations for both the AT&T Pebble Beach, Pro- Am in February and Concours d' Elegance held in Pebble Beach. Watch for our sister one bedroom luxury apartment which will soon be available by the month. Same great location !! The sister one bedroom apartment, will be ready shortly. It is also 1000 square feet and beautifully renovated. It is the same downtown location. It is available with a seven day minimum. About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Well mannered children and dogs only..About customRules:Absolutely no smoking on the premises. Loss of security refund if you violate this request..We accept one dog 20lbs or under. We do not deviate from this rule. Any guest with a dog larger than 20 lbs. will be ask to leave..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.