Carmel Valley hotels

If you fancy a holiday in California's wine country, a hotel in Carmel Valley makes a great base. The area has a surfeit of vineyards, fine dining restaurants and championship golf courses.

Accommodation Options in Carmel Valley

From pocket-friendly motels to swish five-star hotels, the Carmel Valley area has accommodation to suit all budgets. Whether you choose to stay in a luxury hotel tucked away among the grapevines or at a sprawling golf resort, you’re guaranteed a relaxing and rewarding stay.

Outdoor Adventures in Carmel Valley

Head out of your Carmel Valley accommodation and hike one of the trails at Garland Ranch Regional Park, a 4,462-acre park that features Indian habitation sites, a redwood canyon, a waterfall and a slew of historic buildings. There are flat trails for novice hikers and steep climbs for experienced ones, boasting sweeping views of Carmel Valley's vineyards and the green Ventana Wilderness.

Sample Carmel Valley’s Superb Wines

No trip to the Carmel Valley is complete without a visit to the wineries, tasting rooms and wine bars dotted along the valley floor. Most tasting rooms are within walking distance of each other, so you can leave your car behind and enjoy the route at a leisurely pace. Alternatively, there's a Grapevine Express bus that stops at all of the wineries along the route.

A Personal Touch at Carmel Valley Wineries

From the hip to the rustic, every wine tasting room has a different vibe, but it's often the winemaker who is doing the pouring. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the most common wines that you'll find here. As well as wine tastings, you can treat yourself to free olive oil tastings at boutique olive oil shops.

Carmel Valley for Golfers

Play a round of golf among deer and other wildlife in one of Carmel Valley's tranquil golf courses. The Golf Club at Quail Lodge hosts the USGA Senior Amateur and California Women's Amateur Championships, while the Rancho Canada Golf Club has two courses that straddle the Carmel River and offer dramatic views of the valley and Santa Lucia Mountains.