Golden Rectangle Travel Guide

Carmel

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A beach with waves and a cloudy sky.
A beach at sunset with the sun setting over the ocean and people walking along the shore.
A beach with a large tree, ocean waves, and a cloudy sky.
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Things to do


Top hotels in Golden Rectangle

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave. Carmel CA
The price is £636 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£636
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Charming boutique hotel. Outstanding ambiance and service. Smaller, but beautifully decorated rooms. Breakfast service and food quality was excellent. The bar was cozy and inviting. Staff were courteous and friendly. One of our favorite hotel stays!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

La Playa Hotel
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave Carmel CA
The price is £384 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£384
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (498 reviews)
"Execelent place to stay. Very well maintained, close to beach, very quiet neighborhood,, very clean, staff excellent. Only one negative, it didn't have a microwave but had everything else We will definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Carmel Beach Hotel
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

3.5 out of 5
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is £306 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£306
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Lovely place that our standard poodle loved We had dinner in the restaurant the service was excellent and the food was delicious and fairly priced My only concern was the hostess needs to learn to smile and make people welcome We almost went to another restaurant We will be back Smile"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Cypress Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is £214 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£214
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is £232 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£232
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is £148 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£148
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
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Where to stay in Golden Rectangle

Find the best Golden Rectangle areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Jack's Peak

If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing.



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