Curated luxury hotels in Monterey County

With a stay at InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG in Monterey (New Monterey), you'll be steps from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

With a stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, steps from Cannery Row and 8 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay Aquarium. This luxury resort is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Monterey Bay and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

Located in Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Garland Ranch Regional Park and Heller Estate Organic Vineyards. This family-friendly resort is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Talbotts Vineyards and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bernardus Winery Tasting Room.

Located in Marina, Sanctuary Beach Resort is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf. This beach resort is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Maritime Museum and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, just a 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf and 15 minutes by foot from Cannery Row. This spa resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. This golf resort is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

Located in Carmel (Quail Lodge), The Quail 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.

When you stay at Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott in Monterey, you'll be on the beach – a 5-minute drive from Fisherman's Wharf and 5 minutes from Monterey Bay. This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

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.

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 family-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Garland Ranch Regional Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Carmel Beach.

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.

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.

Located in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), Stilwell Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Nestled along the rocky shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula, this historic oceanfront inn offers charming accommodations along with personalised services and thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

Experience ocean views from every guest room. Explore the gardens surrounding the inn. Many complimentary amenities including free WiFi, and free on-street parking.

Visit Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel featuring restaurants, shops and entertainment options, situated only a short distance from Seven Gables. Play on the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and view exciting California sea life.

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 6 mi (9.6 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Monterey Bay.

Located in Aptos, Seascape Beach Resort is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from Seascape Golf Club and 6 minutes from Beer Can Beach. This beach hotel is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Capitola Beach.

When you stay at Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn in Carmel, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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.

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.

Offering direct beach access and a year-round outdoor heated pool, Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is 4.8 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Old Fisherman's Wharf is 10 minutes' drive away. All comfortably furnished guest rooms include free WiFi.

Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator. All en suite units boast an ocean or garden view and are accessible through exterior corridors.

There is luggage storage, inn room coffee and access to beach bonfires.

Guests of Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel can enjoy dinner at Tidewater with a view and elevated beachside menus with coastal flair: a casual vibe, bold fare, and views unlike any in the area. Lobby Lounge is inspired by the California coast. Offering sweeping views of Monterey Bay, inspired cuisine, a robust agave menu and local beers and wine. Sip a cocktail while listening to weekly live music, discover new, local wine, and enjoy curated events.

Pebble Beach is 6.4 km from this hotel. Carmel by the Sea is 11 minutes' drive away from Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.