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 Cannery Row and 4 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay Aquarium. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 11.8 mi (19 km) from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

With a stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, steps from Cannery Row and 10 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay. This luxury resort is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium 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 1.9 mi (3.1 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 Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. This golf resort is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cannery Row.

Located in Carmel, 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 in Monterey, you'll be on the beach – a 5-minute drive from Fisherman's Wharf and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Cannery Row.

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 Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 6.2 mi (10.1 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.

This oceanfront hotel is located in Marina, California. The hotel offers views of the Pacific Ocean, a full-service spa, an on-site restaurant and in-room dining.

Sanctuary Beach Resort features a flat-screen TV and free WiFi in every guest room. Rooms also offer fireplaces and MP3 docking stations. Views of the ocean or the surrounding dunes are also available.

Located on-site at Sanctuary Beach Resort, Salt Wood restaurant delivers dishes that utilize the best seasonal local ingredients, highlighting remarkable produce and seafood, found throughout the Central California Coast and beyond.

Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool or the hot tub at the Sanctuary Beach.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes' drive from the Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina. The historic Cannery Row entertainment area is 17.5 km from the hotel.

With a stay at Stilwell Hotel in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), you'll be a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Carmel Beach and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Cannery Row.

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.

With a stay at Hyatt Carmel Highlands in Carmel (Carmel Highlands), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Carmel Beach. This family-friendly resort is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Cannery Row.

Located in Aptos, Seascape Beach Resort is a luxurious oceanfront resort featuring three outdoor swimming pools with hot tubs and 2 restaurants on site. All accommodation includes free WiFi.

Featuring a patio or balcony, all rooms are equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette, a TV with cable channels, and a fireplace. Guests can chose from a spacious villa, a studio or a suite complete with a microwave, a refrigerator and a dining area. Accommodation at this resort features ocean or garden views.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sanderlings Restaurant & Lounge offers casual fine-dining with ocean views. Offering 2 decks with ocean views, Palapas restaurant features authentic traditional dishes of Mexico and a full bar stocked with fine wines and an extensive tequila list. Guests can also take advantage of the room service.

Guests can visit the spa and wellness centre or work out in the fitness centre at Seascape Beach Resort. Tennis courts and a children’s playground are provided and guest can hire bicycles to explore the surrounding area.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 21 km away. This resort is 87 km from San Francisco Airport. The property offers free parking.

With a stay at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos (Rio del Mar), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Seascape Golf Club and 6 minutes from Beer Can Beach. This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Capitola Beach.

A stay at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.9 mi (9.5 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 (8.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.