Top Rated Resorts in Marina
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Top location
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Private beach
Sanctuary Beach Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness club
- Heated swimming pool
Offering a location within 200 metres of Marina Dunes, Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina offers 60 rooms. This hotel boasts a sundeck, a patio, and a picnic area on site and guests can laze by a heated swimming pool.
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers activities such as beach volleyball, cycling, and yoga.
Sanctuary Beach Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness club
- Heated swimming pool
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Offering a location within 200 metres of Marina Dunes, Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina offers 60 rooms. This hotel boasts a sundeck, a patio, and a picnic area on site and guests can laze by a heated swimming pool.
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers activities such as beach volleyball, cycling, and yoga.
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 4-star The Quail Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel, located approximately 7 km from the Gallery by the Sea Carmel, offers guests a convenience store and a restaurant. Treat yourself to rooms overlooking the garden and benefit from the resort's dry cleaning and housekeeping service.
The property features a heated swimming pool on site. Guests can join hiking, cycling, and billiards.
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Quail Lodge
The 4-star The Quail Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel, located approximately 7 km from the Gallery by the Sea Carmel, offers guests a convenience store and a restaurant. Treat yourself to rooms overlooking the garden and benefit from the resort's dry cleaning and housekeeping service.
The property features a heated swimming pool on site. Guests can join hiking, cycling, and billiards.
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Private beach
Fern River Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Table tennis
- Garden area
The 2-star Fern River Resort Felton provides proximity to the friendly Roaring Camp Park, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. Nestled near a train station, this Felton resort has mountain biking, hiking, and ping pong to offer along with views of the garden.
You can try fishing and hiking at the accommodation.
Fern River Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Table tennis
- Garden area
Fern River Resort
The 2-star Fern River Resort Felton provides proximity to the friendly Roaring Camp Park, which is located nearly a 25-minute walk away. Nestled near a train station, this Felton resort has mountain biking, hiking, and ping pong to offer along with views of the garden.
You can try fishing and hiking at the accommodation.
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offering a heated swimming pool and views of the sea, Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg Hotel is situated a mere 5 minutes' walk from the McAbee Beach. Featuring a restaurant, the resort is located in close proximity to the enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg Hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre as well as a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay.
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg
Offering a heated swimming pool and views of the sea, Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg Hotel is situated a mere 5 minutes' walk from the McAbee Beach. Featuring a restaurant, the resort is located in close proximity to the enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg Hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre as well as a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Terrace
Situated nearly a 20-minute stroll from the movie theater "Golden State Theatre", the premier 5-star Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa includes a gift shop and a restaurant.
This Monterey hotel houses a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and locker rooms on site. A number of activities such as hiking, cycling, and golf are provided for guests' enjoyment.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Terrace
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Situated nearly a 20-minute stroll from the movie theater "Golden State Theatre", the premier 5-star Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa includes a gift shop and a restaurant.
This Monterey hotel houses a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and locker rooms on site. A number of activities such as hiking, cycling, and golf are provided for guests' enjoyment.
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Guest favorite
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 19 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The smoke-free Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Monterey is located about a 15-minute walk from Old Fisherman's Wharf and features a meeting room and a conference space for those travelling on business. This 3-star hotel provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.
Facials, a shared lounge, and a library are featured at the property.
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 19 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The smoke-free Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Monterey is located about a 15-minute walk from Old Fisherman's Wharf and features a meeting room and a conference space for those travelling on business. This 3-star hotel provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.
Facials, a shared lounge, and a library are featured at the property.
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Best-rated
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located about a 5-minute stroll from Bernardus Lodge & Spa, the 5-star smoke-free Bernardus Lodge & Spa Carmel Valley hotel provides guests with a sun deck, massage therapy, and a picnic area, as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, sauna rooms, and a foot bath. This Carmel Valley resort proudly offers 2 outdoor tennis courts, while the friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park is situated only 1.9 km away.
A hot tub can be found by an outdoor heated pool. The property organises a wide variety of activities such as hiking, lawn tennis, and croquet. Guests can relax with a couples massage, a facial massage, and a foot massage, and visit a spa salon.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Located about a 5-minute stroll from Bernardus Lodge & Spa, the 5-star smoke-free Bernardus Lodge & Spa Carmel Valley hotel provides guests with a sun deck, massage therapy, and a picnic area, as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, sauna rooms, and a foot bath. This Carmel Valley resort proudly offers 2 outdoor tennis courts, while the friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park is situated only 1.9 km away.
A hot tub can be found by an outdoor heated pool. The property organises a wide variety of activities such as hiking, lawn tennis, and croquet. Guests can relax with a couples massage, a facial massage, and a foot massage, and visit a spa salon.
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Private beach
Seascape Beach Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 4-star Seascape Beach Resort Aptos is located in Aptos, 4.2 km from Aptos Village County Park, and offers a heated swimming pool. The resort features a patio and a shared lounge, and the rooms overlook the garden.
Guests can take advantage of a fitness room, which offers yoga classes to help them stay in shape.
Seascape Beach Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Seascape Beach Resort
The 4-star Seascape Beach Resort Aptos is located in Aptos, 4.2 km from Aptos Village County Park, and offers a heated swimming pool. The resort features a patio and a shared lounge, and the rooms overlook the garden.
Guests can take advantage of a fitness room, which offers yoga classes to help them stay in shape.
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Beach access
Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row By Ihg
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Golf course
The smoke-free Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row By Ihg, located in the Lighthouse district, offers a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service and also stands around a 20-minute walk from the paved Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Pathway. This 3-star resort provides a vending machine and a lift as well as high-speed Internet access in public areas.
Offering 43 contemporary rooms, the hotel also features a golf playground on site.
Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row By Ihg
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Golf course
Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row By Ihg
The smoke-free Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row By Ihg, located in the Lighthouse district, offers a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service and also stands around a 20-minute walk from the paved Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Pathway. This 3-star resort provides a vending machine and a lift as well as high-speed Internet access in public areas.
Offering 43 contemporary rooms, the hotel also features a golf playground on site.
Carmel Resort Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
The 2-star smoke-free Carmel Resort Inn provides proximity to the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum", which is situated around 25 minutes' walk away. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at the unpretentious resort.
Carmel Resort Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
Carmel Resort Inn
The 2-star smoke-free Carmel Resort Inn provides proximity to the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum", which is situated around 25 minutes' walk away. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at the unpretentious resort.
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Del Monte Beach, the charming Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa comes with 6 outdoor tennis courts. With an event space, a lounge bar, and a health club, the 5-star luxury resort caters to diverse guest needs.
Guests can benefit from a hot tub, provided along with an outdoor swimming pool. Onsite you can engage in various activities, such as lawn tennis, basketball, and ping-pong. Wellness facilities include a wellness centre as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and two hot tubs.
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa
Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Del Monte Beach, the charming Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa comes with 6 outdoor tennis courts. With an event space, a lounge bar, and a health club, the 5-star luxury resort caters to diverse guest needs.
Guests can benefit from a hot tub, provided along with an outdoor swimming pool. Onsite you can engage in various activities, such as lawn tennis, basketball, and ping-pong. Wellness facilities include a wellness centre as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and two hot tubs.
Cordevalle
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
Nestled around 5 km from Fernwood Cellars, the smoke-free Cordevalle San Martin hotel features 4 outdoor tennis courts. This 5-star resort boasts a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a massage chair along with a lounge bar, offering a location in a rural area.
This accommodation offers an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. A fitness centre and a yoga room at the hotel provides opportunities for guests to attend fitness classes. While staying at the Cordevalle, make sure you visit a full-service spa and a wellness area or indulge in a head massage, a couples' massage, and a hand massage.
Cordevalle
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
Cordevalle
Nestled around 5 km from Fernwood Cellars, the smoke-free Cordevalle San Martin hotel features 4 outdoor tennis courts. This 5-star resort boasts a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a massage chair along with a lounge bar, offering a location in a rural area.
This accommodation offers an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. A fitness centre and a yoga room at the hotel provides opportunities for guests to attend fitness classes. While staying at the Cordevalle, make sure you visit a full-service spa and a wellness area or indulge in a head massage, a couples' massage, and a hand massage.
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Eco-friendly stay
Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
Offering guests an American-style restaurant onsite, Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt hotel boasts a location 5 minutes' walk from the river. Located in a rural area of Carmel Valley, this hotel features a heated pool along with sun loungers.
This Carmel Valley hotel offers a gym facility as well as a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay. You can try hiking and mountain biking at the property. Onsite treatments include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure along with a steam room, a hot tub, and locker rooms.
Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Offering guests an American-style restaurant onsite, Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt hotel boasts a location 5 minutes' walk from the river. Located in a rural area of Carmel Valley, this hotel features a heated pool along with sun loungers.
This Carmel Valley hotel offers a gym facility as well as a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay. You can try hiking and mountain biking at the property. Onsite treatments include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure along with a steam room, a hot tub, and locker rooms.
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Beach access
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The smoke-free Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn Carmel Highlands, situated 4.9 km from the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum", proudly provides guests with 2 hot tubs. Located within 10 minutes' drive of the Garrapata State Park, this Carmel Highlands hotel comprises 94 rooms and 2 restaurants.
Offering a fence-around pool with loungers, the hotel is an ideal place to relax. With a golf playground, guests can stay fit at the Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn. This accommodation features a wellness centre and a full spa along with a Jacuzzi, locker rooms, and two hot tubs for relaxation. Business travellers will have access to a business centre provided on site.
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
The smoke-free Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn Carmel Highlands, situated 4.9 km from the venerable church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum", proudly provides guests with 2 hot tubs. Located within 10 minutes' drive of the Garrapata State Park, this Carmel Highlands hotel comprises 94 rooms and 2 restaurants.
Offering a fence-around pool with loungers, the hotel is an ideal place to relax. With a golf playground, guests can stay fit at the Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn. This accommodation features a wellness centre and a full spa along with a Jacuzzi, locker rooms, and two hot tubs for relaxation. Business travellers will have access to a business centre provided on site.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
Featuring a deck and a heated swimming pool, Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz lies a 10-minute drive from the Private's Beach. There is free private parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property offers massage therapy, a shared lounge, and a golf course as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and locker rooms. The on-site sport activities include biking, hiking, and lawn tennis.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Featuring a deck and a heated swimming pool, Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz lies a 10-minute drive from the Private's Beach. There is free private parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property offers massage therapy, a shared lounge, and a golf course as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and locker rooms. The on-site sport activities include biking, hiking, and lawn tennis.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated only a 10-minute walk from the Wildcat Creek Bridge, the 4-star Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hotel includes views of the Pacific Ocean. Located 7 km from the Ocean Avenue, the resort features 48 rooms with views of the garden.
This Carmel Highlands hotel features a heated swimming pool with a hot tub, as well as a fitness centre. Guests will benefit from a full-service spa and relax with a back massage. Other on-site facilities include meeting rooms and a conference space along with conference equipment and a photocopy machine.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Situated only a 10-minute walk from the Wildcat Creek Bridge, the 4-star Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hotel includes views of the Pacific Ocean. Located 7 km from the Ocean Avenue, the resort features 48 rooms with views of the garden.
This Carmel Highlands hotel features a heated swimming pool with a hot tub, as well as a fitness centre. Guests will benefit from a full-service spa and relax with a back massage. Other on-site facilities include meeting rooms and a conference space along with conference equipment and a photocopy machine.
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Great deal
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Beach access
Holiday Inn Express At Monterey Bay By Ihg
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offering a sun terrace and spa therapy, the 2-star Holiday Inn Express At Monterey Bay By Ihg Seaside is conveniently located, nearly a 25-minute walk from the protected Monterey State Beach. Boasting an outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness room, this Seaside hotel offers access to the enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is 4.2 km away.
Cars for rent are available at this smoke-free hotel and diving, hiking, and cycling can be organised. Active guests will also like horse riding tours arranged by the property. Other on-site facilities include a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre along with a photocopy machine and a work desk.
Holiday Inn Express At Monterey Bay By Ihg
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Holiday Inn Express At Monterey Bay By Ihg
Offering a sun terrace and spa therapy, the 2-star Holiday Inn Express At Monterey Bay By Ihg Seaside is conveniently located, nearly a 25-minute walk from the protected Monterey State Beach. Boasting an outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness room, this Seaside hotel offers access to the enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is 4.2 km away.
Cars for rent are available at this smoke-free hotel and diving, hiking, and cycling can be organised. Active guests will also like horse riding tours arranged by the property. Other on-site facilities include a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre along with a photocopy machine and a work desk.
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Eco-friendly stay
Alila Ventana Big Sur (Adults Only)
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Hot spring bath
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 5-star smoke-free Alila Ventana Big Sur Hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Pine Ridge Trail and has a swimming pool plus a fitness area. The resort features a private art gallery and 2 spa tubs, while the Coast Gallery Big Sur is 4.4 km away.
Take part in activities such as mountain biking, hiking, and yoga or relax with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and hot public baths available on site. Active guests will also like wine tastings and ecotours arranged by the Alila Ventana. Guests will appreciate a bathhouse provided on site.
Alila Ventana Big Sur (Adults Only)
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Hot spring bath
- Outdoor swimming pool
Alila Ventana Big Sur (Adults Only)
The 5-star smoke-free Alila Ventana Big Sur Hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Pine Ridge Trail and has a swimming pool plus a fitness area. The resort features a private art gallery and 2 spa tubs, while the Coast Gallery Big Sur is 4.4 km away.
Take part in activities such as mountain biking, hiking, and yoga or relax with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and hot public baths available on site. Active guests will also like wine tastings and ecotours arranged by the Alila Ventana. Guests will appreciate a bathhouse provided on site.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Resorts in Marina, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Sanctuary Beach Resort |
9.1 / 10 (309 Reviews) |
From 319$ | |
| The Quail Lodge |
9.1 / 10 (841 Reviews) |
From 236$ | |
| Fern River Resort |
9.0 / 10 (317 Reviews) |
From 132$ | |
| Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg |
8.8 / 10 (817 Reviews) |
From 225$ | |
| Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa |
9.0 / 10 (590 Reviews) |
From 209$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What family hotels near Monterey Bay Aquarium are best for short visits?
Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row and Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa are both just minutes from the aquarium. They provide easy access for families wanting to explore marine life without wasting time on transport.
Plan your aquarium visit early in the day to avoid crowds, and consider having breakfast at your hotel beforehand for a timely start.
Which hotels near Cannery Row are great for family vacations?
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa and Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa are perfect for families. They both provide spacious rooms and family-oriented amenities, close to Cannery Row's attractions.
Use the marina bike paths to explore the area; renting bikes can be a fun and engaging way for the family to experience Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf.
What are the best romantic getaway hotels near Monterey's beaches?
Hyatt Carmel Highlands and Sanctuary Beach Resort are excellent for couples seeking romance by the beach. They both provide beautiful ocean views and access to intimate beach spots.
Reserve a room with an ocean view for sunset; evenings at the beach are more tranquil and romantic.
Which hotels are best suited for extended stays in Monterey?
Seascape Beach Resort and Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa offer excellent facilities for longer visits. Their spacious accommodations and laundry services make them ideal for families and business travelers.
Consider booking a suite with a kitchen; preparing your meals can save money and provide convenience during an extended stay.
Are there any boutique hotels in Carmel that are good for families?
Bernardus Lodge & Spa and The Quail Lodge provide boutique experiences suitable for families. Both offer family rooms and activities in beautiful surroundings.
Check for family packages that may include breakfast or discounts for local attractions, enhancing the family experience.
Which hotels near popular attractions in Carmel are best for business travelers?
Hyatt Carmel Highlands and Intercontinental The Clement Monterey feature meeting rooms and business facilities. Their locations provide easy access to Carmel's key attractions.
Scheduling meetings in the early morning can help avoid peak traffic times on the 17-Mile Drive.
What hotels near major landmarks in Monterey offer great dining options?
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa both feature on-site restaurants that focus on local cuisine. Guests can enjoy dining experiences without needing to travel far.
Make dinner reservations during sunset hours for a beautiful view while dining at one of these hotels.
How can families ensure they see all the key attractions in Monterey?
Staying at hotels like Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa or Intercontinental The Clement Monterey allows families to be centrally located. This makes visiting attractions like the aquarium, Cannery Row, and beaches much more accessible.
Consider purchasing a local attraction pass which can save you money on admission fees and provide skip-the-line access.
What are the best times of year to visit Monterey for family events?
Monterey hosts fun family events such as the Monterey County Fair in August and holiday festivities in December. Visiting during these times offers families unique local experiences.
Book accommodations early during fair season, as hotels tend to fill up; look for family-friendly options that offer event packages.
How can I travel safely with kids around Monterey?
Monterey is a family-friendly city, with walkable areas like Cannery Row and the waterfront. Hotels like Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa provide easy access to these attractions and are close to public transport.
Use provided hotel shuttles for safe transport to nearby attractions, especially if traveling with kids and heavy gear.
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