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Where to Stay on the Monterey Peninsula

Where to Stay on the Monterey Peninsula

We've sifted through hundreds of options to find Monterey, Big Sur Santa Cruz and the rest of the Monterey peninsula's best lodgings, including top choices for a romantic getaway, a wellness stay or a group gathering, as well as the best hip, luxury and good value hotels.

Best Luxury Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula

Experience luxury along the rugged and beautiful coast of Northern California. Check out our picks for the absolute best!

Bernardus Lodge

Bernardus Lodge

casa palmero

Casa Palmero

A two-story building with a glass-enclosed dining area on the upper floor, featuring tables and chairs under hanging umbrellas offers a perfect getaway where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula. The surrounding area is lush with greenery, palm trees, and bright flowers, while the background reveals a view of the ocean at dusk.

La Playa Carmel

A cozy patio on the Monterey Peninsula features a wooden swing bench with cushions, a small outdoor fire pit, and decorative lanterns. The area is surrounded by a wicker fence and includes a modern sliding glass door. A tree extends into the space, adding a natural element to where you stay.

Carmel Valley Ranch

L'Auberge Carmel

L'Auberge Carmel

A cozy bedroom with a modern design featuring a fireplace and a large curved floor-to-ceiling window offering an ocean view. The room includes a bed, a wooden chair, and a desk, with a colorful rug on the floor. If you're wondering where to stay in Monterey Peninsula, this room at sunset is perfect.

Post Ranch Inn

A spacious hotel room with a cozy fireplace, a large bed, and a beige couch facing a wall-mounted TV. Sliding glass doors open to a balcony with wooden furniture overlooking a scenic view of the lake and mountains under a partly cloudy sky – the perfect place if you're wondering where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula.

The Lodge at Pebble Beach

A rustic restaurant, ideal for those wondering where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula, features extensive outdoor seating surrounded by lush greenery and set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains at dusk. Warm lights illuminate the seating areas, creating a cozy atmosphere as trees and plants frame the picturesque setting.

Ventana Big Sur

Two chairs arranged with brunch and orange juice at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Monterey, California.

The Inn at Spanish Bay

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Best Group Getaway Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, milestone birthday, bachelorette party or work off-site, we’ve done the homework!

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Asilomar Conference Grounds

A cozy patio on the Monterey Peninsula features a wooden swing bench with cushions, a small outdoor fire pit, and decorative lanterns. The area is surrounded by a wicker fence and includes a modern sliding glass door. A tree extends into the space, adding a natural element to where you stay.

Carmel Valley Ranch

A view of a resort swimming pool area with several sun loungers and umbrellas around the pool. There are cabanas to the right and trees and greenery in the background. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a sunny day. A large lawn and more seating are also visible—an idyllic spot if you're considering where to stay on Monterey Peninsula.

Hyatt Regency Monterey

A wooden patio table with four chairs and a lantern centerpiece is set on a concrete slab. Lush greenery surrounds the area with various trees and plants. In the background, a well-maintained lawn stretches out under a clear blue sky, making it an ideal spot for those wondering where to stay Monterey Peninsula.

Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmel Valley

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort

A luxurious beachfront hotel with multiple balconies overlooks a sandy shore where gentle waves roll in. The sky is clear, and the sea stretches into the horizon, creating a serene coastal scenery—truly an ideal spot when considering where to stay on Monterey Peninsula.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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Best Spa/Wellness Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula

Treat yourself to spa treatments, yoga on a picturesque hilltops or basking in a hot tub after a day of mindfulness and meditation at these top wellness and spa hotels.

A cozy patio on the Monterey Peninsula features a wooden swing bench with cushions, a small outdoor fire pit, and decorative lanterns. The area is surrounded by a wicker fence and includes a modern sliding glass door. A tree extends into the space, adding a natural element to where you stay.

Carmel Valley Ranch

Bernardus Lodge

Bernardus Lodge

A rustic restaurant, ideal for those wondering where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula, features extensive outdoor seating surrounded by lush greenery and set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains at dusk. Warm lights illuminate the seating areas, creating a cozy atmosphere as trees and plants frame the picturesque setting.

Ventana Big Sur

Two people enjoy a scenic view from a wooden deck overlooking a vast ocean, a perfect spot for local getaways. One stands, capturing the moment with their phone, while the other relaxes on a bench. The deck is surrounded by trees and green foliage, with a dramatic coastline and blue sky in the background.

Esalen

A view of a resort swimming pool area with several sun loungers and umbrellas around the pool. There are cabanas to the right and trees and greenery in the background. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a sunny day. A large lawn and more seating are also visible—an idyllic spot if you're considering where to stay on Monterey Peninsula.

Hyatt Regency Monterey

An outdoor rooftop terrace with a scenic view of the sun setting over a body of water. The terrace features two lounge chairs, a hot tub, and cushioned seating. Potted plants and elegant railings line the perimeter, enhancing the tranquil ambiance—perfect for those searching where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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Best Romantic Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula

Couples’ massages, whirlpool tubs and wrought-iron canopy beds — these romantic hotels have them all plus gorgeous nature, to boot.

casa palmero

Casa Palmero

A modern hotel suite on the Monterey Peninsula features a cozy living area with a beige sofa, two brown leather chairs, and a white coffee table. A fireplace with a TV above it divides the living area from the bedroom, which has a bed with white linens. Natural light streams through the windows.

The Hideaway

A cozy living room with rustic decor, perfect for those seeking where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula. The space features exposed wooden beam ceilings and terracotta tile flooring. It's furnished with a green sofa, a dark wooden coffee table, and cream upholstered chairs. Potted plants and framed artwork add warmth to the room.

Cypress Inn

A rustic restaurant, ideal for those wondering where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula, features extensive outdoor seating surrounded by lush greenery and set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains at dusk. Warm lights illuminate the seating areas, creating a cozy atmosphere as trees and plants frame the picturesque setting.

Ventana Big Sur

L'Auberge Carmel

L'Auberge Carmel

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn

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Best Waterfront Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula

Each of these hotels is perfectly poised for enjoying the coastal landscape, oftentimes even from your bed.

intercontinental clement monterey

The Clement Monterey

An outdoor rooftop terrace with a scenic view of the sun setting over a body of water. The terrace features two lounge chairs, a hot tub, and cushioned seating. Potted plants and elegant railings line the perimeter, enhancing the tranquil ambiance—perfect for those searching where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Two chairs arranged with brunch and orange juice at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Monterey, California.

The Inn at Spanish Bay

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort

monterey tides hotel

Monterey Tides

King bed, sitting room and fireplace within a hotel room at Spindrift Inn in Monterey, California.

Spindrift Inn

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Best Vetted Value Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula

These hotels may not offer the absolute lowest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

Big Sur Campground

Big Sur Campground and Cabins

A cozy outdoor patio on the Monterey Peninsula features modern white chairs, a round white table, and a circular pink ottoman on green artificial grass. The area is shaded by a yellow awning and bordered by a wooden fence and lush tropical plants. A tree grows through the wooden deck—an ideal spot for those seeking where to stay.

Carmel Mission Inn

A romantic hotel in the Bay Area, this charming two-story building boasts wooden balconies on the upper level, a brown exterior with white doors. A small enclosed patio area features green bushes and a blooming red plant in the foreground, all under a partly cloudy sky.

Carmel Valley Lodge

A cozy hotel room with a large bed, white linens, and a wooden headboard. A flat-screen TV sits on a wooden dresser. A round table with chairs is near the window, letting in natural light. A sliding barn door leads to the bathroom. Wondering where to stay on Monterey Peninsula? This charming retreat awaits you.

The Getaway

Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California

Portola Hotel & Spa

Two wooden chairs face each other on a balcony of one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area, overlooking a scenic rocky coastline and the ocean. Between the chairs, there's a small table with a chilled bottle of wine in an ice bucket and two empty glasses. The sky is clear and sunny.

Tickle Pink Inn

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