Where to Stay on the Monterey Peninsula Best Hotels in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Big Sur Luxury • Group Getaway • Spa/Wellness • Romantic • Waterfront • Vetted Value Hot List Fresh Content from our Valued Partners EcoXpeditionsVisitLuxury Aboard Celebrity BeyondVisit Previous Next 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 LodgeCasa PalmeroLa Playa CarmelCarmel Valley RanchL'Auberge CarmelPost Ranch InnThe Lodge at Pebble BeachVentana Big SurThe Inn at Spanish Bay MORE ON THESE PROPERTIES 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 GroundsCarmel Valley RanchHyatt Regency MontereyQuail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmel ValleySanctuary Beach ResortMonterey Plaza Hotel & Spa MORE ON THESE PROPERTIES 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. Carmel Valley RanchBernardus LodgeVentana Big SurEsalenHyatt Regency MontereyMonterey Plaza Hotel & Spa MORE ON THESE PROPERTIES 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 PalmeroThe HideawayCypress InnVentana Big SurL'Auberge CarmelTally Ho Inn MORE ON THESE PROPERTIES Best Waterfront Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula Each of these hotels is perfectly poised for enjoying the coastal landscape, oftentimes even from your bed. The Clement MontereyMonterey Plaza Hotel & SpaThe Inn at Spanish BaySanctuary Beach ResortMonterey TidesSpindrift Inn MORE ON THESE PROPERTIES 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 and CabinsCarmel Mission InnCarmel Valley LodgeThe GetawayPortola Hotel & SpaTickle Pink Inn MORE ON THESE PROPERTIES Did we miss your favorite hotel? Let us know — email us at stay@localgetaways.com or tag us @localgetaways.