Top Rated Accommodaties in Monterey

This shingle-style craftsman home was built around the turn of the last century and is a hop, skip, and jump away from the water in Pacific Grove. There is a grand fireplace in the living room, where you will also find antiques and teddy bears. The rooms themselves are done in vintage craftsman-style with wainscoting and plate rails. The service is impeccable here and the proprietors go out of their way to help you with reservations or planning visits to nearby attractions such as the aquarium. The picturesque Old St. Angela Inn has New England-style hospitality; check out the website or call for more information.

Surrounded by a furnished terrace, Forest Lodge offers free WiFi and free parking in rooms. Boutiques, bakeries and cafes on Carmel Plaza are a minutes’ walk away. Carmel Beach is 12 minutes’ walk. Opened by a private entrance, each room is decorated in ivory hues with subtle splashes of yellow. Free toiletries are provided in each room at Carmel Forest Lodge. Boasting picturesque views of cliffs on the coast, 17 Mile Drive is 12 minutes’ drive. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 10 km away from Forest Lodge.

Casa Palmero's richly landscaped grounds, trellised walkways and sun-drenched patios echo the gracious old-world European charm, elegance and serenity found in its 24 spacious, modern guestrooms and suites. Next door is a beautiful spa facility where guests can experience head-to-toe indulgence, and where couples can spend time together in an intimate and romantic setting. In addition to existing reiki and craniosacral therapy energy-balancing services, the spa adds acupuncture, the ancient Chinese therapy. There's also a library, billiards room and outdoor heated pool. The rooms are set in warm natural tones and you are pampered with slippers, robes and soaking bathtubs.

Smiling flowers extend their hearty welcome, peeping from the beautiful garden outside the Old Monterey Inn. As soon as you step onto the premises, you know, there couldn't have been a better place to stay than this. Couples are bound to get mesmerized with the complete ambiance and the world class service offered here. What with special spas, concierge, mineral bath salts, special French lavender soaps, couple massages, beverages and those oh-so-delicious cookies!

This Carmel Valley resort boasts star-rated dining, a wellness spa and outdoor heated pool. A limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub and down feather bedding are featured in each guest room. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 19 km away. Guests are welcomed with a gourmet snack basket, fruit bowl, fresh roses, and a complimentary "wine grotto" mini bar with Bernardus wines in their rooms. A flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine are also provided. Lucia Restaurant & Bar boasts an extensive wine list and a menu that focuses on organic, local ingredients. The bar and lounge area provides a more casual menu and experience. The Spa at Bernardus offers marine-inspired massage services and body treatments in a spacious facility that includes locker rooms, sauna rooms, a fitness room and a juice bar. A warming room with fireplace, a meditation garden, a dipping pool and a reflecting pool are available for guest relaxation. A full-service beauty salon is also available. Two tennis courts are located on site. A croquet lawn and bocce court are offered for guest use. Garland Ranch Regional Park is 1.5 km away. Carmel Mission Basilica and Museum are 15.5 km away.