What is Carmel Valley like?

Carmel Valley is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. Make sure that you visit The Grand Golf Club and Del Mar Highlands Town Center as part of your Carmel Valley travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Carmel Valley?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar is one of the top choices for your stay in Carmel Valley. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Carmel Valley area?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodation options in Carmel Valley to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carmel Valley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Carmel Valley.

What is there to do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Carmel Valley are The Grand Golf Club and Del Mar Highlands Town Center. When you're sightseeing in San Diego, Los Penasquitos Marsh Nature Preserve and San Diego Polo Fields are also worth a stop.

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1. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Crystal

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9 Sept - 10 Sept

2. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Melanie

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

William

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

4. Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Keira

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Diccon John

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

6. San Diego Marriott Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Stacy

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Carmel Valley

Almaz Subramanian

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

8. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

5.3 km from Carmel Valley

VERONICA

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

4.6 km from Carmel Valley

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

5.5 km from Carmel Valley

Johnathan

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

5.4 km from Carmel Valley

Eleana

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City, 7.7 km from Carmel Valley

Sarineh

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

5.8 km from Carmel Valley

Chris

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

14. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

10.9 km from Carmel Valley

Paul

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

15. California Suites Hotel

12.7 km from Carmel Valley

Richard

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

16. Pleasant Inn

12.7 km from Carmel Valley

Vance Lee

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

17. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 15.6 km from Carmel Valley

Alma

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

13.7 km from Carmel Valley

Marie

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

19. Del Mar Beach Hotel

5.4 km from Carmel Valley

Linda

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Leucadia Beach Inn

16.5 km from Carmel Valley

Kay

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Carmel Valley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 2,598 reviews	View
Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 544 reviews	View
San Diego Marriott Del Mar	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,011 reviews	View

Where to stay in Carmel Valley

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Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Carmel Valley Hotel Reviews

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had a very nice stay at the Bahia Resort Hotel and would definitely recommend it. The property itself is beautiful, and I really appreciated the free parking. I stayed in a garden-view room, which was clean, comfortable, and well kept. The staff throughout the resort were also very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I especially appreciated how helpful Guest Services was. I needed to print a document during my stay, and all I had to do was email it to them. They printed it for me right away at no additional charge. There were a couple of unexpected inconveniences during my stay, but neither would prevent me from returning. Both restaurants had unfortunately run out of pastries, so gelato was pretty much the only dessert option available. The second happened in the middle of the night, at around 3:10 a.m., when the battery on the fire alarm ran out and the alarm became quite loud. However, I understand that things like this happen and are outside of the hotel’s control. I really appreciated how quickly they had security respond and take care of the issue. Overall, everything was great. The property is beautiful, and the beach looked especially nice at night. I arrived later in the evening and left the following morning, so I didn’t have a chance to enjoy the pool area or many of the other amenities the resort has to offer. Even though my stay was short, it was a very pleasant experience, and I would definitely consider staying here again."

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego! The hotel was clean, the customer service was excellent, and everyone was so friendly and helpful. The luggage and valet staff were especially amazing throughout our entire stay. Our room also had an incredible view overlooking Petco Park—it honestly felt like having a rooftop bar right outside our window! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay here again."

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Our top choices for Carmel Valley hotels

1. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

2. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

4. Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

6. San Diego Marriott Del Mar

7. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

8. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

9. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

13. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

14. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

15. California Suites Hotel

16. Pleasant Inn

17. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

18. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

19. Del Mar Beach Hotel

20. Leucadia Beach Inn

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