The newly renovated Highlands Inn is located four miles south of Carmel, in the beatuiful Carmel Highlands. Dramatic ocean views are... more »
The newly renovated Highlands Inn is located four miles south of Carmel, in the beatuiful Carmel Highlands. Dramatic ocean views are present from 90% of the sleeping rooms. The hotel sits in a stunning Monterey Pine Forest, perched on the hillside overlooking a beatuiful stretch of coastline and the Pacific Ocean.
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Located on a wooded hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Highlands Inn has been a fixture on the Monterey Peninsula since 1916. Today, the Inn sparkles from an award-winning transformation, which beautifully recaptures the resort's glamorous past. Each one- and two-bedroom unit has a wood-burning fireplace and many have stunning views of the bay. Guests will enjoy fine dining at the Pacific's Edge Restaurant, casual dining at the California Market, and cocktails at the Sunset Lounge. Signature robes, aromatherapy products, and much more are available at the gift shop.
Official Hotel Information
Positioned on an ocean bluff among Monterey pines on the Northern California coast, the Highlands Inn provides a rustic escape for nature enthusiasts and contemplative professionals. Guests of this charming hotel property will appreciate the improvements that have emerged from an eight million dollar renovation in 2002, rendering an experience that is rare to say the least. Located just four miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea, this member of the Hyatt family boasts an impressive Ansel Adams art collection in the lobby, and live music in the evenings at sunset. To the delight of their privileged hotel guests, the Highlands Inn Park Hyatt is a historic hideaway, nestled deep in the natural splendor of California's wooded coast, where wandering paths and beautiful landscapes are just the beginning. Praising the dedicated staff for their unyielding interest in delivering memorable occasions, hotel patrons enjoy a number of unconventional services such as binoculars for discovering the hidden beauties of this secluded lodge. While some guests explore the premises or relax by the pool, others resign themselves to the aesthetic wonder of an upstairs bar that overlooks the Pacific. Featuring extraordinary views of either the Pacific or the rustic Highland coast, the hotel offers 48 guestrooms and suites, each rendering a different, however compelling visual experience. Going beyond the call of duty, the thoughtful hotel staff takes an active roll to ensure the comfort of their esteemed guests. In addition to contemporary furniture and fully equipped kitchens, the guestroom experience is supplemented by a number of unexpected diversions. With cheese and fruit trays upon arrival, wood burning fireplaces, a soothing CD collection and turndown service complete with chocolates on the pillows, this hotel definitely understands the meaning of service.
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This place is stunning. My wife and I stayed there for a weekend with some friends. It was one of the best experiences we've ever had. The area is beautful, the view of the ocean is breathtaking and the rooms were excellent. And the drive down from...
pros: Ocean Views, Concierge, PrivacyI choose this hotel to propose to my girlfriend. It looked really nice online and has a restaurant where I planned to propose. Their concierge, Charlie, hooked me up with a service called Romantic Room Designs,...
The view from our room was absolutely breathtaking! The service was impeccable: we were greeted with bottles of wine, water, and a letter from the general manager. The staff was very professional and the room was kept perfectly clean. When we...
We recently completed a three night stay at the Highlands Inn. Need less to say I was quite disappointed. The grounds are nice and the staff was helpful, but the rooms are terrible. Felt like we were staying in a shoe box. They are so small,...
24 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I went here for my honeymoon and I have to say it was amazing. It is very pricey, but you get what you pay for. If you want a quiet weekend away from it all with spectacular views and short drive to Pebble Beach, wineries, and the fine cuisine in Monterey, this is definitely the place to stay.
We booked the room for a special occasion and planned on staying two nights. We figured even if the weather was poor we could enjoy our lovely room. We had seen website pictures and heard wonderful stories of the spacious rooms with jacuzzi tubs....
45 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I have stayed at many resorts and this one has been by far the worst! The area is very dirty, there is trash everywhere. The service is awful, they are rude and will not help you out in any way. Yeah the pictures of the resort are beautiful but it doesn't look like that at all. I will never go back there again. I probably wouldn't even think about booking a vacation with Hyatt at all. I am not kidding think twice before staying here.
Perched atop the Pacific Coast Highway right outside of Carmel, this place is spectacularly beautiful even when the weather is cold and rainy. In fact, it's almost better that way, because you can take advantage of the in-room wood burning...
57 year old male with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
Amazing views & accomodations in Carmel. This is truly a wonderful get-a-way. Nestled in the hills of Carmel the Highlands Inn is a true departure from the norm. The views are sweeping, the rooms decadent, and the hospitality is unsurpassed. The rooms are high end and decorated in deep warm tones. The spa tubs are a centerpiece in the room. Yes...a centerpiece. You can then relax on the deck high above the Pacific Ocean while checking out the multi million dollar homes. The only thing better is the on-site restaurant, The Pacific Edge. It is a special place. It's not cheap but you don't leave feeling like you overpaid. You feel like you've had a special dining experience. If you are a wine lover...you'll be amazed at the wine selection. My husband could spend hours just enjoying the wine book. The wine cellar, which I have not been to myself, is something my husband always wants to check out. The views are amazing from the restaurant as well. We actually had a room that allows dogs. I believe it's small dogs. I say...define small.:-) We pushed the limits but no one seemed to mind. They also have a nice little breakfast/lunch spot on site as well. Once up the hill you don't really want to make too many trips back/forth. Cost is expensive but they do have deals and...for us...we are fortunate to have a family member that works for Hyatt.:-)
I am very likely
to return to the Highlands Inn.
I would definitely recommend it to friends.
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