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by Melissa September 4, 2017December 10, 2019
written by Melissa September 4, 2017December 10, 2019

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This entry is part 5 of 13 in the series Northern California 2016

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For our time in the Carmel area, we knew we wanted to look at Big Sur hotels on the ocean.  So, we opted for the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Big Sur. After our time in Santa Cruz, California, we began our drive down the gorgeous Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur. We made lots of scenic stops along the way, including the famous 17-mile drive and Pebble Beach (more photos of those spots in the next post). But first I wanted to review our hotel, the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Big Sur Coast.

I managed to score this hotel for using Hyatt Cash+Points for $75 and 12,500 Hyatt points per night. I transferred 25,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt for the two nights. Not too shabby considering rooms go for about $700/night there!

Already ready to book the Hyatt Highlands Carmel? Head over to booking.com to check out their rates.  Still undecided about hotels in Carmel?  Check out booking.com or hotels.com to browse other options in Carmel!

Ocean View King Room

We booked an “Ocean View King” room. Much like many of these “fancy” hotels we book, the rooms always seem to be fairly basic, while the grounds are gorgeous. However, one unique feature of the room was that it contained a real wood burning fireplace!

Here’s the room as viewed from the front door.

Ocean View King Room at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Ocean View King Room at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Ocean View King Room at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Just behind the door to the room was a stand with wine glasses and even a set of binoculars!

Room amenities at Hyatt Room amenities at Hyatt Room amenities at Hyatt

The door to the bathroom was just next to the amenities table.

Ocean View King Room at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

And let’s not forget about what is also in that picture, the wood burning fireplace!

Wood Burning Fireplace at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Wood burning fireplace at Hyatt Highlands Inn

The desk, next to the TV, houses a Keurig coffee maker and some pods.

Ocean View King Room at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Ocean View King Room at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Ocean View King Room at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

The bathroom was absolutely pitiful. I mean, it was functional and all (beyond the very minimal countertop space), but if I would’ve paid full price for this hotel room, I would have been supremely disappointed. Zero high-end finishes in the bathroom. (Much like our disappointing bathroom at the Casa Marina in Key West, a Waldorf Astoria property). At first I thought maybe they had given us a handicapped-accessible room, but the bathroom had a bathtub, so that definitely wasn’t the case.

Bathroom in Ocean View King at Hyatt Highlands Bathroom in Ocean View King at Hyatt Highlands Bathroom in Ocean View King at Hyatt Highlands Bathroom in Ocean View King at Hyatt Highlands Bathroom in Ocean View King at Hyatt Highlands Bathroom in Ocean View King at Hyatt Highlands

The balcony, on the other hand, was spacious and had good views of the Pacific Ocean just over the trees (beyond the fog of course!)

Balcony at Hyatt Highlands Balcony at Hyatt Highlands

Pools and Hot Tubs

The pool was very close to our room. We never used it, but it looked lovely.

Pool at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pool at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pool at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

It was also well lit for nighttime use!

Pool at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

There was also a small hot tub, which was actually right next to our room.

Hot Tub at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hot Tub at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

The Entrance and Lobby

The hotel is located right on Highway 1. You turn from the Pacific Coast Highway onto the long driveway to the hotel. (The driveway is pictured below from our hotel room)

Driveway leading up to hotel Signs from Highway 1 for Hyatt Carmel Highlands Signs from Highway 1 for Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Here’s what you see when you arrive at the main building to check-in.

Check-in and reception exterior at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Check-in and reception exterior at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Check-in and reception exterior at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Valet parking was free.

Free Valet Parking Check-in and reception exterior at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Check-in and reception exterior at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Check-in and reception exterior at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

The lobby area and the surrounding lounges were really lovely. It was large yet cozy, with multiple fireplaces and AMAZING views of the pacific.

Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Lounges and Lobby at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

The check-in desk was small but functional, and service was quick and friendly.

Check-in desk Check-in desk

I think part of this hotel is a timeshare, so there were desks for timeshare support (and/or sales) in the lobby.

Lobby at hotel

One night we were hanging out by the fireplace and I was enjoying some wine. Some random other guest came up and started chatting with us. He was explaining that he was so excited that he had just found out he “got” Christmas week at the hotel. We didn’t really know what he was talking about. He asked us what weeks we usually stay. I don’t really know how the timeshare thing works, but we just said it was our first time there. Then we chatted some more. Then he asked us which weeks we were going to pick for our next stay. And I was like, “Oh, you mean for a timeshare thing? No, we’re staying as part of the hotel, not the timeshare.” And he left, lol. We didn’t mind, we’re complete introverts, but it was like we were now too beneath his dignity because we weren’t part of the timeshare. I’m guessing that was just a fluke, but it was very strange.

It’s worth noting that this is a very sprawling property. It was about a five minute walk, using many many steps to get to our hotel room. We didn’t mind, it’s just something to keep in mind.

For example, these were the steps we’d walk down from the lobby area toward our room.

Outside steps at Hyatt Highlands Inn

Then, there were additional steps to get to the guest rooms.

Steps at hotel

I couldn’t help but chuckle at the evacuation plan placard in our room. Evacuation: Go outside. 🙂

Evacuation Plan Placard

Restaurants and Bars

We had breakfast one morning at their “less fancy” restaurant, the California Market. The food was quite good!

Breakfast at California Market Breakfast at California Market Breakfast at California Market

But, we opted not to go to their super fancy restaurant, Pacific’s Edge, despite the amazing views. We just couldn’t justify the price! But, we did walk around there for a bit one morning.

Pacific’s Edge Pacific’s Edge Pacific’s Edge

And, there was a decent size bar right next to the restaurant:

Bar at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Bottom Line

Although the room wasn’t much to sneeze at, we’d definitely stay here again. It was an incredible value for Hyatt point redemptions, and was centrally located in the Carmel and Big Sur area.

Ready to book the Hyatt Highlands Carmel? Head over to booking.com to check out their rates.  Still undecided about hotels in Carmel?  Check out booking.com or hotels.com to browse other hotel options in Carmel!



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  • San Francisco, Part 1 (A Vantigo City Tour)
  • San Francisco Touring, Part 2
  • San Francisco Touring, Part 3
  • United 777-300 Business Class Review SFO-IAD (Lay Flat Seats)

 

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I'm Melissa and this is where I blog about our travels, home improvement projects, personal finance hacks, and our efforts to retire early.

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