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Nestled among the Monterey Pines, Park Hyatt Carmel - the Highlands Inn a 4-star luxury property, offers stunning ocean views, award-wining dining, and unparalled Park Hyatt service. Overlooking the Big Sur coast, this is a picturesque retreat and longtime favorite among honeymooners, celebrities, and nature enthusiasts alike. Since 1917, the resort has been the premier destination for travelers to the spectacular Central Coast. Hyatt Carmel Highlands is recognized among the world’s finest hotels as part of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Gold List and Travel + Leisure’s 2009 “T+L 500″ World’s Best Hotels.

Many Celebrities have stayed here including John Travolta, Tony Bennet and Oprah Winfrey. A haven for artists and discerning travelers since its opening in 1917, Hyatt Carmel Highlands features 48 guestrooms, including 11 suites, 32 ocean view rooms and five garden view rooms. In the lounge you will find one of the most breath taking views. The Amenities at this hotel are just what you would expect to find at a 5 star hotel such as air conditioning, telephone, cable television, voicemail make this hotel feel like home.

The options of leisure activities are limited only by your imagination. Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers spectacular dining at the award-winning Pacific’s Edge restaurant and California Market, 4,800 sq ft of meeting space, in-room spa services, heated outdoor swimming pool, three spa tubs and a fitness facility. There is also an on site health spa and message therapist, jogging track, outdoor pool and biking trail with bikes for rent. Nearby: jogging, hiking, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, beach, sea kayaking, world-renowned golf courses - 5 miles.