Looking for info on Hyatt Carmel Highlands

[starzim]

Hi my wife and I are looking to reserve at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Jan/Feb 2022. We have never stayed there looking for some insights on the property, we are looking at staying in suites not the hotel

Thanks!

 

[b2bailey]

Hi my wife and I are looking to reserve at Hyatt Carmel Highlands Jan/Feb 2022. We have never stayed there looking for some insights on the property, we are looking at staying in suites not the hotel

Thanks!

I'm thinking all rooms are the same -- nothing distinguishes one type from the other, besides the way it is booked.

 

[wilma]

Kal’s hyatt site shows the different suite layouts and the different views, all rooms are not the same!

http://www.bywindkal.com/Hyatt/Highlands/CarmelLayout.pdf

 

[BJRSanDiego]

Most TS rooms are 1 BR units on a single floor. But there are some 1 BR units with two floors. Plus there are a very small number of 2 BR units.

@starzim , we've stayed there 3 times and enjoyed our stay there. All of the units had at least a slight view of the ocean. They were categorized as "horizon view units". Once you get your reservation, you'll see your unit number and you'll be able to figure out where you will be on property.

One of the unique aspects of Highland Inn is they have wood burning fireplaces and daily the maid (at least pre-Covid) will load the fireplace so that it will start with a single match.

If you are in to hiking, there is a State Park, Los Lobos, about 1/2 mile to the north. It is a great park with fantastic ocean views.

 

[starzim]

Thanks for the info helpful.

 

[socaltimeshare]

Here is the room map, btw. If you call HRC to make the reservation vs. booking online, they can tell you the unit type.

http://timeshare-resale.com/wp-content/uploads/Highlands-Inn-Site-Map.jpg

 

[b2bailey]

Kal’s hyatt site shows the different suite layouts and the different views, all rooms are not the same!

http://www.bywindkal.com/Hyatt/Highlands/CarmelLayout.pdf

What I meant -- all rooms are available to hotel and timeshare guests. Not separate categories.

 

[wilma]

What I meant -- all rooms are available to hotel and timeshare guests. Not separate categories.

I still don’t understand what you mean. The hotel rooms are very separate from the vacationclub booking wise. If you book a hotel room you won’t end up in the vacation club, and vice versa. But maybe I am misunderstanding your point…

 

[cafeirene]

I don't think the hotel rooms are available to you unless you were booking Gold Passport points or paying cash to the hotel. and they are different in furnishings and layout and really separate entities.Carmel is unique in how they seem to be all part of the same facility but they are subtely separate. And FYI, Hyatt hotels has also added Ventana and Carmel Ranch, nearby (very pricey).

The timeshare units (whether 1 or two bedroom) all have a kitchen although it is minimal in size and function (compared to High Sierra or Kaanapali or Pinon Point). There is a real stove, full fridge, dishwasher, etc. If you cook, and have a favourite tool, pack it... I always keep a timeshare 'kitchen box' for destinations we can drive to, with a small teapot, electric kettle, favourite grater, spices, extra cutting board and a knife sharpener. Their knives are always a bit sad, but that is probably true of most timeshares

Covid restrictions have limited housekeeping here (as well as High Sierra), but that may be beginning to change. Carmel has always been somewhat unique in that because the fireplaces needed daily attention there was always some service.

If you get a two story 1 bedroom unit, the balcony is usually on the lower level, but a bonus is the 2 story units have a second bath which is nice if anyone is using the pullout sleeper if there are more than two people.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

I still don’t understand what you mean. The hotel rooms are very separate from the vacationclub booking wise. If you book a hotel room you won’t end up in the vacation club. But maybe I am misunderstanding…

As I look at the resort layout (2 people attached it, above), I see white colored units in the lower right and those are the Hotel units AFAIK. The other ones (various colors) are TS or whole/fractional owned units.

 

[b2bailey]

I still don’t understand what you mean. The hotel rooms are very separate from the vacationclub booking wise. If you book a hotel room you won’t end up in the vacation club, and vice versa. But maybe I am misunderstanding your point…

I stand corrected.
I've stayed there twice. First time, seems a million years ago, before it was a Hyatt. Second time, was only a few months ago. I was fortunate to be assigned a lower unit, full ocean view. Are the hotel rooms located in the main building, where you check-in?

 

[BJRSanDiego]

I stand corrected.
I've stayed there twice. First time, seems a million years ago, before it was a Hyatt. Second time, was only a few months ago. I was fortunate to be assigned a lower unit, full ocean view. Are the hotel rooms located in the main building, where you check-in?

Hello b2bailey, take a look at the resort layout pdf's (see above). The hotel rooms are shown in white and are to the lower right side of the map. You have to turn right and pass the main building to get to them.

 

[b2bailey]

Hello b2bailey, take a look at the resort layout pdf's (see above). The hotel rooms are shown in white and are to the lower right side of the map. You have to turn right and pass the main building to get to them.

I'm still thinking Hyatt may rent timeshare units, such as where I stayed, to general public. (As Marriott does.)

 

[BJRSanDiego]

I'm still thinking Hyatt may rent timeshare units, such as where I stayed, to general public. (As Marriott does.)

You very well could be correct.

 

[tseebach]

@starzim
If you are in to hiking, there is a State Park, Los Lobos, about 1/2 mile to the north. It is a great park with fantastic ocean views.
[/QUOTE]I think you mean Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. It costs about $10 to get in or you can park nearby on CA-1 and hike in for free.
Note that weather in Jan/Feb can be rainy/stormy.

 

[echino]

There is an unmarked trail going to the south end of Gibson beach, so you can walk from the Hyatt.

 

[BJRSanDiego]

@starzim
If you are in to hiking, there is a State Park, Los Lobos, about 1/2 mile to the north. It is a great park with fantastic ocean views.

I think you mean Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. It costs about $10 to get in or you can park nearby on CA-1 and hike in for free.
Note that weather in Jan/Feb can be rainy/stormy.
[/QUOTE]
Yes, that is the one. I have never paid the fee. I either park outside the park along HW 1 or I have parked in one of the very few handicapped spots (I have a legal placard). It is a great park. The only down side are the areas with wall-to-wall poison oak. So exercise situational awareness and don't leave the trail.

 

[hlee2004]

There is an unmarked trail going to the south end of Gibson beach, so you can walk from the Hyatt.

Good to know. How long is the walk?

 

[echino]

Good to know. How long is the walk?

Less than a mile. There is no marked trail, it goes past the houses.

 

[ScoopKona]

There was a very irate couple when we were checking in last month. They were part of a ginormous wedding party and wanted to stay on property, without reservations, checking in "RIGHT NOW!"

"You can't stay in those -- that's the residence club."

Well, let us stay in one anyway! It looks like there is plenty available!

And on it went. I finally became frustrated enough to say, "You want to stay up on the hill? Take the sales tour and buy one. Otherwise, go find a Motel 6 somewhere." They left in a huff. The reservations clerk mouthed "thank you" and I checked in shortly thereafter.