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Monica Petruska
Monica Petruska
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Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn is a historic, coastal hotel located four miles from downtown Carmel, California. We are located on a cliff overlooking the breathtaking Bur Sur Coastline, with an award-winning restaurant, the Pacific’s Edge. We pride ourselves on making couples’ dreams come true for the last 103 years. Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn promises impeccable service, world-class cuisine, modern amenities with epic ocean views.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 150 guests at this unique property. For your ceremony, you can exchange your vows on our romantic, seaside Wedding Deck in open-air. Your guests will take in panoramic Pacific Ocean views and lush gardens at this unique venue surrounded by glass. For your reception, you can dance the night away in our Yankee Point Room, Surf Room or our Oceanside Ballroom. Our rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows of the Carmel Highlands rocky, ocean cliffs.

Services Offered
We are here to help design, coordinate, and bring your unique vision to life:

  • Event Time includes up to 5.5 hours (beginning at your ceremony)
  • Includes Set Up & Tear Down of the Event Site
  • Tables, Chairs, Linens & Napkins, Flatware, Glassware and China are provided
  • White Ceremony Folding Chair
  • Choice of a Reception Chair (4 styles to choose from)
  • Complimentary Ceremony Rehearsal the day before
  • Two Outdoor Heaters offered on the Wedding Deck
  • Complimentary Newlyweds Hotel stay, night of wedding (with a $10,000 catering minimum)
  • Additional Pre-Approved Event Time available at $1,500 per hour, evening functions must conclude by 11pm and outdoor events must conclude by 9pm.

Wedding Planner
We want every couple to have their dream vision come true and a stress-free day. Therefore, we require of a Day of Coordinator for all events with a guest count over 40+ guests, an event with over 5 vendors, or plan on a DIY wedding. On the day of your event, they will be responsible for your personal décor, menus, place cards, seating chart, signage, wedding favors, guestbook, toasting glasses, point of contact for your vendors, executing your timeline and get you down the aisle! They are required to stay until the end of the event for teardown and gather all your personal belongings.

Cuisine
Couples can choose from a welcome reception, cocktail hour, food stations, or a plated meal. Our experienced culinary team specializes in fresh and sustainably local cuisine, which will create a custom menu just for you. We also offer scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and delicious desserts!

Room Blocks
We have you covered! Our property can accommodate Room Blocks of 5-25 rooms on our luxury property. As a category 7 Hotel, the finest items await you in our Ocean View King rooms the night before and night of the big day!

Groom & Bridal Changing Rooms
Make up, hair spray, bobby pins, ties, cufflinks, boutonnieres - bring it all! Our changing suite is perfect for the Bridal Party to get ready for the big day! Want to add on a Bridal Brunch with a Champagne Bar or a Groom's Lunch with a Beer/Bloody Mary Bar? Again, we have options for you!

Other Services
In addition to hosting your wedding, we'd be more than happy to host your rehearsal dinner in our restaurant, the Pacific’s Edge (40 people maximum). This exciting venue features a 870-square-foot deck, a louvered roof and glass-paneled walls with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Big Sur Coast. Other events we would love to host include:

  • Engagement Party
  • Bridal Shower
  • Anniversary Party
  • Birthday Celebrations
  • Post-Wedding Brunch
  • Welcome Receptions
  • Engagement Photoshoot
  • Proposals

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$4,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$110

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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The Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn offers a stunning venue with breathtaking views and a beautiful ballroom, making it a magical setting for weddings. The two Emilys are highly praised for their exceptional coordination, organization, and professionalism, ensuring a seamless planning process and flawless execution on the wedding day. Guests enjoyed the delicious food, especially the Argentinian skirt steak and ahi poke appetizer. Although there were some concerns about accessibility due to stairs, overall, the venue and staff received high praise for being accommodating, friendly, and creating an unforgettable experience.

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The Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn offers a stunning venue with breathtaking views and a beautiful ballroom, making it a magical setting for weddings. The two Emilys are highly praised for their exceptional coordination, organization, and professionalism, ensuring a seamless planning process and flawless execution on the wedding day. Guests enjoyed the delicious food, especially the Argentinian skirt steak and ahi poke appetizer. Although there were some concerns about accessibility due to stairs, overall, the venue and staff received high praise for being accommodating, friendly, and creating an unforgettable experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 77 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1386 reviews
Tess
Tess Sent on 10/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

I had set my eyes early on for hosting my wedding at the Hyatt Highlands Inn and when I viewed it in person, I knew it was the one! We literally didn't even go tour the other venues, I was that sure. It had everything we wanted, amazing property and views, outside ceremony, inside reception, what more could you ask for?! :)

Meeting Jessica, Emily, Lauren and Caroline has been an absolute pleasure and they were all so easy to work with and made sure leading up to and on the day of that my wedding was perfect! Thank you for making our wedding day so special and memorable! We definitely could not have done it without you all and we will forever cherish this day!

Love,
The Sheard's
#readytosheardourlivestogether
#cheerstothesheards
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue and team ever!

The highlands team were an absolute dream to work with! From the initial meeting and walkthrough to the day of, they were so helpful working with my planner, Confetti & Cocktails. Highlands has a gorgeous wedding deck with incredible views and they have multiple room options for the reception. Our intimate wedding has 20 people so we had the ceremony and cocktail hour on the gazebo deck and then had our reception on the restaurant patio. I was able to get ready in the bridal suite which overlooks the gazebo deck so I could watch the ceremony set-up. The food and drinks were amazing and got great feedback from guests. Overall it was the perfect venue for our big day. We luckily live close by and plan to visit often :) Thank you to the team! I would recommend a million times
K
Katy Sent on 12/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Our wedding ceremony at Hyatt Carmel Highlands was absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect spot for our intimate wedding. Not only are the views gorgeous, but the wedding coordinating team was highly attentive and helpful in all aspects of the wedding planning process. I so appreciate the team making everything run so smooth on our wedding day! I didn't have to worry about anything and was able to fully enjoy every moment of the day. Thank you to Lauren, Emily, and Jessica! I highly recommend using the Hyatt Carmel Highlands as a wedding venue.
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Monica Petruska
Monica Petruska
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Samantha Bergeron
Samantha Bergeron
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