This was the second leg of our vacation down the west coast. We splurged for the upgraded room with an ocean view. And yes it was worth it. The view was fabulous from our spacious patio. The room was great too -- plenty of space to settle in and we loved the fireplace for the cooler nights. This is off... More

I found this facility to have it all: great service, clean, well-furnished units with very comfortable beds, unbeatable views of the ocean only yards away. Fireplaces in each room with plentiful firewood, the two restaurants and the bar are first-rate.

The view is just spectacular and the food in the restaurant is very very good. The room is a little small. The fireplace is real wood - nice if you don't have one at home. Bed comfortable. The room ceiling had a "repair" and need repainting and there was a stain on the lampshade from a water leak. I think... More

I can not say one bad thing about my stay last May (2012) here! My husband and I can not wait to return! Definitely splurge on an ocean view with a fireplace. So romantic and cozy. The casual restaurant was wonderful every morning for breakfast. It was great sitting on a chilly day in the hot tub overlooking the water... More

Stay here instead of staying in the town of Carmel. The views are beautiful. The rooms are duplexes. There is a living room and a bedroom downstairs. We had a lovely table by the ocean and had a great meal.

My husband and I went to Carmel with another couple. We chose this place because we went there for a drink in their bar on our honeymoon and vowed we would stay there one day. 22 years later, we did. Our room had a gorgeous view and a wonderful fireplace which we used both nights. The staff prepared the fire... More

This is a one of a kind property overlooking the ocean amid cypress and pine, nestled along the coastal mountains just south of Carmel. The rooms have jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces and kitchenettes. Everything you would wish for in a romantic hideaway setting, combined with an award winning restaurant and lovely lounge. There is also a secondary cafe with stunning views... More

Love returning to beautiful Carmel! There is everything to love from the visiting seagulls at breakfast, to the lush vegetation, to the wondrous sea shore to the starry nights. Highlands Inn service is exceptional -- wait staff, concierge and housekeeping are ready to take care of anything we want. The grounds are immaculate and full of flowers. The rooms are... More

Traveling down the coast from San Francisco to Southern California my wife and I had just stayed in a very dirty hotel out by San Francisco. I decided to not be a cheap skate and splurge on a nice hotel to compensate for the dive we had stayed at the night before. This hotel is amazing. We didn't check in... More