Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn


Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests


About this venue

Envision saying your vows under the setting sun, the fresh sea air caressing your hair as you proclaim your love on our Wedding Deck. Weddings become unforgettable when they take place at Hyatt Carmel Highlands at Big Sur. Our ceremonies take place on an open-air redwood deck, surrounded by glass, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Celebrate your special moments surrounded by a truly picturesque setting.


Our event spaces

Oceanside Ballroom

Not your standard 4 wall ballroom!

This expansive room has natural hardwood floors, vaulted 16-foot ceilings, two wood burning fireplaces with beautiful ocean views overlooking the Big Sur Coast. This grand ballroom can accommodate up to 150 guests with a dance floor.

Guest capacity

80-150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

3,600

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

16500

Surf Room

Where Love Meets the Ocean

The Surf Room can accommodate up to 120 guests (80 with a dance floor). The private balcony offers an inviting backdrop to begin any evening, as you watch the sun melt into the Pacific. Dinner service continues inside with breathtaking views of the Carmel Highlands rocky ocean cliffs through floor to ceiling windows.

Guest capacity

40-80 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

10000

Yankee Point Room

Cozy Elegance, Ocean Views

Yankee Point can accommodate up to 30 guests with a dance floor or 50 guests without. Perfect for an evening banquet, the room enjoys partial views of the Pacific Ocean. To complete this romantic atmosphere, enjoy the warm glow from our wood-burning fireplace.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Square footage

870

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

7000

Wine Room

A cozy and romantic gathering place.

Our Wine Room provides an ideal setting for an intimate rehearsal dinner, anniversary, or elegant wedding reception. This space can accommodate up to 40 guests. Due to the Wine Room located off the Restaurant, dancing or amplified music are not allowed in the Wine Room.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Square footage

600

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

6500

Dining Deck

Dine overlooking the breathtaking oceanviews.

Cocktails taste best when accompanied by breathtaking ocean views and the crashing sound of ocean waves! This space can accommodate up to 50 guests for a cocktail party or 40 guests for a reception. Due to the Dinning Deck located off the Restaurant, dancing or amplified music are not allowed on the Dinning Deck.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Square footage

850

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Room cost

7500

Wedding Deck

Experience the magic of an oceanfront celebration.

Cocktails taste best when accompanied by breathtaking ocean views and the crashing sound of ocean waves. Nestled along rocky cliffs that overlook the ocean, our Gazebo Deck provides an ideal setting for cocktail receptions, business meetings, and sunset celebrations. Up to 150 guests can mingle comfortably in the space, set on a solid redwood deck amidst lush green gardens. In case of inclement weather, the event alternatively can be held in beautiful indoor locations.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

990

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

9000

Oceanside Ballroom

Not your standard 4 wall ballroom!

This expansive room has natural hardwood floors, vaulted 16-foot ceilings, two wood burning fireplaces with beautiful ocean views overlooking the Big Sur Coast. This grand ballroom can accommodate up to 150 guests with a dance floor.

Guest capacity

80-150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

3,600

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

16500


Available services that can be provided by Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Reviews

Worked with this vendor?Write a review

Preferred vendors of Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn

Photographer
Heidi Borgia Photography
Officiant
Monterey Bay Wedding Officiants (Brian Borgia)