Curated luxury hotels in Monterey

When you stay at Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn (101781786) in Carmel, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Carmel Beach.

Surrounded by large flower gardens, this lodge offers a seasonal outdoor pool from May to October. Carmel-by-the-Sea is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Great views of the Santa Lucia Mountains are offered from this lodge. With a private patio, all of the warmly decorated rooms at Carmel Valley Lodge come equipped with cable TV and a fireplace. Each room has high ceilings and a modern bathroom with either a bathtub or shower.

A continental breakfast is offered and includes local pastries, yogurt, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and coffee and tea.

Featuring 28 wine tasting rooms, shops and one-of-a-kind restaurants, Carmel Valley Village is just a short walk away from this lodge. Offering beautiful walking trails, Garland Regional Park is just 7 minutes away. Scenic Big Sur is 1 hours' drive away.

Located in Big Sur, Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort is by the ocean – a 3-minute drive from Big Sur Station and 7 minutes from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. This luxury resort is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Andrew Molera State Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Located in Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Big Sur Spirit Garden and Los Padres National Forest. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from The Henry Miller Memorial Library.

Situated on a hillside overlooking Big Sur's beautiful Pacific coastline, Ventana Inn & Spa is an adults only resort located on 160 secluded acres. It features 2 heated pools adjoined by a Japanese hot bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The spacious guest rooms boast a window seat, a private balcony or patio with views of the forest, ocean, meadow, or canyon, binoculars, umbrellas, lanterns, and walking sticks. The rooms also include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and sound system, a coffee machine, a minibar, and each en suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower and soaking tub, and plush bathrobes. Select units offer a hot tub on the decks or fireplaces.

Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, The Sur House, and sip cocktails at The Sur House Terrace and Bar, while overlooking the ocean.

Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort offers the Ventana Inn & Spa bathhouse facility which includes the Japanese-inspired baths. Guests can also stay in shape with a workout in the fitness centre. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary yoga classes, guided property tours, afternoon wine tasting, and the Glass House Gallery, the on-site art gallery of California Central Coast artists.

Attractions such as Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Beach are easily accessible from Ventana Spa. Visitors can also participate in hiking, whale watching and horseback riding in the area.

All guest rooms and suites at the resort can accommodate a maximum of two occupants including children.