Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

The Resort & Setting

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn is a timeshare property at 120 Highlands Dr, in the Carmel Highlands just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea in Monterey County. It's set above the rugged Big Sur coastline, where cypress trees meet ocean bluffs. The Google rating sits at 3.5 out of 5 from a small base of 10 reviews, so it's worth reading a handful of recent write-ups directly before buying or booking, rather than relying on the star rating alone.

The Area & Things to Do

Carmel Highlands is the quieter, more dramatic southern edge of the Carmel area, with Highway 1 winding past some of the most recognisable coastline in the United States. Carmel-by-the-Sea itself, with its beach, galleries and restaurants, is a short drive north, and the Pebble Beach golf courses and 17-Mile Drive are within easy reach. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, often called one of the best coastal walks on the Pacific coast, is practically on the doorstep. Further south, the Big Sur coastline continues toward Bixby Bridge for those who want a longer scenic drive.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn and are thinking of selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, list the week yourself, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and 0% commission on the sale or rental itself — no agency cut taken out of your price.

Before listing, it helps to understand Hyatt's own transfer process, since it affects what a buyer actually receives. Hyatt does not publish an official resale transfer fee, but sources including RedWeek and recent owner reports put it in the region of $500–600, with one owner citing around $600 for closing and transfer as of May 2025 — so get current figures in writing before agreeing a price with a buyer. Hyatt Vacation Club also holds a right of first refusal, reportedly for up to 30 days, meaning the brand can step in and buy back the week on the same terms before a private sale completes. A resale broker source puts the typical transfer timeline at 8–10 weeks, so set buyer expectations accordingly rather than promising a quick handover.

Importantly, resale buyers cannot convert their ownership into World of Hyatt points — that benefit is reserved for owners who purchased directly from the developer. This is worth stating plainly in your listing, since it's one of the most common questions a prospective buyer will ask. The resort does participate in the Interval International exchange network, which is a genuine selling point for buyers who want the flexibility to trade their week elsewhere along the Pacific coast or further afield.

Practical Notes

Anyone researching this resort should check current maintenance fees and the exact unit type directly with Hyatt or the seller, as these details aren't published here. Given the modest review count, it's also sensible for buyers to ask the seller or management directly about current resort condition and any recent updates before committing. Sellers, for their part, should have their contract and most recent maintenance fee statement to hand, since buyers will ask for both early in the conversation.