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Our top choices for Big Sur 3-star hotels

Courtyard
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio
Restaurant
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
CA $224
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Carmel Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
Junior Suite | Living room
Exterior
42-inch TV with cable channels, fireplace

2. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Trevor
CA $235
CA $275 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Pacific
Front of property
Lobby
Shopping mall
Lake

3. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Timothy
CA $170
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Monterey Hotel
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Living area
Front of property
Exterior

4. FogCatcher Inn

FogCatcher Inn
Cambria
United States
shelly
CA $250
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
FogCatcher Inn
Dinner served
Dinner served
Exterior
Lobby

5. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Cheryl
CA $273
CA $318 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View | View from room
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Lobby

6. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Sudhir
CA $202
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Beach nearby
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Hallway
Beach/ocean view

7. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
Katherine
CA $209
CA $235 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
Exterior detail
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Reception
Balcony view

8. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Steven
CA $208
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Mariposa Inn & Suites
Front of property
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Breakfast buffet

9. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Luis
CA $247
CA $316 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Abrego
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Cottage Studio
Front of property

10. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
Lori
CA $210
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Front of property
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds
Free daily continental breakfast
55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

11. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
liping
CA $250
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Victorian Inn
Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)
Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast

12. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Wendy
CA $265
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Exterior
Lobby
Meeting facility
Reception

13. Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott
Downtown Monterey
United States
Donald
CA $417
CA $527 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Monterey Marriott
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Exterior
Point of interest
Point of interest

14. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Sonia
CA $164
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Olympia Lodge
Lobby
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area
Free daily buffet breakfast
Building design

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
Omer
CA $307
CA $380 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Lobby
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Red Lion Hotel Monterey

Red Lion Hotel Monterey
Monterey
United States
Mary Anne
CA $132
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Red Lion Hotel Monterey
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included)
50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Front of property
Front of property

17. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
United States
Elisha
CA $118
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Aura Inn Monterey
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, Ensuite (Cliff House Lower (41&42)) Pet Friendly | Beach/ocean view
On the beach
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

18. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
San Simeon
United States
Mark
CA $291
CA $328 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
View from room
Beach nearby, beach towels
Balcony
Front of property

19. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
United States
Brett
CA $284
CA $320 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sand Pebbles Inn
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Front of property

20. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Harry and Sue
CA $242
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Pelican Inn & Suites
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CA $417 total
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CA $438 total
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CA $575 total
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Towering redwoods meet dramatic sea cliffs along Highway 1, where pullouts reveal jaw-dropping Pacific views. Hike to McWay Falls in the morning when fog lifts, then grab lunch at Nepenthe where locals insist you sit on the outdoor deck.

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A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.

Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"There is the updated side of the building and historic side. We had a room in the historic side and it was a charming room. If you would love to stay in a historic hotel. This is the spot."
Patricia 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Monterey Hotel

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