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Recommended hotels in Big Sur

Exterior

1. Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge
2.5 star property
Lucia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209 reviews)
"The location was amazing! Fantastic view!"
United States
Patricia
The price is CA $446
CA $495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Lucia Lodge
Post House | Living area

2. Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn
5.0 star property
Posts
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Clean room, super friendly staff."
United States
Yadira
The price is CA $3,499
CA $3,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Post Ranch Inn
Exterior

3. Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Sur
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay!! Only dropped one star because our dinner on site was blah - recommend staying - but leave if you want a restaurant!"
Canada
Carolyn
Big Sur Lodge
Exterior

4. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
4.5 star property
Posts
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (346 reviews)
"Fantastic spot, great restaurant, even better views."
United States
Christopher G
The price is CA $3,464
CA $3,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Alila Ventana Big Sur
On the beach, beach towels

5. Central Big Sur Retreat - Pool, Spa, Guest House + 5 Acres

Central Big Sur Retreat - Pool, Spa, Guest House + 5 Acres
Posts
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Great spot, beautiful views, well-appointed home."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is CA $3,409
CA $4,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Central Big Sur Retreat - Pool, Spa, Guest House + 5 Acres
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very dog friendly"
United States
Lorraine
The price is CA $311
CA $346 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
The Village House - Not Pet Friendly | View from room

7. Hidden Valley Inn

Hidden Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (326 reviews)
"Property was quiet and separated from other commercial facilities. It was a great place to relax and enjoy."
United States
Dave
The price is CA $177
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Hidden Valley Inn
Courtyard

8. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,870 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
The price is CA $279
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Mission Inn
Food and drink

9. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Great staff that always makes the stay special."
United States
William
The price is CA $436
CA $552 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Quail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

10. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful room and hotel"
United States
Cory
The price is CA $246
CA $277 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

11. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,096 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Justin
The price is CA $128
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
El Castell Motel
Room, 1 King Bed

12. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,823 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
The price is CA $142
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Pacific Inn
Beach nearby

13. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,187 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the price was good."
United States
Deborah
The price is CA $255
CA $287 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Castle Inn
Concierge desk

14. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
2.5 star property
Northwest Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Front desk was helpful and friendly. She gave good travel tips for the area. Location could not be any better as we were within walking distance of the town center and just minutes from the beach. Carmel is a very charming and lovely town."
United States
Joon
The price is CA $264
CA $298 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
Beach nearby

15. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,682 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay with a good location"
United States
Abraham
The price is CA $461
CA $531 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Garden view

16. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
The price is CA $109
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Padre Oaks
Front of property

17. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is CA $345
CA $389 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Normandy Inn
Balcony

18. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,789 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is CA $288
CA $325 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Carmel Bay View Inn
Property amenity

19. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to crash in the Monterey area if you're on a budget and last minute plans. It has all the basic amenities covered, rooms were clean and in great condition. We had a pleasant stay, will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Shreyes
The price is CA $151
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
Street view

20. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (949 reviews)
"Close to the beach restaurants and shopping."
United States
Linda
The price is CA $306
CA $345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8/10 Good
"There were beautiful fees and outside games the whole family could enjoy."
Judy 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Find out more about Big Sur

Big Sur Hostels information

Number of reviews
13,517
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
CA $136
Highest Price
CA $4,930

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Big Sur?
Our customers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable nightly rates: Big Sur Lodge - 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the heart of Big Sur. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this lodge. Lucia Lodge - 22.4 mi (36 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Located within a 5-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this hotel. Post Ranch Inn - 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Located within a 20-minute walk of Monterey Bay. Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Alila Ventana Big Sur - 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and multilingual staff. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay - 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from the heart of Big Sur. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Big Sur?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Big Sur is 20 inches.
What is there to see and do in Big Sur?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these things around Big Sur. Get out into nature with places like Pfeiffer Beach, McWay Falls, and Sand Dollar Beach. Cultural attractions include Molera Ranch House Museum. Additional attractions include Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
What's the best way to get to and around Big Sur while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Big Sur on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from the city center. Another option is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 29.7 mi (47.8 km) away.

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