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Our top choices for Big Sur motels

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is CA $364
CA $405 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Property entrance

Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (293 reviews)
"My 2nd time at this hotel. Love the private patios. Great location. Would definitely come back."
United States
Martine
The price is CA $309
CA $344 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Contenta Inn
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"it is a very beautiful place to stay very clean bed very comfortable same as the pillows all excellent"
United States
Luisa Veronica
The price is CA $159
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Padre Oaks
Outdoor pool

Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"It’s a nice location, close to Fisherman’s Wharf, beach, great walking and biking passes 5 minutes from hotel. Clean, quiet rooms."
United States
Steven
The price is CA $188
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Stage Coach Lodge
Room, 1 King Bed

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,755 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Check in staff was very helpful."
United States
Maria Agnes
The price is CA $146
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Pacific Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice, clean little place. Would stay there again if on a budget."
United States
John
The price is CA $134
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Seaside Inn
Lobby

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,146 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. We were very happy with our stay."
United States
Karla
The price is CA $117
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sand Castle Inn
Dining

Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (974 reviews)
"Had a good experience, easy check in, clean, quiet , and extremely friendly!"
United States
Claudia
The price is CA $140
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
Lobby

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Better parking"
United States
Miguel
The price is CA $312
CA $372 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Carmel Inn And Suites
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,116 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is CA $141
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
El Castell Motel
Boating

Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,025 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean and beds were sooooo comfy!"
United States
Chelsea
The price is CA $146
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Lone Oak Lodge
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,080 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Mildred
The price is CA $172
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (105 reviews)
"Very good motel"
Canada
Volodymyr
The price is CA $130
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Pelican Inn Monterey
Beach nearby

Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Vyacheslav
The price is CA $203
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Deer Haven Inn
Property grounds

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,017 reviews)
"We love this place. We stay at this place 3-4 times a year and we love that our dog can join us as well. The staff is always friendly, my cottage is always clean, and we love that this place is within walking distance to Asilomar Beach."
United States
Kristine
The price is CA $264
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Fisherman's Cove Inn

Fisherman's Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (204 reviews)
"The place was old, but acceptable."
United States
Paul
The price is CA $142
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Fisherman's Cove Inn
Front of property

Discovery Inn

Discovery Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (383 reviews)
"Beautiful little inn!"
United States
Yvonne
The price is CA $118
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Discovery Inn
WiFi (free), bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Monterey

Vagabond Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,023 reviews)
"Property was just okay, the surrounding area was nice besides the close cvs. rooms seemed nice and remodeled. for sure would stay here again just because it was worth the price. pool is not heated but that was not an issue for me as there were so many other things to do nearby. close proximity to many areas and also good free parking!"
United States
hayden
The price is CA $120
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Vagabond Inn Monterey
Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sand Dollar Inn

Sand Dollar Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,022 reviews)
"convenient & close to where our function was held."
United States
Sulia
The price is CA $112
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sand Dollar Inn
Interior entrance

Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The parking was super convinient, clean roomm."
United States
Alma
The price is CA $250
CA $298 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Carmel Resort Inn
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice!"
Michelle 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Carmel Mission Inn

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Big Sur Motels information

Number of reviews
12,684
Accommodation
66 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $128
Highest Price
CA $405

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Big Sur?
You can find a great deal from CA $128 on Big Sur motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Big Sur motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Big Sur motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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