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Our top choices for Big Sur motels

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

1. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very dog friendly"
United States
Lorraine
The price is CA $335
CA $373 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A house with a distinctive orange door, a small porch, and a view of hills in the background.

2. Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (302 reviews)
"Great location and looks to be newly remodeled with great attention to detail. Very cute decor!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is CA $266
CA $296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Contenta Inn
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

3. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,210 reviews)
"Was located very close to an excellent restaurant."
United States
Stacy
The price is CA $91
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sand Castle Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

4. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,856 reviews)
"clean rooms, lots of parking"
United States
Dannielle
The price is CA $116
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Pacific Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a dark wall, and a single artwork.

5. Motel 8 Soledad

Motel 8 Soledad
Soledad
7.8 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"The staff were very nice and helpful rooms were clean. Lots of parking. I highly recommend staying at this motel."
United States
Maria
The price is CA $111
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Motel 8 Soledad
A spacious lobby with large windows, a colorful striped floor, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

6. Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms ,staff was great helping with any needs, very nice restaurant next door."
United States
Ted
The price is CA $153
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

7. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,102 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very clean."
United States
David
The price is CA $107
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
El Castell Motel
A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

8. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
The price is CA $117
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Padre Oaks
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,165 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Gustavo
The price is CA $126
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore. There are houses and trees in the background.

10. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"A decent place good location"
United States
Misty
The price is CA $166
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Deer Haven Inn
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a fireplace, a TV, a bed, and a bathroom visible in the background.

11. Fisherman's Cove Inn

Fisherman's Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (247 reviews)
"Great hotel in a nice area"
United States
Angel
The price is CA $126
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Fisherman's Cove Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

12. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Quite , good parking and fairly short walk to Fishermans wharf."
United Kingdom
Philip
The price is CA $139
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Stage Coach Lodge
A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

13. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,337 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $102
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Monterey Surf Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a desk.

14. Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice, clean little place. Would stay there again if on a budget."
United States
John
The price is CA $99
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Seaside Inn
A wooden sign for a resort inn with a 'No Vacancy' sign above it.

15. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful place."
United States
David
The price is CA $163
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Carmel Resort Inn
A residential area with a narrow pathway flanked by blue flowering plants and neatly trimmed hedges, leading to houses with red roofs.

16. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice areas to walk around."
United States
Mainor
The price is CA $190
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Bide-A-Wee Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Lovers Point Inn' sign, outdoor seating area, and an 'Office' sign indicating a business space.

17. Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,476 reviews)
"Stay was great. Would stay again. Perfect location."
United States
Kelly
The price is CA $141
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Lovers Point Inn
A marina with boats docked, a pier with a flag, and a building with a sign.

18. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with new and clean facilities. The location is excellent, with easy access to nearby attractions. We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Xiaohong
The price is CA $125
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Lone Oak Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

19. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,071 reviews)
"Nice staff, perfect location, well priced"
United States
Sharon
The price is CA $137
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Stevenson Monterey
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

20. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,879 reviews)
"Ocean view with clean rooms and cozy coastal vibes. Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Jacqueline
The price is CA $115
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stargazer Hotel
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was a perfect double room. 30 second walk to the park across the street. Fluffy beds and crisp sheets. The little patio set was nice to sit at instead of a bed. Had fans and a heater available. Hairdryer also (for others packing purposes)."
Camille 1-night trip
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Lovers Point Inn

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Big Sur Motels information

Number of reviews
13,743
Accommodation
65 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $104
Highest Price
CA $373

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Big Sur?
You can find a great deal from CA $104 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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