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

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Recommended hotels in Big Sur

Exterior

1. Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge
3.0 star property
Lucia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (211 reviews)
"The location was amazing! Fantastic view!"
United States
Patricia
$243 nightly
The price is $270
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Lucia Lodge
Post House | Living area | Fireplace

2. Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn
5.0 star property
Posts
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Clean room, super friendly staff."
United States
Yadira
$2,525 nightly
The price is $2,803
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Post Ranch Inn
Exterior

3. 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
$2,177 nightly
The price is $2,418
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Exterior

4. Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge
3.0 star property
Big Sur
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Love staying here!!"
United States
Amanda
Big Sur Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

5. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"It was amazing I will come back soon"
United States
David
$209 nightly
The price is $235
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very dog friendly"
United States
Lorraine
$259 nightly
The price is $288
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (328 reviews)
"Love this place!"
Mexico
Jessica
$145 nightly
The price is $161
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hidden Valley Inn
Courtyard

8. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,860 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Colin
$209 nightly
The price is $237
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Mission Inn
Food and drink

9. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff that always makes the stay special."
United States
William
$327 nightly
The price is $367
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Quail
Beach nearby

10. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,683 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay with a good location"
United States
Abraham
$332 nightly
The price is $383
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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, (2,106 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very clean."
United States
David
$86 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Motel
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,837 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
View from property

13. Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,063 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed two nights to explore the redwoods. Nice location. Would stay here again."
United States
Debra
$170 nightly
The price is $192
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Sunset Inn
Beach nearby

14. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,194 reviews)
"My wife and I had an excellent time. Our room was clean and the staff was very helpful."
United States
Theodore
$197 nightly
The price is $222
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn
Free daily buffet breakfast

15. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
2.5 star property
San Simeon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,374 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Virgilio
$104 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
Lobby

16. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,196 reviews)
"Great spot"
United States
Hunter
$73 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
Front of property

17. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,559 reviews)
"This was a dream stay, breakfast, location, clean, and friendly atmosphere."
United States
Sandy
$199 nightly
The price is $227
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Victorian Inn
Courtyard

18. Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel
2.0 star property
Old Monterey
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"the staff is extremely nice, loved it and great location"
United States
Brittany
$156 nightly
The price is $178
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Merritt House Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View | View from room

19. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
3.5 star property
San Simeon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,136 reviews)
"It was the perfect place to stay and had beautiful sunsets"
United States
Regina
$135 nightly
The price is $153
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Garden view

20. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
$94 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Padre Oaks
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"Parking garage is conveniently next-door"
james 3-night trip
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The Monterey Hotel

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Big Sur Hostels information

Number of reviews
11,208
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
$83
Highest Price
$2,803

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: Post Ranch Inn - 3.4 mi (5.5 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 20-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. Alila Ventana Big Sur - 3.9 mi (6.2 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. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay - 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace at this motel. Carmel Mission Inn - 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Located within a 20-minute walk of Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool 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 Los Padres National Forest. 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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