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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, (210 reviews)
"The location was amazing! Fantastic view!"
United States
Patricia
$262 nightly
The price is $291
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Lucia Lodge
Exterior

2. 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
Post House | Living area

3. 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
$2,477 nightly
The price is $2,750
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Post Ranch Inn
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
$2,050 nightly
The price is $2,277
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

5. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 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

6. Hidden Valley Inn

Hidden Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (327 reviews)
"Property was quiet and separated from other commercial facilities. It was a great place to relax and enjoy."
United States
Dave
$145 nightly
The price is $161
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hidden Valley Inn
Courtyard

7. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,864 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
$201 nightly
The price is $228
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Mission Inn
Food and drink

8. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff that always makes the stay special."
United States
William
$355 nightly
The price is $398
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
The Quail
Beach

9. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,680 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay with a good location"
United States
Abraham
$326 nightly
The price is $376
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Indoor pool

10. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,111 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very clean."
United States
David
$79 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Motel
Room, 1 King Bed

11. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,840 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
$91 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
Front of property

12. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,560 reviews)
"This was a dream stay, breakfast, location, clean, and friendly atmosphere."
United States
Sandy
$194 nightly
The price is $221
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Victorian Inn
View from room

13. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,155 reviews)
"Lovely view from our room Delicious breakfast Helpful staff"
United States
Joanne
$204 nightly
The price is $230
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Pebbles Inn
Courtyard

14. Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel
2.0 star property
Old Monterey
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Charming little hotel in a convenient location. We'll stay here every time we come to Monterey from now on."
United States
Kyle
$159 nightly
The price is $181
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Merritt House Hotel
Balcony

15. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,802 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gretchen
$219 nightly
The price is $247
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Bay View Inn
Breakfast area

16. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
2.5 star property
San Simeon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,375 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms Good breakfast"
United States
George
$104 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
Beach

17. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,191 reviews)
"My wife and I had an excellent time. Our room was clean and the staff was very helpful."
United States
Theodore
$204 nightly
The price is $230
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn
Lobby

18. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,197 reviews)
"Great spot"
United States
Hunter
$70 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
View from property

19. Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,062 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
$175 nightly
The price is $198
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Sunset Inn
Outdoor pool

20. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place, nice outside sitting area and easy access to all Monterrey has to offer"
United States
Nils
$104 nightly
The price is $119
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stage Coach Lodge
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Big Sur Hostels information

Number of reviews
14,401
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
$80
Highest Price
$2,750

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. 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. Lucia Lodge - 22.4 mi (36 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. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay - 23.7 mi (38.1 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. Carmel Mission Inn - 19.7 mi (31.6 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, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Los Padres National Forest.
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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