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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
$223 nightly
The price is $248
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
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
$2,525 nightly
The price is $2,803
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
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)
"Love staying here!!"
United States
Amanda
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
$2,050 nightly
The price is $2,277
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Alila Ventana Big Sur
The Village House - Not Pet Friendly | View from room

5. 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
$145 nightly
The price is $161
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hidden Valley Inn
Food and drink

6. The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 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
Courtyard

7. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,869 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Great pool and staff, good location."
United States
Ester
$200 nightly
The price is $226
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Mission Inn
Beach

8. 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
$324 nightly
The price is $369
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Indoor pool

9. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,097 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Justin
$83 nightly
The price is $95
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Motel
Balcony

10. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,791 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
Room, 1 King Bed

11. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,824 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
Beach

12. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,190 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the price was good."
United States
Deborah
$191 nightly
The price is $215
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn
View from room

13. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,161 reviews)
"Lovely view from our room Delicious breakfast Helpful staff"
United States
Joanne
$200 nightly
The price is $225
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Pebbles Inn
Garden view

14. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
$90 nightly
The price is $103
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Padre Oaks
Courtyard

15. Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel
2.0 star property
Old Monterey
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Charming little hotel in a convenient location. We'll stay here every time we come to Monterey from now on."
United States
Kyle
$167 nightly
The price is $191
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Merritt House Hotel
View from property

16. Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,070 reviews)
"We have stayed here before and returned due to the very warm welcome of the charming host and his staff. The location is great, just a block from the beautiful coastline. And the room was very clean with comfotsble beds."
United States
Amy
$170 nightly
The price is $192
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Sunset Inn
Front of property

17. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,554 reviews)
"This was a dream stay, breakfast, location, clean, and friendly atmosphere."
United States
Sandy
$199 nightly
The price is $227
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Victorian Inn
Exterior

18. Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn
3.5 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was extremely helpful. Great location."
United States
Paul
$300 nightly
The price is $346
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Spindrift Inn
Breakfast area

19. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
2.5 star property
San Simeon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms Good breakfast"
United States
George
$94 nightly
The price is $106
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
Lobby

20. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,183 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and updated."
United States
Melissa
$75 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn

8/10 Good
"I wasn't sure what to expect and at first glance, I was a little nervous. However, we were greeted by Willie, who checked us in quickly, and ensured that we had everything we needed during our stay. I felt bad that there wasn't more staff to help him...it was Labor Day weekend, the hotel was full, and the phone rang off the hook. I do have one gripe about the parking lot. The stairway that was close to our room was wonky at the bottom, and the cemented sidewalk in front of the stairway has shifted and was bulging out of the ground. I hope by the next time I visit, management has fixed, or repaved the parking. I tripped on it a couple times, and I was sober! lol Overall, we enjoyed our stay and decided to try it out again next time we are in Monterey. Thanks again, Willie, we appreciate your diligence and hard work. See you next time! T & B"
Tina 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Bay Breeze Inn

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Big Sur Hostels information

Number of reviews
17,021
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
$86
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. 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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