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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, (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic place, highly recommended"
United States
Giacomo
$229 nightly
The price is $255
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
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
$178 nightly
The price is $198
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Contenta Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,204 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Julio
$59 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

4. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The King Suite was spacious and comfortable with unique quality furniture. Parking on site and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very quiet neighborhood, Polite staff, good amenities, reasonable and competitive rates."
United States
Don
$120 nightly
The price is $135
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Inn And Suites
A wooden sign for a resort inn with a 'No Vacancy' sign above it.

5. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"so cute would stay again"
United States
stephanie
$104 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Resort Inn
A building with a tiled roof, a door labeled 'OFFICE,' and a sign indicating '1013 OPEN.'

6. Motel 8 Soledad

Motel 8 Soledad
Soledad
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (18 reviews)
"The staff were very nice and helpful rooms were clean. Lots of parking. I highly recommend staying at this motel."
United States
Maria
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 8 Soledad
A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

7. Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We loved the landscaping & the mattresses were very comfortable."
United States
Jessica
$77 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Bay Lodge
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and indoor seating area.

8. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,088 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Douglas
$53 nightly
The price is $61
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

9. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,911 reviews)
"Great little motel - clean & reasonable!"
United States
Marla
$67 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
A building with a blue dolphin sculpture surrounded by purple flowers.

10. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean and comfortable for a great price. Free parking"
United States
william
$70 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Padre Oaks
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and dense green foliage.

11. Andril Fireplace Cottages

Andril Fireplace Cottages
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"Great property Very enjoyable quiet stay Highly recommend"
United States
Gregory
$185 nightly
The price is $214
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Andril Fireplace Cottages
A spacious lobby with large windows, a colorful striped floor, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

12. Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay! I would definitely recommend staying here"
United States
Joshua
$120 nightly
The price is $134
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

13. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,889 reviews)
"Great property with clean and renovated rooms"
United States
Hooman
$62 nightly
The price is $71
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stargazer Hotel
A residential area with a narrow pathway flanked by blue flowering plants and neatly trimmed hedges, leading to houses with red roofs.

14. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Pleasant stay here we enjoyed our 2 nights here, we will definitely be coming back!!"
United States
David
$119 nightly
The price is $136
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
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.

15. Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,516 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable room. Easy parking too."
United States
Antoinette
$90 nightly
The price is $104
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Lovers Point Inn
A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

16. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,317 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
$49 nightly
The price is $57
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Surf Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2.0 star property
Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the location & property. Clean, modern, new furnishings. The mgr Arjun was AMAZING! I left something in our room at checkout & he helped in returning it to me. Would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Linda
$74 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

18. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Yasmeen
$81 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stage Coach Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

19. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Was very surprised how clean. Would recommend. Would stay here again!"
United States
Michael E
$74 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a table.

20. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,049 reviews)
"Clean and comfy cottage, convenient location, kitchen was nice, beds were very comfortable. I definitely would stay here again."
United States
Maryann
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Lone Oak Lodge
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, nice service and kind staff."
Francina 1-night trip
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

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Big Sur Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
66 Motels
Lowest Price
$57
Highest Price
$255

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Big Sur?
You can find a great deal from $57 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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